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Laboratory values in a spanish population of older adults: a comparison with reference values from younger adults
(Elsevier, 2012-01-30)
[Abstract] Objective: To examine the laboratory indices in a population aged 65 years or more and compare them
with the reference values used for young adults.
Study design: Distribution patterns of frequently used ...
Effects of multisensory stimulation on a sample of institutionalized elderly people with dementia diagnosis: a controlled longitudinal trial
(Sage, 2014-03-06)
[Abstract] Long-term effects of multisensory stimulation were assessed using a ‘‘Snoezelen’’ room on older residents with dementia.
Thirty patients were randomly assigned to 3 groups: multisensory stimulation environment ...
Factors related to primary health care provision: a cross-sectional study in an elderly rural population
(Taylor & Francis, 2015-07-06)
[Abstract] We examined the relationship between social support, lifestyle habits, and disease-related factors in two primary health care settings: the health care center and the elders’ homes. Logistic regression analysis ...
Risk factors of high burden caregivers of dementia patients institutionalized at day-care centres
(Springer, 2014-12-23)
[Abstract] We examined which variables are associated
with day care centres utilization among caregivers of
dementia patients. A cross-sectional analysis of sociodemographic
variables, relationship with caring and ...
Comparing the effects of multisensory stimulation and individualized music sessions on elderly people with severe dementia: a randomized controlled trial
(IOS Press, 2016-04-26)
[Abstract] The objective of this study was to compare the effects of a multisensory stimulation environment (MSSE) and individualized music sessions on agitation, emotional and cognitive status, and dementia severity in a ...
Multisensory stimulation on mood, behavior, and biomedical parameters in people with dementia: is it more effective than conventional one-to-one stimulation?
(Sage, 2014-05-01)
[Abstract] The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of multisensory stimulation in a multisensory stimulation environment (MSSE)
such as a Snoezelen room versus one-to-one activity sessions with regard to mood, ...
Multisensory stimulation for people with dementia: a review of the literature
(Sage, 2012-12-07)
[Abstract] The use of multisensory stimulation in people with dementia is becoming increasingly popular in the last decades. The aim of this
review is to analyze the therapeutic effectiveness of multisensory stimulation ...
Social factors and quality of life aspects on frailty syndrome in community-dwelling older adults: the VERISAÚDE study
(BioMed Central, 2018-03-07)
[Abstract]
Background. Frailty is a multidimensional clinical geriatric syndrome that may be reversed in its early stages. Most studies have paid attention to its physical or phenotypic boundaries, however, little is ...
Multisensory stimulation and individualized music sessions on older adults with severe dementia: effects on mood, behavior, and biomedical parameters
(IOS Press, 2018)
[Abstract] Background:Multisensory stimulation and individualized music have shown to be good in handling the psychological and behavioral symptoms in people with severe dementia. Objective:Explore the effects of two ...
Quality of life, functional impairment and social factors as determinants of nutritional status in older adults: the VERISAÚDE study
(Elsevier, 2017-04)
[Abstract] Background & aims. Malnutrition is an important and growing health problem in elderly people. The main aim of this research was to examine the relationship between socio-demographic factors, social resources, ...