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The impact of cognitive impairment, functional impairment, and behavior disorders on affective disorder among older black nursing home residents
- Authors:
- LYONS Beverly P., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work in Long-Term Care, 1(4), 2002, pp.55-71.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
This American study uses path analysis to examine the impact of cognitive impairment, functional impairment, and behavior disorder on affective disorder among a probability sample of 181 black and ethnic minority nursing home residents from New York State. The Institutional Comprehensive Assessment and Referral Evaluation screening measure was used. Results suggest that functional and cognitive impairments are highly related to affective disorder, however, there is a complex indirect relationship between disease state, impairment and affective disorder. Implications are discussed in terms of social work practice.
Facing up to memory loss
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 26.9.02, 2002, pp.50-51.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Looks at a case study of a man with Down's syndrome who shows signs of dementia.
A survey of views on assessment, management and service provision for people with Korsakoff's Syndrome and other chronic alcohol related brain damage in Scotland
- Authors:
- JAQUES Alan, ANDERSON Kate
- Publisher:
- University of Stirling. Dementia Services Development Centre
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 17p.
- Place of publication:
- Stirling
Individuals diagnosed with Korsakoff's syndrome usually have symptoms of anterograde and retrograde amnesia, or severe memory loss, as well as confabulation, that is, invented memories which are then taken as true due to gaps in memory sometimes associated with blackouts. Conditions resulting in the vitamin deficiency and its effects include chronic alcoholism, and severe malnutrition. Alcoholism is often an indicator of poor nutrition, which in addition to inflammation of stomach lining, causes thiamine deficiency. As well as alcohol abuse, causes include dietary deficiencies, prolonged vomiting, eating disorders, or the effects of chemotherapy.
The person with Alzheimer's disease: pathways to understanding the experience
- Editor:
- HARRIS Phyllis
- Publisher:
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 289p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Baltimore, MD
This book presents an overview of the subjective experience of living with progressive memory loss. Relying primarily on interviews and surveys with patients, 14 chapters look at Alzheimer's patients' experience with medical institutions, daily living, and formal services. The focus throughout is on the maintenance of selfhood and quality of life. Drawing on contributions from researchers and clinicians who have gathered information from a wide variety of sources, this book presents the day-to-day experience of living with dementia in the words of the people themselves.
The Pool Activity Level (PAL) instrument for occupational profiling. a practical resource for carers of people with cognitive impairment
- Author:
- POOL Jackie
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 96p.
- Place of publication:
- London
- Edition:
- 2nd ed.
Practical guide to providing a framework for developing meaningful occupation for people with dementia. Designed for use by carers at home and professionals in residential and community care. Based on the Pool Activity Level Instrument (PAL), which derives from a developmental model suggesting that people with dementia have discrete levels of cognitive ability.
Which factors influence cognitive decline in older adults suffering from dementing disorders?
- Authors:
- SCHAUFELE Martina, BICKEL Horst, WEYERER Siegfreid
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 17(11), November 2002, pp.1055-1063.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Although extensive research has been done on dementing disorders in recent decades, their natural course and prognosis are not yet well understood. The aim of our study was to assess cognitive decline in a representative sample of demented elderly and to analyse the predictive value of a broad spectrum of sociodemographic, neurological and clinical variables. It was found that there are some prognostic indicators that can help to establish the prognosis for dementia patients. The best indicator for both - the rate of cognitive decline and the probability of survival - is the severity of dementia
Depressive symptoms and cognitive decline in elderly people
- Authors:
- PATERNITI Sabrina, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 181(11), November 2002, pp.406-410.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Depressive symptoms are associated with cognitive decline in elderly people, but the nature of their temporal relationship remains equivocal. Persistent but not episodic depressive episodes were associated with cognitive decline. High levels of depressive symptoms, when persistent, are associated with cognitive decline in a sample of elderly people.
Effects of emotion-oriented care on elderly people with cognitive impairment and behavioral problems
- Authors:
- SCHRIJNEMAEKERS Vernon, et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 17(10), October 2002, pp.926-937.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
This article investigates the effects of emotion-oriented care on the behavior of elderly people with cognitive impairment and behavioral problems. 16 Homes for the aged with structured day care units were randomly allocated to an intervention or control group. 151 Residents with cognitive impairment and behavioral problems were included in the study. The eight intervention homes received a training program with regard to emotion-oriented care. In the eight control homes usual care was continued. Measurements were performed at baseline and after 3, 6 and 12 months of follow-up (assessment by caregivers and relatives). The primary outcome measure was the change in behaviour of the residents. The article concludes that there is insufficient evidence yet to justify the implementation of emotion-oriented care on a large scale.
Effects of cognition on driving involvement among the oldest old: variations by gender and alternative transportation opportunities
- Authors:
- FREUND Barbara, SZINOVACZ Maximiliane
- Journal article citation:
- Gerontologist, 42(5), October 2002, pp.621-633.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Cognitive impairment is associated with driving restriction and cessation, although a noteworthy minority of mildly and severely cognitively impaired individuals continue to drive. Partner's driving and involvement and presence of other drivers in the household moderated the effect of cognition on driving restriction and cessation. The decision processes surrounding an individual's restricting or stopping driving are complex and may include consideration not only of competence, but also of sense of self-worth and relationship with a partner.
Selective non-response to clinical assessment in the longitudinal study of aging: implications for estimating population levels of cognitive function and dementia
- Authors:
- ANTSEY Kaarin J., LUSCZCZ Mary A.
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 17(8), August 2002, pp.704-7-07.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The aim of this research was to identify the cognitive outcome of interviewed participants who did not progress to partake in clinical assessments in a longitudinal aging study. Selective non-response to clinical assessment in a longitudinal aging study is associated with higher risk of cognitive decline and probable dementia. Longitudinal aging studies may underestimate rates of dementia and population levels of cognitive decline.