The mini-mental state examination: age and education distribution for a Latin American population.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Integrated care has been identified as means of managing the demands on the healthcare budget while improving access to and quality of services. It is particularly pertinent to rural health services, which face limited access to specialist and support services. This paper explores the capacity of three rural ...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Henderson J,Dawson S,Fuller J,O'Kane D,Gerace A,Oster C,Cochrane EM

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We examined the prospective effects of an evidence-based exercise intervention on depressive symptoms in older Hispanics/Latinos and the potential synergistic effects (if any) of an attribution-retraining component to counter negative ascriptions to the aging process. METHOD:We analyzed baseline, 1-, 12-, 2...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Hernandez R,Andrade FCD,Piedra LM,Tabb KM,Xu S,Sarkisian C

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The effect of chronic disease status on quality of life (QoL) has been well established. However, less is known about how chronic diseases affect QoL. This article examines impairment in three domains of the WHO International Classification of Functioning, Health and Disability (ICF) - body function, activit...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Sexton E,King-Kallimanis BL,Layte R,Hickey A

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives: The aim of the current study was to assess the associations between dynapenia and the onset and persistence of depression and anxiety among older adults.Methods: This prospective cohort study enrolled community-living older adults (N = 5271; 51.1% females) aged ≥ 50 years (mean age = 63.2, standard deviati...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Carvalho AF,Maes M,Solmi M,Brunoni AR,Lange S,Husain MI,Kurdyak P,Rehm J,Koyanagi A

更新日期：2019-12-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Medication adherence is a substantial problem in the elderly. It may be even more important among elderly persons with memory problems, since other factors that lead to non-adherence may be compounded with the memory problems themselves. The objective was to determine whether a model that integrates research on medica...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Ownby RL,Hertzog C,Crocco E,Duara R

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Employing a randomized controlled trial, this study documents the effects of six months of physical activity and six month follow-up on reduction in social physique anxiety (SPA) in older adults. In addition, the role played by changes in behavioral, physiological, and psychological predictors of changes in SPA were e...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： McAuley E,Marquez DX,Jerome GJ,Blissmer B,Katula J

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:There have been few studies examining the relationship between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and psychiatric morbidity in Hong Kong. This study aimed to examine the prevalence of depressive disorders (major depression, dysthymia and adjustment disorder with depressed mood) in Chinese patients w...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Wong TS,Xiang YT,Tsoh J,Ungvari GS,Ko FW,Hui DS,Chiu HF

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Stressors are critical to the caregiver stress process, yet little work has examined resources that contribute to longitudinal changes in subjective stressors. The present study examines a variety of factors that contribute to changes in subjective stressors across time. METHOD:Dementia caregivers (N = 153)...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Bangerter LR,Liu Y,Zarit SH

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives: This study aims to identify heterogeneous depressive symptom trajectories among the widowed elderly in China, to explore predictive variables of latent class membership, and to detect between-classes differences in life satisfaction across time.Method: Data of 198 individuals widowed between 2011 and 2013 ...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Chen C,Chow AYM,Tang S

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To validate a measure of social exclusion for older people based on one already in use for the general population. METHODS:A random sample of 2281 older adults (age ranged from 65 to 89; mean age = 74.9; 52.6% females) were successfully interviewed face-to-face at their homes. The structured questionnaire i...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Chou KL

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Formal cognitive testing is an integral part of the mental state examination, and we aimed to test whether clinicians were able to predict the score on the mini-mental state examination (MMSE) by watching a conversation between a person and the interviewer about their memory. A total of 41 professionals rated 30 patie...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Burns A,Karim S,Morris J,Byrne J

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The current research explores how family caregivers (1) make sense of caregiving and (2) cope with their circumstance. METHOD:We analysed semistructured interviews of 13 caregivers of people with either stroke (n = 5) or dementia (n = 8) and used photographs that caregivers took exemplifying their caregivin...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Williams KL,Morrison V,Robinson CA

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Elder abuse and neglect is an increasing concern that adversely affects the health and well-being of older people in most societies. The purpose of this paper is to describe the psycho-social impact of elder mistreatment on the health and well-being of older Korean people living in New Zealand. METHOD:Data ...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Park HJ

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examined the relationship between adherence to tradition and depression in a large sample (N = 1502) of Chinese elders living in the People's Republic of China. In Chinese traditional culture, an elder's purpose, meaning and self-worth are derived, in large, from their social roles within the family and com...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Mjelde-Mossey LA,Chi I,Lou VW

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives: Hong Kong - Vigilance and Memory Test (HK-VMT) is developed to distinguish early cognitive impairment in the pre-symptomatic phase from normal cognitive ageing in older adults. The objectives were to validate HK-VMT to differentiate mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and healthy control (HC), and to explore t...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Fung AW,Lam LCW

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: This study set out to empirically identify joint health trajectories in individuals of advanced age. Predictors of subgroup allocation were investigated to identify the impact of psychological characteristics, stress, and socio-demographic variables on more favorable aging trajectories.Method: The sample co...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Thoma MV,Höltge J,McGee SL,Maercker A,Augsburger M

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives: Dementia is a growing health priority, particularly in less resourced countries and amongst indigenous populations. Understanding cultural meanings ascribed to dementia is an important aspect of policy development and the provision of culturally congruent care and support for people with dementia, their fa...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Johnston K,Preston R,Strivens E,Qaloewai S,Larkins S

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Neuroticism predicts falls in older people. In addition, concern about falling and depressive symptoms are associated with fall risk. This study examined whether concern about falling and depressive symptoms mediate the association between neuroticism and falls. METHOD:Cross-sectional data on 314 community-...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Turunen KM,Kokko K,Kekäläinen T,Alén M,Hänninen T,Pynnönen K,Laukkanen P,Tirkkonen A,Törmäkangas T,Sipilä S

更新日期：2020-11-06 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this population-based study was to investigate the usefulness of the Geriatric Depression Scale 15-item version (GDS-15) to assess depressive symptoms among very old people with differing levels of cognitive function. METHODS:The 834 participants were aged 85 and over. Feasibility of GDS-15 was e...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Conradsson M,Rosendahl E,Littbrand H,Gustafson Y,Olofsson B,Lövheim H

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Hoarding disorder (HD) in late life is associated with increased risk for fire, falling, poor sanitary conditions, disability, and health risks. However, research on the health status of individuals with HD is limited. Hoarding symptoms and the resulting clutter may exacerbate health conditions and lead to i...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Ayers CR,Iqbal Y,Strickland K

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives: Studies of adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have demonstrated poor outcomes related to independence and everyday living skills compared to the general population. In a sample of 74 adults with ASD who require a high level of support we sought to identify correlates of daily functioning.Methods: W...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Wise EA,Smith MD,Rabins PV

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Illness representations shape responses to illness experienced by the self or by others. The illness representations held by family members of those with long-term conditions such as dementia influence their understanding of what is happening to the person and how they respond and provide support. The aim of...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Quinn C,Jones IR,Clare L

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study concerns culturally Deaf people in the United Kingdom who use British Sign Language (BSL). Its objective was to explore how Deaf people's knowledge about dementia and access to services is mediated by their minoritised cultural-linguistic status. METHODS:Twenty-six members of the Deaf community p...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Ferguson-Coleman E,Keady J,Young A

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examined severity of depression, age of onset, and thought suppression as predictors of treatment outcome. Measures were taken pre-treatment, post-treatment, and at six-month follow-up in 34 depressed older adults receiving the treatment protocol described in Lynch, Morse, Mendelson & Robins (Dialectical be...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Rosenthal MZ,Cheavens JS,Compton JS,Thorp SR,Lynch TR

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aims of the study were to report on the development and evaluation of a staff training intervention in dementia care designed for use in the general hospital setting: the 'Getting to Know Me' training programme. The study also aimed to undertake initial psychometric analysis on two new outcome scales desi...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Elvish R,Burrow S,Cawley R,Harney K,Graham P,Pilling M,Gregory J,Roach P,Fossey J,Keady J

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To identify latent subgroups of women in late life who are alike in terms of their mental health trajectories. METHOD:Longitudinal data are for 9683 participants in the 1921-1926 cohort of the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health, who completed at least two surveys between 1999 (aged 73-78 years)...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Leigh L,Byles JE,Chojenta C,Pachana NA

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To explore the key components representative of measures of psychosocial functioning with a focus on identifying the constituents of psychological distress in an Irish sample of community-dwelling older adults and to examine the relationship between these components and health outcomes such as frailty. METH...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Schnittger RI,Walsh CD,Casey AM,Wherton JP,McHugh JE,Lawlor BA

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Self-perceptions of aging have been shown to predict mental and physical health and even longevity. This study examined the aging perceptions of patients with rheumatic disease and compared them with the general Dutch population. METHODS:Consecutive patients visiting a rheumatology clinic completed the Pers...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Bode C,Taal E,Westerhof GJ,van Gessel L,van de Laar MV

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:We examined the psychometric properties of the CD-RISC, including factor structure. Secondly, we examined if resilience factors moderate the association between negative affect and hazardous alcohol use. METHOD:The sample population consisted of 1,368 community-dwelling older adults. We used standardized ...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： van Gils Y,Dom G,Dierckx E,Van Alphen SPJ,Franck E

更新日期：2021-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study examined determinants of discriminatory behavior towards a person with Alzheimer's disease (AD) using an attribution model. More specifically, the effects of residing in a nursing home compared with the community were examined. METHOD:A phone survey was conducted during the summer of 2007 with a ...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Werner P

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00