One major risk is remaining oblivious to household finances, which can lead to unfortunate situations for spouses, especially women, who may find themselves unprepared if their partner is no longer able to manage them.
Participants who started out with higher levels of well-being also tended to have higher levels of cognitive function. When participants experienced declines in well-being, they showed similarly-sized declines in cognition.
The nasal spray contains an experimental monoclonal antibody meant to reduce the Alzheimer's-related inflammation in Walsh's brain, marking a novel approach to treatment.