Examining pain, function, behavioral symptoms and associations with engagement in meaningful activity for residents with dementia in assisted living
CONCLUSION: Findings from this study show that pain is a significant factor that is negatively associated with residents' engagement in meaningful activity. Ongoing research is needed to help improve pain management for residents with dementia in assisted living and support their engagement in meaningful activity.PMID:38651198 | DOI:10.1080/13607863.2024.2342963 (Source: Aging and Mental Health)
Source: Aging and Mental Health - April 23, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Sarah D Holmes Barbara Resnick Elizabeth Galik Sorah Levy Susan Scherr Erin O'Brien Source Type: research
Does losing family members in midlife matter for late-life mental and cognitive health? A longitudinal study of older Swedes spanning 30 years
CONCLUSION: Midlife bereavement might have gendered implications on LLD and cognitive impairment, but associations need to be confirmed by well-powered studies. Further research is warranted to elucidate the association between multiple midlife losses and reduced LLD risk.PMID:38644675 | DOI:10.1080/13607863.2024.2341877 (Source: Aging and Mental Health)
Source: Aging and Mental Health - April 22, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Valeria Cecchini Neda Agahi Source Type: research
Psychological interventions designed to reduce relocation stress for older people transitioning into permanent residential aged care: a systematic scoping review
CONCLUSION: The transition to residential aged care is an inherently distressing experience. The absence of interventions implemented during the pre- and mid-transition phases presents a gap in the literature and suggests an opportunity for early intervention. As population ageing continues to increase, there is a pressing need for the development and implementation of interventions aimed at reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety for older people undertaking this major life transition.PMID:38634443 | DOI:10.1080/13607863.2024.2340731 (Source: Aging and Mental Health)
Source: Aging and Mental Health - April 18, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Shanna Fealy Suzanne McLaren Melissa Nott Claire Ellen Seaman Belinda Cash Lorraine Rose Source Type: research
'Letting it be': a grounded theory about dementia care in Fiji
CONCLUSION: In Fiji, support for dementia centres on the integration of community understandings, and promotion of cultural values of wellbeing and care, with service provision. It also focuses on support for families and communities through social welfare, community networks, and education.PMID:38629413 | DOI:10.1080/13607863.2024.2340737 (Source: Aging and Mental Health)
Source: Aging and Mental Health - April 17, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Karen Johnston Sefanaia Qaloewai Taniela Rasavuka Robyn Preston Edward Strivens Sarah Larkins Source Type: research
'Letting it be': a grounded theory about dementia care in Fiji
CONCLUSION: In Fiji, support for dementia centres on the integration of community understandings, and promotion of cultural values of wellbeing and care, with service provision. It also focuses on support for families and communities through social welfare, community networks, and education.PMID:38629413 | DOI:10.1080/13607863.2024.2340737 (Source: Aging and Mental Health)
Source: Aging and Mental Health - April 17, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Karen Johnston Sefanaia Qaloewai Taniela Rasavuka Robyn Preston Edward Strivens Sarah Larkins Source Type: research
ADHD in older adults - a scoping review
CONCLUSION: Older adults with ADHD face various symptoms, comorbidities, and challenges that affect their quality of life. Age-related changes can amplify ADHD symptoms and increase the perceived burden of illness. More research is needed to understand the complex relationship between these factors and enable tailored interventions to improve their quality of life and well-being.PMID:38622905 | DOI:10.1080/13607863.2024.2339994 (Source: Aging and Mental Health)
Source: Aging and Mental Health - April 16, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Silke Fischer Charlotta Nilsen Source Type: research
ADHD in older adults - a scoping review
CONCLUSION: Older adults with ADHD face various symptoms, comorbidities, and challenges that affect their quality of life. Age-related changes can amplify ADHD symptoms and increase the perceived burden of illness. More research is needed to understand the complex relationship between these factors and enable tailored interventions to improve their quality of life and well-being.PMID:38622905 | DOI:10.1080/13607863.2024.2339994 (Source: Aging and Mental Health)
Source: Aging and Mental Health - April 16, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Silke Fischer Charlotta Nilsen Source Type: research
Determinants of social loneliness among older adults in job retirement and the role of emotional expressivity
CONCLUSION: Recognizing the significance of emotional expressivity has the potential to enhance our understanding of loneliness in older adults, both in theory and in practice.PMID:38619317 | DOI:10.1080/13607863.2024.2338205 (Source: Aging and Mental Health)
Source: Aging and Mental Health - April 15, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: G öran Jutengren Fredrik St åhl Source Type: research
Systematic review of factors influencing loneliness in older-adult migrants
CONCLUSION: This review discusses the unique findings on the risk factors for loneliness in older-adult migrants. Additionally, the current literature on loneliness in older-adult migrants has some research gaps, calling for longitudinal studies with a rigorous design.PMID:38613512 | DOI:10.1080/13607863.2024.2340736 (Source: Aging and Mental Health)
Source: Aging and Mental Health - April 13, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Yong-Xin Ruan Mei-Chun Cheung Source Type: research
Systematic review of factors influencing loneliness in older-adult migrants
CONCLUSION: This review discusses the unique findings on the risk factors for loneliness in older-adult migrants. Additionally, the current literature on loneliness in older-adult migrants has some research gaps, calling for longitudinal studies with a rigorous design.PMID:38613512 | DOI:10.1080/13607863.2024.2340736 (Source: Aging and Mental Health)
Source: Aging and Mental Health - April 13, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Yong-Xin Ruan Mei-Chun Cheung Source Type: research
The cognitive effects of stopping and starting antipsychotics on changes in cognitive functioning
CONCLUSION: The results suggest that prescribers should consider discontinuance of an antipsychotic if the patient is reporting cognitive problems and their symptoms are manageable off the medications. The findings hope to spark future research into the effects of antipsychotic use on biomarkers of progressive dementias (e.g. Alzheimer's disease).PMID:38602221 | DOI:10.1080/13607863.2024.2336209 (Source: Aging and Mental Health)
Source: Aging and Mental Health - April 11, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Brian G Collin Source Type: research
The cognitive effects of stopping and starting antipsychotics on changes in cognitive functioning
CONCLUSION: The results suggest that prescribers should consider discontinuance of an antipsychotic if the patient is reporting cognitive problems and their symptoms are manageable off the medications. The findings hope to spark future research into the effects of antipsychotic use on biomarkers of progressive dementias (e.g. Alzheimer's disease).PMID:38602221 | DOI:10.1080/13607863.2024.2336209 (Source: Aging and Mental Health)
Source: Aging and Mental Health - April 11, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Brian G Collin Source Type: research
A person-centered approach to financial capacity: early memory loss, financial management and decision-making
CONCLUSION: This study documented the convergent validity of person-centered measures of personal spending and financial decision-making with early memory loss. Early memory loss was related to both excess spending and contextual aspects of financial decision-making.PMID:38595051 | DOI:10.1080/13607863.2024.2338199 (Source: Aging and Mental Health)
Source: Aging and Mental Health - April 10, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Peter A Lichtenberg Vanessa Rorai Emily V Flores Source Type: research
Impact of dementia on 30-, 180-, and 365-day mortality during the first pandemic wave in older adults seen in spanish emergency departments diagnosed with or without COVID-19
CONCLUSION: Dementia in older adults attending Spanish EDs during the first pandemic wave was independently associated with 30-, 180- and 365-day mortality. This impact was lower when adjusted for age, sex, comorbidity and disability, and was greater in patients diagnosed with COVID-19.PMID:38597417 | DOI:10.1080/13607863.2024.2337144 (Source: Aging and Mental Health)
Source: Aging and Mental Health - April 10, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Ces áreo Fernández Alonso Manuel E Fuentes Ferrer Eric Jorge Garc ía-Lamberechts Sira Aguil ó Mir S ònia Jiménez Javier Jacob Pascual Pi ñera Salmerón Adriana Gil-Rodrigo Pere Llorens Guillermo Burillo-Putze Aitor Alquezar-Arb é Sierra Bretones B Source Type: research
Exploring the impact of care home environments and culture on supporting residents to 'wander' safely
CONCLUSION: We identified a range of cultural and environmental factors that contribute towards safe wandering. A positive approach to risk-taking by staff is required to support residents to engage in wandering as an enjoyable activity, whilst acknowledging that there are inherent risks associated with this.PMID:38597455 | DOI:10.1080/13607863.2024.2338204 (Source: Aging and Mental Health)
Source: Aging and Mental Health - April 10, 2024 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Alys Wyn Griffiths Iria Cunha Yelena Mikhaylova-O'Connell Reena Devi Karen Spilsbury Mary Gemma Cherry Source Type: research
