Age-Dependent Functional Decline and Recovery Patterns After Dementia Diagnosis in the Oldest-Old
Published online on February 19, 2026
Abstract
Journal of Aging and Health, Ahead of Print.
BackgroundDementia prevalence and incidence rise sharply among the oldest-old (≥85 years), yet whether age-at-diagnosis shapes functional trajectories remains unclear. Understanding age-specific patterns is critical for tailoring care strategies....
BackgroundDementia prevalence and incidence rise sharply among the oldest-old (≥85 years), yet whether age-at-diagnosis shapes functional trajectories remains unclear. Understanding age-specific patterns is critical for tailoring care strategies....