Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
G. Alvares-Pereira, M. V. Silva-Nunes, A. Spector
Summary: The study confirmed the effectiveness of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy for the Portuguese population with mild to moderate dementia, showing improvements in cognition, communication, and behavior, as well as overall dementia rating, but no significant impact on quality of life, depression, and anxiety.
AGING & MENTAL HEALTH
(2021)
Review
Neurosciences
Ana P. A. Dagnino, Maria M. Campos
Summary: Chronic pain in the elderly population is a current clinical challenge, as it leads to functional disability, coexisting psychological disorders, cognitive deficits, and sleep disturbances. The main painful complaints in the elderly are related to neurodegenerative and musculoskeletal conditions, peripheral vascular diseases, arthritis, and osteoarthritis, which negatively affect their quality of life, social participation, physical activity, and daily activities. Organ dysfunction and existing diseases significantly influence the perception and responses to chronic pain in this group. Elderly people exhibit altered pain experience, with changes in pain processing mechanisms, possibly due to the degeneration of pain modulating circuits. Aging is also associated with an increase in pain threshold, decline of painful sensations, and decrease in pain tolerance. Elderly patients with chronic pain are at an increased risk for dementia and cognitive impairment.
FRONTIERS IN HUMAN NEUROSCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Ashley M. M. Peak, Janice C. C. Marceaux, Kristy D. D. Shoji, Julianna Valencia
Summary: This study evaluated the outcomes of a modified cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) program in veterans. The results showed that the 7-week once-weekly CST program had positive effects on cognition and quality of life in veterans.
CLINICAL GERONTOLOGIST
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Reisya R. R. Riantiningtyas, Florence Carrouel, Amandine Bruyas, Wender L. P. Bredie, Camille Kwiecien, Agnes Giboreau, Anestis Dougkas
Summary: The present review highlights the changes in food perception among head and neck cancer patients, including taste, texture, temperature, and other oral sensations. These changes not only have physiological importance but also convey psychological and psychosocial values. Comprehensive assessment of patients' food perception can lead to personalized dietary interventions to improve their eating experience and quality of life. More studies on oral somatosensory perception with larger sample sizes and standardized assessment methods are needed to fully understand its impact on eating behavior and quality of life.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jose Pedro Ferreira, Rui Matos, Maria Joao Campos, Diogo Monteiro, Raul Antunes, Miguel Jacinto
Summary: This study aims to develop a physical exercise program for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and determine its effects on physical fitness, cognitive ability, and quality of life. The study recruited 21 adults and divided them into different groups for the intervention. Assessments will be conducted at different time points to evaluate the outcomes.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Davide Maria Cammisuli, Ferdinando Franzoni, Jonathan Fusi, Giorgia Scarfo, Gianluca Castelnuovo
Summary: Aging is a complex process that often leads to impaired functional capacity and low health-related quality of life, particularly due to the prevalence of chronic diseases in the elderly population. Regular physical activity has been shown to counteract some of the physiological effects of a sedentary lifestyle and increase life expectancy. An observational study compared the health-related quality of life of elderly females who engaged in structured physical activity sessions to those who had sedentary lifestyles. The results showed significant differences in energy/fatigue, emotional wellbeing, and social functioning, influenced by education level. Physical activity can have positive effects on reducing fatigue, improving emotional wellbeing, and enhancing social functioning among older women.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Maria Jimenez-Palomares, Maria Victoria Gonzalez-Lopez-Arza, Elisa Maria Garrido-Ardila, Jesus Montanero-Fernandez, Trinidad Rodriguez-Dominguez, Juan Rodriguez-Mansilla
Summary: This study aimed to assess the effects of occupational therapy cognitive training program on the cognitive function of institutionalized older adults with dementia. The results showed that cognitive training can help maintain the global cognitive state and significantly improve the comprehension of verbal commands and praxis in older adults with dementia.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Astrid Magele, Bianca Wirthner, Philipp Schoerg, Marlene Ploder, Georg Mathias Sprinzl
Summary: This study aims to explore the characteristics and adaptive strategies for elderly cochlear implant recipients in the rehabilitation process, in order to improve their music perception and overall auditory benefit. The results show that adjusting the therapy program to accommodate age, mental, physical, and auditory condition significantly improves participants' music perception and self-confidence, leading to an improved quality of life.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Davide Maria Cammisuli, Gabriele Cipriani, Emanuele Maria Giusti, Gianluca Castelnuovo
Summary: Reminiscence therapy (RT) has the potential to be an effective non-pharmacological therapy for elderly patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD). It can improve cognitive function, ameliorate depression, and enhance the quality of life of individuals with dementia. However, more research with long-term follow-up is needed to confirm these findings.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Shan Qu, Xinxin Shi, Zhijuan Xie, Rongjing Ding, Minjie Zheng
Summary: This study demonstrates that cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) can improve the health-related quality of life (HRQoL), illness perception, and reduce depressive symptoms in patients with atrial fibrillation.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Hyunkyoung Oh, Rhayun Song, Seon Joo Kim
Summary: This study aimed to determine the feasibility of a 12-week Tai Chi program for older adults with mild cognitive impairment or dementia and assess its effects on physical functioning, depression, and health-related quality of life. The results showed that Tai Chi can improve physical functioning and quality of life.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Nuria Cibeira, Laura Lorenzo-Lopez, Ana Maseda, Julia Blanco-Fandino, Rocio Lopez-Lopez, Jose Carlos Millan-Calenti
Summary: Regular practice of chess can help maintain a healthy cognitive, social, and psychological state during the aging process. The study found that a chess-training program improved cognition and quality of life in institutionalized and semi-institutionalized older adults. Further research with larger samples is needed to explore its effects in depth.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Elena Carbone, Federica Piras, Massimiliano Pastore, Erika Borella
Summary: This study examined the role of individual characteristics in predicting the benefits of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST-IT) for people with mild-to-moderate dementia. The study found that education and age were important predictors of the therapy's effectiveness, with different effects depending on the outcome measures considered.
FRONTIERS IN AGING NEUROSCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Tongxing Li, Wei Hu, Liang Zhou, Liuming Peng, Lei Cao, Zhaolong Feng, Qida He, Jiadong Chu, Xuanli Chen, Siyuan Liu, Qiang Han, Na Sun, Yueping Shen
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between multimorbidity and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). The results showed that stroke and the combination of hypertension and stroke had the greatest influence on HRQoL. Functional status partially mediated the relationship between the number of non-communicable diseases and HRQoL, while cognitive function played a moderating role in this relationship.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Jose L. Tapia, Francisco Javier Puertas, Jon Andoni Dunabeitia
Summary: This study reports the results of Phase 1 and Phase 2 clinical trials of a home-based computerized cognitive stimulation program. The program, supervised by a psychologist online, improved sleep quality, mood, and cognitive performance in patients with insomnia, without any relevant side effects.
JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE NEUROSCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Nursing
David Facal, Manuel Gandoy-Crego, Antonio Taboada-Vazquez, Raquel Rodriguez-Gonzalez
RESEARCH IN GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING
(2020)
Article
Psychiatry
Raquel Rodriguez-Gonzalez, David Facal, Alba-Elena Martinez-Santos, Manuel Gandoy-Crego
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2020)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Alba-Elena Martinez-Santos, David Facal, Noelia Vicho de la Fuente, Lucia Vilanova-Trilloe, Manuel Gandoy-Crego, Raquel Rodriguez-Gonzalez
Summary: The study found that the most affected needs of family caregivers are related to recreational activities, communication, rest and sleep, and that significant gender differences exist in caregiving patterns and health impacts, especially in issues related to work and family reconciliation.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Antonio Taboada-Vazquez, Ruben Gonzalez-Rodriguez, Manuel Gandoy-Crego, Miguel Clemente
Summary: This study aimed to identify psychological and psychosocial variables that differentiate high consumers of healthcare resources from low consumers, to create a psychological profile for intervention programs. Significant predictors of high healthcare consumption included negative past, fatalistic present, psychological cognitive reactance, behavioral coping, health self-efficacy, and somatization levels. The statistical analysis data provided insights into creating a psychological profile for high consumers of healthcare resources.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Antonio Taboada-Vazquez, Ruben Gonzalez-Rodriguez, Manuel Gandoy-Crego, Miguel Clemente
Summary: The study found that pre-retirees have better mental health compared to actively employed individuals or retirees, although there were no significant differences in the consumption of healthcare resources. Tailoring health promotion policies specifically targeting older individuals based on their employment status could be effective.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
David Facal, Raquel Rodriguez-Gonzalez, Alba-Elena Martinez-Santos, Manuel Gandoy-Crego
Summary: The study showed that there was a positive balance of positive and negative emotions expressed by older Spanish adults during the COVID-19 lockdown, with social networks and resilience being significant predictors of greater positive feelings and lower negative feelings, regardless of age.
CLINICAL GERONTOLOGIST
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Alba-Elena Martinez-Santos, Noelia Vicho de la Fuente, David Facal, Lucia Vilanova-Trillo, Manuel Gandoy-Crego, Raquel Rodriguez-Gonzalez
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the care provided by family caregivers of persons with dementia and its impact on their health. Data collected from a sample of 423 primary family caregivers in Spain revealed that the most commonly provided care was related to nutrition and movement needs. The greatest repercussions on caregivers' health included lack of free time, modifications on leisure activities, reduced sleep or rest, and disruption of family life.
APPLIED NURSING RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Neurosciences
Cesar Bugallo-Carrera, David Facal, Cristina Dominguez-Lenogue, Vanessa alvarez-Vidal, Manuel Gandoy-Crego, Jose Caamano-Ponte
Summary: The development of immunosuppressants is essential for the success of solid organ transplant surgery, but can lead to neuropsychiatric symptoms. This case study presents the severe psychiatric symptoms experienced by a liver transplant patient after receiving cyclosporine and everolimus treatment, and discusses pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions. A multidisciplinary approach between medical and psychosocial disciplines is crucial in managing post-transplant neuropsychiatric symptoms.
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Cesar Bugallo-Carrera, Carlos Dosil-Diaz, Luis Anido-Rifon, Moises Pacheco-Lorenzo, Manuel J. Fernandez-Iglesias, Manuel Gandoy-Crego
Summary: In this systematic review, the existing tools to assess loneliness in older adults were evaluated. The results showed that to date, there are few instruments available to assess loneliness in older adults and most of them have adequate psychometric properties, although some scales have lower levels of reliability and validity.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Cesar Bugallo-Carrera, Carlos Dosil-Diaz, Arturo X. Pereiro, Luis Anido-Rifon, Moises Pacheco-Lorenzo, Manuel J. Fernandez-Iglesias, Manuel Gandoy-Crego
Summary: This study aimed to assess and compare the validity of the 5-item and 15-item Spanish versions of the Geriatric Depression Scale. The results showed that there were differences in total scores between the two versions based on gender. The study suggests revising or improving the scale to enhance its diagnostic usefulness.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Laura Lorenzo-Lopez, Manuel Gandoy-Crego, Leida C. Tolentino
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Psychology, Clinical
David Facal, Raquel Rodriguez Gonzalez, Cristina Lojo-Seoane, Manuel Gandoy-Crego
INTERNATIONAL PSYCHOGERIATRICS
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Miguel Clemente, Manuel Gandoy-Crego, Cesar Bugallo-Carrera, Adela Reig-Botella, Cristina Gomez-Cantorna
Meeting Abstract
Psychology, Clinical
Raquel Rodriguez-Gonzalez, Alba-Elena Martinez-Santos, David Fecal, Javier Hermida-Porto, Carlos Rodriguez-Abed, Manuel Gandoy-Crego
INTERNATIONAL PSYCHOGERIATRICS
(2019)
Meeting Abstract
Psychology, Clinical
Raquel Rodriquez-Gonzalez, David Fecal, Cristina Lojo-Seoane, Alba-Elena Martinez-Santos, Manuel Gandoy-Crego
INTERNATIONAL PSYCHOGERIATRICS
(2019)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Wen Hao, Yi-fan Shan, Takashi Kimura, Shigekazu Ukawa, Hideki Ohira, Satoe Okabayashi, Kenji Wakai, Masahiko Ando, Akiko Tamakoshi
Summary: The study found that dual decline in gait speed and cognition is associated with a higher risk of late-life dementia, particularly in older Japanese men. These findings highlight the importance of early screening for dual decline.
ARCHIVES OF GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Lijun Zhao, Kexin Hu, Weiting Liu, Haonan Qi, Guodong Li, Jun Chen, Limin Han
Summary: This study found that Anemonin (ANE) can delay cellular senescence through the PARP1-NAD+-SIRT1 signaling pathway, suggesting it as a potential effective anti-aging strategy.
ARCHIVES OF GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Mohammad Soleimani Farsani, Mohammad Fathi, Zahra Hemati Farsani, Zinab Gourgin Karaji
Summary: Swimming training has a significant effect on the expression of Neural cell adhesion molecule (NCAM), Semaphorin 3A (SEMA3A), and Profilin-1 (PFN1) proteins in the gastrocnemius muscle of Alzheimer-like phenotype rats.
ARCHIVES OF GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Hailin Zhang, Kai Kang, Shuaijie Chen, Qiong Su, Weijie Zhang, Lishan Zeng, Xiaoyan Lin, Feng Peng, Jinxiu Lin, Dajun Chai
Summary: This study found that longitudinal changes in cardiac function in patients with AMI were independently associated with high baseline serum LDH levels. Baseline LDH levels may be an important parameter for predicting future cardiac dysfunction after AMI, especially in the elderly.
ARCHIVES OF GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Alberto Pilotto, Marina Barbagelata, Wanda Morganti, Emanuele Seminerio, Guido Iaccarino, Armando Genazzani, Carlo Trompetto, Gennarina Arabia, Maddalena Illario, Erica Volta, Carlo Custodero, Alberto Cella
Summary: The prevention and treatment of frailty condition among multimorbid older adults is becoming a healthcare priority. A multidimensional approach using information and communication technology (ICT) offers a way to implement and monitor personalized interventions. The MULTIPLAT_AGE project aims to provide multidimensional interventions for older adults using a shared online platform, including transitional care, automatic home-care, appropriate drug prescription, tele-rehabilitation, and remote cognitive stimulation.
ARCHIVES OF GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Weida Lyu, Tomoki Tanaka, Bo-Kyung Son, Yasuyo Yoshizawa, Masahiro Akishita, Katsuya Iijima
Summary: The study found that the Eleven-Check questionnaire could be used to screen frailty and sarcopenia status in community-dwelling older adults. The high-risk group had a higher risk of frailty and sarcopenia.
ARCHIVES OF GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS
(2024)
Editorial Material
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Liang-Kung Chen
ARCHIVES OF GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Robbert J. J. Gobbens, Sandra Kuiper, Henriette Dijkshoornf, Marcel A. L. M. van Assen
Summary: This study examined the associations between chronic diseases and multidimensional frailty comprising physical, psychological, and social frailty. The results showed that chronic diseases, especially urinary incontinence and severe back disorder, were associated with frailty. The study recommends assigning different weights to individual chronic diseases in measuring multimorbidity and its effects on multidimensional frailty.
ARCHIVES OF GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Kimi Estela Kobayashi-Cuya, Ryota Sakurai, Naoko Sakuma, Hiroyuki Suzuki, Susumu Ogawa, Toru Takebayashi, Yoshinori Fujiwara
Summary: The study found a positive bidirectional association between hand dexterity and maximum gait speed with executive function performance, while handgrip strength and usual gait speed showed no associations. This suggests that hand dexterity and motor speed have an important impact on cognitive function and are mutually dependent on each other.
ARCHIVES OF GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Sunghwan Ji, Ji Yeon Baek, Eunju Lee, Il-Young Jang, Hee-Won Jung
Summary: By validating the KWGS guideline in older Korean adults, this study found that different phenotypes of sarcopenia were associated with increased frailty and higher risks of institutionalization and mortality. Functional sarcopenia demonstrated comparable prognosis with sarcopenia (not severe) and was linked to greater frailty.
ARCHIVES OF GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS
(2024)
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Masatoshi Nakamura, Kosuke Takeuchi, Taizan Fukaya, Gakuto Nakao, Andreas Konrad, Takamasa Mizuno
Summary: Static stretching can decrease the passive stiffness of the muscle-tendon unit (MTU) and/or muscles in older adults. The effects of static stretching on stiffness are comparable between older and young adults.
ARCHIVES OF GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Ji Liu, Qiaoyi Chen
Summary: This study examines the relationship between depressive symptoms, sleep duration, and cognitive performance among older adults. The results suggest that early depressive symptoms are associated with increased depressive symptoms, shortened sleep duration, and worsened cognition. Sleep duration and depression progression mediate the relationship between early depressive symptoms and cognitive performance.
ARCHIVES OF GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Yong-Hao Pua, Berend Terluin, Laura Tay, Ross Allan Clark, Julian Thumboo, Ee-Ling Tay, Shi-Min Mah, Yee-Sien Ng
Summary: This study introduces and demonstrates the utility of an item response theory (IRT) method in estimating frailty index (FI) interpretation thresholds in community-dwelling adults, providing a new tool and reference for defining frailty.
ARCHIVES OF GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Mengxiao Hu, Haiyang Yu, Yike Zhang, Bowen Xiang, Qing Wang
Summary: This study found bidirectional associations among the accumulation of chronic conditions, disability, and depressive symptoms, especially between disability and depression. Women were more sensitive to the accumulation of chronic conditions through disability.
ARCHIVES OF GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS
(2024)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Juan Carlos Pineiro-Fernandez, Ramon Rabunal-Rey, Ana Maseda, Eva Romay-Lema, Roi Suarez-Gil, Sonia Pertega-Diaz
Summary: This study describes the distribution and temporal trends of the centenarian population and their hospital admissions in Spain over the past two decades. It found a significant increase in the centenarian population and hospital admissions, with regional and sex-based differences. Women represented a larger proportion of centenarians and hospital admissions. Understanding these trends and differences is crucial for implementing interventions that ensure adequate healthcare for centenarians.
ARCHIVES OF GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS
(2024)
