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Influence of social support on older adults with cognitive impairment, depressive symptoms, or both coexisting
(SAGE, 2013)
[Abstract] The influence of social support dimensions (the extent of contact with others, the satisfaction with contacts, and the availability of help if sick or disabled) in elderly people with cognitive impairment (COG), ...
Reliability of 4-m and 6-m walking speed tests in elderly people with cognitive impairment
(Elsevier, 2010-08-01)
[Abstract] The purpose of this study was to evaluate the interrater and test–retest reliability of 4-m and 6-m
walking speed tests in elderly people with cognitive impairment. 50 subjects aged 65 and over with
cognitive ...
The influence of neuroticism and extraversion on the perceived burden of dementia caregivers: an exploratory study
(Elsevier, 2012-08-18)
[Abstract] Most studies reflect dementia caregivers usually sustain higher levels of burden compared to other
caregivers. However, they do not consider variability within the caregiver, such as personality traits. ...
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 ...
Cognitive impairment as predictor of functional dependence in an elderly sample
(Elsevier, 2011-03-11)
[Abstract] This retrospective study determines the role of cognitive decline as a predictor of functional dependence.
In a representative 600 community-dwellers aged 65 or older, we examined using a logistic regression
model, ...
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 ...
What causes grief in dementia caregivers?
(Elsevier, 2014-06-26)
[Abstract] Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most prevalent neurodegenerative disease in the world. Most AD patients
become dependent on their relatives, i.e. family caregivers. Providing care to a person with AD ...
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 ...
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 ...