The brief cognitive assessment tool (BCAT): cross-validation in a community dwelling older adult sample.

abstract：:Nimodipine is a calcium antagonist which improves learning and memory in brain-lesioned or aged animals (LeVere & Sandin, 1989; Schuurman & Traber, 1989). It also accelerates the recovery of experimentally damaged sciatic nerves (van der Zee et al., 1987) and reduces age-associated gait abnormalities in aging rats (Sc...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Schmage N,Bergener M

更新日期：1992-01-01 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:Children of patients with young onset dementia (YOD) who are confronted with a parent who has a progressive disease, often assist in caregiving tasks, which may have a great impact on their lives. The objective of the present study is to explore the experiences of children living with a young parent with dem...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Millenaar JK,van Vliet D,Bakker C,Vernooij-Dassen MJ,Koopmans RT,Verhey FR,de Vugt ME

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We assessed the relationship between cognitive impairment (including mild cognitive impairment with no signs of dementia, and dementia) and risk for depression in old age (60 years and older). METHODS:MEDLINE, EMBASE and the Cochrane Library database were used to identify potential studies. All of the clini...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Huang CQ,Wang ZR,Li YH,Xie YZ,Liu QX

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Older people have a higher risk of drug-related problems (DRPs). However, little is known about the prevalence of DRPs in community-dwelling people who screened positive for dementia. Our study aimed to determine (1) the prevalence and types of DRPs and (2) the socio-demographic and clinical variables associ...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Wucherer D,Thyrian JR,Eichler T,Hertel J,Kilimann I,Richter S,Michalowsky B,Zwingmann I,Dreier-Wolfgramm A,Ritter CA,Teipel S,Hoffmann W

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Overlap between neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia and delirium complicates diagnosis of delirium superimposed on dementia (DSD). This study sought to examine differences in delirium presentation and outcomes between DSD patients with and without pre-existing behavioral and psychological symptoms of demen...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Abengaña J,Chong MS,Tay L

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:ABSTRACTObjectives:The objectives of the study were to examine the trajectory of spirituality among older adults, to investigate the roles of gender and religion on the developmental trajectory of spirituality, and to explore whether the linear growth of spirituality accelerated or decelerated at time points at which ...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Bailly N,Martinent G,Ferrand C,Agli O,Giraudeau C,Gana K,Roussiau N

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this review, we explore the relationship between epilepsy and cognition and between epilepsy and dementia. Chronic epilepsy, particularly mesial temporal lobe epilepsy (MTLE) with hippocampal sclerosis, may be associated with impaired cognition, which can be secondary to uncontrolled seizures, to adverse effects of...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Caramelli P,Castro LH

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:People with Young Onset Dementia (YOD) have specific needs for care. These people eventually require institutional care, usually delivered by institutions designed for the elderly. The Dutch network of care organizations delivering specialized YOD care offers a unique opportunity to obtain more knowledge of ...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Mulders AJ,Zuidema SU,Verhey FR,Koopmans RT

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recognizing and diagnosing early onset dementia (EOD) can be complex and often takes longer than for late onset dementia. The objectives of this study are to investigate the barriers to diagnosis and to develop a typology of the diagnosis pathway for EOD caregivers. METHODS:Semi-structured interviews with 9...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： van Vliet D,de Vugt ME,Bakker C,Koopmans RT,Pijnenburg YA,Vernooij-Dassen MJ,Verhey FR

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cholinergic deficits are a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Lewy body dementia (LBD). The nucleus basalis of Meynert (NBM) provides the major source of cortical cholinergic input; studying its functional connectivity might, therefore, provide a tool for probing the cholinergic system and its degeneration in ne...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Schumacher J,Thomas AJ,Peraza LR,Firbank M,O'Brien JT,Taylor JP

更新日期：2021-01-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies have shown that the verbal fluency test (VFT) is a sensitive measure of cognitive dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, other studies have shown that the performances were significantly influenced by education in the normal elderly population. In order to examine the utility of t...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Kawano N,Umegaki H,Suzuki Y,Yamamoto S,Mogi N,Iguchi A

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with dementia often receive poor end-of-life care, with inadequate pain control and without access to the palliative care services that patients with cancer are offered. This has been identified as an area of need in recent UK. Government reports and by the Alzheimer's Society (UK). Our objective wa...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Sampson EL,Ritchie CW,Lai R,Raven PW,Blanchard MR

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using magnetic resonance imaging-based planimetry, we measured cortical and cerebral (cortical and ventricular) atrophy in 26 patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) (age, 72.2 +/- 7.0) according to NINCDS-ADRDA criteria and 22 control subjects (age, 71.5 +/- 5.4). AD patients exhibited greater cerebral atrophy (p < .0...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Woo JI,Kim JH,Lee JH

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper provides a review of research issues and findings on the epidemiology of delirium. Despite the fact that research on this important geriatric syndrome has been conducted for many decades, several methodological issues make it difficult to compare findings across studies. In this paper we first discuss broad...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Levkoff S,Cleary P,Liptzin B,Evans DA

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:I read with great interest the study of Petrazzuoli et al. (2017) on exploring dementia management attitudes in primary care. The authors made a laudable effort to evaluate this important issue, which certainly needs timely attention. The high response rate from 25 member countries of the European General Practice Res...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Yaman H

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:ABSTRACTObjectives:Centenarians have survived into very late life, but whether they reach very old age in good health remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to compare the cardiovascular health status and cognitive functioning of centenarians in the United States with centenarians in Japan. DESIGN, SETTING, A...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Martin P,Gondo Y,Arai Y,Ishioka Y,Johnson MA,Miller LS,Woodard JL,Poon LW,Hirose N

更新日期：2019-04-01 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:The delirium index (DI) is a valid measure of delirium severity. We proposed to describe longitudinal patterns of severity scores in older long-term care (LTC) residents. METHODS:A prospective cohort study of 280 residents in seven LTC facilities in Montreal and Quebec City, Canada, was conducted. DI, Barth...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Ciampi A,Bai C,Dyachenko A,McCusker J,Cole MG,Belzile E

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The negative image of Alzheimer's disease (AD) in our society has a substantial impact on treating, caring for and integrating those suffering from the disease and their relatives. Little research has been conducted on social perception of AD in the community. METHODS:The aim of this study was to investigat...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Cantegreil-Kallen I,Pin S

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The ability to manage everyday technology (ET), such as computers and microwave ovens, is increasingly required in the performance of everyday activities and participation in society. This study aimed to identify aspects that influence the ability to manage ET among older adults with and without cognitive im...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Malinowsky C,Almkvist O,Nygård L,Kottorp A

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Identification of factors associated with quality of life (QoL) in people having dementia will help develop strategies for maintenance and improvement of patient QoL. This study examined the predictors of QoL in a community-dwelling population aged 75 years and over, with or without dementia. METHODS:This w...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Mate KE,Pond CD,Magin PJ,Goode SM,McElduff P,Stocks NP

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:While family caregivers (CGs) of persons with dementia are cost-effective for the health system, this form of caregiving leads to disproportionate vulnerability to physical, mental, and social adverse health consequences among CGs. The study goal was to determine the effect of the Reitman Centre CARERS progr...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Sadavoy J,Sajedinejad S,Chiu M

更新日期：2021-01-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cognitive impairment places older adults at increased risk of functional decline, injuries, and hospitalization. Assessments to determine whether older persons are still capable of meeting the cognitive challenges of everyday living are crucial to ensure their safe and independent living in the community. Th...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Law LL,Barnett F,Gray MA,Yau MK,Siu AM

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Elderly people living in residential homes are at high risk for developing major depressive and anxiety disorders, and therefore deserve attention in terms of preventive interventions. We evaluated the feasibility and effectiveness of a guided self-help intervention for the prevention of depression and anxie...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Dozeman E,van Schaik DJ,van Marwijk HW,Stek ML,Beekman AT,van der Horst HE

更新日期：2011-08-01 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：BACKGROUND:There is a paucity of simulation-based dementia education programmes for acute care settings that support the development of interpersonal skills pertinent to good care. Moreover, few studies measure the effectiveness of such programmes by evaluating the persistence of practice change beyond the immediate ti...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Heward M,Board M,Spriggs A,Murphy J

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Disability in older adults is associated with a need for support in work, education, and community activities, reduced independence, and poorer quality of life. This study examines potential determinants of disability in a clinical sample of older adults across the continuum of cognitive decline, including s...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： LaMonica HM,Hickie IB,Ip J,Ireland C,Mowszowski L,English A,Glozier N,Naismith SL

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This article analyzes the natural history of wandering behavior throughout the course of dementia. DESIGN:Prospective, 10-year, longitudinal study of wandering behavior in dementia, with autopsy follow-up. SETTING:Participants with dementia, living at home with a carer. All lived in Oxfordshire, UK. PARTIC...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Hope T,Keene J,McShane RH,Fairburn CG,Gedling K,Jacoby R

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of the study was to determine the amount of trauma impact and significant post-traumatic stress symptoms, which can indicate a possible post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), in a sample of former German child soldiers of World War II. METHODS:103 participants were recruited through the press, then ...

journal_title：International psychogeriatrics

authors： Kuwert P,Spitzer C,Rosenthal J,Freyberger HJ

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00