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Faith-based cognitive behavioral therapy: easing depression in the elderly with cognitive decline
Minimizing depression in residential aged care facilities is a formidable challenge but doing so may improve quality of life and protect against dementia. A pilot project with residents with cognitive decline and concurrent depression tested the suitability of a faith-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) intervention in reducing participant levels of depression, offering promising results.;
Effect of B vitamins and lowering homocysteine on cognitive impairment in patients with previous stroke or transient ischemic attack: a prespecified secondary analysis of a randomized, placebo-controlled trial and meta-analysis
Hankey, Graeme J.,
Ford, Andrew H.,
Yi, Qilong,
Eikelboom, John W.,
Lees, Kennedy R.,
Chen, Christopher,
Xavier, Denis,
Navarro, Jose C.,
Ranawaka, Udaya K.,
Uddin, Wasim,
Ricci, Stefano,
Gommans, John,
Schmidt, Reinhold,
Almeida, Osvaldo P.,
van Bockxmeer, Frank M.
Background and Purpose: High plasma total homocysteine (tHcy) has been associated with cognitive impairment but lowering tHcy with B-vitamins has produced equivocal results. We aimed to determine whether B-vitamin supplementation would reduce tHcy and the incidence of new cognitive impairment among individuals with stroke or transient ischemic attack≥6 months previously.; Methods: A total of 8164 […]
The NIH stroke scale can establish cognitive function after stroke
Background: Cognitive impairment is an important but underrecognised consequence of stroke. We investigated whether a subset of items from the NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) could yield valid information on cognitive status in a group of stroke patients.; Methods: 149 stroke patients from the Göteborg 70+ Stroke Study were investigated after 18 months. We extracted 4 […]
Study protocol of a randomised controlled group trial of client and care outcomes in the residential dementia care setting
Chenoweth, Lynn,
King, Madeleine,
Luscombe, Georgina,
Forbes, Ian,
Jeon, Yun-Hee,
Parbury, Jane Stein,
Brodaty, Henry,
Fleming, Richard,
Haas, Marion
Purpose: Literature suggests that quality of life (QOL), quality of care (QOC) and Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) can be improved by relatively simple and inexpensive person-centred approaches to nursing care practices (PCC) and modifications to physical environment (PCE). Most research on this topic is observational and few randomised controlled trials have included […]
Protocol for a randomized controlled trial evaluating the effect of physical activity on delaying the progression of white matter changes on MRI in older adults with memory complaints and mild cognitive impairment: the AIBL Active trial
Cyarto, Elizabeth V.,
Lautenschlager, Nicola T.,
Desmond, Patricia M.,
Ames, David,
Szoeke, Cassandra,
Salvado, Olivier,
Sharman, Matthew J.,
Ellis, Kathryn A.,
Phal, Pramit M.,
Masters, Colin L.,
Rowe, Christopher C.,
Martins, Ralph N.,
Cox, Kay L.
Background: Older adults free of dementia but with subjective memory complaints (SMC) or mild cognitive impairment (MCI) are considered at increased risk of cognitive decline. Vascular risk factors (VRF), including hypertension, heart disease, smoking, hypercholesterolemia and lack of physical activity (PA) have been identified as modifiable risk factors contributing to cognitive decline, and white matter […]
Can a tailored exercise and home hazard reduction program reduce the rate of falls in community dwelling older people with cognitive impairment: protocol paper for the i-FOCIS randomised controlled trial
Close, Jacqueline C. T.,
Wesson, Jacqueline,
Sherrington, Catherine,
Hill, Keith D.,
Kurrle, Sue,
Lord, Stephen R.,
Brodaty, Henry,
Howard, Kirsten,
Gitlin, Laura N,
O'Rourke, Sandra D.,
Clemson, Lindy
Background: The rate of falls in community dwelling older people with cognitive impairment (CI) is twice that of a cognitively intact population, with almost two thirds of people with CI falling annually. Studies indicate that exercise involving balance and/or a home hazard reduction program are effective in preventing falls in cognitively intact older people. However […]
Development and evaluation of an educational intervention for general practitioners and staff caring for people with dementia living in residential facilities
Beer, Christopher,
Lowry, Rachel,
Horner, Barbara,
Almeida, Osvaldo P.,
Scherer, Samuel,
Lautenschlager, Nicola T.,
Bretland, Nick,
Flett, Penelope,
Schaper, Frank,
Flicker, Leon
Background: Despite high levels of participation in dementia education, general practitioners (GPs) and residential care facility (RCF) staff report perceived learning needs. Small group education, which is flexible, individualized, practical and case-based, is sought. We aimed to develop educational interventions for GPs and RCF staff tailored to meet their perceived educational needs.; Methods: We used […]