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A pilot study of yogic meditation for family dementia caregivers with depressive symptoms: effects on mental health, cognition, and telomerase activity
Lavretsky, H.,
Epel, E.S.,
Siddarth, P.,
Nazarian, N.,
Cyr, N. St.,
Khalsa, D.S.,
Lin, J.,
Blackburn, E.,
Irwin, M.R.
Background: This study examined the effects of brief daily yogic meditation on mental health, cognitive functioning, and immune cell telomerase activity in family dementia caregivers with mild depressive symptoms.; Methods: Thirty-nine family dementia caregivers (mean age 60.3 years old (SD = 10.2)) were randomized to practicing Kirtan Kriya or listening to relaxation music for 12 […]
A home-based training program improves Taiwanese family caregivers’ quality of life and decreases their risk for depression: a randomized controlled trial
Kuo, Li-Min,
Huang, Huei-Ling,
Huang, Hsiu-Li,
Liang, Jersey,
Chiu, Yi-Chen,
Chen, Sien-Tsong,
Kwok, Yam-Ting,
Hsu, Wen-Chuin,
Shyu, Yea-Ing L.
Objectives: Little is known about the longitudinal effects of training programs on family caregivers’ health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and depressive symptoms over time. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a home-based caregiver training program on HRQoL and depressive symptoms for family caregivers of older persons with dementia.; Methods: […]
Telephone-based, cognitive-behavioral therapy for African American dementia caregivers with depression: initial findings
Glueckauf, Robert L.,
Davis, W. Shuford,
Willis, Floyd,
Sharma, Dinesh,
Gustafson, David J.,
Hayes, Jocelyn,
Stutzman, Mary,
Proctor, James,
Kazmer, Michelle M.,
Murray, Leticia,
Shipman, Judith,
McIntyre, Vera,
Wesley, Lonnie,
Schettini, Gabriel,
Xu, Jian,
Parfitt, Francine,
Graff-Radford, Neill,
Baxter, Cynthia,
Burnett, Kathleen,
Noël, La Tonya,
Haire, Kambria,
Springer, Jane
Objectives: Discuss initial findings of a randomized clinical trial comparing the effects of telephone-based and face-to-face (f-to-f) cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) on changes in caregiver (CG) burden, assistance support, depression, and health status for African American (AA) CGs with depression.; Design: Pilot study using a prepost, two-group design with 14 enrolled and randomized participants.; Measures: Subjective […]
Integrative cognitive-behavioral and spiritual counseling for rural dementia caregivers with depression
Glueckauf, Robert L.,
Davis, W. Shuford,
Allen, Kay,
Chipi, Patty,
Schettini, Gabriel,
Tegen, Lance,
Jian, Xu,
Gustafson, David J.,
Maze, Janet,
Mosser, Barbara,
Prescott, Susie,
Robinson, Fay,
Short, Cindy,
Tickel, Sandra,
VanMatre, Joyce,
DiGeronimo, Thomas,
Ramirez, Carmen
Objective: Discuss initial evaluation of a program for training faith community nurses (FCNs) to conduct cognitive-behavioral and spiritual counseling (CBSC) for rural dementia caregivers (CGs), and present 2 case studies on the use of CBSC for treating depression in this population.; Study Design: Pre-post evaluation of the effectiveness of CBSC training and a case study […]
Results of the citalopram to enhance cognition in Huntington disease trial
Beglinger, Leigh J.,
Adams, William H.,
Langbehn, Douglas,
Fiedorowicz, Jess G.,
Jorge, Ricardo,
Biglan, Kevin,
Caviness, John,
Olson, Blair,
Robinson, Robert G.,
Kieburtz, Karl,
Paulsen, Jane S.
Background: The objective of this study was to evaluate citalopram for executive functioning in Huntington’s disease (HD).; Methods: The study was randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled. Thirty-three adults with HD, cognitive complaints, and no depression (Hamilton Depression [HAM-D] rating scale ≤ 12) were administered citalopram 20 mg or placebo (7 visits, 20 weeks), with practice and […]
Sertraline or mirtazapine for depression in dementia (HTA-SADD): a randomised, multicentre, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Banerjee, Sube,
Hellier, Jennifer,
Dewey, Michael,
Romeo, Renee,
Ballard, Clive,
Baldwin, Robert,
Bentham, Peter,
Fox, Chris,
Holmes, Clive,
Katona, Cornelius,
Knapp, Martin,
Lawton, Claire,
Lindesay, James,
Livingston, Gill,
McCrae, Niall,
Moniz-Cook, Esme,
Murray, Joanna,
Nurock, Shirley,
Orrell, Martin,
O'Brien, John,
Poppe, Michaela,
Thomas, Alan,
Walwyn, Rebecca,
Wilson, Kenneth,
Burns, Alistair
Background: Depression is common in dementia but the evidence base for appropriate drug treatment is sparse and equivocal. We aimed to assess efficacy and safety of two of the most commonly prescribed drugs, sertraline and mirtazapine, compared with placebo.; Methods: We undertook the parallel-group, double-blind, placebo-controlled, Health Technology Assessment Study of the Use of Antidepressants […]