Mental health service use among older Canadians with anxiety and comorbid physical conditions.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this quasi-experimental study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a videoconference intervention program in improving nursing home residents' social support, loneliness, and depressive status. METHODS:Fourteen nursing homes were selected from various areas of Taiwan by purposive sampling. El...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Tsai HH,Tsai YF,Wang HH,Chang YC,Chu HH

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate informal caregivers' psychological well-being and predicted increase in psychological well-being, when caring for persons with dementia (PwDs) living at home, related to caregiver, PwD and formal care (FC) factors. METHOD:A cohort study at baseline and 3 months' follow-up in eight European co...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Lethin C,Renom-Guiteras A,Zwakhalen S,Soto-Martin M,Saks K,Zabalegui A,Challis DJ,Nilsson C,Karlsson S

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Depression and anxiety are common in later life, particularly when people are frail. This leads to reduced quality of life, faster decline in physical health and increased health/social care use. Available treatments are commonly not tailored to people with frailty. We explored frail older peoples' experienc...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Frost R,Nair P,Aw S,Gould RL,Kharicha K,Buszewicz M,Walters K

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In the UK and elsewhere, specialist community mental health teams (CMHTs) are central to the provision of comprehensive services for older people with mental ill health. Recent guidance documents suggest a core set of attributes that such teams should encompass. This article reports on a systematic literatur...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Abendstern M,Harrington V,Brand C,Tucker S,Wilberforce M,Challis D

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to explore the main and mediating influences of stressors, a caregiver's appraisal, coping, personal conditions and social resources on the burden of dementia caregivers. METHOD:The study sample consisted of 95 spousal caregivers of non-institutionalized persons with dementia. A pa...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Van Den Wijngaart MA,Vernooij-Dassen MJ,Felling AJ

更新日期：2007-11-01 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：:Objective: The well documented demographic shift to an aging population means that more people will in future be in need of long term residential care. Previous research has reported an increased risk of mental health issues and suicidal ideation among older people living in residential care settings. However, there i...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Gleeson H,Hafford-Letchfield T,Quaife M,Collins DA,Flynn A

更新日期：2019-11-01 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：:The present paper discusses recruitment of older African-Americans for a psycho-physiological study using the matching model of recruitment proposed by Levkoff, Levy, and Weitzman (2000). The hallmark of the model by Levkoff et al. is that there must be a match between research and minority communities' perspectives i...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： McCallum TJ,Arlien CR

更新日期：2006-05-01 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 authors used attachment theory to hypothesize about the possible long-term psychological effects of evacuation during World War II, focusing on children who were evacuated unaccompanied by their parents. The study aimed to establish whether this experience had long-term effects on psychological well-being, and to ...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Foster D,Davies S,Steele H

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to determine how health impairment, socioeconomic status, and social support relate to life satisfaction in later life. Using data from a sample of 320 older adults from The Georgia Centenarian Study, we constructed a structural model of life satisfaction. LISREL analysis was performed to...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Bishop AJ,Martin P,Poon L

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Few studies have measured the impact of dementia-related fear on daily functioning, despite its clinical relevance. Our aim was to determine the relationship between fear-avoidance of memory loss, perceived memory failures and self-reported quality of life in a community based sample of older adults using a ...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Farina FR,Bennett M,Griffith JW,Lenaert B

更新日期：2020-12-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the past few decades, foreign home care to frail older adults has become a common alternative to family care in many developed countries. Whereas Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) are common conditions in this population of frail older adults, little is known about the beliefs of foreign ho...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Ayalon L

更新日期：2009-05-01 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

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: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：: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：: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: Depression in older adults is a growing public health concern. However, limited research has focused on the issues of physical environments and depression in the elderly in Asia. The purpose of the study is to examine the relationship between the built environments and depressive symptoms in older adults u...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Huang NC,Kung SF,Hu SC

更新日期：2020-04-25 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives: Informal dementia caregivers are thought to experience high levels of depression and burden, which can contribute to worse cognitive functioning. However, poorer cognitive functioning in caregivers is not always found. The current study explored whether caregivers perform better, worse, or similar to non-c...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Jütten LH,Mark RE,Sitskoorn MM

更新日期：2020-10-01 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：OBJECTIVES:To examine the impact of a meditation program in mitigating loneliness and promoting wellbeing, life satisfaction and contentment among retired South Asian older adults. METHOD:Intervention group older adults (IN2 =166) underwent weekly classes of the customized meditation program for 2 years as compared to...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Pandya SP

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The primary purposes of the present study were (1) to assess the living arrangements among urban Chinese elders, (2) to examine the relationship between household living arrangement and elders' mental health, and (3) to investigate how individuals' neighborhood identity affects their mental health. METHOD:T...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Ye M,Chen Y

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although persons 50 years of age and older account for 10% of all US AIDS cases, the mental health needs of this growing group remain largely overlooked. The current study delineated patterns and predictors of psychological symptoms amongst late middle-aged and older adults living with HIV/AIDS in two large US cities....

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Heckman TG,Heckman BD,Kochman A,Sikkema KJ,Suhr J,Goodkin K

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Approximately 32.7% of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in the USA are now over the age of 50. Women comprise a significant percentage of the US HIV epidemic and the percentage of women diagnosed with HIV continues to grow; however, little is known about women's experiences living and coping with HIV over...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Psaros C,Barinas J,Robbins GK,Bedoya CA,Park ER,Safren SA

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The main objective is to examine the sense of coherence (SOC) of spouse caregivers. The aim was further investigate the association of SOC, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), depressive symptoms, distress and how severity of Alzheimer's disease (AD) affects SOC. METHOD:17O patient-spouse caregiver dyad...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Välimäki TH,Vehviläinen-Julkunen KM,Pietilä AM,Pirttilä TA

更新日期：2009-11-01 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：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：OBJECTIVE:This study was carried out in an effort to determine the effect of music therapy on depression and physiological parameters in elderly people who were living in a nursing home. METHOD:The study was a randomized controlled trial. The study sample consisted of 64 elderly people who complied with the criteria o...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Gök Ugur H,Yaman Aktaş Y,Orak OS,Saglambilen O,Aydin Avci İ

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00