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The effect of an aloe polymannose multinutrient complex on cognitive and immune functioning in Alzheimer’s disease
Lewis, John E.,
McDaniel, H. Reginald,
Agronin, Marc E.,
Loewenstein, David A.,
Riveros, Jorge,
Mestre, Rafael,
Martinez, Mairelys,
Colina, Niurka,
Abreu, Dahlia,
Konefal, Janet,
Woolger, Judi M.,
Ali, Karriem H.
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a leading killer of Americans, imparts a significant toll on the quality of life of the patient and primary caregiver, and results in inordinate costs in an already overburdened medical system. Prior studies on cholinesterase inhibitors among AD patients have shown minimal amelioration of disease symptoms and/or restoration of lost cognitive […]
More insight into the concept of apathy: a multidisciplinary depression management program has different effects on depressive symptoms and apathy in nursing homes
Leontjevas, Ruslan,
Teerenstra, Steven,
Smalbrugge, Martin,
Vernooij-Dassen, Myrra J. F. J.,
Bohlmeijer, Ernst T.,
Gerritsen, Debby L,
Koopmans, Raymond T. C. M.
Background: Apathy is common in nursing home (NH) residents and it overlaps with depression. This study examines the effects of a multidisciplinary depression program on apathy and depressive motivational and mood symptoms.; Methods: Secondary analyses of a stepped-wedge cluster-randomized controlled trial were conducted with six measurements. Sixteen dementia NH units and 17 somatic units were […]
A structural multidisciplinary approach to depression management in nursing-home residents: a multicentre, stepped-wedge cluster-randomised trial
Leontjevas, Ruslan,
Gerritsen, Debby L,
Smalbrugge, Martin,
Teerenstra, Steven,
Vernooij-Dassen, Myrra JFJ,
Koopmans, Raymond TCM
Background: Depression in nursing-home residents is often under-recognised. We aimed to establish the effectiveness of a structural approach to its management.; Methods: Between May 15, 2009, and April 30, 2011, we undertook a multicentre, stepped-wedge cluster-randomised trial in four provinces of the Netherlands. A network of nursing homes was invited to enrol one dementia and […]
Management of apathy in nursing homes using a teaching program for care staff: the STIM-EHPAD study
Leone, Elsa,
Deudon, Audrey,
Bauchet, Murielle,
Laye, Mathilde,
Bordone, Nathalie,
Lee, Ji-Hyun,
Piano, Julie,
Friedman, Leah,
David, Renaud,
Delva, Fleur,
Brocker, Patrice,
Yesavage, Jerome,
Robert, Philippe Henri
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a nursing home (NH) staff education to manage apathy in older individuals with a diagnosis of dementia.; Methods: Sixteen NHs agreed to participate, and 230 demented apathetic residents were randomly assigned to the reference group (RG) or the intervention group (IG). IG received a month of […]
Learning opportunities in a residential aged care facility: the role of supported placements for first-year nursing students
Lea, Emma,
Marlow, Annette,
Bramble, Marguerite,
Andrews, Sharon,
Crisp, Elaine,
Eccleston, Claire,
Mason, Ron,
Robinson, Andrew
The residential aged care sector is reportedly a less attractive career choice for nursing students than other sectors. Research shows that students are often fearful of working with residents with dementia when they are inadequately supported on clinical placements by aged care staff. Thirty first-year nursing students attended a 2-week placement in one of two […]
Comparison of two analytical platforms for the clinical qualification of Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers in pathologically-confirmed dementia
Le Bastard, Nathalie,
Coart, Els,
Vanderstichele, Hugo,
Vanmechelen, Eugeen,
Martin, Jean-Jacques,
Engelborghs, Sebastiaan
Combined analysis of the Alzheimer’s disease (AD) biomarkers amyloid-β(1-42) (Aβ(1-42)), total tau (T-tau), and hyperphosphorylated tau (P-tau(181P)) in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) reduces the uncertainty associated with clinical dementia diagnosis. The present study evaluated the diagnostic accuracy of the CSF biomarker concentrations obtained with a multi-analyte Luminex assay (INNO-BIA AlzBio3) in comparison to single-analyte ELISA tests […]
Memantine is associated with longer survival than donepezil in a Veterans Affairs prescription database, 1997 to 2008
Lazzeroni, Laura C.,
Halbauer, Joshua D.,
Ashford, J. Wesson,
Noda, Art,
Hernandez, Beatriz,
Azor, Virgina,
Hozack, Nikki,
Hasson, Noelle,
Henderson, Victor W.,
Yesavage, Jerome A.,
Tinklenberg, Jared R.
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) shortens life-expectancy, but the effects of pharmacological treatments for this disorder on mortality have not been studied. We compared two commonly prescribed medications, donepezil and memantine, with respect to the length of survival of veterans presumed to have AD. The Computerized Medical Records System at the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care […]
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 […]
Risk of cerebrovascular accident associated with use of antipsychotics: population-based case-control study
Laredo, Leonor,
Vargas, Emilio,
Blasco, Antonio Javier,
Aguilar, Maria Dolores,
Moreno, Alfonso,
Portolés, Antonio
Objectives: To explore the association between use of antipsychotics and risk of cerebrovascular accident (CVA) in individuals with dementia aged 65 and older.; Design: Population-based case-control study.; Setting: UK-based electronic primary care records in the General Practice Research Database (GPRD).; Participants: Individuals with dementia aged 65 and older registered in the database between January 1, […]