Yahoo! News – According to a group of researchers, the proper treatment of high blood pressure in the elderly may give a possible reduction of the risk of developing dementia. It has been known that the blood pressure treatment in those who are over the age of 80 helps in reducing risks of heart attacks and fatal strokes. They said that there may be an additional benefit in terms of prevention of dementia.

The findings were seen on an analysis done to nearly 4,000 people. They found out that the blood pressure drug helped in reducing risk of death from stroke and from any other cause. There were several studies that linked dementia and high blood pressure which is marked by a significant loss of memory and cognitive abilities which include the ability to speak and identify objects.

The latest analysis aims to look at whether the treatment would help stave off dementia. The researchers said that anything that can help reduce dementia incidence is important and that is why they are continuing the research to help prevent and somehow reduce dementia.