Supporting frail older people with depression and anxiety: a qualitative study.

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study examines: (1) the effect of widowed persons' frequency of contact with friends and relatives on their depressive and grief symptoms six months following spousal loss and (2) the extent to which the effects of social contact are contingent upon the degree of emotional support received from these re...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Ha JH,Ingersoll-Dayton B

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Although sexuality is valued throughout the lifespan, older women's sexual expression can be influenced by physical, mental and social factors, including attitudes and stereotypes held by younger generations. By gaining an understanding of what influences negative attitudes toward sexuality and beliefs about...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Allen RS,Petro KN,Phillips LL

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Dysfunctional Attitudes Scale Form A (DAS-A), a self-report measure of depression-related attitudes, has been used in numerous depression studies. The DAS-A has a two-factor structure that has been found consistently with college student samples and clinically depressed samples of middle-aged adults, but it has no...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Floyd M,Scogin F,Chaplin WF

更新日期：2004-03-01 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：: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：:Early intervention in Alzheimer's disease (AD) should focus on psychological and social needs as well as the provision of medication. One possible component of early intervention programmes for people with early-stage AD is cognitive rehabilitation aimed at fostering the development of strategies for coping with memor...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Clare L,Wilson BA,Carter G,Hodges JR

更新日期：2003-01-01 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: Previous studies pointed at positive associations between spirituality and Subjective Wellbeing (SWB) in later life, but were typically limited to one dimension of spirituality and/or one measure of SWB. Applying Fisher's (2010) multidimensional approach to spirituality and measuring both positive and nega...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Lifshitz R,Nimrod G,Bachner YG

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Terminally ill cancer patients and their caregivers experience significant difficulties discussing illness and impending death (herein defined as mortality communication). The current study compares response levels as well as patterns of association between mortality communication and psychological distress among care...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Bachner YG,O'Rourke N,Davidov E,Carmel S

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper reviews the proposals from the Lord Chancellor's Department for new Mental Incapacity law for England and Wales as they may impact on older people with dementia. Various concerns and issues are raised, particularly from the perspective of health care professionals, and the focus is the interface between suc...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Jones RG

更新日期：2001-11-01 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：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：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：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

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Limited health literacy has been shown to be associated with poor health status. However, research to date has not elucidated the factors that mediate the relationship between low literacy and poor health outcomes. The purpose of this study was to examine the mediating effect of self-efficacy on the relation...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Kim SH,Yu X

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper reports on the evaluation of the Enriched Opportunities Programme in improving well-being, diversity of activity, health, and staff practice in nursing home care for people with dementia. Participants were 127 residents with a diagnosis of dementia or enduring mental health problems in three specialist nurs...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Brooker DJ,Woolley RJ,Lee D

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: The aim of this study is to identify and appraise existing instruments to evaluate mental well-being in old age.Method: Systematic literature searches in PubMed, PsycINFO, ProQuest Research Library, AgeLine and CINAHL databases were performed. The COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measur...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Martín-María N,Lara E,Cresswell-Smith J,Forsman AK,Kalseth J,Donisi V,Amaddeo F,Wahlbeck K,Miret M

更新日期：2020-06-04 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：:This study examines how individual patient characteristics predict substance abuse treatment initiation among older adults, in an investigation based on the behavioral health service use model. Analyses tested the impact of demographic factors, substance abuse symptoms, depression and cognitive status on subsequent tr...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Satre DD,Knight BG,Dickson-Fuhrmann E,Jarvik LF

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Prior integrative reminiscence interventions have had a limited focus on attachment themes. The attachment-focused integrative reminiscence (AFIR) intervention differs from these in its central emphasis on attachment themes. The wide range of health benefits resulting from integrative reminiscence may be due...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Sabir M,Henderson CR,Kang SY,Pillemer K

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for depression and anxiety for older adults living in residential aged care facilities (RACFs) needs to accommodate the care needs of residents and the circumstances of RACFs. This systematic review examines the delivery and content characteristics of these interventions, i...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Chan P,Bhar S,Davison TE,Doyle C,Knight BG,Koder D,Laidlaw K,Pachana NA,Wells Y,Wuthrich VM

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The primary objective of this work is to report the observed changes in psychological well-being in a sample of long-term medically hospitalized patients, after attending a cognitive stimulation program. The secondary aim is to determine if the observed changes were related to previous cognitive level. METH...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Castel A,Lluch C,Ribas J,Borràs L,Moltó E

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During World War Two 1.9 million people were evacuated from British cities where the risk of bombing was perceived to be highest. 1.5 million of these were children who, often unaccompanied, were sent to live with strangers. Two hundred and forty-five people who were evacuated as children were compared with 96 of simi...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Waugh MJ,Robbins I,Davies S,Feigenbaum J

更新日期：2007-03-01 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：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Psychological well-being as one of the most important indicators of successful aging has received substantial attention in the gerontological literature. Prior studies show that sociodemographic factors influencing elderly's psychological well-being are multiple and differ across cultures. The ...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Momtaz YA,Ibrahim R,Hamid TA,Yahaya N

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives: Explorations of relationships between loneliness and depression have focused on loneliness as a uni-dimensional construct. We hypothesised that reciprocal relationships may exist between depressive symptomatology and social and emotional subtypes of loneliness.Methods: Using data from 373 adults aged over ...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： McHugh Power J,Hannigan C,Hyland P,Brennan S,Kee F,Lawlor BA

更新日期：2020-01-01 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: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：:Many publications on dementia start by outlining the current estimated number of people with dementia and how that figure is going to double (in Western societies) or even quadruple (in developing countries) in the coming decades as a result of increasing life expectancy (in itself a good development). Dementia is the...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Steyaert J,Deckers K,Smits C,Fox C,Thyrian R,Jeon YH,Vernooij-Dassen M,Köhler S,Interdem taskforce on prevention of dementia.

更新日期：2020-06-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Older people with dementia living in care homes often lack appropriate activities. Although homes are expected to offer a range of activities to meet residents' needs, little is known about what makes activities meaningful for people with dementia. This study explores concepts of meaningful activity, as defi...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Harmer BJ,Orrell M

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00