JAMDA
January 5, 2016
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JAMDA
November 24, 2015
Relationship Between Comorbidities in Patients With Cognitive Complaint and Caregiver Burden: A Cross-Sectional Study
Informal caregivers of patients with a cognitive impairment may face exhaustion while taking care of their relatives, and are themselves at higher risk of disease. The objective was to assess the relationship between patients' comorbidities evaluated with the Charlson index, and the caregiver burden, ...
JAMDA
November 20, 2015
Prevalence of Mental Health Disorders Among Caregivers of Patients With Alzheimer Disease
The overall prevalence of mental health disorders among caregivers of patients with Alzheimer disease (AD) remains unclear. This meta-analysis aims to evaluate the prevalence of various mental health disorders among caregivers of patients with AD globally and to determine factors that predispose to develop...
JAMDA
November 20, 2015
A Longitudinal Study of Transitions Between Informal and Formal Care in Alzheimer Disease Using Multistate Models in the European ICTUS Cohort
We aimed to describe longitudinal patterns of care in community-dwelling European patients with Alzheimer disease (AD), and determine patient-, caregiver-, and country-related predictors of transitions across different care levels.
JAMDA
November 14, 2015
A Systematic Review of Montessori-Based Activities for Persons With Dementia
Montessori-based activities are becoming a popular approach for the care of older adults living with dementia. The aim of this study was to systematically assess the quality of the research examining the benefits of Montessori-based activities for persons with dementia.
JAMDA
November 2, 2015
Clinical Update on Nursing Home Medicine: 2015
This is the ninth yearly update on clinical care in the nursing home. Topics covered this year are disease management in frail elders, heart failure, pneumonia, mild cognitive impairment, meaningful activities in the nursing home, atrial fibrillation, and anticoagulation.
JAMDA
October 9, 2015
A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Discontinuation Study of Cholinesterase Inhibitors in Institutionalized Patients With Moderate to Severe Alzheimer Disease
Cholinesterase inhibitors (ChEIs) offer modest benefits in Alzheimer disease (AD), which must be balanced against risks. Relatively few data delineate the benefits and risks of long-term ChEI administration in institutionalized patients with advanced AD. This study investigated the effects of ChEI disconti...
JAMDA
October 1, 2015
Effects of Physical Exercise on Health and Well-Being of Individuals Living With a Dementia in Nursing Homes: A Systematic Review
Physical exercise interventions have benefits for older individuals and improve the health and well-being of individuals living with a dementia, specifically those living in nursing homes.
JAMDA
September 26, 2015
Time to Treatment Initiation in People With Alzheimer Disease: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Alzheimer disease (AD) is a global health problem which afflicts millions of old age population worldwide. Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and memantine are recognized drug treatments with limited clinical efficacy. It is uncertain if earlier initiation of these drugs will result in better outcomes in the ...
JAMDA
August 25, 2015
Brain Health: The Importance of Recognizing Cognitive Impairment: An IAGG Consensus Conference
Cognitive impairment creates significant challenges for patients, their families and friends, and clinicians who provide their health care. Early recognition allows for diagnosis and appropriate treatment, education, psychosocial support, and engagement in shared decision-making regarding life planning, he...
