A pilot study: comparative research of social functioning, circadian rhythm parameters, and cognitive function among institutional inpatients, and outpatients with chronic schizophrenia and healthy elderly people.

abstract：:There was a five-year delay between the two waves of the Canadian Study of Health and Aging during which 2,982 participants died. Their cognitive status before death should be taken into account in estimating the incidence of dementia in the cohort. Information concerning antemortem cognitive status was available from...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Stewart M,McDowell I,Hill G,Aylesworth R

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Loss of brain tissue becomes notable to cerebral magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at age 30 years, and progresses more rapidly from mid 60s. The incidence of dementia increases exponentially with age, and is all too frequent in the oldest old (≥ 90 years of age), the fastest growing age group in many countries. Howeve...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Apostolova I,Lange C,Spies L,Ritter K,Mäurer A,Seybold J,Fiebach JB,Steinhagen-Thiessen E,Buchert R

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Young-onset dementia (YOD) has a profound impact on spouses. However, little is known on how the quality of the relationship changes over time in YOD. This study aims to determine how the quality of the relationship changes over time and identify predictors of this change. METHODS:This study used data from ...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Bruinsma J,Peetoom K,Millenaar J,Köhler S,Bakker C,Koopmans R,Pijnenburg Y,Verhey F,de Vugt M

更新日期：2020-03-10 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reviews longitudinal data collected from patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) that are relevant to the design and interpretation of clinical treatment trials. Longitudinal data from patients tested with the Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale demonstrate that cognitive symptoms, including memory loss, ...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Mohs RC

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Young-onset dementia (YOD) is defined as dementia that develops before the age of 65 years. The prevalence and type of neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) in YOD differ from patients with late onset dementia. NPS in dementia patients are often treated with psychotropic drugs. The aim of this study was to investi...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Koopmans RT,Reinders R,van Vliet D,Verhey FR,de Vugt ME,Bor H,Bakker C

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to determine: (1) the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and depression associated with anxiety (DA); (2) the risk factor profile of depression, anxiety, and DA; (3) the course of depression, anxiety, and DA over 24 months. METHODS:Two-year longitudinal study of 20,036 adults aged 60+ years...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Almeida OP,Draper B,Pirkis J,Snowdon J,Lautenschlager NT,Byrne G,Sim M,Stocks N,Kerse N,Flicker L,Pfaff JJ

更新日期：2012-10-01 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:This review presents an overview of the published literature on the effectiveness of continuing professional education (CPE), which includes continuing medical education (CME) of different health care professionals in healthcare settings, for improving patient management and patient outcomes. This review sum...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Rampatige R,Dunt D,Doyle C,Day S,van Dort P

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:ABSTRACTBackground:This study investigates whether maintaining high levels of cognitive impairment and weak grip strength will predict a higher risk for mortality. METHODS:Data from the Korean Longitudinal Study of Aging (KLoSA) from 2006 to 2014 was assessed using longitudinal data analysis and included 5,812 resear...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Kim JH,Kim JM

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is unclear how brain reserve interacts with gender and apolipoprotein E4 (APOE4) genotype, and how this influences the progression of Alzheimer's disease (AD). The association between intracranial volume (ICV) and progression to AD in subjects with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and differences accordin...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： An H,Son SJ,Cho S,Cho EY,Choi B,Kim SY,Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative.

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Few current studies explore psychological well-being among older Chinese immigrants in Australia. The study addressed this gap and provided preliminary data on psychological well-being among this group. Four indicators, namely depression, anxiety, loneliness, and quality of life, were used to present a compr...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Lin X,Bryant C,Boldero J,Dow B

更新日期：2016-10-01 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：BACKGROUND:Earlier research showed that multi-component dyadic interventions - including a combination of intervention strategies and addressing both the person with dementia and caregiver - have a beneficial impact on the mental and physical health of people with dementia and their family caregivers. A randomized cont...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Prick AE,de Lange J,Twisk J,Pot AM

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is no doubt that family carers who look after a family member with dementia or with a functional mental illness fulfill an important role, not only for their loved one, but also for the health and aged care systems of the countries they live in. Due to increasing life expectancy, but also improved healthcare the...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Lautenschlager NT,Diehl-Schmid J,Loi SM,Mayer J,Tensil M,Kurz AF

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:ABSTRACTBackground and Purpose:The impact of dementia-related stressors and strains have been examined for their potential to threaten the well-being of either the person with dementia or the family care partner, but rarely have studies considered the dyadic nature of well-being in dementia. The purpose of this study ...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Miller LM,Kaye JA,Lyons KS,Lee CS,Whitlatch CJ,Caserta MS

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The economic cost of dementia is high and can be predicted by cognitive and neuropsychiatric profiles. The differential costs of the various subtypes of dementia are unknown in Argentina, and this study therefore aimed to compare these costs. METHODS:Patients with a diagnosis of dementia of Alzheimer-type (...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Rojas G,Bartoloni L,Dillon C,Serrano CM,Iturry M,Allegri RF

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:People with behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) are often prescribed psychotropic medications. There is little evidence that one class of medication is more effective and safer than another and so expert opinion plays an important role in shaping local practice. In an earlier U.S. survey...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Greve M,O'Connor D

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Backround: Night-time agitation is a frequent symptom of dementia. It often causes nursing home admission and has been linked to circadian rhythm disturbances. A positive influence of light interventions on night-time agitation was shown in several studies. The aim of our study was to investigate whether there is a lo...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Wahnschaffe A,Nowozin C,Rath A,Floessner T,Appelhoff S,Münch M,Kunz D

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:ABSTRACTBackground:Dementia is a neurodegenerative syndrome that interferes with multiple aspects of life, including cognition, daily functioning, and behavior. Despite the large heterogeneity in symptom development, these three domains are seldom studied simultaneously. This study investigates how trajectories of the...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Haaksma ML,Leoutsakos JS,Bremer JAE,Aalten P,Ramakers IHGB,Verhey FRJ,Olde Rikkert MGM,Melis RJF

更新日期：2018-06-01 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：:ABSTRACTBackground:Getting lost is a recognized complication in patients with dementia. Preventive measures are lacking. This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of a home-based missing incident prevention program (HMIPP) in reducing missing incidents, time of searching, and caregivers' stress. METHODS:The de...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Lau WM,Chan TY,Szeto SL

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Multifactorial strategies that prevent or delay the onset or progress of cognitive decline and dementia are needed, and should include education regarding recognized risk factors. The current study sought to investigate whether older adults "at risk" of cognitive decline benefit from psychoeducation targetin...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Norrie LM,Diamond K,Hickie IB,Rogers NL,Fearns S,Naismith SL

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To validate a shorter version of the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) for older, visually impaired patients. PARTICIPANTS:Subjects were 70 visually impaired adults over age 65 who were presenting for services at a low vision clinic. METHOD:Subjects were interviewed by a geriatric nurse practitioner. A struc...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Galaria II,Casten RJ,Rovner BW

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Delirium is a risk factor for long-term cognitive impairment and dementia. Yet, the nature of these cognitive deficits is unknown as is the extent to which the persistence of delirium symptoms and presence of depression at follow-up may account for the association between delirium and cognitive impairment at...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Witlox J,Slor CJ,Jansen RW,Kalisvaart KJ,van Stijn MF,Houdijk AP,Eikelenboom P,van Gool WA,de Jonghe JF

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:While dementia is more common in older people and suicide rates in many countries are higher among the elderly, there is some doubt about the association between these two phenomena. METHODS:A search of the major relevant databases was carried out to examine the evidence for this possible association. RESU...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Haw C,Harwood D,Hawton K

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although individuals aged 65 and over accounted for 12% of the total population of Japan in 1990, suicides in this age group consisted of 29% of all suicides. The elderly population of Japan is expected to grow rapidly to 24% of the total population by the year 2020, and suicide prevention for the elderly is an urgent...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Takahashi Y,Hirasawa H,Koyama K,Asakawa O,Kido M,Onose H,Udagawa M,Ishikawa Y,Uno M

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Capgras syndrome is characterized by the recurrent, transient belief that a person has been replaced by an identical imposter. We reviewed clinical characteristics of Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB) patients with Capgras syndrome compared to those without Capgras. METHODS:We identified 55 consecutive DLB pa...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Thaipisuttikul P,Lobach I,Zweig Y,Gurnani A,Galvin JE

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dementia is a neurodegenerative disorder with global impact, with the largest proportion of cases occurring in low- and middle-income countries. It is estimated that there are 46.8 million cases globally with approximately 10 million new cases each year or a new case occurring every 3 sec (Prince et al., 2015). For co...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Anstey KJ,Peters R,Clare L,Lautenschlager NT,Dodge HH,Barnes DE,Shahar S,Brodaty H,Rees G

更新日期：2017-11-01 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：:ABSTRACT Background: The consequences of co-occurring persistent loneliness and late life depression are yet unknown. The aim of this study was to get a deeper insight into the mental health consequences of loneliness in older persons with depressive symptoms and their perspectives of emotional distress by using a mix...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： van Beljouw IM,van Exel E,de Jong Gierveld J,Comijs HC,Heerings M,Stek ML,van Marwijk HW

更新日期：2014-04-09 00:00:00