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Mental and psychological conditions, medical comorbidity and functional limitation: differential associations in older adults with cognitive impairment, depressive symptoms and co-existence of both
(John Wiley & Sons, 2010-12-10)
[Abstract] Objective: Cognitive impairment and depressive symptoms are common among the geriatric population
but the co-occurrence of both is rarely studied. The purpose of this study was to identify and compare the
factors ...
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), ...
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 ...
Predictores de mala salud autopercibida en una población de personas mayores
(Elsevier, 2013-09-14)
[Resumen] nIntroducción: La salud autopercibida forma parte del concepto global de «calidad de vida», además deser una medida válida para conocer el estado de salud. El objetivo principal de este trabajo es evaluarel efecto ...
Depressive symptoms and other factors associated with poor self-rated health in the elderly: gender differences
(Wiley, 2011-09-19)
[Abstract] Aim: The main objective of this study was to identify determinants of poor self-rated health. We hypothesized that poor self-rated health reflects not only health, but also physical, functional, psychological ...
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 ...
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 ...
Multisensory stimulation as an intervention strategy for elderly patients with severe dementia: a pilot randomized controlled trial
(SAGE, 2015-12-01)
[Abstract] The objective of this study was to compare the effect of multisensory stimulation environment (MSSE) and one-to-one activity sessions in the symptomatology of elderly individuals with severe dementia. Thirty-two ...