Prevention of Late-Life Dementia: No Magic Bullet

In 4 evidence-based reviews from the Minnesota Evidence-based Practice Center, the authors summarize findings from randomized controlled trials on the effectiveness of interventions to prevent cognitive decline, mild cognitive impairment, and clinical Alzheimer-type dementia. The editorialist discusses the findings in light of recent related reports on the issue. He concludes that although there is no magic bullet to prevent dementia, multicomponent interventions that promote a healthy lifestyle hold some promise.

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