Dementia rates plummet among elderly in major population study

Dementia is becoming less common among people in their 80s, according to new research tracking three generations born 30 years apart. The finding—which contradicts predictions of rising dementia cases—has major implications for healthcare systems, insurance companies, and retirement planning, suggesting that improved education and cardiovascular health may be shifting the trajectory of cognitive decline.

Originaltitel: Decreasing Incidence and Prevalence of Dementia Among Octogenarians: A Population-Based Study on 3 Cohorts Born 30 Years Apart