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Differential perceptions of quality of life (QoL) in community-dwelling persons with mild-to-moderate dementia
Tay, Laura,
Chua, Kia Chong,
Chan, Mark,
Lim, Wee Shiong,
Ang, Yue Ying,
Koh, Evonne,
Chong, Mei Sian
Background: Discordance between patient- and caregiver-reported quality of life (QoL) is well recognized. This study sought to (i) identify predictors of discrepancy between patient- and caregiver-rated QoL amongst community-dwelling persons with mild-to-moderate dementia, and (ii) differentiate between patients who systematically rate their QoL lower versus those who rate their QoL higher relative to their caregiver […]
Impaired glucose metabolism slows executive function independent of cerebral ischemic lesions in Japanese elderly: the Takahata study
Takahashi, Yoshimi,
Iseki, Chifumi,
Wada, Manabu,
Momma, Tadasuke,
Ueki, Masao,
Kawanami, Toru,
Daimon, Makoto,
Suzuki, Kyoko,
Tamiya, Gen,
Kato, Takeo
Objective: Age is known to influence the risk of both cerebral ischemic lesions and impaired cognitive function. Diabetes mellitus (DM) can also be associated with cognitive impairment. However, there has been no study of neuropsychological performance in association with glucose metabolism status and cerebral ischemic lesions in same-aged, community-dwelling elderly persons. The present study was […]
The Nottingham Health Profile: a feasible questionnaire for nursing home residents?
Background: The Nottingham Health Profile (NHP) assesses perceived emotional, social, and physical health problems and the extent to which such problems affect daily activities. The objective of our study was to determine the feasibility of the NHP for nursing home residents.; Methods: A prospective multicenter observational study was conducted in 11 nursing homes from April […]
The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) in geriatric rehabilitation: psychometric properties and association with rehabilitation outcomes
Sweet, Lisa,
Van Adel, Mike,
Metcalf, Valerie,
Wright, Lisa,
Harley, Anne,
Leiva, René,
Taler, Vanessa
Background: Cognitive status has been reported to be an important predictor of rehabilitation outcome. The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) was designed to overcome some of the limitations of established cognitive screening tools such as the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). The purpose of this study is to evaluate the psychometric characteristics of the MoCA as a […]
Physical and psychological effects of 6-week tactile massage on elderly patients with severe dementia
Suzuki, M.,
Tatsumi, A.,
Otsuka, T.,
Kikuchi, K.,
Mizuta, A.,
Makino, K.,
Kimoto, A.,
Fujiwara, K.,
Abe, T.,
Nakagomi, T.,
Hayashi, T.,
Saruhara, T.
Tactile massage is a soft massage that improves physical relaxation and psychological well-being. The purpose of this study was to clarify the effects of a 6-week tactile massage on changes in physical and mental function, symptoms of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) among elderly patients with dementia. In addition, chromogranin A (CgA) levels […]
Yokukansan treatment of chronic renal failure patients receiving hemodialysis, with behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia: an open-label study
Sumiyoshi, Hidenori,
Mantani, Akio,
Nishiyama, Satoshi,
Fujiwaki, Soh,
Ohta, Shoichiro,
Masuda, Yoshikazu,
Tomita, Youhei,
Tarumoto, Naofumi,
Yamawaki, Shigeto
Objective: The efficacy and safety of yokukansan (YKS) for chronic renal failure (CRF) patients receiving hemodialysis with behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) was evaluated.; Methods: Twelve CRF patients receiving hemodialysis with BPSD were recruited and 7.5 g of YKS powder was added to ongoing therapy with antipsychotics. Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI) criteria and Barthel […]
Association of depression with accelerated cognitive decline among patients with type 2 diabetes in the ACCORD-MIND trial
Sullivan, Mark D.,
Katon, Wayne J.,
Lovato, Laura C.,
Miller, Michael E.,
Murray, Anne M.,
Horowitz, Karen R.,
Bryan, R. Nick,
Gerstein, Hertzel C.,
Marcovina, Santica,
Akpunonu, Basil E.,
Johnson, Janice,
Yale, Jean Francois,
Williamson, Jeff,
Launer, Lenore J.
Importance: Depression has been identified as a risk factor for dementia among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus but the cognitive domains and patient groups most affected have not been identified.; Objective: To determine whether comorbid depression in patients with type 2 diabetes accelerates cognitive decline.; Design: A 40-month cohort study of participants in the […]