Shall I compare thee…to a robot? An exploratory pilot study using participatory arts and social robotics to improve psychological well-being in later life.

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：:This study explores the associations of loneliness with depressive symptoms in a five-year follow-up and describes how the six dimensions of perceived togetherness explain loneliness and depressive symptoms at baseline. The data were collected on 207 residents of Jyväskylä, central Finland, who at baseline in 1990 wer...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Tiikkainen P,Heikkinen RL

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this study is to determine how individual and contextual factors that contribute to homicide-suicide (HS) differ between young adults, middle-aged adults, and older adults, and to describe, in detail, the circumstances that lead to HS by older adults. METHODS:Data were obtained from the Cente...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Schwab-Reese LM,Murfree L,Coppola EC,Liu PJ,Hunter AA

更新日期：2020-07-20 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：:Objectives: Preventing the onset of depression among older people in Japan requires clarifying the social determinants of depression by using longitudinal data, while also taking biological and psychological factors into account. Identification of such determinants may enable more active intervention through social po...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Misawa J,Kondo K

更新日期：2019-10-01 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 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：OBJECTIVES:This paper reports on the acceptability and effectiveness of the FITS (Focussed Intervention Training and Support) into Practice Programme. This intervention was scaled up from an earlier cluster randomised-controlled trial that had proven successful in significantly decreasing antipsychotic prescribing in c...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Brooker DJ,Latham I,Evans SC,Jacobson N,Perry W,Bray J,Ballard C,Fossey J,Pickett J

更新日期：2016-07-01 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: This study investigated the association between healthy lifestyle comprised of multiple domains, gender, and cognitive function in older Chinese people in Hong Kong.Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional analysis with data from 1,831 community-dwellers aged 65 years and above. Participants' basic demograp...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Liu T,Luo H,Tang JY,Wong GH

更新日期：2020-03-01 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 analyze the psychometric properties of the new Brazilian-Portuguese version of the Brief Resilience Scale (B-BRS) in older adults.Method: A sample of 1251 participants (54.20% women; M = 68.02 years, SD = 6.52) completed the B-BRS and seven scales on successful aging and mental health. Co...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： da Silva-Sauer L,de la Torre-Luque A,Smith BW,C M C Lins M,Andrade S,Fernández-Calvo B

更新日期：2020-04-17 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：: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:To investigate associations between dementia-attitudes and help-seeking intentions. METHOD:An online survey of 611 Australian adults (45-60 years) assessed dementia-related attitudes and help-seeking intentions in response to two scenarios of an experience of early dementia: for themselves (Scenario 1); and...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Phillipson L,Magee C,Jones S,Reis S,Skladzien E

更新日期：2015-01-01 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：OBJECTIVES:Little is known about the patterns of psychotropic medication use in community-dwelling minority persons with dementia (PWD). The purpose of this study was to investigate racial/ethnic differences in psychotropic medication use across a diverse population of community-dwelling PWD and to examine the extent t...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Grace EL,Allen RS,Ivey K,Knapp SM,Burgio LD

更新日期：2018-04-01 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: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：: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：: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：: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: 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：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：:Objective: We examined: 1. depression rates among senior center clients; and 2. the acceptability of a lay-delivered intervention for depression ("Do More, Feel Better") from the perspective of key stakeholders prior to its implementation.Method: We conducted cross-sectional surveys at four Seattle-area senior centers...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Raue PJ,Dawson A,Hoeft T,Russo J,Ferguson D,Green L,Petersky C,Kaplan C

更新日期：2019-12-04 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: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：:I examine: whether specific emotion-focused coping and help-seeking strategies adopted by older widow(er)s 6 months postloss affect depressive, anger, and yearning symptoms 1 year later; whether these effects are accounted for by psychosocial factors which guide the selection of coping strategies; and the extent to wh...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Carr D

更新日期：2020-02-01 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：OBJECTIVES:The current study aims to add to the limited empirical research of possible benefits of personal social capital for the well-being of elderly. A validated personal social capital scale, measuring both bonding and bridging social capital in a general population, was adjusted to fit the characteristics of the ...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Simons M,Lataster J,Reijnders J,Peeters S,Janssens M,Jacobs N

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00