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BackgroundDementia is a progressive neurodegenerative condition with 60.2 million cases worldwide. The disease has financial, psychological, and physical health implications for people affected and their carers. There is...

Jie Wu,1,* Xuelian Li,1,* Weichu Liu,2 Yingzhuo Ma,1 Qinghua Zhao,1 Mingzhao Xiao,1 Jun Wang1 1Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, People’s R...

Abstract BackgroundThe aging and caregiving population is becoming increasingly diverse in the United States, leading to a growing need for culturally adapted interventions to address the unique needs of unde...

Abstract BackgroundLong-term care facilities are increasingly caring for persons living with dementia as this population grows. Frontline care workers provide most hands-on support, yet they often have limite...

IntroductionWhile shared activities foster connection between people living with dementia (PLWD) and their care partners, emotional distress and daily caregiving responsibilities often make them difficult to initiate. Th...

Abstract Background Older people with dementia are regularly excluded from decision-making processes and their wishes and preferences for care are often not respected. The aim of this study was to analyze whether the use...

People with dementia (PwD) face cognitive decline, placing added stress on family caregivers. Challenging behaviour, such as agitation, is one of the prominent behaviours exhibited by PwD, and family caregivers are often...

Abstract Background Neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) are highly prevalent in nursing home residents. The main aims of this study were to examine whether music-based care (MBC) had sustained effects on NPS in nursing home ...

Abstract Background Primary care is increasingly tasked with early detection, diagnosis, and management of dementia. Despite policy initiatives, education investments, and development of diagnostic and care pathways in A...

Introduction Interaction plays a central role in the delivery of care and in supporting participation and well-being in healthcare. For people living with advanced dementia, cognitive and communicative impairments can re...

Introduction: Although caregivers of people with dementia may face difficulties, some positive feelings of caregiving may be associated with resilience.Objective: This study systematically reviewed the definitions, metho...

Abstract The abstract section should read: This is the protocol for a Campbell systematic review. The objectives are as follows: (1) Which formal HBC services for people with dementia have been tested in an RCT? (2) Ho...

Abstract Background Enhanced Group Activity Kits (EGAKs) were developed to maximize the impact of group activities for persons living with dementia while minimizing burden on activity leaders. Previous research has shown...

ABSTRACT Background and Aims Hearing and vision impairments are prevalent health conditions among older adults, negatively affecting functional ability, mental and social well‐being, quality of life and increasing the ...

Abstract: There is a growing need for care in developed countries, so the number of home health care assistants has increased exponentially. The literature has pointed out that this professional group is at high risk for...

Introduction Young onset dementia (YOD) develops before 65 years of age and has specific age-related adverse consequences for quality of life (QoL). We systematically examined factors related to the QoL of people with YO...

Introduction Behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) affect up to 80% of people with dementia and pose significant challenges in the context of care. Psychosocial interventions have been recommended as ...

As research and services in the Mediterranean region continue to increase, so do opportunities for global collaboration. To support such collaborations, the Alzheimer's Association was due to hold its seventh Alzheimer's...

Abstract Background This study evaluates the impact of the SOCAV program on promoting self-direction of individuals with dementia in nursing homes and examines the behavioral changes in care staff when trained and coache...

A 10-year-old patient was admitted to the pediatric sub-intensive care unit due to massive rectal bleeding and severe acute anemia. His medical background included Asperger syndrome and a history of chronic constipation ...

Abstract Background Intertrochanteric femoral fractures are common in the elderly population and are associated with substantial mortality. While fracture reduction quality is known to influence mechanical outcomes, its ...

Abstract Background Subjective cognitive decline and mild cognitive impairment represent critical windows for intervention as early stages of dementia progression. Although digital health interventions have shown potenti...

Abstract Background Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is an intermediate stage between normal cognitive aging and dementia. People with MCI have a higher risk of developing dementia than normal healthy people. Improving th...