MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Aging and Mental Health' source. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:09:31 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3374999&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20229368%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: These findings suggest that the short version of the ZBI-HS can be used as an effective tool for measuring caregiving burden. PMID: 20229368 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3374999 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3374999 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3280687&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20155517%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kang-Yi CD, Gellis ZD Purpose: This systematic review examined the effectiveness of community-based heart-health interventions on depression outcomes among homebound elderly (64 years and older) with heart disease. Design and Methods: A comprehensive literature search and meta analysis was performed to evaluate randomized controlled trials examining outpatient or home-based interventions. Methodological quality was assessed by standard criteria developed by the Cochrane Collaborative Initiative. Results: Fifteen studies met our inclusion criteria and all measured depression outcomes. Studies differed in scope and methodological rigor and sample sizes varied widely. Problems in treatment fidelity and masking of group assignment were noted. Great variability was found in depress... Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3280687 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3280687 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3280686&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20155518%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: The environmental context and the nature of caregiving interactions influence the extent to which awareness is expressed. There may be scope for enhancing the expression of some aspects of awareness in people with moderate to severe dementia, but this should only be undertaken where it is likely to improve quality of life. Understanding more about awareness is an important element in the provision of high-quality care for people with moderate to severe dementia. PMID: 20155518 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3280686 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3280686 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3280685&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20155519%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Older adults who have more health problems and rely on alcohol to manage pain are at elevated risk for drinking problems. Health care providers should target high-risk older adults, such as those who drink to reduce pain, for screening and brief interventions to help them identify new ways to cope with pain and curtail their drinking. PMID: 20155519 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3280685 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3280685 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3280684&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20155520%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: This review demonstrated, in accordance with other qualitative reviews, the weak evidence that supporting family caregivers could be beneficial. Although the rather small benefits of formal support, supporting family caregivers is an indispensable issue in dementia home care. Professional caregivers should keep in mind that family caregivers highly appreciate the intervention and that they feel less burdened or depressed in the short time follow up but that premature home care remains more rule than exception. PMID: 20155520 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3280684 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3280684 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3280683&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20155521%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Worries and certain aspects of social support are important in understanding the depressive symptoms of South Korean oldest old. Incorporating filial support into the development of services for this age group could be helpful to treating their symptoms of depression. PMID: 20155521 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3280683 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3280683 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3280682&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20155522%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Our findings demonstrate the utility of determining a person's preferences for stimuli in order to predict responsiveness. Lack of prediction for some stimuli may reflect differences between past preferences and activities that are feasible in the present. PMID: 20155522 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3280682 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3280682 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3280681&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20155523%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Greater self-neglect severity is associated with lower levels of health and social wellbeing. These associations may be stronger for black than white older adults. PMID: 20155523 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3280681 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3280681 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3280680&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20155524%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Despite high-profile guidelines that NHS cholinesterase prescribing should be restricted to people with moderate dementia, being a home owner was a strong predictor of prescription, while dementia severity was not. We recommend that health services should be audited to ensure that access to treatment increases in those who are socioeconomically disadvantaged. PMID: 20155524 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3280680 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3280680 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3280679&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20155525%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kim J, Choi NG Based on public-use data from the National Latino and Asian American Study (NLAAS), 2002-2003, we examined the 12-month prevalence rates of any depressive, anxiety, or intermittent explosive disorder among older Asian Americans and compared them to those among younger cohorts. The 12-month prevalence rate among older adults, 7.4% in the 60+ group, was significantly lower than those among younger groups. We also found that correlates of mental disorder were not the same among different age groups. Among the 60+ group, ethnicity, work status, years in the United States, family conflict, and social disability score were the significant covariates of a diagnosis of mental disorder. The findings appear to suggest that, compared with younger cohorts, older Asian Ameri... Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3280679 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3280679 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3280678&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20155526%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Older age and lesser education are differentially associated with worse neuropsychological test performance in cognitively normal older adult representatives of the community at large. The distribution of scores in these participants can serve as population-based norms for these tests, and can be especially useful to clinicians and researchers assessing older adults outside specialty clinic settings. PMID: 20155526 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3280678 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3280678 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3280677&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20155527%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Loneliness prevails among empty nest elderly. It may limit empty nest elderly's ability or access to social relationship. These findings support the hypothesis that if empty nest elderly are better supported and cared for, their negative psychosocial consequences might be prevented or at least reduced. PMID: 20155527 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3280677 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3280677 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3280676&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20155528%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: There are several instruments to assess needs of dementia patients and caregivers. Domains of unmet needs and HRQoL overlap. The Hierarchy Model of Needs in Dementia (HMND) offers a new theoretical framework to address the interplay between meeting of needs and improvement of HRQoL in dementia. By identifying unmet needs in dementia-research and focussing on unmet needs in dementia-care, much can be done to improve HRQoL. PMID: 20155528 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3280676 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3280676 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3045310&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19946802%26dopt%3DAbstract In this study, we briefly described a large urban Meals on Wheels program's adoption of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) as its depression-screening tool. Then we reported the assessment outcomes with respect to the rates, severity, and correlates of depressive symptoms. The sample consisted of 736 MOW clients. Bivariate analysis, with chi(2) statistics, was performed to examine differences in the rates and severity of depressive symptoms by age group, gender, race/ethnicity, and cognitive status. Negative binomial regression analysis was used to determine the correlates of depression symptom severity. Of the sample, 17.5% had clinically significant depressive symptoms (PHQ-9 >/= 10), and 8.8% had probable major depressive disorder (MDD). A significantly higher proportion of t... Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3045310 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3045310 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3045309&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19946803%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: There is a synergistic effect of perceived problems meeting BN and the APOE epsilon4 allele on jointly influencing cognitive functioning. Although genetic risk factors are not easily modifiable, resource deprivation may be more amenable to interventions, which may reduce risk for CD. PMID: 19946803 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3045309 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3045309 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3027491&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19937502%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: The correlation between MMSE and ToL is good, but ToL test provides complementary information to the MMSE and vice versa. PMID: 19937502 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3027491 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3027491 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2970787&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19888698%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Results support the view that the experience of LOP emerges in the context of psychosocial vulnerabilities combined with adversities associated with the experience of ageing. PMID: 19888698 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2970787 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2970787 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2970786&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19888699%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Rabinowitz YG, Mausbach BT, Atkinson PJ, Gallagher-Thompson D The current study explored the relationship between three dimensions of religiosity: (a) organizational religiosity (e.g. attendance at religious events), (b) non-organizational religiosity (e.g. prayer), and (c) subjective religiosity (e.g. importance of religion) and caregiver health behavior patterns in a sample of Latina and Caucasian female caregivers of older adult relatives with dementia. It was hypothesized that religiosity would have a significant association with reduced cumulative health risk as determined by an index of health behaviors. It was also hypothesized that, when examining the individual health behaviors subsumed in the overarching index, religiosity would be positively associated with adaptive... Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2970786 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2970786 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2970785&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19888700%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Spouse caregivers with low SOC seem to be a vulnerable group of caregivers. The many negative effects of perceived health accumulate in these caregivers during the very early phases of the caregiving process. Vulnerable caregivers need to be recognized at the time of AD diagnosis so that they can receive psychological support and counselling in addition to prevent morbidity in these caregivers. PMID: 19888700 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2970785 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2970785 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2970784&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19888701%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: These data highlight differences in the experiences of grief, relief, and depressive symptoms and suggest that marital closeness plays a central role. Results are interpreted in terms of theory regarding marital quality. Implications for interventions to improve the lives of caregivers and newly widowed spouses are discussed. PMID: 19888701 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2970784 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2970784 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2970783&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19888702%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Overall, the present cross-sectional results suggest a general stability in late adulthood in several aspects of emotion regulation, suggesting specific adaptations with increasing age. Findings provided support for the construct validity of the DERS and indicated that the relationship between age and emotion regulation is influenced by verbal ability. Current results extend the focus of age-related differences in emotion regulatory control to several theoretically defined forms of emotion regulation. PMID: 19888702 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2970783 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2970783 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2970782&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19888703%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Mean-level findings and the comparative regression results provide corroborating evidence that centenarians' self-reports of mental health are similar based on average ratings and presence of common associations with other raters (i.e., perceived economic status and personality). Implications of differences across rater pairs are discussed as guidance about the comparative value of substitution of proxies as informants for addressing specific influences on mental health. PMID: 19888703 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2970782 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2970782 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2970781&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19888704%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: These findings can be used to improve educational efforts that seek to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness in older adults. PMID: 19888704 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2970781 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2970781 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2970780&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19888705%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Interpreted in the context of theories of emotions, the social origins of emotional experience, and the different roles that social relationships have for aging men and women, our data imply that attachment styles may differentially predict male emotions because of their less diverse networks. PMID: 19888705 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2970780 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2970780 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2970779&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19888706%26dopt%3DAbstract We describe the life stressors (Norbeck Life Events) faced by Puerto Ricans and their implications for psychological distress. We present associations between depression, perceived stress, social support, and socio-demographic indicators. The role of social network support-emotional and instrumental-in buffering the effect of negative events is examined. Attention is given to the interacting effect of gender and the type of support. RESULTS: The analysis shows that dimensions of social support, particularly emotional support, are generally protective of psychological health. However, when delineating the moderating effects of gender, social support is beneficial for men, but manifestly less so for women. Emotional, tangible support and duration of social contacts show a moderate effect on ... Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2970779 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2970779 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2970778&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19888707%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The findings indicate a substantial degree of interdependence among spouses in the extent to which they are ageing well, and highlight the adaptive value of positive reappraisal as a coping strategy used in response to loss of primary control in later life. PMID: 19888707 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2970778 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2970778 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2970777&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19888708%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: PTSD symptomatology and perceived stress might influence older women's physical health dimensions differentially; additional research on larger samples is needed to corroborate these findings. PMID: 19888708 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2970777 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2970777 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2970776&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19888709%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The current study shows some support for the association of neurocognitive biomarkers to depression, though the mechanisms for these relationships are unclear and warrant further investigation. PMID: 19888709 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2970776 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2970776 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2970775&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19888710%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Among Thai psychiatric clinic attendees Euro-D is moderately valid for major depression. A much higher cut-point may be required than that which is usually advocated. The Thai version also shares two common factors as reported from most of previous studies. PMID: 19888710 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2970775 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2970775 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2970774&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19888711%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Type D personality is an important part of the QoL model in PD patients of both genders, especially in the NA scale. The gender differences suggest that male and female PD patients require different coping strategies. PMID: 19888711 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2970774 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2970774 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2955609&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19882402%26dopt%3DAbstract DISCUSSION: Our models support the combined roles of pessimism and social support influencing life satisfaction over time. Future interventions may want to concentrate on improving the social relationships of people with OA to enhance psychological well-being. PMID: 19882402 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2955609 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2955609 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2955608&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19882403%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: This study adds to the existing literature that underscores the importance of evaluating the role of culturally mediated values for their impact on mental health outcomes. This influence is not only due to structural factors that reflect the disadvantaged minority status of ethnically diverse caregivers (e.g. socioeconomic status), but also to their coping resources and their appraisal of being able to meet caregiving demands, as shaped by their perceptions about caregiving. Future research is encouraged to explore the role of other culturally mediated factors that may affect mental health outcomes among caregivers of relatives with dementia. PMID: 19882403 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2955608 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2955608 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2955607&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19882404%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Mental health screening and treatment services are needed in senior housing to address these high rates of mental illness. Unique constellations of correlates of depression for different ethnic groups underscore a need for culturally competent approaches to identification and treatment. PMID: 19882404 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2955607 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2955607 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2955606&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19882405%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Depressive symptoms predict mortality in older persons. PMID: 19882405 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2955606 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2955606 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2955605&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19882406%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Subthreshold depression in this group of residents of congregate housing was similar to the depletion experienced by many nondepressed elders, but further characterized by negative affect and lack of hope for the future. Social factors, such as socioeconomic status and personal losses, constituted greater risks for subthreshold depression than did health and functioning. PMID: 19882406 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2955605 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2955605 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2955604&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19882407%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Withall A, Brodaty H, Altendorf A, Sachdev PS Research addressing positive outcomes one year after stroke has been limited. The sample comprised 125 participants with complete Activities of Daily Living (ADL), Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) and Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) scale scores at baseline ( approximately 4 months after ischaemic stroke) and at follow-up (1 year later), 31 persons were defined as having a favourable outcome (an MMSE score of >or=28/30 and combined ADL/IADL score equal to 14/14 at follow-up) and 94 as having a poorer outcome. Predictors of a favourable outcome following stroke included being younger, having higher premorbid IQ, no atrial fibrillation, no dementia, less apathy and fewer intercurrent cerebrovascular events. We c... Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2955604 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2955604 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2955603&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19882408%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The observation that perceived forgetfulness and reduced quality of life are related and that this relation persists over time demonstrates the relevance of subjective forgetfulness for daily life functioning, particularly in relatively young subjects. PMID: 19882408 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2955603 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2955603 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2955602&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19882409%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Patients and spouses perceive patient QOL and predictors of patient QOL differently. Implications include the need to be aware of negative bias in spouse ratings of patients of QOL and other psychosocial variables, especially when spouse perceptions are considered by health care professionals. Discussing differences in patient and spouse perceptions in clinical settings with both patients and spouses will allow for a more comprehensive understanding of patient status. PMID: 19882409 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2955602 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2955602 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2955601&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19882410%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Our data add to the growing body of evidence that blacks have better emotional outcomes when exposed to the stress of providing informal care to a disabled family member. PMID: 19882410 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2955601 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2955601 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2955600&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19882411%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Depressive symptoms can be culturally related and manifested differently by people sharing a similar ethnicity. The same ethnicity does not mean homogeneity. The findings should be useful for mental health practitioners in Western societies working with older Chinese immigrants. Knowing the mental health characteristics of these client groups will facilitate the designing of appropriate assessment and intervention tools to fit the culturally unique mental health needs of different subgroups in these ethno-cultural communities. PMID: 19882411 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2955600 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2955600 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2955599&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19882412%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The program is feasible and acceptable for adults with severe mental illness and it has potential benefits for them. More research is needed to find out what explains the increase of depressive symptoms for participants with psychotic disorders. PMID: 19882412 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2955599 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2955599 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2955598&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19882413%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The programme went beyond many dementia activities. Despite no evidence for lasting effects, all involved wanted the programme to continue. A carer quote: You do it for the moment encapsulates a sense that an activity is worthwhile even if it gives benefit only whilst running. The programme is continuing and expanding. PMID: 19882413 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2955598 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2955598 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2955597&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19882414%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The present findings may be valuable for understanding potentially modifiable pathways to suicide resilience in diverse populations of older adults. PMID: 19882414 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2955597 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2955597 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2955596&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19882415%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Findings suggest that self-efficacy may function as a mechanism through which social support influences depressive symptoms, and the importance of this self-efficacy mechanism can be domain-specific. PMID: 19882415 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2955596 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2955596 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2955595&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19882416%26dopt%3DAbstract This study examined intrinsic and extrinsic barriers to mental health care among younger (n = 76; M age = 23 years) and older adults (n = 88; M age = 71 years) using a new 56 item self-report measure, Barriers to Mental Health Services Scale (BMHSS). The BMHSS was developed to examine 10 barriers to the utilization of mental health services: help-seeking attitudes, stigma, knowledge and fear of psychotherapy, belief about inability to find a psychotherapist, belief that depressive symptoms are normal, insurance and payment concerns, ageism, concerns about psychotherapist's qualifications, physician referral, and transportation concerns. Results indicated that younger adults perceived fear of psychotherapy, belief about inability to find a psychotherapist, and insurance concerns to be great... Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2955595 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2955595 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2638274&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19629774%26dopt%3DAbstract DISCUSSION: A neglect of direct evidence from the person with dementia is identified, and possible ways of combating this are considered. Clinical implications are drawn with regard to supporting the carer, the person with dementia, and their relationship. PMID: 19629774 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2638274 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2638274 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2638273&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19629775%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: This systematic review indicated that among the seven types of nonpharmacological interventions available for agitation in older adults with dementia, only sensory interventions had efficacy in reducing agitation. More trials are needed to confirm this finding and future research should use more rigorous methods. PMID: 19629775 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2638273 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2638273 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2638272&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19629776%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: These results indicate that high education attenuates age-related decline and lower baseline performance incurred by low health status in persons younger than 50. PMID: 19629776 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2638272 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2638272 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2638271&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19629777%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Our findings support early identification of cognitive decline and development of assistive strategies for wives dealing with relationship changes associated with lower cognitive function in their husbands. Although our finding that associations were limited to wives in marriages with few or no problems is consistent with a communication framework, further research is necessary to better understand this strong gender difference. PMID: 19629777 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2638271 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2638271 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2638270&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19629778%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: This study examined the influence of a multitude of factors in the Stress Process Model on family caregiver strain, finding stress to be a multidimensional construct. Perceived program accessibility was the strongest predictor of caregiver strain, more so than intensity of care, highlighting the importance of the availability of community resources to support the family caregiving role. PMID: 19629778 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2638270 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2638270 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2638266&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19629779%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: While these findings do not point to cause, implications for providing mental health services (including marital therapy) or couple based education groups as supports to the depressed elderly and their spouses are recommended. PMID: 19629779 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2638266 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2638266 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2638265&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19629780%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The use of Internet has a beneficial effect on the mental health of care-giver aged 60 years or above. The results have direct implications on the provision of support and care of care-givers. PMID: 19629780 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2638265 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2638265 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2638264&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19629781%26dopt%3DAbstract We examined the risk factors for delusion of theft in AD patients showing mild dementia. Fifty-six AD patients were administered HDS-R, MMSE and COGNISTAT, including the 'speech sample', to assess their neuropsychological and social cognitive functions. The age, years of education, presence of cohabiting family members and premorbid personality traits were obtained from family members. About 25.0% of AD patients showed delusion of theft (D-group), and 75% did not (non-D-group). About 33.3% of female patients and 5.9% of male patients were included in the D-group (p < 0.05). About 13.6% of patients who were cohabiting with family members and 66.7% of patients who were living alone were included in the D-group (p < 0.05). About 35.1% of patients who had a neurotic personality and 5.3% ... Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2638264 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2638264 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2638263&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19629782%26dopt%3DAbstract DISCUSSION: Receipt of rehabilitation services and use of assistive devices are two strategies that could be used to address the issue of depression with this population. Interventions could target some of the variables found to be associated with depression in this study: communication problems, loss of activity, and physical activity. PMID: 19629782 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2638263 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2638263 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2638262&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19629783%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Experience in aged care appears to be insufficient for staff to develop high levels of knowledge of depression. Specific training in depression is recommended for staff working in aged care settings in order to improve the detection and management of late-life depression, particularly among direct carers, who demonstrated least knowledge of this common disorder. PMID: 19629783 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2638262 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2638262 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2638261&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19629784%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Both previous falls and catastrophic beliefs about falls are unique and independent predictors of concerns about falls and, subsequently, of mobility restrictions. A cognitive-behavioural perspective upon mobility restrictions may provide important additional components for treatment and prevention of excessive concerns about falls in older people. PMID: 19629784 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2638261 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2638261 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2638260&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19629785%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: There is now a validated French version of the QoL-AD available, following transcultural adaptation according to international recommendations, which possesses good psychometric qualities. PMID: 19629785 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2638260 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2638260 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2638259&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19629786%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Even if physical limitations, maladaptive coping and self-efficacy are held constant, decreasing perceptions of HF intrusiveness and locus of control to chance reduce depressive symptoms. These two cognitive/perceptual factors may play a salient role in treatment of depression among older HF patients. PMID: 19629786 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2638259 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2638259 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2638258&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19629787%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Results are explained in the developmental context of Socioemotional Selectivity Theory (Carstensen, 1991), which posits that older adults may be more likely to verbally communicate in a style characterized by emotion regulation. Research and clinical implications are discussed. PMID: 19629787 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2638258 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2638258 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2638255&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19629788%26dopt%3DAbstract This study sought to examine the combination of formal and informal services supplied to older adults with severe mental illness, to assess the adequacy of services received, and to determine factors predictive of formal and informal service provision. METHODS: A cross-sectional research design was employed. Seventy-five older adults diagnosed with a SMI were recruited through local community mental health center. Data was collected through face-to-face interviews using the Camberwell Assessment of Needs for the Elderly. RESULTS: Clients most frequently received services from formal sources for psychiatric distress, physical health, information, and dangerous behavior needs while informal sources provided the greatest amount of assistance for self-care, psychiatric distress, and money mana... Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2638255 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2638255 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2638254&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19629789%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: For elderly AD patients, a co-occurring diagnosis of CHF can result in a substantial increase in cost and HRU. This necessitates additional considerations if health care expenditures are to be reduced, particularly inpatient expenditure. PMID: 19629789 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2638254 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2638254 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533282&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19484594%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Mild depressive symptoms were associated with an impaired ability to use incidental memory strategies at encoding, suggesting the need for further investigation on the effects of non-clinical depressive symptomatology on cognitive decline in aging. PMID: 19484594 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533282 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2533282 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533281&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19484595%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The general level of psychological distress was low. Low psychological distress was related to an inner strength conceptualized as sense of coherence. Commonly reported risk factors such as sex, household composition and perceived social support, and objective measures of somatic and mental health and bodily dysfunctions were not related to psychological distress. Suggested reasons for this are greater acceptance of bodily and functional shortcomings and of changes related to goal achievement in old age, according to the model of selective optimization with compensation. PMID: 19484595 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533281 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2533281 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533280&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19484596%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: This study adds to a growing evidence-base indicating the efficacy of MBCT for depression, anxiety and stress, and extends these finding to older adults. This study found older adults to have elevated levels of certain facets of mindfulness and recommendations are made for researching the possibility that mindfulness may be an extension of the developmental process. PMID: 19484596 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533280 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2533280 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533279&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19484597%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: These findings suggest that health messages targeting older adults may be more effective if they are framed in ways that emphasize love and caring. PMID: 19484597 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533279 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2533279 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533278&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19484598%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Low mental health literacy among older patients indicated that much more work needs to be done in health promotion and education on depression literacy. PMID: 19484598 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533278 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2533278 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533277&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19484599%26dopt%3DAbstract DISCUSSION: Changes in coping over the lifespan reflect the effectiveness with which a person's adaptive processes deal with age-associated changes in self-referred beliefs and environment perception. PMID: 19484599 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533277 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2533277 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533276&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19484600%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Results showed differential effects for positive versus negative outcome variables, short- versus long-term adaptation, personal and social resources, and within social resources, for family versus friendship support. PMID: 19484600 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533276 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2533276 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533275&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19484601%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The GDS-15 was a reliable and valid screening for MDD across different age, gender, ethnicity and chronic illness status in the community and social service setting. PMID: 19484601 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533275 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2533275 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533274&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19484602%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Job satisfaction is the main cause of quitting (dementia) care jobs. It might also be the key to solving problems in the dementia care labour market. Considering health-care workers as precious capital and taking adequate measures to enhance job satisfaction might contribute to a better image of dementia care. The following hypothesis has been derived from our results: enhancement of job satisfaction will prevent professional caregivers from quitting jobs and improve the quality of care and patient outcomes. PMID: 19484602 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533274 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2533274 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533273&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19484603%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The study demonstrated significant associations between childhood experiences and lifespan mental health, reinforcing the importance of knowledge of childhood history in the clinical treatment of older adults. PMID: 19484603 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533273 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2533273 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533272&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19484604%26dopt%3DAbstract DISCUSSION: Possible explanations, clinical implications for integrative therapy for elderly PTSD victims, and recommendations for future research are presented. PMID: 19484604 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533272 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2533272 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533271&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19484605%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: In patients with dementia who live alone and refuse day services, their misconceptions about day services and possibility of undiagnosed depression need further exploration. PMID: 19484605 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533271 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2533271 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533270&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19484606%26dopt%3DAbstract This study compared the effectiveness of exploratory psychotherapy and psycho-educational group interventions for new group members. METHODOLOGY: Participants had received a diagnosis of Dementia of the Alzheimer's type or a similar form of dementia and had a mild level of cognitive impairment. Interventions occurred in ten, weekly sessions with participants attending either a psychotherapy or a psycho-educational group, each of which were facilitated by the same team of clinicians, and had the same amount of therapist contact. Data relating to levels of mood was collected at the start and at the end of the group intervention from eight participants in each arm of the study. Data collection occurred independently from the intervention by a researcher who was blind to the form of interventi... Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533270 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2533270 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533269&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19484607%26dopt%3DAbstract DISCUSSION: Results indicate the urgent need of integrating the perspective of the individual with dementia to improve the understanding of the effects of dementia caregiving. Directly assessing the dyadic perspective of affected couples provides essential information for interventions. PMID: 19484607 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533269 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2533269 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533268&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19484608%26dopt%3DAbstract In this study, data were collected from both the United States and the UK in order to explore the meaning and construction of selfhood and identity. The US data collection included in-depth interviews with 23 people diagnosed with younger-onset dementia, while the UK data collection comprised 15 face-to-face interviews with younger carers of younger people with dementia; all carers were/had been caring for a younger person with dementia diagnosed through the DSM-IV-R criteria. A grounded theory analysis of the data resulted in the emergence of five themes to explain the interview data, these were: (1) identity as a worker; (2) identity of abandoned individual; (3) sexual identity; (4) family identity; and (5) identity as an individual engaged in living. Additional research is necessary to ... Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533268 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2533268 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533267&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19484609%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Data from this study provide base rate information for planning pleasant event interventions in nursing homes. The PES-NH is a useful and valid tool for implementing behavioral interventions for depression in these settings. PMID: 19484609 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533267 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2533267 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533266&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19484610%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Despite the fact that some of the workers' beliefs are inconsistent with current scientific view, their actual intuitive practices are consistent with the scientific paradigm. Specific emphasis has to be placed on encouraging workers' intuitive approach to ADRD and providing workers with ample information about the medical conditions and needs of the care recipient. PMID: 19484610 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533266 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2533266 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533265&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19484611%26dopt%3DAbstract This study reports on early experiences of SRG relatively soon after the loss of a spouse or partner in mid and later life. Self-administered questionnaires were completed by 292 recently bereaved (2-6 months) partners, aged 50+, as part of the Living After Loss study conducted in Salt Lake City and San Francisco. Substantial variability in SRG was observed where 21% scored > or =1 SD above and approximately 18% scored > or =1 SD below the sample mean of 17.2 (SD = 7.0). Regression analyses revealed that SRG was more likely for those who had expected their partners' deaths, who were more religious and who engaged in loss- and restoration-oriented coping processes, and was independent of grief levels. Findings suggest that some individuals drew upon their religious beliefs as a way to... Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533265 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2533265 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533264&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19484612%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Molinari V, Hedgecock D, Branch L, Brown LM, Hyer K PURPOSE: Mental health problems are pervasive in nursing homes (NHs), but little is known regarding the delivery of mental health services in these settings. To fill this gap in knowledge, we conducted a survey of NH administrative personnel views on mental health services use. DESIGN AND METHODS: We analyzed 146 surveys from NH administrative personnel, reflecting 70% of the NHs that sent representatives to training conferences held at four Florida locations. RESULTS: There is substantial provision of mental health services (approximately half of the NHs have psychologists, psychiatrists and other MDs consulting on a weekly basis) and high satisfaction with services currently offered. Mental health services are typically pro... Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533264 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2533264 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533263&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19484613%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The findings raise awareness of the subjective meanings of residential transitions in the experience of aging with dementia, and inform supportive interventions to optimize housing decisions for PWD in order to promote successful adaptation to their new living environments. PMID: 19484613 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533263 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2533263 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2308897&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19347681%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Future research should examine both current and pre-caregiving relationship quality. A better understanding of the role of relationship quality in determining the outcomes of caregiving will aid the development of more effective interventions for caregivers. PMID: 19347681 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2308897 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2308897 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2308895&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19347682%26dopt%3DAbstract DISCUSSION: The records analysed in this study came from a period before the Quality Outcomes Framework and show that the documentation in primary care of the diagnostic process in dementia syndromes is good, although there were significant gaps, particularly around depression case-finding. Information about management processes were less evident in the records. PMID: 19347682 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2308895 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2308895 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2308893&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19347683%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The dementia care consultation intervention showed favorable effects on nursing home admission and on caregiver outcomes among intervention group caregivers more satisfied with the intervention, but there are important barriers to sustaining this collaboration between primary care physicians and a voluntary sector organization such as an Alzheimer's association chapter. PMID: 19347683 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2308893 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2308893 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2308891&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19347684%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Combining CDR and cognitive test data to classify participants as MCI resulted in overall MCI and amnestic MCI frequencies consistent with other large community-based studies, most of which relied on the 'gold standard' of individual case review and diagnostic consensus. The present data-driven approach may prove to be an effective alternative for use in future large-scale dementia prevention trials. PMID: 19347684 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2308891 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2308891 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2308889&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19347685%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: These exploratory findings helped to develop three hypotheses that will have to be proven in further studies: (1) there is no significant difference in the efficiency between EGb 761(R) and donepezil, (2) a combination therapy will be superior to a mono-therapy with one of both substances and (3) there will be less side effects under a combination therapy than under mono-therapy with donepezil. PMID: 19347685 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2308889 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2308889 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2308887&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19347686%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The results from the study question the notion of a life-long stability of life satisfaction. PMID: 19347686 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2308887 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2308887 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2308885&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19347687%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Coping strategies and supporting resources to help the disabled elderly to improve their successful aging is suggested in future research and health policies. PMID: 19347687 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2308885 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2308885 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2308883&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19347688%26dopt%3DAbstract We examined the contents and intensities of both life regrets and pride among a convenience sample of 213 low-income older adults and the associations between the contents and intensities of life regrets and pride, on the one hand, and the older adults' current life stressors, coping resources and depressive symptoms, on the other. Regrets about education, career and marriage were common, but intensities of regrets were higher for issues related to finance/money, family conflict and children's problems, loss and grief, and health. Common sources of pride were related to children and parenting, career, volunteering/informal caregiving, long/strong marriage and personal growth/self. Controlling for current life stressors of disability, money worries, loneliness and overdependence on others f... Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2308883 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2308883 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2308881&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19347689%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONs: Researchers and clinicians should ensure that health anxiety measures actually assess health anxiety and not physical illness. Using an appropriate health anxiety measure, the results suggest seniors with relatively fewer health problems may experience reduced health anxiety compared with other older adults and younger adults. The results are considered in the context of research on aging and anxiety. Implications for clinical practice and future research are discussed. PMID: 19347689 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2308881 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2308881 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2308879&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19347690%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Attention toward the influence of older women's cognitive health and young adults' attitudes toward late-life sexuality may prove beneficial in designing interventions to decrease the stigma associated with sexual activity in later life. PMID: 19347690 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2308879 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2308879 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2308876&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19347691%26dopt%3DAbstract This study tested prospective models of anxiety and depression following a first time diagnosis of age-related hearing loss, also known as presbycusis, which is one of the most common and disabling health problems in the world. The predictor of interest was cognitive self-consciousness (CSC; Cartwright-Hatton & Wells (1997). Beliefs about worry and intrusions: The Meta-Cognitions Questionnaire and its correlates. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 11, 276-279.), or the tendency to closely attend to and monitor the content and process of one's own thoughts. Sixty-seven older adults were assessed at a university-based audiology clinic at three timepoints: at the time of diagnosis (T1), six (T2), and 12 months later (T3). Measures of anxiety, depression, and CSC were collected. It was hypothes... Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2308876 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2308876 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2308874&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19347692%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The CADI-CASI-CAMI indices are recommended as an assessment tool for in-depth work with family carers of older people and as a research tool for large-scale studies of family care. PMID: 19347692 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2308874 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2308874 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2308872&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19347693%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hong SI, Sacco P, Cunningham-Williams RM PURPOSE: Despite the low prevalence of gambling problems, older adults experience poorer health status given certain vulnerabilities associated with aging. Thus, we aimed to classify lifetime (LPG) and current (CPG) problem gambling patterns, identify determinants of gambling patterns, and examine their association with current health status. METHODS: Using older adult gamblers (n = 489) in the Gambling Impact and Behavior Study, Latent Class Analysis classified LPG and CPG subgroups based on 10 DSM-IV criteria: preoccupation, tolerance, withdrawal, loss of control, escape, chasing losses, lying, illegal acts, relationship impairment and financial bailout. RESULTS: A two-class solution was the best fitting for LPG and CPG groups. Except... Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2308872 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2308872 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2308870&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19347694%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The findings suggest that FOME is a valid assessment to screen for dementia in older nursing home residents and can be used with older individuals with limited education and those with visual impairments. PMID: 19347694 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2308870 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2308870 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2308868&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19347695%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: O'Rourke N, Caspar S, Gutman GM, Theurer K, Cook M, Kasprow P, Bachner YG The majority of research within long-term care (LTC) has emphasized the physical health of residents, has been cross-sectional in design and has focused almost exclusively on residents with dementia. Few longitudinal studies have followed participants over intervals longer than 1 year. In contrast, the current study set out to examine the experience of LTC residents with and without significant cognitive loss over a 2-year period comparing the psychological well-being of groups over time. Significant Group x Time interaction effects were observed between residents with and without significant cognitive loss in life satisfaction and depressive symptomatology. Results of this study underscore the need for ... Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2308868 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2308868 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2308866&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19347696%26dopt%3DAbstract This study presents the results of a randomized clinical trial aimed at the prevention of depression in nursing home residents. Residents were screened with the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) and a diagnostic interview. Those with elevated GDS scores who did not meet diagnostic criteria for depression were randomly assigned to a treatment or control (treatment as usual, TAU) condition. The treatment was an adaptation of the Coping with Stress program developed by Clarke et al. (1995; Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 34, 312-321), and focused on various components typical of cognitive-behavioral treatment (CBT) programs (e.g. increasing pleasant events, reducing negative cognitions). Both groups were assessed on measures of depression before treatment, a... Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2308866 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2308866 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2308864&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19347697%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Findings from this study suggest that older, more experienced doctors report lower psychological distress and burnout than younger doctors which the older doctors attributed to lessons learned over their years of training and practice. It may be of considerable value to find ways to more efficiently pass on these lessons to younger doctors to aid them in dealing with this challenging profession. By soliciting older doctors to aid in this transfer of knowledge, this approach may also have the added benefit of assisting older doctors in transitioning from an active clinical practice to a role of mentoring the new physician cohort. PMID: 19347697 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2308864 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2308864 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2168686&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19197684%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The results indicate that physical activity has a salutogenic effect by enhancing the quality of life, and it can be assumed to be connected to quality of life by generating pleasure and relaxation. PMID: 19197684 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2168686 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2168686 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2168685&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19197685%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Stansbury KL, Brown-Hughes T, Harley DA This exploratory study examined rural African American clergy's knowledge of and experience in providing support to African American elders with late-life depression. Interviews were conducted with nine African American clergy who oversaw rural churches in central Kentucky. Jorm and colleagues provide a conceptual framework for mental health literacy to explore participants' knowledge of late-life depression. Although few clergy had direct experience with counseling a depressed older adult, all the clergy were considered literate regarding late-life depression and its treatment. These findings have implications for social workers building collaborative community treatment relationships. PMID: 19197685 [PubMed - in process] (Source: A... Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2168685 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2168685 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2168684&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19197686%26dopt%3DAbstract We describe the clinic structure, processes and clinical assessment, as well as the evaluation research design and instruments. Finally, we report the demographic characteristics and geographic distribution of individuals referred during the first three years. PMID: 19197686 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2168684 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2168684 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2168683&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19197687%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Culturally based educational programs should be developed to increase knowledge and reduce negative reactions, thus increasing the wellbeing of AD sufferers and their families. PMID: 19197687 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2168683 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2168683 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2168682&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19197688%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Although older adults are generally resilient to spousal loss, a substantial minority of people experience psychological distress. The relationships found suggest that it might be possible to reduce the anger of bereaved older spouses by supporting them to find meaning in the loss and by focusing bereavement support on those who have worldview of not accepting death. PMID: 19197688 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2168682 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2168682 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2168681&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19197689%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: This study used novel methodology of observation of behavioural responses in analogues of everyday situations. The predominance of effortful problem-solving emphasizes the role of the person with AD as an active agent in the management of memory loss. An emphasis in previous literature on defensive coping and denial is counter-balanced by the finding that participants commonly coped by acknowledging their memory impairment. PMID: 19197689 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2168681 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2168681 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2168680&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19197690%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Bachner YG, O'Rourke N, Davidov E, Carmel S Terminally ill cancer patients and their caregivers experience significant difficulties discussing illness and impending death (herein defined as mortality communication). The current study compares response levels as well as patterns of association between mortality communication and psychological distress among caregivers of home hospice and hospital inpatients. For this study, 231 family caregivers were recruited within a year of bereavement from the south and central health regions of Israel. Contrary to our initial hypothesis, retrospectively reported levels of mortality communication did not differ between groups; however, lower levels of depressive symptomatology were reported by home hospice caregivers. Separate path analytic... Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2168680 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2168680 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2168679&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19197691%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The findings indicate a need for cautious interpretation of findings when shorter forms of the CES-D are used, particularly since shorter forms are less reliable and appear to over-identify women with chronic conditions as having clinically relevant depressive symptoms. PMID: 19197691 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2168679 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2168679 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2168678&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19197692%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Results confirm those of other studies which have used multifaceted interventions tailored to the unique needs of each case. They compare favourably with results from trials of standardized psycho-pharmacological or psychosocial approaches. More trials are needed, necessarily involving further development of robust methodologies which reflect the case-specific nature of challenging behaviour associated with dementia. PMID: 19197692 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2168678 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2168678 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2168677&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19197693%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Measures of well-being should be evaluated in relation to specific styles of religious and spiritual coping, given our range of findings. Further investigation is warranted regarding how knowledge of the positive and negative associations between religiosity and caregiving may assist healthcare providers in supporting Latino caregivers. PMID: 19197693 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2168677 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2168677 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2168676&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19197694%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: A psychotherapeutic day hospital program designed for older people with dementia and neuropsychiatric symptoms allows for a significant reduction of anxiety and apathy, better adhesion to therapeutic community treatment and clinical progress in group therapy. Controlled interventional studies are needed to further confirm these data. PMID: 19197694 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2168676 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2168676 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2168675&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19197695%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Findings underscore the need for intervention efforts to preserve and promote a sense of mastery among older adults facing health decline. PMID: 19197695 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2168675 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2168675 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2168674&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19197696%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: As hypothesized, caregiving mastery played a mediating role for non-partner family socio-emotional support whereas it did not for partner socio-emotional support. Based on availability or absence of specific sources of support, caregiver intervention programs should be individually tailored to enhance their potential impact. PMID: 19197696 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2168674 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2168674 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2168673&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19197697%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Anxious depression is common among older ethnic minority adults and the impact of these symptoms differs by race/ethnicity. These results highlight the importance of conducting culturally sensitive assessments of depression and anxiety among older adults. PMID: 19197697 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2168673 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2168673 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2168672&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19197698%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Jang Y, Chiriboga DA, Okazaki S The present study examined the attitudes toward mental health services held by younger (aged 20-45, n = 209) and older (aged 60 and older, n = 462) groups of Korean Americans. Following Andersen's (1968; A behavioral model of families' use of health service, Center for Health Administration Studies) behavioral health model, predisposing (age, gender, marital status and education), need (anxiety and depressive symptoms) and enabling (acculturation, health insurance coverage and personal experience and beliefs) variables were considered. In the mean-level assessment, younger and older adults were found to hold a similar level of positive attitudes toward mental health services. In the multivariate analysis, culture-influenced beliefs were shown to... Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2168672 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2168672 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2168671&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19197699%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: These results suggest that a good knowledge of the aging process could help decrease aversive uncertainty and thus reduce the level of worry among older adults. Thus, educational programs to increase knowledge about aging could serve as one preventive strategy for anxiety in old age. PMID: 19197699 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2168671 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2168671 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1981893&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19023719%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: A motivational symptom like loss of interest was seen to play an important role in depression experienced by those with cognitive impairment. PMID: 19023719 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1981893 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1981893 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1981892&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19023720%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Fall-related psychological constructs, although similar in nature, are unique constructs and should be measured as such. PMID: 19023720 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1981892 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1981892 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1981891&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19023721%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Understanding the complex nature of interpersonal dependency and autonomy in old age, as well as their implications for health and wellbeing, may enable practitioners to assist older adults in negotiating the task of balancing these needs. PMID: 19023721 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1981891 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1981891 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1981890&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19023722%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: The importance of social support, self-efficacy and spirituality in determining the quality of life of older adults is well supported in the literature. Coping humor as a mechanism for managing the inevitable health stresses of aging has received less attention. This study shows that coping humor and self efficacy are important factors for explaining health status in older adults. Correlations among coping humor, self efficacy and social support suggest that a sense of humor may play an important role in reinforcing self-efficacious approaches to the management of health issues. PMID: 19023722 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1981890 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1981890 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1981889&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19023723%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Worden A, Challis D, Hancock G, Woods R, Orrell M Considerable effort has been invested in improving assessment processes for older people, some of the most vulnerable of whom live in care homes. The paper compares two well-known assessment tools used in care homes, the CANE and the Minimum Data Set/Resident Assessment Instrument. There was poor agreement between the tools in terms of domains of need covered. Nineteen pairs of items could be compared, with agreement greater than 60% found on 11 items. Of the 15 items where kappa could be computed, seven significant values were found. High levels of agreement existed in relation to behaviour, psychological wellbeing, mood state, psychotic symptoms, incontinence, mobility and inadvertent self-harm (risk). The study suggests that... Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1981889 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1981889 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1981888&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19023724%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Physical performance was measured across a range of disease severities and declined over time. Lower cognitive score at baseline predicted faster decline in both lower and upper extremity function. Demographic heterogeneity in decline suggests other predictors may identify factors protective against physical decline. PMID: 19023724 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1981888 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1981888 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1981887&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19023725%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: The present study confirms the important role of cognitive-behavioural variables in the discrimination between older adults who suffer pain with and without symptoms of depression. Moreover, certain variables that in young adults had been seen to play a non-adaptive role, such as ignoring pain sensations, were seen to have an adaptive function in the elderly. Also, our results are in support of depression models - such as Abramson's Hopelessness Model - proposing that depression in chronic pain patients, unlike in other groups of depressed people, is characterized by absence of self-blame feelings. PMID: 19023725 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1981887 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1981887 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1981886&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19023726%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Psychological resilience was identified among both the elderly and younger age-groups in Hong Kong during the SARS pandemic. The PWI is verified as a suitable instrument for SWB measurements. PMID: 19023726 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1981886 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1981886 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1981885&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19023727%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Informal caregivers of residents in group living homes do not have less psychological distress than informal caregivers of residents in regular nursing homes. Although there was a trend towards less psychopathology in informal caregivers of group living homes, the amount of symptoms remained very high in both caregiver groups. This means that the psychological well-being of caregivers deserves the continuing attention of health care providers, also after admittance of their relative in a nursing home facility. PMID: 19023727 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1981885 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1981885 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1981884&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19023728%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: This study underlines the importance of helping family members to develop a working understanding of the condition in the early stages. PMID: 19023728 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1981884 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1981884 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1981883&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19023729%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: These findings provide limited support for the use of simulated presence therapy with this population and stress the importance of assessing participants' suitability for such an approach and monitoring their responses closely. Future adequately powered studies are necessary to confirm the efficacy of simulated presence therapy. PMID: 19023729 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1981883 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1981883 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1981882&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19023730%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: The present study adds new information about factors associated to the stigma of AD. PMID: 19023730 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1981882 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1981882 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1981881&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19023731%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Given the cross-sectional study design, a causal relationship cannot be assumed. The impact of educational attainment on elderly suicide rates may occur through interaction with other factors, mediation of the effects of other factors, or by its effects being mediated by other factors, and require further study. PMID: 19023731 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1981881 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1981881 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1981880&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19023732%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: These findings provide evidence that the DSM depression items work differently across age groups when controlling for latent depression. It is important to consider, however, that these findings are limited by the sampling methodology and the particular protocol implemented. PMID: 19023732 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1981880 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1981880 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1981879&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19023733%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Holocaust survivors demonstrated a greater difficulty to compensate for age-related losses while the comparison groups showed a greater optimization of satisfaction through narrative means in old-old age. PMID: 19023733 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1981879 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1981879 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1881021&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18855167%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Brooker D PMID: 18855167 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1881021 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1881021 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1881020&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18855168%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Although causality cannot be attributed, findings indicate an association between the nursing home environment and the capacities of older adult residents. PMID: 18855168 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1881020 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1881020 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1881019&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18855169%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Choi NG, Ransom S, Wyllie RJ Based on in-depth interviews with 65 older nursing home residents, this study examined the residents' own understanding and perceptions of depressive symptoms, causes of their depression, their self-reported coping strategies, and their preferences for acceptable depression interventions. About half (n = 32) of all interviewees stated that they were either feeling depressed or experiencing negative affects. The major themes related to the causes of their depression were loss of independence, freedom and continuity with their past life; feelings of social isolation and loneliness; lack of privacy and frustration at the inconvenience of having a roommate and sharing a bathroom; loss of autonomy due to the institutional regimen and regulations; ambiva... Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1881019 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1881019 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1881018&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18855170%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: People with dementia staff and carers had differing views about what made activities meaningful. Organisational limitations and social beliefs limited the provision of meaningful activities for this population. The study also indicates areas for improving activity provision in care homes. PMID: 18855170 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1881018 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1881018 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1881017&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18855171%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gonyea JG, Paris R, de Saxe Zerden L Although guilt is often identified as being a common emotion experienced by family caregivers in the clinical literature and in small descriptive studies, it has only recently emerged as a construct in the empirical research focused on identifying predictors of caregiver distress. Using Pearlin's stress process model, and based on data from 66 midlife adult daughters caring for aging mothers, we explored the extent to which guilt contributes to caregiver burden. Hierarchical regression analysis revealed that guilt was positively correlated with burden and that it accounted for a significant amount of the variance in caregiver's sense of burden even after contextual and stressor variables were controlled. Our research suggests the importance... Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1881017 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1881017 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1881016&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18855172%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This study identified three key themes that should be considered in harmonizing European approaches to the diagnosis of dementia in primary care: (1) a focus on timely diagnosis, (2) the need for the development and implementation of guidelines, and (3) the identification of appropriate referral pathways and diagnostic strategies including multi-professional collaboration. The content of guidelines may be determined by the perspectives of the guideline developers. PMID: 18855172 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1881016 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1881016 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1881015&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18855173%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Our results suggest that attitudes and belief systems have an important impact on help-seeking and treatment recommendations. PMID: 18855173 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1881015 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1881015 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1881014&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18855174%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The findings presented here indicate that fear of falling potentially increases the risk of depression in Chinese older adults in primary care settings. PMID: 18855174 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1881014 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1881014 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1881013&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18855175%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This research suggests that caring for a partner with FTD increases distress and carers might benefit from psychological intervention. However, the variation in psychological well-being requires explanation. Furthermore, this first examination of mucosal immunity employing participants experiencing enduring stress suggests that, in contrast to previous research, enduring stress does not lead to suppression of mucosal immunity and may actually enhance it. PMID: 18855175 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1881013 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1881013 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1881012&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18855176%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Early age at first birth is associated with poorer mental health among women in their fifties in both studies, though the pattern of associations differs. PMID: 18855176 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1881012 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1881012 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1881011&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18855177%26dopt%3DAbstract This study was framed within the Behavioral Model of Health Services Utilization. Results of hierarchical logistic regression analyses indicated that having less social support and greater frequency of attendance at religious services was related to help-seeking from clergy for this sample, while other predisposing, enabling, need and religiosity variables were not found to be related to help-seeking from clergy. Discussion focuses on the need for mental health workers to be aware of the important role that clergy play in service provision and to find ways to leverage knowledge and skills to enhance provider-clergy relationships in order to improve services that older adults receive. PMID: 18855177 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1881011 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1881011 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1881010&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18855178%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Very late first-contact delusional disorder increases the risk of subsequently getting a diagnosis of dementia 5-8 times compared with osteoarthritis patients and the general population. PMID: 18855178 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1881010 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1881010 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1881009&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18855179%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The youngest survivors of Nazi persecution show late-life effects of traumatic stress during early childhood, evidenced by the early onset of differential neuroendocrine pathways to stress-regulating strategies. PMID: 18855179 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1881009 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1881009 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1881008&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18855180%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Integrative reminiscence within a narrative therapeutic framework may be an effective intervention for enhancing meaning in life with depressed older adults. The intervention has to be developed further and should then be studied in a randomized controlled trial with a larger sample and with follow-up measurements. PMID: 18855180 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1881008 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1881008 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1881007&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18855181%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Given this low level of agreement between self and other report, these two methods of assessment cannot be considered interchangeable. PMID: 18855181 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1881007 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1881007 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1881006&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18855182%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Findings suggest that, although living alone is a risk factor for depression in old age, its negative effect can be reduced or even eliminated when downward social comparison is practised. These findings highlight the importance and effectiveness of psychological adaptation in the face of relatively more objective challenges in old age. PMID: 18855182 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1881006 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1881006 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1881005&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18855183%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cukrowicz KC, Franzese AT, Thorp SR, Cheavens JS, Lynch TR The contribution of personality traits and social support to mental health is well established, but to our knowledge there have been no longitudinal investigations of the relation between personality and social support in depressed older adults. In the current study, we examined a repeated measures multi-level mixed model of change in perceived social support to determine whether personality traits and depressive symptoms were associated with changes in perceived social support over the 3 year study interval in a sample of depressed older adults. Results suggest that Conscientiousness and Extraversion were personality traits that were significantly predictive of changes in perceived social support over this time interv... Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1881005 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1881005 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1881004&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18855184%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: With an adjusted cut-point the PCL is an acceptable and brief screening instrument for PTSD in older adults. PMID: 18855184 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1881004 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1881004 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1799039&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18791887%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 18791887 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1799039 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1799039 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1799038&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18791888%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions suggest that future research requires refinement and sophistication to address the role of gender in mediating appraisals of strain and coping responses to familial dementia care. The limitations of gender difference research and self-report methodologies are discussed along with their implications for interventions and suggestions for future research. PMID: 18791888 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1799038 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1799038 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1799037&cid=s_37366_18_f&fid=37366&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18791889%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Robb C, Small B, Haley WE The present study examines the impact of functional disability on subjective well-being (SWB) and the moderating effects of personal resources on a sample of 144 community-dwelling, older adult couples age 60-84 years, with emphasis on gender differences in both direct and moderating effects. Functional disability in self and in the spouse was associated with poorer well-being in both men and women, but differences were found by gender in the effects of coping resources. While high neuroticism was associated with poorer well-being for both husbands and wives, extraversion and social support had unique benefits in enhancing well-being only in husbands. Husbands were more introverted, and had fewer social resources, and individual differences in social ... Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1799037 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1799037