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Dietary patterns are associated with cognition among older people with mild cognitive impairment
Torres, Susan J.,
Lautenschlager, Nicola T.,
Wattanapenpaiboon, Naiyana,
Greenop, Kathryn R.,
Beer, Christopher,
Flicker, Leon,
Alfonso, Helman,
Nowson, Caryl A.
There has been increasing interest in the influence of diet on cognition in the elderly. This study examined the cross-sectional association between dietary patterns and cognition in a sample of 249 people aged 65-90 years with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Two dietary patterns; whole and processed food; were identified using factor analysis from a 107-item; […]
Effects of n-3 fatty acids, EPA v. DHA, on depressive symptoms, quality of life, memory and executive function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment: a 6-month randomised controlled trial
Sinn, Natalie,
Milte, Catherine M.,
Street, Steven J.,
Buckley, Jonathan D.,
Coates, Alison M.,
Petkov, John,
Howe, Peter R.C.
Depressive symptoms may increase the risk of progressing from mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to dementia. Consumption of n-3 PUFA may alleviate both cognitive decline and depression. The aim of the present study was to investigate the benefits of supplementing a diet with n-3 PUFA, DHA and EPA, for depressive symptoms, quality of life (QOL) and […]
Hormone levels and cognitive function in postmenopausal midlife women
Ryan, Joanne,
Stanczyk, Frank Z.,
Dennerstein, Lorraine,
Mack, Wendy J.,
Clark, Margaret S.,
Szoeke, Cassandra,
Kildea, Daniel,
Henderson, Victor W.
Gonadal hormones may influence cognitive function. Postmenopausal midlife women in the population-based Melbourne Women’s Midlife Health Project cohort were administered a comprehensive battery of neuropsychological tests on two occasions 2 years apart. Participants (n = 148, mean age 60 years) had undergone natural menopause and were not using hormone therapy. Estrone, total and free estradiol, […]
Ageing in general practice (AGP) trial: a cluster randomised trial to examine the effectiveness of peer education on GP diagnostic assessment and management of dementia
Pond, Constance D.,
Brodaty, Henry,
Stocks, Nigel P.,
Gunn, Jane,
Marley, John,
Disler, Peter,
Magin, Parker,
Paterson, Nerida,
Horton, Graeme,
Goode, Susan,
Paine, Bronwen,
Mate, Karen E.
Background: Dementia is increasing in prevalence as the population ages. An earlier rather than later diagnosis allows persons with dementia and their families to plan ahead and access appropriate management. However, most diagnoses are made by general practitioners (GPs) later in the course of the disease and are associated with management that is poorly adherent […]
Memory and communication support strategies in dementia: effect of a training program for informal caregivers
Liddle, Jacki,
Smith-Conway, Erin R.,
Baker, Rosemary,
Angwin, Anthony J.,
Gallois, Cindy,
Copland, David A.,
Pachana, Nancy A.,
Humphreys, Michael S.,
Byrne, Gerard J.,
Chenery, Helen J.
Background: People with dementia have a range of needs that are met by informal caregivers. A DVD-based training program was developed using research-based strategies for memory and communication in dementia. The effectiveness of the training on the caregiver experience and the well-being of the person with dementia was evaluated.; Methods: A pre-test/post-test controlled trial was […]
Staff outcomes from the caring for aged dementia care resident study (CADRES): a cluster randomised trial
Jeon, Yun-Hee,
Luscombe, Georgina,
Chenoweth, Lynn,
Stein-Parbury, Jane,
Brodaty, Henry,
King, Madeleine,
Haas, Marion
Background: Dementia care mapping and person centred care are well-accepted as processes for improving care and well-being for persons with dementia living in the residential setting. However, the impact of dementia care mapping and person centred care on staff has not been well researched.; Objectives: The impact of person centred care and dementia care mapping […]
Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial of humor therapy in residential care: the Sydney Multisite Intervention of LaughterBosses and ElderClowns (SMILE)
Goodenough, Belinda,
Low, Lee-Fay,
Casey, Anne-Nicole,
Chenoweth, Lynn,
Fleming, Richard,
Spitzer, Peter,
Bell, Jean-Paul,
Brodaty, Henry
Background: Humor therapy is a non-pharmacological intervention with potential to improve mood and quality of life for institutionalized older persons, including those with dementia. The primary aims of the Sydney Multisite Intervention of LaughterBosses and ElderClowns (SMILE) are to examine the effects of humor therapy on residents’ mood, quality of life, social engagement, and agitation.; […]
Dairy consumption and working memory performance in overweight and obese adults
All individuals will experience some degree of cognitive impairment in their later years. Diet is one readily modifiable factor that may influence cognitive function and psychological well-being. Very little research has considered the potential role of dairy foods in modulating cognitive and psychological functions. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of […]