The relationship among unawareness of memory impairment, depression, and dementia in older adults with memory impairment in Singapore
ConclusionUnawareness of memory impairment was common among older adults with memory impairment. However, unawareness may be the result of denial as a strategy for coping with memory loss of which the older adult is aware. Psychological care should be integrated into the overall treatment management of dementia to mitigate the possible risk of depression while increasing individual awareness of memory loss. (Source: Psychogeriatrics)
Source: Psychogeriatrics - May 1, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Jianlin Liu, Edimansyah Abdin, Janhavi A. Vaingankar, Saleha B. Shafie, Anitha Jeyagurunathan, Shazana Shahwan, Harish Magadi, Li Ling Ng, Siow Ann Chong, Mythily Subramaniam Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Pareidolic illusions of a patient with suspected late ‐onset, sleep‐related epilepsy
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Source: Psychogeriatrics - April 7, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Masahiko Takaya, Masahiko Atsumi, Kazunari Ishii, Osamu Shirakawa Tags: PSYCHOGERIATRIC NOTE Source Type: research
Simultaneous usage of dementia medications and anticholinergics among Asians and Pacific Islanders
ConclusionsSimultaneous prescribing of cholinesterase inhibitors, memantine, and anticholinergic medications was significantly less common than in previous studies, with some ethnic variability. The less frequent occurrence of concurrent medications in the Asian population may be because of variations in the rate of indications or in tolerability for anticholinergic medications among the population. (Source: Psychogeriatrics)
Source: Psychogeriatrics - April 7, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Brian R. Schultz, Junji Takeshita, Deborah Goebert, Steven Takeshita, Brett Y. Lu, Alexandre Guilloux, Joy Higa Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
The factors related to early ‐onset depression after first stroke
ConclusionOur findings suggest that early‐onset PSD is likely to be correlated with the severity of stroke and functional disability. (Source: Psychogeriatrics)
Source: Psychogeriatrics - April 7, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Kadir Karakus, Refik Kunt, Cagdas O. Memis, Duygu A. Kunt, Bilge Dogan, Filiz Ozdemiroglu, Levent Sevincok Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Neutrophil and platelet to lymphocyte ratios in people with subjective, mild cognitive impairment and early Alzheimer's disease
(Source: Psychogeriatrics)
Source: Psychogeriatrics - April 7, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Tevfik Kalelioglu, Mehmet Yuruyen, Gozde Gultekin, Hakan Yavuzer, Yadigar Özturk, Meltem Kurt, Yildiray Topcu, Alper Doventas, Murat Emul Tags: PSYCHOGERIATRIC NOTE Source Type: research
The creation and dissemination of downloadable information on dementia and driving from a social health perspective
ConclusionsWe anticipate that use of this manual will raise general awareness of this social health issue and facilitate collaborations to provide more social support for those with dementia and their family members. (Source: Psychogeriatrics)
Source: Psychogeriatrics - April 4, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Yumiko Arai, Asuna Arai, Yoko Mizuno, Naoto Kamimura, Manabu Ikeda Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
The association between objective income and subjective financial need and depressive symptoms in South Koreans aged 60 and older
ConclusionsDifferences in the prevalence of depressive symptoms generally exist between individuals of the same income category depending on perceived income adequacy. Therefore, it is important to consider discrepancies in objective income and subjective financial need when assessing risk factors for depressive symptoms in older populations. (Source: Psychogeriatrics)
Source: Psychogeriatrics - April 4, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Woorim Kim, Tae Hyun Kim, Tae ‐Hoon Lee, Yeong Jun Ju, Eun‐Cheol Park Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Evaluation of nursing interventions using minimally invasive assessments methods for patients in a persistent vegetative state
ConclusionsThe data suggest three indices for predicting intervention efficacy in individuals and for assessing an intervention's contribution to quality of life improvement. Among the multiple evaluation methods, Konan Scores was the most effective. Ultimately, the three nursing interventions used in this study and Konan Score led to the optimization of nursing home care and rehabilitation for PVS patients. (Source: Psychogeriatrics)
Source: Psychogeriatrics - April 4, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Mitsue Sato, Masahiro Sugimoto, Kazuo Yamaguchi, Takeshi Kawaguchi Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Restless legs syndrome/Willis ‐Ekbom disease in type 2 diabetes as the initial manifestation of Parkinson's disease and major cardiovascular disease
(Source: Psychogeriatrics)
Source: Psychogeriatrics - March 23, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Chun ‐Hsien Hsu, Shu‐Man Yu, Shu Chuen Lau, Yen‐Lin Chen, Dee Pei, I‐Chao Liu Tags: Psychogeriatric Note Source Type: research
Probable Alzheimer ’s dementia presenting as delusional infestation
(Source: Psychogeriatrics)
Source: Psychogeriatrics - March 19, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Kyle Johnson, Elisa Nasol, Staci Wood, Joseph Chien Tags: Psychogeriatric Note Source Type: research
Issue Information
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Source: Psychogeriatrics - March 5, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research
Effects of physical activity on the P300 component in elderly people: a systematic review
The effects of physical activity on brain function can be assessed through event‐related potentials (P300) that reflect cortical activities related to cognitive functions. P300 latency represents the information processing time; longer latencies represent slower processing. P300 amplitude is associated with the attentional system and working memory, with higher amplitudes representing more preserved functions. This systematic review summarizes the literature concerning the effects of physical activity and exercise on P300 in the elderly. Databases, including Web of Science, Scopus, PsycINFO, MEDLINE/PubMed, and Biologica...
Source: Psychogeriatrics - March 5, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Renata V. Pedroso, Francisco J. Fraga, Carlos Ay án, José Maria Cancela Carral, Laís Scarpari, Ruth F. Santos‐Galduróz Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
A comparison of clinical characteristics of older adults treated with antidepressants in general and psychiatric hospitals in Asia
ConclusionOlder adults treated with antidepressants showed different demographic and clinical features between general hospitals and psychiatric hospitals in Asia. (Source: Psychogeriatrics)
Source: Psychogeriatrics - March 1, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Yuan ‐Yuan Wang, Yu‐Tao Xiang, Gabor S. Ungvari, Chee H. Ng, Helen F.K. Chiu, Larina C.L. Yim, Tian‐Mei Si, Kok‐Yoon Chee, Ajit Avasthi, Sandeep Grover, Mian‐Yoon Chong, Kang Sim, Shigenobu Kanba, Yan‐Ling He, Min‐Soo Lee, Shu‐Yu Yang, Pic Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Different effects of rotigotine and ropinirole on cholinergic transmission in the mouse medial prefrontal cortex
(Source: Psychogeriatrics)
Source: Psychogeriatrics - March 1, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Kazuhiro Sohya, Kazunori O'Hashi, Hideki Toma, Hiroshi Kunugi Tags: Psychogeriatric Note Source Type: research
Medium ‐chain triglycerides given in the early stage of mild‐to‐moderate Alzheimer's disease enhance memory function
(Source: Psychogeriatrics)
Source: Psychogeriatrics - March 1, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Ayako Kimoto, Tohru Ohnuma, Aiko Toda, Yuto Takebayashi, Ryoko Higashiyama, Yuko Tagata, Masanobu Ito, Tsuneyoshi Ota, Nobuto Shibata, Heii Arai Tags: LETTER TO THE EDITOR Source Type: research
