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Psychopharmacological treatment of dementia
- Author:
- CALLAWAY Janice T.
- Journal article citation:
- Research on Social Work Practice, 8(4), July 1998, pp.452-474.
- Publisher:
- Sage
This article provides an overview and description of dementia, explores current and investigational agents used in the treatment of accompanying cognitive and noncognitive symptoms, and suggests considerations for assessing certain aspects of pharmacological management.
Aromatherapy's benefits
- Authors:
- KIRKPATRICK James, WOOD June
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dementia Care, 6(3), May 1998, p.9.
- Publisher:
- Hawker
Describes the physical and mental benefits of aromatherapy for patients in an elderly mentally ill unit.
Stealing lately: a case of late-onset kleptomania
- Authors:
- McNEILLY Dennis, BURKE William J.
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 13(2), February 1998, pp.116-121.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Discusses the case of a 77-year-old woman first diagnosed with kleptomania to indicate a possible late-onset course of this disorder. Particularly striking about this patient's history of shoplifting behaviours was the absence of an onset prior to the age of 73. Her pattern of stealing did not begin at an early age, and was not sporadic or episode over the course of several years. The treatment course and patient outcome are discussed.
General paralysis of the insane and AIDS in old age psychiatry: epidemiology, clinical diagnosis, serology and ethics - the way forward
- Author:
- HILTON Claire
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 13(12), December 1998, pp.875-885.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
While the incidence of general paralysis of the insane (GPI) has declined, AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) has emerged as a new illness. Today, in England and Wales, as many elderly people die from AIDS as from neurosyphilis, although both diagnoses are rare in this age group. Discusses how in view of the similarities between the diseases, it may be unethical to test patients for syphilis routinely. Epidemiology, risk factors, neurological and neuropsychiatric features and ethics must be considered before testing for both syphilis and HIV.
A standardized menu for Goal Attainment Scaling in the care of frail elders
- Author:
- MORROW-HOWELL Nancy
- Journal article citation:
- Gerontologist, 38(6), December 1998, pp.735-742.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS), an individualised measurement approach, is particularly attractive for the evaluation and care planning of frail elders, who often experience multiple, complex problems. Some service providers find GAS too unwieldy for routine use. A modified version of GAS that uses a standardized menu of goals and attainment levels has been developed by a regional referral hospital in Nova Scotia, Canada. This article reviews the development, implementation, benefits and challenges of the standardised menu, as well as the results of a retrospective descriptive study of its measurement properties.
Slowing down the damage
- Author:
- KMIETOWICZ Zosia
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 9.12.98, 1998, pp.26-28.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Reports on how new drugs taken early in Alzheimer's Disease can stave off symptoms and that a swift diagnosis is more important than ever.
Late-life depression and functional disability: the role of the goal-focused group psychotherapy
- Authors:
- KLAUSNER Ellen J., et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 13(10), October 1998, pp.707-716.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
This article compares the efficacy of two time-limited group psychotherapies for depression and functional disability in late life. Goal-focused group psychotherapy (GRGP) utilised focused psychoeducation and skills training to assist each patient in the achievement of individualised goals. Reminiscence therapy (RT) emphasised individual life review to facilitate discussion. Finds that whereas both treatment groups improved in depressed mood and disability, GFGP subjects had a far greater change in depressive symptomatology and also improved in the areas of hope, hopelessness, anxiety and social functioning.
The natural history of mental disorder in old age: Alzheimer's Disease and depressive illness compared
- Author:
- ROBINSON John R.
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 13(9), September 1998, pp.591-600.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Depressive illness (DI) and Alzheimer's Disease (AD) are important causes of morbidity in old age, but the relationships between these two disorders are uncertain. The study compares the two types of illness and the results suggest that although their symptoms frequently overlap, Alzheimer's Disease and depressive illness are distinct disorders with very different prognoses. Inaccurate diagnosis may have important implications for appropriate treatment.
Progressive disability in senile dementia is accelerated in the presence of depression
- Authors:
- RITCHIE Karen, TOUCHON J., LEDESERT Bernard
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 13(7), July 1998, pp.459-461.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Assesses the extent to which loss of ability to perform everyday activities in early stage senile dementia is worsened by the presence of depressive illness. The results of this three year study found that depression does not in itself engender significant disability but interacts with senile dementia to accelerate loss of functioning. Effective treatment of depressive illness in senile dementia may have significant impact on the prevalence and severity of disability.
Memories are made of this
- Author:
- PAYNE David
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 24.6.98, 1998, p.17.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Reports on how nurses can help memory loss in Alzheimer's patients through the use of memory clinics.