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Verbal fluency, naming and verbal comprehension: three aspects of language as predictors of cognitive impairment
(Taylor & Francis, 2014-05-06)
[Abstract] Objectives: To establish the possible relationship among three components of language (verbal fluency, naming and
comprehension) and cognitive impairment as well as to determine the usefulness of language ...
Efficacy of a computerized cognitive training application for older adults with and without memory impairments
(Springer, 2013-06-19)
[Abstract] Background/aims It has been shown that cognitive
training might help to protect against age-related cognitive
decline. Our aim was to evaluate the efficacy of a computerized
cognitive training application and ...
Timed up and go test performance as an indicator of fall history in institutionalized elderly: a pilot study
(Wolters Kluer Health, 2017-10)
[Abstract]
Background: Ageing is associated with sensory and physical declines and falling risk.
Objective: To determine the association between 3 performance-based mobility tests and fall history.
Methods: Fifty ...
The opinion of professional caregivers about the platform understAID for patients with dementia
(International Scientific Information, 2016-10-10)
[Abstract] BACKGROUND: The person with dementia should be treated as an unique person regarding symptoms directly associated with dementia, such as problems with memory, hallucinations, and delusions, as well as other ...
UnderstAID, an ICT platform to help informal caregivers of people with dementia: a pilot randomized controlled study
(Hindawi, 2016)
[Abstract] Information and communications technology (ICT) could support ambient assisted living (AAL) based interventions to provide support to informal caregivers of people with dementia, especially when they need to ...
Efficacy of a computerized cognitive training application on cognition and depressive symptomatology in a group of healthy older adults: a randomized controlled trial
(Elsevier, 2015-08-20)
[Abstract] Objective. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of a multimedia and interactive cognitive program on cognition and depressive symptomatology in healthy older adults.
Methods. Adults aged ≥65 ...
The impact of hearing loss on language performance in older adults with different stages of cognitive function
(Dove Press, 2015-04-09)
[Abstract] Purpose. The possible relationship between audiometric hearing thresholds and cognitive performance on language tests was analyzed in a cross-sectional cohort of older adults aged ≥65 years (N=98) with different ...
Enfermedad tromboembólica venosa en personas mayores: revisión de la literatura
(Sociedad Española de Enfermería Geriátrica y Geroncológica, 2014-09)
[Resumen] La trombosis venosa profunda y el tromboembolismo pulmonar
son dos presentaciones de la misma enfermedad, la enfermedad
tromboembólica venosa. Su alta incidencia entre la población anciana
junto con numerosos ...
Predictors of caregiving satisfaction in informal caregivers of people with dementia
(Elsevier, 2015-03-14)
[Abstract] Objective. The prevalence of dementia is increasing and consequently the demands from families, institutions and healthcare system. Although a substantial amount of research on caregiving has emphasized the ...