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Depression as a risk factor or prodromal feature for dementia? Findings in a population-based sample of Swedish twins
Brommelhoff, Jessica A.,
Gatz, Margaret,
Johansson, Boo,
McArdle, John J.,
Fratiglioni, Laura,
Pedersen, Nancy L.
...This study tested whether history of depression is associated with an increased likelihood of dementia, and whether a first depressive episode earlier in life is associated with increased dementia...
Effectiveness of case management among older adults with early symptoms of dementia and their primary informal caregivers: a randomized clinical trial
Jansen, Aaltje P.D.,
van Hout, Hein P.J.,
Nijpels, Giel,
Rijmen, Frank,
Dröes, Rose-Marie,
Pot, Anne-Margriet,
Schellevis, François G.,
Stalman, Wim A.B.,
van Marwijk, Harm W.J.
...sense of competence.; Secondary Outcomes: caregiver’s quality of life, depressive symptoms, and burden, and patient’s quality of life. Process measurements: intervention fidelity and caregiver’s satisfaction with the quality of case...
Influence of regular exercise on subjective sense of burden and physical symptoms in community-dwelling caregivers of dementia patients: a randomized controlled trial
Hirano, Akemi,
Suzuki, Yusuke,
Kuzuya, Masafumi,
Onishi, Joji,
Ban, Nobutaro,
Umegaki, Hiroyuki
...With an aim to improve quality of life in caregivers of dementia patients, we examined the effect of regular exercise on caregivers’ sense of burden and their physical symptoms....
Effects of a low-volume, nutrient- and energy-dense oral nutritional supplement on nutritional and functional status: a randomized, controlled trial in nursing home residents
Stange, Inken,
Bartram, Matthias,
Liao, Yuye,
Poeschl, Karin,
Kolpatzik, Sarah,
Uter, Wolfgang,
Sieber, Cornel C.,
Stehle, Peter,
Volkert, Dorothee
...This study aimed to investigate the effects of a low-volume, energy- and nutrient-dense ONS on nutritional status, functionality, and quality of life (QoL) of nursing home residents.; Design: Randomized controlled...
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.
...of their respective care recipients. In addition, quality of life, health, and functional status data were collected from all respondents via structured in-person interviews.; Results: three scales showed high levels...
The Peaceful Mind program: A pilot test of a cognitive–behavioral therapy–based intervention for anxious patients with Dementia
Stanley, Melinda A.,
Calleo, Jessica,
Bush, Amber L.,
Wilson, Nancy,
Snow, A. Lynn,
Kraus-Schuman, Cynthia,
Paukert, Amber L.,
Petersen, Nancy J.,
Brenes, Gretchen A.,
Schulz, Paul E.,
Williams, Susan P.,
Kunik, Mark E.
...Inventory, Geriatric Depression Scale, Quality of Life in Alzheimer disease, Patient Health Questionnaire, and Client Satisfaction Questionnaire. Results: Feasibility was demonstrated with regard to recruitment, attrition, and treatment characteristics. At...
Cognitive training enhances pre-attentive neurophysiological responses in older adults ‘at risk’ of dementia
Mowszowski, Loren,
Hermens, Daniel F.,
Diamond, Keri,
Norrie, Louisa,
Cockayne, Nicole,
Ward, Philip B.,
Hickie, Ian B.,
Lewis, Simon J. G.,
Batchelor, Jennifer,
Naismith, Sharon L.
...which in turn, is postulated to underpin higher-order cognitive processes. Methods: As part of a larger randomized controlled trial, forty ‘at risk’ (i.e., mild cognitive impairment or late-life depression) participants...
A randomized controlled trial to examine the effectiveness of case management model for community dwelling older persons with mild dementia in Hong Kong
Lam, Linda C. W.,
Lee, Jenny S. W.,
Chung, Jenny C. C.,
Lau, Anna,
Woo, Jean,
Kwok, Timothy C. Y.
Objective: To evaluate a case management (CM) model for people with mild dementia, whereby resources within the family and in the community were mobilized and optimally used.; Method:...