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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Rosa Silva, Elzbieta Bobrowicz-Campos, Paulo Santos-Costa, Ana Rita Cruz, Joao Apostolo
Summary: The study found that the individual cognitive stimulation program implemented by caregivers showed promising results in improving the cognition of persons with cognitive impairment, but had no significant impact on caregivers' physical and mental health.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Isabel Gomez-Soria, Chelo Ferreira, Barbara Olivan-Blazquez, Alejandra Aguilar-Latorre, Estela Calatayud
Summary: The purpose of this research was to evaluate the effects of a personalized-adapted cognitive stimulation program in older adults on global cognition, neuropsychological constructs, activities of daily living, and mood. The results showed that the intervention had a tendency to improve global cognition and different cognitive functions for groups without deterioration or with a mild deterioration, and improved anxiety for the group with moderate deterioration.
ARCHIVES OF GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS
(2023)
Review
Cell Biology
Prapichaya Prommas, Kaung Suu Lwin, Yi Chi Chen, Misa Hyakutake, Cyrus Ghaznavi, Haruka Sakamoto, Hiroaki Miyata, Shuhei Nomura
Summary: This study aimed to estimate the impact of social isolation on cognitive function and mental health among older adults during the COVID-19 period. The results showed that older adults with dementia had a higher proportion of worsening cognitive impairment and exacerbation or new onset of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia compared to healthy older adults with subjective cognitive decline (SCD) and worsening mental health. The severity of dementia, care options, and mobility restriction measures did not significantly affect the number of older adults with dementia reporting worsening cognitive impairment and behavioral symptoms, but the length of isolation did affect behavioral symptoms. This study highlights the importance of addressing the impact of social isolation on cognitive function and mental health among older adults.
AGEING RESEARCH REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Ruxia Qiu, Yanhong Gu, Chuantao Xie, Yanan Wang, Ying Sheng, Jinfen Zhu, Ying Yue, Jianmin Cao
Summary: This study investigates the acceptance and tolerance of a VR-based targeted cognitive training program among Chinese older adults. The results show that the participants had a high tolerance for the program, found VR equipment easy to use, and considered it a positive experience.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Neyda Ma Mendoza-Ruvalcaba, Raul Gutierrez-Herrera, Cecilia Lopez, Heike Hesse, Marcio Soto-Anari, Miguel Ramos-Henderson, Juan-Carlos Cardenas-Valverde, Loida Camargo, Nicole Caldichoury, Jorge Herrera-Pino, Jose Calizaya-Lopez, Cesar Castellanos, Claudia Garcia, Maria F. Porto, Norman Lopez
Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, quarantine had varying effects on the health conditions and lifestyles of older adults in Centro America, highlighting the need for attention and intervention from governments and healthcare institutions.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Zorian Radomyslsky, Sara Kivity, Shira Lidar, Netta Bentur, Liat Korn, Rachel Nissanholtz-Gannot, Shelley Sternberg, Inbal Halevi Hochwald, Orna Reges, Yaniv Alon, Mor Saban
Summary: This study analyzed electronic medical records to explore the benefits of COVID-19 vaccination in individuals with cognitive disorders. The results showed that vaccination can reduce mortality and hospitalization rates and may have potential benefits in mental health support.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Pamela Sanchez-Villagomez, Claudia Zurlini, Maggie Wimmer, Linda Roberts, Bertilia Trieu, Bonnie McGrath, Robyn Wiesel, Titilayo Ologhobo, Sandra Goldsmith, Laura Robbins
Summary: By transitioning to virtual programs, the hospital effectively provided online services, offering older adults the opportunity to stay physically active and socially connected. Surveys showed that virtual programs played an important role in promoting social connectivity, establishing daily routines, and positively impacting mental and physical health.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Kyoung-Chul Min, Eun-Hee Kim, Hee-Soon Woo, Chiang-Soon Song
Summary: Continuous participation in an evidence-based online dementia prevention program during the COVID-19 pandemic can effectively maintain and increase cognitive function and prevent depression in community-dwelling older adults.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Barbara Studer-Luethi, Maria Brasser, Simon Lusti, Rahel Schaerli
Summary: This study introduces a new multimodal program called "brain coach" to support and stimulate cognitive activity in older adults, incorporating physical, cognitive, social, mindful, and creative activation exercises. The results show that participants benefited in memory, well-being, attitudes towards the brain, and lifestyle habits, with time invested and positive attitude towards brain health showing positive relationships with the experienced benefits.
ARCHIVES OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Isabel Gomez-Soria, Isabel Iguacel, Alejandra Aguilar-Latorre, Patricia Peralta-Marrupe, Eva Latorre, Juan Nicolas Cuenca Zaldivar, Estela Calatayud
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effects of cognitive stimulation on cognitive outcomes in older adults. The results suggest that cognitive stimulation may increase general cognitive functioning, memory, orientation, praxis, and calculation in older adults.
ARCHIVES OF GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Swarna Vishwanath, Ingrid Hopper, Rory Wolfe, Galina Polekhina, Christopher M. M. Reid, Andrew M. M. Tonkin, Anne M. M. Murray, Raj C. C. Shah, Elsdon Storey, Robyn L. L. Woods, John McNeil, Suzanne G. G. Orchard, Mark R. R. Nelson, Claire J. J. Steves, Joanne Ryan
Summary: This study determines the impact of cardiovascular disease (CVD) events on cognitive function trajectory and dementia risk. The results show that following a CVD event, there is a short-term decrease in processing speed, while declines in global function, episodic memory, and verbal fluency are observed in the longer term.
ALZHEIMERS & DEMENTIA
(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
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Estela Calatayud, Ana Belen Subiron-Valera, Yolanda Marcen-Roman, Carlos Salavera, Elena Andrade-Gomez, Beatriz Rodriguez-Roca, Isabel Gomez-Soria
Summary: This study examines the effectiveness of language stimulation programs for elderly individuals' cognitive levels and finds significant improvements in cognition, language proficiency, and verbal fluency.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Mingli Yan, Huiru Yin, Qiuyan Meng, Shuo Wang, Yiwen Ding, Guichen Li, Chunyan Wang, Li Chen
Summary: The Virtual Supermarket Program (VSP) is effective in differentiating patients with MCI and healthy controls, with high sensitivity and specificity. It shows promise as a screening method for MCI in older adults, and may be applicable in other countries with cultural adaptation.
JMIR SERIOUS GAMES
(2021)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Edward Hill, Jane Alty, Larissa Bartlett, Lyn Goldberg, Mira Park, Soonja Yeom, James Vickers
Summary: Analyzing propositional idea density (PID) through autobiographical writing tasks and computer tools can help detect language deficits early, especially in elderly individuals. Although the effect sizes were small, PID may serve as a highly sensitive measure for quantifying language deficits.
