CBS’s 60 Minutes aired a report on a 10-year study of the “oldest old” on Sunday, May 4. Known as the 90+ Study, researchers at UC Irvine have been following 1400 people over the age of 90 since 2003. They review their medical records and visit each participant every 6 months to assess their physical and cognitive functioning. The results are both fascinating and surprising.
Alzheimer’s Disease in those Over 90
The Study’s findings on dementia are startling. Contrary to popular belief, there does not appear to be any age at which one is no longer susceptible to dementia. The risk of developing dementia doubles every 5 years, and that risk continues for those over the age of 90.
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