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Supervised exercise to reduce agitation in severely cognitively impaired persons

Background: Several studies have shown an improvement in depression, activities of daily living, and agitation in cognitively impaired subjects who undergo a long-term exercise program. These studies have not considered the short-term effects of exercise.; Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the short-term effects of a limited, supervised exercise program on agitation, […]

Validity of the geriatric depression scale in nursing home residents: comparison of GDS-15, GDS-8, and GDS-4

Objective: To assess and compare the validity of the German 15-item version and shortened versions of the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) for early detection of depression in nursing home residents with mild to moderate cognitive impairment (MMSE ≥ 15).; Methods: Data from 92 patients were analysed. The Structural Clinical Interview for DSM-IV (SCID) was used as […]

Impact of serving method on the consumption of nutritional supplement drinks: randomized trial in older adults with cognitive impairment

Aim: To analyse the influence of serving method on compliance and consumption of nutritional supplement drinks in older adults with cognitive impairment.; Background: Oral nutritional supplement drinks have positive benefits on increasing nutritional status in undernourished older people leading to weight gain. However, consumption of these drinks is low and therefore limits their effectiveness.; Design: […]

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