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Language-enriched exercise plus socialization for older adults with dementia: translation to rural communities
Felten, Kristen,
Duschene, Kathie,
MacFarlane, Dana,
Price, Susan,
Zimmerman, Suanne,
Hafez, Stephanie,
La Rue, Asenath
Interventions that stimulate and engage individuals with dementia physically, cognitively, and socially offer promise for improving health and well-being and for potentially slowing functional losses with disease progression. We describe a volunteer-based intervention that combines physical exercise, cognitive-linguistic stimulation, and social outings for older persons living with dementia in rural communities. One-year follow-up data, although […]
Effectiveness of cognitive training for Chinese elderly in Hong Kong
Kwok, Timothy,
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Lam, Ko Chuen,
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Ho, Florence
In Hong Kong, the evidence for cognitive-training programs in fighting against memory complaints is lacking. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the Active Mind cognitive-training program in improving the cognitive function and quality of life (QoL) for local community-dwelling Chinese older adults. A total of 200 subjects were recruited from 20 different district […]
Mediterranean diet and cognitive function: a French study
Kesse-Guyot, E.,
Andreeva, V. A.,
Lassale, C.,
Ferry, M.,
Jeandel, C.,
Hercberg, S.,
Galan, P.
Background: Evidence on the association between Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) adherence and cognition is presently inconsistent.; Objectives: The aims of this study were to investigate the association between midlife MedDiet adherence and cognitive performance assessed 13 y later among participants in the SU.VI.MAX (Supplementation with Vitamins and Mineral Antioxidants) study and to test the hypothesis of […]
Does a family meetings intervention prevent depression and anxiety in family caregivers of dementia patients? A randomized trial
Joling, Karlijn J,
van Marwijk, Harm W.J.,
Smit, Filip,
van der Horst, Henriëtte E,
Scheltens, Philip,
van de Ven, Peter M.,
Mittelman, Mary S.,
van Hout, Hein P.J.
Background: Family caregivers of dementia patients are at increased risk of developing depression or anxiety. A multi-component program designed to mobilize support of family networks demonstrated effectiveness in decreasing depressive symptoms in caregivers. However, the impact of an intervention consisting solely of family meetings on depression and anxiety has not yet been evaluated. This study […]
The cost-effectiveness of a family meetings intervention to prevent depression and anxiety in family caregivers of patients with dementia: a randomized trial
Joling, Karlijn J,
Bosmans, Judith E,
van Marwijk, Harm WJ,
van der Horst, Henriëtte E,
Scheltens, Philip,
Vroomen, Janet L,
van Hout, Hein PJ
Background: Dementia imposes a heavy burden on health and social care systems as well as on family caregivers who provide a substantial portion of the care. Interventions that effectively support caregivers may prevent or delay patient institutionalization and hence be cost-effective. However, evidence about the cost-effectiveness of such interventions is scarce. The aim of this […]
Treatment outcomes of a crisis intervention program for dementia with severe psychiatric complications: the Kansas bridge project
Johnson, D. K.,
Niedens, M.,
Wilson, J. R.,
Swartzendruber, L.,
Yeager, A.,
Jones, K.
Purpose: Although declines in memory and attention are hallmark symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), noncognitive symptoms are prevalent. Over 80% of individuals will experience neuropsychiatric symptoms, which complicates symptom profiles. Research indicates a community-integrated response to dementia crisis can reduce negative consequences attributed to crisis including increased caregiver burden, increased health care costs, and premature […]
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.
Background: It is believed that timely recognition and diagnosis of dementia is a pre-condition for improving care for both older adults with dementia and their informal caregivers. However, diagnosing dementia often occurs late in the disease. This means that a significant number of patients with early symptoms of dementia and their informal caregivers may lack […]