Caregiver study finds moments of lucidity are common in those with dementia, multi-ancestry study finds genetic risk factors for Parkinson’s, and more

Check out the latest in aging advances, research, and events from NIA:

• Study on caregivers finds brief bouts of lucidity are common among people with dementia — NIA-funded researchers conducted in-depth interviews with caregivers to document how many witnessed an unexpected, temporary return of mental clarity to individuals with advanced dementia.
• Multi-ancestry analysis reveals new genetic risk factors for Parkinson’s disease — The results of a large NIA-funded, multi-ancestry genome-wide study identified 12 new DNA regions associated with Parkinson’s disease.