Beliefs and practices regarding Alzheimer's disease and related dementias among Filipino home care workers in Israel.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Caregivers and clinicians may be confronted with the dilemma whether to allow people in early stages of dementia to go outside independently with the risk of getting lost, or to limit their autonomy and mobility. Newly available technology may offer a solution. This pilot study is focused on the feasibility,...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Pot AM,Willemse BM,Horjus S

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article provides a review of the literature on clinical correlates of awareness in dementia. Most inconsistencies were found with regard to an association between depression and higher levels of awareness. Dysthymia, but not major depression, is probably related to higher levels of awareness. Anxiety also appears...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Aalten P,van Valen E,Clare L,Kenny G,Verhey F

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Depression is common in older adults and is linked to morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was to investigate whether specific symptoms of depression (dysphoria, anhedonia and anergia) predicted mortality in older Australian Aged Care residents. METHODS:Eighty older adults (M = 83.16 ± 7.14) witho...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Greenfield L,Mathews S,Toukhsati SR

更新日期：2021-01-18 00:00:00

abstract：:International policy initiatives have highlighted the need to include older lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) issues in the provision of appropriate health and social care. However, empirical studies in the area remain sparse. The aim of this study was to investigate the experiences and needs of LGBT peopl...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： McCann E,Sharek D,Higgins A,Sheerin F,Glacken M

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate whether fall risk in older adults is associated with the use of selective serotonin receptor inhibitor (SSRI) monotherapy among geriatric outpatients, and whether this association is moderated by the presence of depressive disorder and/or frailty. METHODS:Prospective cohort study with a 12-month...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Lin SM,Borges MK,de Siqueira ASS,Biella MM,Jacob-Filho W,Cesari M,Voshaar RCO,Aprahamian I

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Late-life suicide is a complex clinical and public health problem. METHOD:In this article, some of the key complexities inherent in studying late-life suicide are discussed in the service of promoting high-quality late-life suicide prevention science. RESULTS:We discuss the following research issues: the re...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Van Orden KA,Conwell Y

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This cross-sectional study investigated the relationship between apathy and quality of life (QOL) in nursing home residents (n = 227). In all, 92 residents could be assessed with the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE), the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) and the Philadelphia Geriatric Centre Morale Scale (PGCMS), a...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Gerritsen DL,Jongenelis K,Steverink N,Ooms ME,Ribbe MW

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Delirium is a common condition in older adults which can have devastating outcomes. The studies about delirium in intensive care units (ICU) are relatively rare compared to studies in the non-ICU setting. This study aimed to study the prevalence, incidence, and risk factors of delirium among older Thai adult...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Limpawattana P,Panitchote A,Tangvoraphonkchai K,Suebsoh N,Eamma W,Chanthonglarng B,Tiamkao S

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Delirium is a common neuropsychiatric condition with many adverse outcomes in elderly populations including death. Despite this, it is often misdiagnosed and mistreated. A number of scales can be used to detect delirium. We review scales that have been used in delirium studies and report their psychometric p...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Adamis D,Sharma N,Whelan PJ,Macdonald AJ

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The objective of this study is to investigate gender-specific trajectories in well-being among older people with coronary heart disease (CHD) and to compare them with those of healthy people. METHOD:The study included a sample of 4496 participants from the first three waves of the English Longitudinal Study...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Zaninotto P,Sacker A,Breeze E,McMunn A,Steptoe A

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Increased focus on the quality of health care requires tools and information to address and improve quality. One tool to evaluate and report the quality of clinical health services is quality indicators based on a clinical database. METHOD:The Capital Region of Denmark runs a quality database for dementia ev...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Johannsen P,Jørgensen K,Kørner A,Elmo EG,Lauesen LB,Utzon J

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Evidence points to an association between social and leisure activity (SLA) engagement and cognitive outcomes, but the mechanisms underlying this link remain unknown. We aimed to investigate three potential mechanisms: Vascular function, Perceived Stress, and Cognitive Reserve. METHODS:With data from 8163 ad...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： McHugh Power J,Tang J,Lawlor B,Kenny RA,Kee F

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare health-related quality of life (HRQOL) between younger and older patients with established rheumatic disorders and to assess the relative impact of a number of psychosocial parameters on HRQOL. METHODS:In a cross-sectional study of 320 patients (245 < 65 and 75 > or = 65 years old, response rate:...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Goulia P,Voulgari PV,Tsifetaki N,Drosos AA,Hyphantis T

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives: To examine the extent to which time perspective, an individual's habitual way of relating to the past, the present, and the future time frames, accounts for variations in self-reported depressive symptoms among older adults. Method: Four hundred two participants (60-90 years) completed the Center for Epide...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Åström E,Rönnlund M,Adolfsson R,Grazia Carelli M

更新日期：2019-12-01 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:The aim of this study was to examine differences in mental health and satisfaction with life in retired men and women depending on experienced unemployment during working life. METHOD:Based on a representative survey, 1396 retirees in the age range of 60-92 years were interviewed face-to-face, assessing two...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Zenger M,Brähler E,Berth H,Stöbel-Richter Y

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives: This study aimed to examine the mediating effect of coping strategies on the relationship between family functioning and posttraumatic growth in family caregivers of people with dementia (PwD).Methods: A total of 124 family caregivers of PwD from a memory clinic were investigated from July to October 2017....

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Li Y,Ying J,Zhang X,Li H,Ma D,Zhao Y,Sun J

更新日期：2020-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper reflects Alzheimer Europe's position on PPI (patient and public involvement) in the context of dementia research and highlights some of the challenges and potential risks and benefits associated with such meaningful involvement. The paper was drafted by Alzheimer Europe in collaboration with members of INTE...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Gove D,Diaz-Ponce A,Georges J,Moniz-Cook E,Mountain G,Chattat R,Øksnebjerg L,European Working Group of People with Dementia.

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives: More positive attitudes to aging are associated with better health and wellbeing outcomes. This study examined whether chronological age moderated relationships between attitudes to aging and wellbeing outcomes, and whether these relationships differ according to the specific attitudinal construct measured...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Faudzi FNM,Armitage CJ,Bryant C,Brown LJE

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) refers to an early but abnormal state of cognitive impairment with minimal functional impairment. The present study aimed to evaluate the validity of Fuld Object Memory Evaluation (FOME) as a measure of episodic memory function. METHOD:The study sample included 204 Chinese ol...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Ho RTH,Fong TCT,Hon T,Chan WC,Kwan JSK,Chiu PKC,Lam LCW

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Social intelligence is the ability to understand others and the social context effectively and thus to interact with people successfully. Research has suggested that the theory of mind (ToM) and executive function may play important roles in explaining social intelligence. The specific aim of the present stu...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Yeh ZT

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Finding meaning in life is often cited as an important outcome of reminiscence, but this theoretical claim has not been empirically tested until now. A new intervention combining integrative reminiscence and elements of narrative therapy was developed and the effects on meaning in life were studied. METHODS...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Bohlmeijer ET,Westerhof GJ,Emmerik-de Jong M

更新日期：2008-09-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To explore caregivers' challenges and quality-of-life issues managing diabetes in patients with dementia. METHOD:We conducted six focus groups with 21 caregivers of patients with dementia and type 2 diabetes. Focus groups were digitally recorded, transcribed, and translated using a software coding system. Em...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Feil DG,Lukman R,Simon B,Walston A,Vickrey B

更新日期：2011-09-01 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：:Studies of older adults' health status and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) often rely on proxy responses when subjects have problems that affect their ability to respond. With the increased interest in outcomes research in health care, it is important to examine proxy reliability on HRQoL instruments. This stud...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Yip JY,Wilber KH,Myrtle RC,Grazman DN

更新日期：2001-05-01 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：OBJECTIVES:Despite evidence of low representativeness of clinical trial results for depression in adults, the generalizability of clinical trial results for late-life depression is unknown. This study sought to quantify the representativeness of pharmacologic and psychotherapy clinical trial results for late-life unipo...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Hoertel N,Rotenberg L,Schuster JP,Blanco C,Lavaud P,Hanon C,Hozer F,Teruel E,Manetti A,Costemale-Lacoste JF,Seigneurie AS,Limosin F

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The authors set out to systematically review the research literature in order to identify the anxiety measures most commonly used in the assessment of older adults. Once identified, the literature was reviewed to determine the extent to which these instruments had age-relevant norms and psychometric data sup...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Therrien Z,Hunsley J

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Research shows that formal and informal social support can facilitate resilience in carers. There is a paucity of research exploring social support and resilience amongst recently bereaved informal carers. Aim: To examine how the presence or absence of distinct dimensions of social support facilitate or hi...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Roper L,Donnellan W,Hanratty B,Bennett K

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00