Tag Archives: Apathy

Holistic Consideration of Apathy in Dementia (Journal of the American Geriatrics Society)

Posted on October 1, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A recent review of apathy proposes an integrative (holistic) model for understanding the condition, in common with other forms of BPSD. “As with other BPSD, …neural mechanisms alone do not completely account for the syndrome – individual, caregiver and … Continue reading →

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Investigations Into the Early Signs, Symptoms and Family Experiences of Alzheimer’s Disease (BMJ Open / International Psychogeriatrics)

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A literature review analyses the sequence / timing of the early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease. The authors distinguish between the early signs of late-onset Alzheimer’s Disease (LOAD) and those of early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease (EOAD). Full Text Link … Continue reading →

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Systematic Review of Reminiscence Therapy for People With Dementia (Cochrane Database)

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A Cochrane Review of reminiscence therapy for dementia has been updated to reflect the latest evidence on the efficacy of this diverse group of interventions for people living with dementia and their carers. This review attempts to accommodate differences … Continue reading →

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Systematic Review of Meaningful Activity in Care Homes / Nursing Homes (JBI Database)

Posted on December 26, 2016 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary An Australian systematic review has attempted to determine the relative effectiveness of various meaningful occupation interventions for people living with dementia in residential aged care facilities (RACFs). The authors outline conclusions are as follows [quote]: “Providing meaningful or individualized … Continue reading →

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National Clinical Director for Dementia: Letter to CCGs (NHS England)

Posted on November 26, 2016 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Professor Alistair Burns, NHS England’s National Clinical Director for Dementia, has written to CCGs about progress on national dementia diagnosis rates and priorities for post-diagnostic dementia treatment / support. The letter discusses support available from NHS England. Topics covered … Continue reading →

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Neuropsychiatric Symptoms and Cognition in Patients with a Recent Diagnosis of Parkinson Disease (BBC News / Neurology)

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary People with newly diagnosed Parkinson’s Disease appear to be twice as likely to suffer from depression and anxiety than the general population. Depression in Parkinson’s patients appears to remain under-recognised and often untreated. Full Text Link Reference Depression ‘more … Continue reading →

Posted in BBC News, Depression, For Carers (mostly), For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), In the News, International, Mental Health, Parkinson's Disease, Quick Insights, Statistics, Universal Interest | Tagged Anxiety, Apathy, BBC Health News, Daytime Sleepiness, De Novo Parkinson Disease, Depression in Cancer Patients, Dopamine Replacement Therapy (DRT), Early Parkinson Disease, Epidemiology, Epidemiology and Statistics, Fatigue, Impulse Control Disorder, Impulse Control Disorders (ICDs), Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), Neurology (Journal), Neuropsychiatric Symptoms, Parkinson's Disease Psychosis, Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative, Perelman School of Medicine: University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia VA Medical Center, Psychosis, United States, University Hospital Donostia (Spain), University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, USA | Leave a comment

Recent Elderly Mental Health-Related Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Some of the following articles may be available freely where indicated (depending on local circumstances). Access to the full-text of the other articles will require a suitable Athens password, a journal subscription or payment. The Bibliographic Citations Leong, C. (2014). … Continue reading →

Posted in Depression, For Doctors (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), International, Mental Health, Models of Dementia Care, Non-Pharmacological Treatments, Pharmacological Treatments, Systematic Reviews | Tagged Agitation, Antidepressants, Antidepressants for Depression in Dementia, Antidepressants for Depression in Dementia (HTA-SADD), Anxiety, Apathy, Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD), BPSD, BPSD: Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia, C9orf72, Dextromethorphan / Quinidine (DM/Q: Nuedexta™), Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fifth Edition (DSM-V), Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fourth Edition (DSM-IV), Dronabinol, DSM-5, Frontotemporal Dementia, GRN, Impulse Control Disorder, Neurocognitive Disorders, Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Alzheimer’s Disease, Non-Motor Fluctuations in Parkinson's Disease, Pick’s Disease (Frontotemporal Dementia), Pseudobulbar Affect (PBA), Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD), Psychosis in Frontotemporal Dementia, Sleep Disturbances, Visual Hallucinations | Leave a comment

Miscellaneous Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Recent reviews and meta-analyses on disparate dementia-related topics are listed below. Some of these articles may be available freely (according to local circumstances). A suitable Athens password, a journal subscription or payment for access may be required to obtain the … Continue reading →

Posted in For Doctors (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), Hip Fractures, International, Nutrition, Pain, Systematic Reviews | Tagged Air Pollution, Apathy, Assisted Dying, Assisted Dying Debate, Assisted Dying in Dementia, Consensus-Based Standards for the Selection of Health Measurement Instruments (COSMIN), Cultural Arts Interventions, Cultural Arts Interventions in Dementia Care, Diabetes Mellitus, EURO IMPACT: European Intersectorial and Multidisciplinary Palliative Care Research Training, Gait Parameters, Gait Speed, GAITRite System (GAITRite Gold), Pain Management, Palliative Care, Physical Activity, Physical Activity Programmes, Psychosocial Working Environments, Reading, Recent Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses, Soy Isoflavones, Stride Time Variability (STV), Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses, Theory of Mind, Timed Up and Go Test (TUG), Work-Related Environments | Leave a comment

Miscellaneous Dementia-Related Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Recent reviews and meta-analyses are listed below. Some of these articles may be available freely (according to local circumstances). A suitable Athens password, a journal subscription or payment for access may be required to obtain the full-text of the … Continue reading →

Posted in For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), International, Systematic Reviews | Tagged Anxiety Disorders in Dementia Carers, Apathy, Association of Anesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland, Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction, Coping Mechanisms, Coping Strategies, Copper and Alzheimer's Disease, Deathbed Wills: Testamentary Capacity, Driving, Driving and Dementia, Frontotemporal Dementia and Driving, Mood Disorders in Dementia Carers, National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death (NCEPOD), Pain Scales, Peri-Operative Care of the Elderly, Peri-Operative Pain, Pittsburgh Compound B (PIB-PET), Psychological Coping Skills, Scales to Evaluate Pain in Dementia Patients, Serum Non-Ceruloplasmin Copper, Swallowing, Swallowing Dysfunction, Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses, Under-Reporting of Dementia (Death Certificates), Volunteer Mentoring Schemes | Leave a comment

Recent Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses on Epidemiology, Risk Factors and Prevention

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Recent reviews and meta-analyses are listed below. Some of these articles may be available freely (depending on local circumstances). A suitable Athens password, a journal subscription or payment for access may be required to obtain the full-text of the other … Continue reading →

Posted in For Doctors (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), International, Systematic Reviews | Tagged Alzheimer's Disease Genetic Consortium, Anticholinergic Discontinuation, Apathy, C4D Consortium, CARDIoGRAM Consortium, CETP Polymorphisms, Cohorts for Heart and Aging Research in Genomic Epidemiology, Early-Onset Dementia, Epidemiology, Familial Alzheimer's Disease, Familial Coaggregation of Alzheimer’s Disease and Parkinson’s Disease, Genetic and Environmental Risk in Alzheimer's Disease, International Stroke Genetics Consortium, Mediterranean Diet, Metabolic Syndrome, METASTROKE Consortium, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Postmenopausal Hormone Therapy, Presenilin 2 (PSEN2), Presenilin 2 Mutations, Prevention, Risk Factors, Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses | Leave a comment

Tag Archives: Apathy

Holistic Consideration of Apathy in Dementia (Journal of the American Geriatrics Society)

Neuropsychiatric Symptoms and Cognition in Patients with a Recent Diagnosis of Parkinson Disease (BBC News / Neurology)

Recent Elderly Mental Health-Related Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses

Miscellaneous Dementia-Related Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses

Recent Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses on Epidemiology, Risk Factors and Prevention

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