The conversational mini-mental state examination: Estimating cognitive impairment.

abstract：:Objectives: Awareness is considered a heterogeneous and non-linear phenomenon in dementia. We aim to investigate patterns of change of different domains of awareness (awareness of cognitive functioning and health condition, activities of daily living, emotional state, social functioning, and relationships) in people w...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Lacerda IB,Santos RL,Belfort T,Neto JPS,Dourado MCN

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The research largely aimed at exploring the impact of marital status, cognitive efficiency, gender, physical health and sociocultural context on self-rated emotional competence, depression, memory and cognitive measures. METHOD:Ninety-four healthy adults aged 75-99 were recruited in the Sardinian province o...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Fastame MC,Penna MP

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Wartime combat exposure is linked to a broad array of negative outcomes. The current study identified potential differences between middle-to-older aged men exposed to combat and those not exposed for physical health, interpersonal, and economic functioning over 10 years. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) a...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Sheffler JL,Rushing NC,Stanley IH,Sachs-Ericsson NJ

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purposes: Responding to the growing needs of the largest aging population in the world, China has been experimenting interventions introduced from other countries to serve its older citizens. Using the life review approach, this study aimed to understand stress and coping experiences of a group of rural older adults l...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Luo Y,Sun F,Jiang L,Zhang A

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Spousal dementia carers have unique support needs; they are likely to disengage from their existing social networks as they need to devote more time to caring as the disease progresses. Previously we showed that support resources can facilitate resilience in carers, but the relationship is complex and varies...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Donnellan WJ,Bennett KM,Soulsby LK

更新日期：2017-11-01 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：OBJECTIVES:There is very often a lengthy delay between first noticing symptoms of dementia and making first contact with Health Care Professionals (HCPs). This article identifies influences on the decision to contact HCPs for the first time. METHOD:Qualitative thematic analysis of 20 case studies of carer experience. ...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Chrisp TA,Tabberer S,Thomas BD,Goddard WA

更新日期：2012-01-01 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：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The negative effect of hypertension has overshadowed possible health problems associated with hypotension. The purposes of this study were to describe the prevalence of hypotension in older adults and to determine the association between hypotension and cognitive function, after adjusting for p...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Momtaz YA,Hamid TA,Haron SA,Bagat MF,Mohammadi F

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the effect of personal (coping strategies and locus of control) and social resources (family and friendship support) on adjustment to chronic vision impairment in older adults at baseline (rehabilitation service application), 6 months, and 18 months later. METHOD:313 community dwelling, English s...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Reinhardt JP,Boerner K,Horowitz A

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate what empirical studies report on the perceptions of community-dwelling LGBT adults regarding sexuality and sexual expression in residential aged care (RAC), and how their sexuality should be addressed in RAC. METHODS:Relevant papers were identified through electronic searches in databases; an...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Mahieu L,Cavolo A,Gastmans C

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aims to identify the relationship among social functioning, polypharmacy and depression among older patients in Hong Kong. METHOD:Three out of 18 elderly health centres were selected using the cluster sampling method. 457 elders were randomly selected from all the patients aged 65 and over attendi...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Liu CP,Leung DS,Chi I

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives: Little research examines trajectories of carer resilience or the factors that facilitate or hinder resilience over time. We use qualitative longitudinal methods to examine trajectories of resilience and which assets and resources are associated with resilience and care status transitions in spousal dementi...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Donnellan WJ,Bennett KM,Soulsby LK

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Little is known about composite patterns of productive engagement among older people. Related, the implication of these patterns for well-being remains unclear. The present study addresses these gaps. METHODS:The analytical sample comprised 2037 community-dwelling Singaporeans aged 60 years and above. We in...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Cheng GH,Chan A,Østbye T,Malhotra R

更新日期：2021-02-01 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：: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：:Activity is key to maintaining physical and mental health and well-being. However, as dementia affects the ability to engage in activity, care-givers can find it difficult to provide appropriate activities. The Pool Activity Level (PAL) Checklist guides the selection of appropriate, personally meaningful activities. T...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Wenborn J,Challis D,Pool J,Burgess J,Elliott N,Orrell M

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examines the effectiveness of a peer counselling program in Hong Kong for the elderly with depression living in the community, and its impact on the peer counsellors. Thirty depressed elderly subjects participated in the program, which was found to have improved their perceived health status and level of de...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Ho AP

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine psychotropic drug prescription rates in nursing home residents with dementia and to identify associations with the so far understudied psychosocial non-resident-related factors. METHOD:A cross-sectional, observational, exploratory design as part of PROPER I (PRescription Optimization of Psychot...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Smeets CHW,Gerritsen DL,Zuidema SU,Teerenstra S,van der Spek K,Smalbrugge M,Koopmans RTCM

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is little evidence to indicate how far psychiatric day hospitals for older people can identify and address the needs of older people who attend. The current practice of Care Programme Approach (CPA) in which multidisciplinary team members, patients and their families meet, may provide a suitable forum for needs ...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Ashaye OA,Livingston G,Orrell MW

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is becoming increasingly clear that, in order to better understand the implications of global aging, more cross-cultural research is needed. In the present study, the structure and validity of the Geriatric Depression Scale-Short Form (GDS-SF) was examined in Korean and US samples of older adults. The participants ...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Jang Y,Small BJ,Haley WE

更新日期：2001-02-01 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

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:This qualitative study aimed to illuminate former family caregivers' experiences of aspects that facilitate and hinder the process of relinquishing the care of a person with dementia to a nursing home. METHOD:Ten narrative interviews with former family caregivers were performed and subjected to qualitative ...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Johansson A,Ruzin HO,Graneheim UH,Lindgren BM

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to consider the contribution of intergenerational exchange to mental health. Using data from a national sample of Jewish Israelis age 60 and over with children (n = 1799), reciprocal and non-reciprocal exchange patterns were identified and examined in relation to respondents' scores on a ...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Litwin H

更新日期：2004-05-01 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 describes the development of the Music Engagement Questionnaire (MusEQ), a 35-item scale to measure engagement with music in daily life. Music has implications for well-being and for therapy, notably for individuals living with dementia. A number of excellent scales or questionnaires are now avail...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Vanstone AD,Wolf M,Poon T,Cuddy LL

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of psychosis in mild cognitive impairment (MCI, Petersen's criteria) and patients with Alzheimer's dementia, and to characterize the associated behavioral and psychological signs and symptoms of dementia (BPSD). METHOD:A cross-sectional analysis of baseli...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Van der Mussele S,Mariën P,Saerens J,Somers N,Goeman J,De Deyn PP,Engelborghs S

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives: This study aimed to assess how childhood socioeconomic conditions are associated with sleeping problems in older adults and how this association may be mediated by socioeconomic conditions across the lives of individuals using a life course perspective. Since the life course opportunities differ systematic...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： van de Straat V,Cheval B,Schmidt RE,Sieber S,Courvoisier D,Kliegel M,Burton-Jeangros C,Cullati S,Bracke P

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Carers of people with dementia face barriers in accessing therapy for mental health difficulties. Computerised cognitive behavioural therapy (cCBT) packages can be effective in treating a range of presentations; however, tailored packages for carers' unique needs are lacking. Our aim was to design a cCBT pac...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Hales SA,Fossey J

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00