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Effect of second-generation antipsychotics on caregiver burden in Alzheimer’s disease
Mohamed, Somaia,
Rosenheck, Robert,
Lyketsos, Constantine G.,
Kaczynski, Richard,
Sultzer, David L.,
Schneider, Lon S.
Background: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) imposes a severe burden upon patients and their caregivers. Severity of psychiatric symptoms and behavioral disturbances is an important determinant of caregivers’ experience of burden. These symptoms may be improved with atypical antipsychotic treatment.; Objective: Data from the Clinical Antipsychotic Trials of Intervention Effectiveness-Alzheimer’s Disease (CATIE-AD) trial were used to evaluate […]
STAM protocol in dementia: a multicenter, single-blind, randomized, and controlled trial
Ceccato, Enrico,
Vigato, Giovanna,
Bonetto, Chiara,
Bevilacqua, Albina,
Pizziolo, Paolo,
Crociani, Susanna,
Zanfretta, Emanuele,
Pollini, Lorenza,
Caneva, Paolo Alberto,
Baldin, Lorella,
Frongillo, Cristina,
Signorini, Andrea,
Demoro, Sara,
Barchi, Elisabetta
Background: The Sound Training for Attention and Memory in Dementia (STAM-Dem) is a manualized music-based protocol designed to be used in the rehabilitation of cognitive functions in elderly patients with dementia (PWD).; Method: This was a multicenter, single-blind, randomized, and controlled trial that involved 51 PWD. The objective was to test the STAM-Dem efficacy. Patients […]
Leisure activities alleviate depressive symptoms in nursing home residents with very mild or mild dementia
Objectives: : To examine whether leisure activities can alleviate depressive symptoms among nursing home residents with very mild to mild dementia.; Methods: : A cluster-randomized open-label controlled design. Thirty-six residents with at least moderate depressive symptoms were randomized by home into three conditions-mahjong (a.k.a. mah-jongg), tai chi, and handicrafts (placebo). Activities were conducted three times […]
A 1-year randomized controlled trial comparing mind body exercise (Tai Chi) with stretching and toning exercise on cognitive function in older Chinese adults at risk of cognitive decline
Lam, Linda C. W.,
Chau, Rachel C. M.,
Wong, Billy M. L.,
Fung, Ada W. T.,
Tam, Cindy W. C.,
Leung, Grace T. Y.,
Kwok, Timothy C. Y.,
Leung, Tony Y. S.,
Ng, Sammy P.,
Chan, Wai M.
Objectives: To compare the effectiveness of Chinese-style mind-body exercise (24 forms simplified Tai Chi) versus stretching and toning exercise in the maintenance of cognitive abilities in Chinese elders at risk of cognitive decline.; Design: A 1-year single-blind cluster randomized controlled trial.; Settings: Community centers and residential homes for elders in Hong Kong.; Participants: A total […]
Concord grape juice supplementation and neurocognitive function in human aging
Krikorian, Robert,
Boespflug, Erin L.,
Fleck, David E.,
Stein, Amanda L.,
Wightman, Jolynne D.,
Shidler, Marcelle D.,
Sadat-Hossieny, Sara
Polyphenol compounds found in berry fruits, in particular flavonoids, have been associated with health benefits including improvement in cognition and neuronal function with aging. Concord grape juice contains polyphenols, including anthocyanins and flavanols, and previous research has shown improvement in a number of human health conditions with grape juice supplementation. In the current study, older […]
The effects of a long-term care walking program on balance, falls and well-being
Background: The effects of a regular and graduated walking program as a stand-alone intervention for individuals in long-term care are unclear. Exercise and fall prevention programs typically studied in long-term care settings tend to involve more than one exercise mode, such as a combination of balance, aerobic, strengthening, and flexibility exercises; and, measures do not […]
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 […]