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How to manage overactive bladder in elderly individuals with dementia? A combined use of donepezil, a central acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, and propiverine, a peripheral muscarine receptor antagonist
Sakakibara, Ryuji,
Ogata, Takeshi,
Uchiyama, Tomoyuki,
Kishi, Masahiko,
Ogawa, Emina,
Isaka, Shigeo,
Yuasa, Joji,
Yamamoto, Tatsuya,
Ito, Takashi,
Yamanishi, Tomonori,
Awa, Yusuke,
Yamaguchi, Chiharu,
Takahashi, Osamu
Although urinary incontinence inevitably occurs in advanced stages of dementia of any etiology, urinary urgency or frequency, also called an overactive bladder (OAB), occurs more commonly in dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) and vascular dementia than it does in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitors for dementia and anticholinergics for OAB have been widely used, […]
Effectiveness of an individualized functional training program on affective disturbances and functional skills in mild and moderate dementia—A randomized control trial
Lam, Linda C. W.,
Lui, Victor W. C.,
Luk, Daisy N. Y.,
Chau, Rachel,
So, Clifton,
Poon, Vickie,
Tam, Peter,
Ching, Raymond,
Lo, Henry,
Chiu, Julian,
Fung, Ada,
Ko, Flora S. L.
Objectives: We reported the findings of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to examine the effects of an individualized functional enhancement program (FEP) on functional skills and mood symptoms in mild and moderate dementia. Subjects & Methods: 74 Chinese older persons with dementia were recruited into a skills training program by occupational therapists (OT). Thirty seven […]
Addressing population aging and Alzheimer’s disease through the Australian Imaging Biomarkers and Lifestyle Study: Collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative
Ellis, Kathryn A.,
Rowe, Christopher C.,
Villemagne, Victor L.,
Martins, Ralph N.,
Masters, Colin L.,
Salvado, Olivier,
Szoeke, Cassandra,
Ames, David
The Australian Imaging Biomarkers and Lifestyle (AIBL) study is a longitudinal study of 1112 volunteers from healthy, mild cognitive impairment, and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) populations who can be assessed and followed up for prospective research into aging and AD. AIBL aims to improve understanding of the pathogenesis, early clinical manifestation, and diagnosis of AD, and […]
Impact of TimeSlips, a creative expression intervention program, on nursing home residents with dementia and their caregivers
Fritsch, Thomas,
Kwak, Jung,
Grant, Stacey,
Lang, Josh,
Montgomery, Rhonda R.,
Basting, Anne D.
Purpose: Creative expression (CE) programs are emerging interventions to improve the quality of care and life of persons with dementia (PWDs) in long-term care settings. However, limited empirical evidence exists to support the effectiveness of these programs. Here, we report the findings from an assessment of the impact of TimeSlips (TS), a group storytelling program […]
Cognitive stimulation in a-MCI: an experimental study
Moro, V.,
Condoleo, M. T.,
Sala, F.,
Pernigo, S.,
Moretto, G.,
Gambina, G.
Nowadays, preventing the effects of mental decline is an international priority, but there is little research into cognitive training in mild cognitive impairment (MCI). We present the results of a program aimed at teaching memory strategies and improving metacognitive abilities. This was associated with training to ameliorate caregivers’ assistance. Two groups (A and B) were […]
Healing gardens and cognitive behavioral units in the management of Alzheimer’s disease patients: the Nancy experience
Rivasseau Jonveaux, T.,
Batt, M.,
Fescharek, R.,
Benetos, A.,
Trognon, A.,
Bah Chuzeville, S.,
Pop, A.,
Jacob, C.,
Yzoard, M.,
Demarche, L.,
Soulon, L.,
Malerba, G.,
Bouvel, B.
The French Alzheimer Plan 2008-2012 anticipates the implementation of new Units specialized in cognitive rehabilitation and psycho-behavioral therapy of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) patients. Conceived for AD and other dementia patients of all ages, their objectives are to propose a cognitive rehabilitation program, to prevent or treat psycho-behavioral crises, and to provide support and educational therapy […]
Life enhancing activities for family caregivers of people with frontotemporal dementia
Dowling, Glenna A.,
Merrilees, Jennifer,
Mastick, Judy,
Chang, Vickie Y.,
Hubbard, Erin,
Moskowitz, Judith Tedlie
Aberrant psychological and behavioral symptoms are common in patients with dementia. These symptoms have negative consequences for family caregivers, causing stress and burden. Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) symptoms cause more pronounced stress and burden on caregivers than those associated with Alzheimer dementia. In this randomized, attention control pilot study, we delivered 5-weekly, one-on-one, positive affect intervention […]
Efficacy and safety of memantine in Lewy body dementia
Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a progressive brain disease manifest as dementia and parkinsonism, along with psychotic and autonomic disorders. Although studies in recent years have demonstrated the positive effects of cholinesterase inhibitors in LBD, the search for therapeutic agents with other mechanisms of action remains relevant. An open, controlled, 16-week study was performed with […]
Computer-based cognitive training for mild cognitive impairment: results from a pilot randomized, controlled trial
Barnes, Deborah E.,
Yaffe, Kristine,
Belfor, Nataliya,
Jagust, William J.,
DeCarli, Charles,
Reed, Bruce R.,
Kramer, Joel H.
We performed a pilot randomized, controlled trial of intensive, computer-based cognitive training in 47 subjects with mild cognitive impairment. The intervention group performed exercises specifically designed to improve auditory processing speed and accuracy for 100 min/d, 5 d/wk for 6 weeks; the control group performed more passive computer activities (reading, listening, visuospatial game) for similar […]