JAMDA
November 20, 2015
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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
Sociodemographic and Clinical Changes Over Time of Individuals Evaluated for Cognitive Disturbances: Good or Bad News?
In recent years, “prevention” and “early diagnosis” have been growingly discussed and explored in the field of cognitive disorders. Such increased attention to cognitive disturbances and neurodegenerative conditions may constitute a key step for achieving early/timely diagnosis of dementing illnesses. At t...
JAMDA
November 20, 2015
Informed Consent for Psychotropic Medication Use: A Novel Approach to Changing Physician Behavior
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 20, 2015
Effects of Mild Cognitive Impairment on the Development of Fear of Falling in Older Adults: A Prospective Cohort Study
The aim of this study was to determine whether mild cognitive impairment (MCI) affects the development of fear of falling (FoF) in older adults.
JAMDA
November 17, 2015
Antihypertensive and Statin Medication Use and Motor Function in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
To investigate whether the use of antihypertensive and statin medication in very old adults is associated with the level of motor performance.
JAMDA
November 17, 2015
Role of Case Conferences in Dementia-Specific vs Traditional Care Units in German Nursing Homes
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 12, 2015
The Effect of an Impaired Arousal on Short- and Long-Term Mortality of Elderly Patients Admitted to an Acute Geriatric Unit
Impaired arousal is associated with negative outcomes in intensive care units, but studies in acute medical wards are scanty. The study aim was to evaluate the association between impaired arousal, as measured using an ultrabrief screen, and risk of both 1- and 6-month mortality and discharge to nursing ho...
