Neural correlates of apathy in late ‐life depression: a pilot [18F]FDDNP positron emission tomography study
ConclusionThis pilot study suggests that increased apathy in subjects with LLD may be associated with greater amyloid and/or tau burden in certain brain regions. Future studies in larger samples would elucidate the generalizability of these results, which eventually could lead to improved diagnostic and treatment methods in LLD. (Source: Psychogeriatrics)
Source: Psychogeriatrics - January 27, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Harris A. Eyre, Prabha Siddarth, Kathleen van Dyk, Natalie St. Cyr, Bernhard T. Baune, Jorge R. Barrio, Gary W. Small, Helen Lavretsky Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Do spouse caregivers of young and older persons with dementia have different needs? A comparative study
ConclusionTo improve spouse caregivers' well‐being and sense of efficiency, it would be interesting to develop a support programme with a common framework and specific modules depending on the PWD's age at disease onset. (Source: Psychogeriatrics)
Source: Psychogeriatrics - January 26, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Emilie Wawrziczny, Florence Pasquier, Francine Ducharme, Marie ‐Jeanne Kergoat, Pascal Antoine Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Analysis of inedible substance ingestion at a Japanese psychiatric hospital
ConclusionsDementia patients were overrepresented in the inedible substance ingestion incidents. Items they wore or applied to their bodies were often subject to ingestion, and such behaviours mostly occurred around meal time. Therefore, the nursing staff were able to discover them quickly and treat most of the cases free of serious consequences. In contrast, schizophrenic patients were underrepresented in the incidents, and most cases involved ingestion of detergent powder or cigarettes, resulting in more serious consequences and requiring treatment. (Source: Psychogeriatrics)
Source: Psychogeriatrics - January 26, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: So Yayama, Chie Tanimoto, Shunji Suto, Kei Matoba, Tomomi Kajiwara, Masue Inoue, Yoshimi Endo, Miyae Yamakawa, Kiyoko Makimoto Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Co ‐occurring frontal variant Alzheimer's dementia and carrier of Huntington's disease allele with reduced penetrance
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Source: Psychogeriatrics - January 26, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Iris Rawtaer, Ashok Krishnamoorthy Tags: Psychogeriatric Note Source Type: research
Caregiver burden in older adults with bipolar disorder: relationship to functionality and neuropsychiatric symptoms
ConclusionsIn this group of elderly BD patients, caregiver burden was more associated with symptoms frequently seen in others diseases as in dementia than with depressive, manic, or anxiety symptoms, which are often used as treatment outcomes measures goals in BD. Potential treatable and modifiable factors associated with caregiver burden could be caregivers' depression, anxiety, and medical comorbidities, as well as support for caregivers in terms of services and social relationships. (Source: Psychogeriatrics)
Source: Psychogeriatrics - January 26, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Glenda D. dos Santos, Orestes V. Forlenza, Rodolfo B. Ladeira, Ivan Aprahamian, Jouce G. Almeida, Beny Lafer, Paula V. Nunes Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Feelings of uselessness and 3 ‐year mortality in an Italian community older people: the role of the functional status
ConclusionsPeople who reported disability problems and a feeling of uselessness may be vulnerable to an increased risk for poor health outcomes in later life. This study outlined the importance of enquiring about feelings of uselessness, which is a relational variable that is linked to both psychological and physical health status, especially in older people who need help in daily activities. (Source: Psychogeriatrics)
Source: Psychogeriatrics - January 26, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Olivia Curzio, Emilia Bernacca, Bruno Bianchi, Giuseppe Rossi Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Falls, risk factors and fear of falling among persons older than 65 years of age
ConclusionThe frequency of falls among older people was similar to those in other populations. These results could be used to help select older persons who should be enrolled in fall prevention programmes. (Source: Psychogeriatrics)
Source: Psychogeriatrics - January 26, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Tatjana Gazibara, Ilma Kurtagic, Darija Kisic ‐Tepavcevic, Selmina Nurkovic, Nikolina Kovacevic, Teodora Gazibara, Tatjana Pekmezovic Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Bright light therapy for sleep disturbance in dementia is most effective for mild to moderate Alzheimer's type dementia: a case series
Conclusion
BLT could be an effective strategy for treating dementia patients, depending on their type and grade of their dementia. To confirm this hypothesis, it would be necessary to study a larger number of cases. Non‐pharmacological therapies for sleep disorders should be emphasized as a safe form of treatment for patients with dementia. (Source: Psychogeriatrics)
Source: Psychogeriatrics - January 26, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Hirotaka Sekiguchi, Shuji Iritani, Kiyoshi Fujita Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Quality of life and clinical correlates in older adults living in the community and in nursing homes in Macao
ConclusionOlder Macanese adults had poorer scores on physical and social QOL domains than the general Hong Kong Chinese population. Their QOL was more strongly related to severe depressive symptoms, major medical conditions, and insomnia. (Source: Psychogeriatrics)
Source: Psychogeriatrics - January 16, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Kenny C. F. Kuok, Lu Li, Yu ‐Tao Xiang, Bernice O. C. Lam Nogueira, Gabor S. Ungvari, Chee H. Ng, Helen F. K. Chiu, Linda Tran, Li‐Rong Meng Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Cognitive decline and slower reaction time in elderly individuals with mild cognitive impairment
ConclusionAltered performance in a speed task was observed in patients with MCI. The FRT task should further be explored for its role as a marker for cognitive decline in elderly individuals, particularly in those with MCI. (Source: Psychogeriatrics)
Source: Psychogeriatrics - December 31, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Ko ‐Chia Chen, Chia‐Ying Weng, Sigmund Hsiao, Wen‐Long Tsao, Malcolm Koo Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Admission of people with dementia to psychiatric hospitals in Japan: factors that can shorten their hospitalizations
ConclusionIn Japan, dementia patients account for over 25% of new admissions to psychiatric hospitals with dementia wards. The average length of stay in a psychiatric hospital dementia ward is more than 1 year. A discharge after fewer than 2 months is exceedingly rare for those in a dementia ward compared with dementia patients in other wards. If institutions focus on rehabilitation, it may be possible to shorten the stay of dementia patients in psychiatric hospitals. (Source: Psychogeriatrics)
Source: Psychogeriatrics - December 31, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Takako Morikawa, Kiyoshi Maeda, Tohmi Osaki, Hiroyuki Kajita, Kayano Yotsumoto, Toshio Kawamata Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
How the UK describes functional memory symptoms
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Source: Psychogeriatrics - December 31, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Cate Bailey, Simon M Bell, Daniel M Blackburn Tags: Psychogeriatric Note Source Type: research
Speaking one more language in early life has only minor effects on cognition in Taiwanese with low education level: the Taishan Project
ConclusionsDementia prevalence did not significantly differ between the multilingual (T, J, C) and bilingual (T, C) groups. However, given that the average age of the multilingual group was approximately 2 years older than that of the bilingual group, there may have been minor effects in the multilingual group. (Source: Psychogeriatrics)
Source: Psychogeriatrics - December 31, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Yi ‐Chien Liu, Yen‐Ying Liu, Ping‐Keung Yip, Mitsue Meguro, Kenichi Meguro Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Corrigendum
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Source: Psychogeriatrics - November 24, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Tags: CORRIGENDUM Source Type: research
Acknowledgment
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Source: Psychogeriatrics - November 24, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Tags: ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Source Type: research
