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Mindfulness-based stress reduction for family caregivers: a randomized controlled trial
Whitebird, R. R.,
Kreitzer, M.,
Crain, A. L.,
Lewis, B. A.,
Hanson, L. R.,
Enstad, C. J.
Purpose: Caring for a family member with dementia is associated with chronic stress, which can have significant deleterious effects on caregivers. The purpose of the Balance Study was to compare a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) intervention to a community caregiver education and support (CCES) intervention for family caregivers of people with dementia.; Design and Methods: […]
Longitudinal assessment of psychotherapeutic day hospital treatment for neuropsychiatric symptoms in dementia
Weber, Kerstin,
Meiler-Mititelu, Corina,
Herrmann, François Robert,
Delaloye, Christophe,
Giannakopoulos, Panteleimon,
Canuto, Alessandra
Objective: Behavioral and psychological symptoms (BPSD) of dementia are associated with more rapid cognitive deterioration as well as increased caregiver stress. The effectiveness of psychiatric day hospital care for this condition remains disputed. We report here the assessment of a psychotherapeutic day hospital program in a series of elderly people with dementia and concomitant BPSD.; […]
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 […]
The long-term effect of group living homes versus regular nursing homes for people with dementia on psychological distress of informal caregivers
Smit, Dieneke,
te Boekhorst, Selma,
de Lange, Jacomine,
Depla, Marja F.I.A.,
Eefsting, Jan A.,
Pot, Anne-Margriet
Objective: In this follow-up study, the long-term influence of group living homes (GLHs) on informal caregiver distress was compared with modern yet regular nursing homes (NHs).; Method: Informal caregivers of GLH (N = 37) and NH residents (N = 49) were studied at the time of admission, 6 months thereafter, and approximately 24 months after […]
Measuring the experience and perception of suffering
Schulz, R.,
Monin, J. K.,
Czaja, S. J.,
Lingler, J. H.,
Beach, S. R.,
Martire, L. M.,
Dodds, A.,
Hebert, R. S.,
Zdaniuk, B.,
Cook, T. B.
Purpose: assess psychometric properties of scales developed to assess experience and perception of physical, psychological, and existential suffering in older individuals.; Design and Methods: scales were administered to 3 populations of older persons and/or their family caregivers: individuals with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and their family caregivers (N = 105 dyads), married couples in whom 1 […]
Effects of a psychological intervention in a primary health care center for caregivers of dependent relatives: a randomized trial
Rodriguez-Sanchez, E.,
Patino-Alonso, M. C.,
Mora-Simon, S.,
Gomez-Marcos, M. A.,
Perez-Penaranda, A.,
Losada-Baltar, A.,
Garcia-Ortiz, L.
Purpose: To assess, in the context of Primary Health Care (PHC), the effect of a psychological intervention in mental health among caregivers (CGs) of dependent relatives.; Design and Methods: Randomized multicenter, controlled clinical trial. The 125 CGs included in the trial were receiving health care in PHC.; Inclusion Criteria: Identifying oneself as principal CG of […]
Effect of citalopram on agitation in Alzheimer disease: the CitAD randomized clinical trial
Porsteinsson, Anton P.,
Drye, Lea T.,
Pollock, Bruce G.,
Devanand, D. P.,
Frangakis, Constantine,
Ismail, Zahinoor,
Marano, Christopher,
Meinert, Curtis L.,
Mintzer, Jacobo E.,
Munro, Cynthia A.,
Pelton, Gregory,
Rabins, Peter V.,
Rosenberg, Paul B.,
Schneider, Lon S.,
Shade, David M.,
Weintraub, Daniel,
Yesavage, Jerome,
Lyketsos, Constantine G.
Importance: Agitation is common, persistent, and associated with adverse consequences for patients with Alzheimer disease. Pharmacological treatment options, including antipsychotics are not satisfactory.; Objective: The primary objective was to evaluate the efficacy of citalopram for agitation in patients with Alzheimer disease. Key secondary objectives examined effects of citalopram on function, caregiver distress, safety, cognitive safety, […]
Pilot controlled trial of mindfulness meditation and education for dementia caregivers
Oken, Barry S.,
Fonareva, Irina,
Haas, Mitchell,
Wahbeh, Helane,
Lane, James B.,
Zajdel, Daniel,
Amen, Alexandra
Objectives: The objectives of this study were to evaluate whether a mindfulness meditation intervention may be effective in caregivers of close relatives with dementia and to help refine the protocol for future larger trials.; Design: The design was a pilot randomized trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a mindfulness meditation intervention adapted from the Mindfulness-Based […]