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Alzheimer's Disease: A Financial Crisis and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
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Source: American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias - March 23, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Lippa, C. F. Tags: Thoughts, Opinions and Controversies Source Type: research

Developing CIRCA-BC and Exploring the Role of the Computer as a Third Participant in Conversation
The Computer Interactive Reminiscence Conversation Aid (CIRCA) is a software program using touch screen technology and digital materials from public archives to support conversation between people with dementia and their carers. In this 2-phase study, we first worked with seniors’ focus groups to identify and select relevant content for a regional adaptation of CIRCA (British Columbia version of CIRCA [CIRCA-BC]). We then pilot tested CIRCA-BC with 3 participants having dementia and a conversation partner, analyzing their interactions to explore how they drew on program content and format to shape their conversations...
Source: American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias - February 10, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Purves, B. A., Phinney, A., Hulko, W., Puurveen, G., Astell, A. J. Tags: Current Topics in Research Source Type: research

Using the Alzheimer's Association Web Site to Improve Knowledge of Alzheimer's Disease in Health Care Providers
Background: The purpose of the current study was to investigate whether an informative Web site is effective at producing higher scores for an individual’s knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) relative to those who do not visit a Web site. Methods: A total of 552 participants completed the study on Amazon’s Mechanical Turk; half were randomly assigned to visit alz.org, while a control group did not. Both groups were given the AD Knowledge Scale (ADKS) to assess their knowledge of AD. Results: Participants who visited alz.org scored significantly higher on the ADKS than those in the control group. Parti...
Source: American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias - February 10, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Hughes, M. L., Lowe, D. A., Shine, H. E., Carpenter, B. D., Balsis, S. Tags: Current Topics in Research Source Type: research

Personalized Technology to Support Older Adults With and Without Cognitive Impairment Living at Home
Although persons with dementia (PWD) and their family caregivers need in-home support for common neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS), few if any assistive technologies are available to help manage NPS. This implementation study tested the feasibility and adoption of a touch screen technology, the Companion, which delivers psychosocial, nondrug interventions to PWD in their home to address individual NPS and needs. Interventions were personalized and delivered in home for a minimum of 3 weeks. Postintervention measures indicated the technology was easy to use, significantly facilitated meaningful and positive engagement, and si...
Source: American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias - February 10, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Kerssens, C., Kumar, R., Adams, A. E., Knott, C. C., Matalenas, L., Sanford, J. A., Rogers, W. A. Tags: Current Topics in Research Source Type: research

Correlates Among Nocturnal Agitation, Sleep, and Urinary Incontinence in Dementia
Family caregivers of elders with dementia often face the challenging behaviors of nighttime agitation, sleep disturbances, and urinary incontinence. To date, no study has examined the interrelationships of these behaviors in community-dwelling persons. This single group, descriptive study employs wireless body sensors to objectively collect data on nighttime agitation, sleep, and urinary incontinence in patients with dementia in their homes over a 5- to 7-day period. The aims are to (1) examine the feasibility and acceptability of the use of body sensors in community-dwelling persons with dementia; (2) describe patterns of...
Source: American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias - February 10, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Rose, K., Specht, J., Forch, W. Tags: Current Topics in Research Source Type: research

An Ambient Assisted Living Approach in Designing Domiciliary Services Combined With Innovative Technologies for Patients With Alzheimer's Disease: A Case Study
Conclusion: The experience described in this article demonstrated that AAL technologies are feasible and effective nowadays and can be actively used in assisting patients with AD in their homes. The extensive involvement of caregivers in the experimentation allowed to assess that there is, through the use of the technological system, a proven improvement in care performance and efficiency of care provision by both formal and informal caregivers and consequently an increase in the quality of life of patients, their relatives, and their caregivers. (Source: American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias)
Source: American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias - February 10, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Cavallo, F., Aquilano, M., Arvati, M. Tags: Current Topics in Research Source Type: research

Beyond Reminiscence: Using Generic Video to Elicit Conversational Language
Videos and multimedia are increasingly used to stimulate reminiscence in dementia care. However, they are also valuable in eliciting a wide range of language patterns that are not necessarily keyed to reminiscence about self. Low-technology, home-made generic and personalized videos were tested with 2 samples of persons with dementia, to increase engagement and support the retention of identity. Participants showed a slight, though not significant, preference for looking first at personalized videos and produced a wider range of conversational language topics and phrasal patterns in response to the generic videos. (Source:...
Source: American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias - February 10, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Davis, B. H., Shenk, D. Tags: Current Topics in Research Source Type: research

Acceptability of an e-Learning Program to Help Nursing Assistants Manage Relationship Conflict in Nursing Homes
Conclusion: This accessible e-learning program provides NAs with strategies for managing stressful emotions arising from workplace relationship conflict situations and underscores the importance of supervisory support and team collaboration in coping with emotionally evoked workplace stress. (Source: American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias)
Source: American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias - February 10, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Marziali, E., Mackenzie, C. S., Tchernikov, I. Tags: Current Topics in Care Source Type: research

Using Virtual Reality for Cognitive Training of the Elderly
There is a pressing demand for improving the quality and efficacy of health care and social support services needed by the world’s growing elderly population, especially by those affected by mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer’s disease (AD)-type early-stage dementia. Meeting that demand can significantly benefit from the deployment of innovative, computer-based applications capable of addressing specific needs, particularly in the area of cognitive impairment mitigation and rehabilitation. In that context, we present here our perspective viewpoint on the use of virtual reality (VR) tools for cognitiv...
Source: American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias - February 10, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Garcia-Betances, R. I., Jimenez-Mixco, V., Arredondo, M. T., Cabrera-Umpierrez, M. F. Tags: Current Topics in Care Source Type: research

Computer-Based Cognitive Training for Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Pilot Study
Background: There is a growing focus in the United States on preserving cognitive functioning. However, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) are not provided with opportunities to prevent cognitive decline. To investigate whether participants with ID/DD would improve in cognitive function after cognitive training, a cognitive training group (N = 11) was compared to 2 control groups, a computer games group (N = 11) and a waitlist group (N = 10) on performance on 15 cognitive functions. Findings: (1) Very high adherence rates (94%) of the sample and 100% of the cognitive training group indica...
Source: American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias - February 10, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Siberski, J., Shatil, E., Siberski, C., Eckroth-Bucher, M., French, A., Horton, S., Loefflad, R. F., Rouse, P. Tags: Current Topics in Care Source Type: research

Effects of Tracking Technology on Daily Life of Persons With Dementia: Three Experimental Single-Case Studies
Conclusion: Tracking technology may support PwDs to engage in independent outdoor activities and decrease spouses’ worries; however, randomized controlled group studies are needed to investigate whether these results can be replicated on a group level. (Source: American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias)
Source: American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias - February 10, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Olsson, A., Engstrom, M., Asenlof, P., Skovdahl, K., Lampic, C. Tags: Current Topics in Care Source Type: research

Computerized Cognitive Testing for Older Adults: A Review
Conclusion: The large number of available batteries can be beneficial to the clinician or researcher; however, care should be taken in order to choose the correct battery for each application. (Source: American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias)
Source: American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias - February 10, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Zygouris, S., Tsolaki, M. Tags: Review Source Type: research

The Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center for the Advancement of Cognitive Technologies
This article highlights the RERC-ACT’s engineering development and research projects and discusses how current research may impact the quality of life for an aging population. (Source: American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias)
Source: American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias - February 10, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Heyn, P. C., Cassidy, J. L., Bodine, C. Tags: Thoughts, Opinions, and Controversies Source Type: research

Technology and Dementia
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Source: American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias - February 10, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Davis, B., Shenk, D. Tags: Introduction to the Issue Source Type: research

Synergistic Epistasis of Paraoxonase 1 (rs662 and rs85460) and Apolipoprotein E4 Genes in Pathogenesis of Alzheimer's Disease and Vascular Dementia
Genetic polymorphism and epistasis play a role in etiopathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and vascular dementia (VaD). In this case-control study, a total of 241 patients were included in the study to see the effect of paraoxonase 1 (PON1; rs662 and rs85460) and apolipoprotein E (ApoE) genes in altering the odds of having AD and VaD along with serum PON and lipid profile. The presence of at least 1 variant allele of rs662, but not rs85460, increased the risk of having AD by 1.8-fold (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.97-3.40) and VaD by 3.09-fold (95% CI: 1.4-6.9). The interaction between PON1 genes (rs662 and rs85460) ...
Source: American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias - November 18, 2014 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Alam, R., Tripathi, M., Mansoori, N., Parveen, S., Luthra, K., Lakshmy, R., Sharma, S., Arulselvi, S., Mukhopadhyay, A. K. Tags: Current Topics in Research Source Type: research