Montreal Cognitive Assessment and Mini-Mental State Examination performance in patients with mild-to-moderate dementia with Lewy bodies, Alzheimer's disease, and normal participants in Taiwan.

abstract：:This study describes how demented immigrants' communicative performance together with caregivers who speak/do not speak these people's native language relates to the demented persons' cognitive, linguistic, and neuropsychological abilities. The study was carried out among demented persons who were born in Finland and ...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Ekman SL,Wahlin TB,Viitanen M,Norberg A,Winblad B

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:ABSTRACTObjectives:Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) are nearly universal in dementia, a condition occurring in more than 40 million people worldwide. BPSD present a considerable treatment challenge for prescribers and healthcare professionals. Our purpose was to prioritize existing and emerging...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Kales HC,Lyketsos CG,Miller EM,Ballard C

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the increasing prevalence of Alzheimer's disease (AD), very few studies have examined advanced preparation for the possibility of becoming sick with AD, and these few studies indicate a general lack of preparation. This study aimed to expand knowledge regarding preparedness for AD among younger and o...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Werner P

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to examine the levels and rates of depression in Chinese residents living in ethno-specific nursing homes (NHs), and Chinese residents living in mainstream NHs in Sydney. Australia has a growing aging migrant population and rates of depression in NHs are high, but the prevalence of depressio...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Goh I,Low LF,Brodaty H

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The objectives of this study were to examine the factors modifying the relationship between cortisol level and prevalent/incident cognitive impairment in older adults and to verify whether these relationships were non-linear. METHODS:Data were collected from 1,226 individuals aged 65 and older by two in-hom...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Potvin O,Forget H,Préville M,Berbiche D,Chagnon YC,Hudon C

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:ABSTRACTBackground:Delirium is a complex clinical syndrome characterized by disturbed consciousness, cognitive function, or perception and associated with serious adverse outcomes such as death, dementia, and the need for long-term care. However, recognition and management of delirium is poorly prioritized even though...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Oberai T,Killington M,Laver K,Crotty M,Jaarsma R

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A consequence of pressure on hospitals to accommodate care needs of older patients is "boarding" or out-lying from their home ward. This may have greater adverse effects on older inpatients who are frail. METHODS:A retrospective matched cohort study was conducted in an outer metropolitan general hospital. R...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Ranasinghe C,Fleury A,Peel NM,Hubbard RE

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Geriatric depression complicates cognitive health in older adults. This study aims to investigate the impact of depressive symptoms on cognitive impairment in community-dwelling older adults, depending on whether cognitive dysfunction accompanied. DESIGN:A community-based longitudinal cohort study. SETTING...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Shin M

更新日期：2020-11-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The IPA Taskforce on Mental Health Issues in Long-Term Care Homes seeks to improve mental health care in long-term care (LTC) homes. The aim of this paper is to provide recommendations on comprehensive assessment of depression and behavioral problems in order to further stimulate countries and professionals ...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Koopmans RT,Zuidema SU,Leontjevas R,Gerritsen DL

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many nursing home residents are candidates for antipsychotic pharmacotherapy for dementia-related behavioral disturbances that include physical agitation and aggression, verbal outbursts, anxiety, and depression. These patients are often resistant to or intolerant of standard neuroleptics and are usually receiving mul...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Goldberg RJ,Goldberg J

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Older Puerto Ricans belong to two rapidly growing demographic groups known to have high rates of depression: the aging and Hispanic populations. Studies of depression in Puerto Ricans have primarily focused on the impact of demographic factors and health. This study expands previous research, examining the r...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Robison J,Curry L,Gruman C,Covington T,Gaztambide S,Blank K

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies have shown that the presence of depressive symptoms among older persons was evidently associated with subsequent physical and functional decline. However, few studies have directly examined the impact of changes in depressive symptoms or depressed mood on changes in functional ability. The p...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Nyunt MS,Lim ML,Yap KB,Ng TP

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Whilst previous surveys of mental health literacy of general practitioners (GPs) have shown high rates of recognition of common mental disorders, few studies have been carried out into GPs' understanding of presentations in late life. This study aims to determine GPs' recognition of mental disorders in older...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Wijeratne C,Harris P

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The focus of this report is the treatment of persons with dementia who are of a non-English-speaking background (NESB). Noisemaking is one behavioral manifestation associated with severe dementia. It can have devastating effects on persons with dementia by limiting their access to activity programs and social interact...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Runci S,Doyle C,Redman J

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neuropsychiatric disorders are common in cognitively impaired older persons, and associated with institutionalization and caregiver stress in Alzheimer's disease (AD). Few studies have compared the occurrence of both psychiatric disorders and neuropsychiatric symptoms in patients with AD and mild cognitive i...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Di Iulio F,Palmer K,Blundo C,Casini AR,Gianni W,Caltagirone C,Spalletta G

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Family caregivers of people with dementia have significant unmet needs in regard to their caregiving role. Despite this, they are reluctant to utilize services to reduce their burden. The aim of this study was to examine the barriers and facilitators of service use among family caregivers of people with deme...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Macleod A,Tatangelo G,McCabe M,You E

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We studied the suitability of The Consortium to Establish a Registry for Alzheimer's Disease Neuropsychological Battery (CERAD-NB) total score for monitoring Alzheimer's disease (AD) progression in early-diagnosed medicated patients. We also investigated possible differences in progression between patients w...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Hallikainen I,Hänninen T,Fraunberg M,Hongisto K,Välimäki T,Hiltunen A,Karppi P,Sivenius J,Soininen H,Koivisto AM,ALSOVA study group.

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:ABSTRACTIntroduction:The relationship between Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and alcohol addiction is poorly characterized. Arrests for driving under the influence (DUI) can serve as a proxy for alcohol addiction. Therefore, the potential association between DUI and AD could be helpful in understanding the relationship betw...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Miller M,Orwat D,Rahimi G,Mintzer J

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An association between metabolic syndrome (MetS) and disturbances in neurocognitive function has been identified in Caucasians but the nature and extent of impaired cognition in Asian MetS patients, who may be at greater risk of degenerative cognitive decline, remains unspecified. METHODS:A cross-sectional ...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Collinson SL,Tong SJ,Loh SS,Chionh SB,Merchant RA

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The length of stay and bed usage on acute psychogeriatric admission wards are influenced by several factors. The impact of a dedicated specialist social worker working exclusively with acutely ill psychogeriatric inpatients and with a dedicated budget for domiciliary care packages on the length of stay, bed ...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Shah A,Wuntakal B,Fehler J,Sullivan P

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Delirium significantly increases morbidity and mortality in older people, especially those affected by other organic disorders, notably dementia (Siddiqi et al., 2006; Davis et al., 2012; Martins and Fernandes, 2012). Both delirium and dementia are characterized by cognitive decline through disintegration of brain fun...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Suh GH,Gega L

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is currently a lack of consensus on the definition of successful aging (SA) and existing implementations have omitted constructs associated with SA. We used empirical methods to develop a dimensional model of SA that incorporates a wider range of associated variables, and we examined the relationship a...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Vahia IV,Thompson WK,Depp CA,Allison M,Jeste DV

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of benzodiazepines is associated with increased risk of fall-related injuries in the elderly. However, it is unclear if the risks vary across the products and how they depend on the pattern of use and dosage. Specifically, the possibility of cumulative effects of past benzodiazepine use has not been ...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Sylvestre MP,Abrahamowicz M,Čapek R,Tamblyn R

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This subanalysis of a large, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial examined the prevalence of behavioral symptoms in moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease (AD), and the effect of treatment with donepezil. METHODS:Two hundred ninety patients with moderate to severe AD (standardized Mini-Mental State Examina...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Gauthier S,Feldman H,Hecker J,Vellas B,Ames D,Subbiah P,Whalen E,Emir B,Donepezil MSAD Study Investigators Group.

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to determine levels, rates and progression of apathy in healthy older persons and to investigate factors associated with its progression. METHODS:Seventy-six healthy elderly subjects, aged 58-85 years (mean 69.9), who were recruited by general advertisement and through local commun...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Brodaty H,Altendorf A,Withall A,Sachdev P

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although interpersonal interactions are thought to affect psychopathology in schizophrenia, there is a paucity of data about how older adults with schizophrenia manage interpersonal conflicts. This paper examines interpersonal conflict strategies and their impact on positive symptom remission in older adults...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Cohen CI,Solanki D,Sodhi D

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:ABSTRACTBackground:Cognitive decline is an important complication of joint replacement surgeries in senior people. METHODS:We determined incidence rates of dementia diagnosis following endoprosthetic joint replacement surgery (upper and lower extremities). The observation period covered up to 28 quarters using German...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Teipel SJ,Fritze T,Ellenrieder M,Haenisch B,Mittelmeier W,Doblhammer G

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Preliminary evidence indicates that the quality of the carer-care recipient relationship predicts those carers most at risk from anxiety. Attachment style is related to higher carer burden, psychological morbidity and increased care recipient institutionalization. We tested, for the first time, the hypothesi...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Cooper C,Owens C,Katona C,Livingston G

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The elderly are at high risk of developing tuberculosis. The prevalence and incidence of depression and anxiety are higher in those with tuberculosis than in the general population. A positive correlation between national suicide rates and rates of mortality due to tuberculosis has been reported. METHODS:Th...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Shah A

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors would like to apologise for a typographical error in the discussion of the above mentioned article. In the discussion on page 830 of the article, paragraph 'In the present sample, when we tested the accuracy of the MoCA to discriminate between MCI and healthy participants using ROC curves, the best cut-off...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Cecato JF,Martinelli JE,Izbicki R,Yassuda MS,Aprahamian I

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00