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. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:54:19 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5580443&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%3D22224754%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Apparent racial/ethnic differences existed in the prevalence and correlates of binge drinking among older adults. Identification of more racial/ethnic specific predictors may be important for the development of racial/ethnic appropriate intervention programs. PMID: 22224754 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5580443 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:42:31 +0100 5580443 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5580442&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%3D22224755%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Zarit SH, Orrell M PMID: 22224755 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5580442 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:42:21 +0100 5580442 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5580441&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%3D22224756%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: The study confirms that active MT determines a positive response and can amplify and strengthen the efficacy of therapeutic interventions towards people with dementia. PMID: 22224756 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5580441 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:42:12 +0100 5580441 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5580445&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%3D22224706%26dopt%3DAbstract This study tested a model for explaining how stress is associated with depressive symptoms in a sample of spouse caregivers of patients with Alzheimer's disease. It was hypothesized that more depressive symptoms would be significantly correlated with both 'primary' caregiver stressors (i.e., care recipient problem behaviors) and 'secondary' stress (i.e., role overload), but that this relationship would be significantly mediated by four variables: (1) personal mastery, (2) coping self-efficacy, (3) activity restriction, and (4) avoidance coping. Method: We used an asymptotic and resampling strategy for simultaneously testing multiple mediators of the stress-to-depressive symptoms pathway. Results: Greater stress was significantly related to more depressive symptoms. Increased stress was a... Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5580445 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5580445 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5580444&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%3D22224707%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Ongoing training, local coordination and auditing seem warranted. These could encompass the new safeguarding provisions of the MCA which may need to be highlighted as part of the welcome extension of rights conferred by the MCA. PMID: 22224707 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5580444 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5580444 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5539460&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%3D22149362%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Posttraumatic symptomatology is a common phenomenon in the German elderly population. Especially, subsyndromal disorders are very common and increasing across the age groups. Posttraumatic symptomatology is associated with an increased risk of depressive and somatoform disorders. As posttraumatic symptoms are often neglected in geriatric health care, future effort should address the recognition and treatment of posttraumatic symptoms in elderly patients. PMID: 22149362 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5539460 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5539460 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5539459&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%3D22191107%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 22191107 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5539459 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5539459 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5481486&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%3D22128752%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Despite a high prevalence of dementia in long-term care facilities, recognition of dementia as a medical condition in residents by staff was suboptimal, and MMSE screening in some homes did not seem to increase awareness significantly. PMID: 22128752 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5481486 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5481486 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5481485&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%3D22128771%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Self-rated health is not simply the absence of physical illness but is also strongly influenced by the degree of functional impairment, personality factors and the level of stress experienced by the older person. PMID: 22128771 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5481485 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5481485 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5481484&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%3D22128796%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: The social needs of older patients with chronic mental illness require greater attention by public mental health services. PMID: 22128796 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5481484 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5481484 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5481483&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%3D22128822%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Our data indicate that personality factors and depression are related, independently of patients' age. Differences in this relationship are mainly due to the intensity of depressive symptoms rather than the patients' life period. They also stress the need to consider physical health, level of dependency and severity of symptoms when studying the relationship between personality traits and mood disorders. PMID: 22128822 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5481483 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5481483 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5481482&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%3D22128858%26dopt%3DAbstract This study examines the relationships between negative life events and tenacious goal pursuit (TGP) and flexible goal adjustment (FGA), two fundamental modes of self-regulation suggested by Brandtstädter, and their effects on mental health. Methods: TGP/FGA, negative life events and depression were assessed in 670 elderly people living in the community. Hierarchical regressions were carried out to examine the effects of the two self-regulation modes and negative life events on depression. Results: Findings demonstrate the role of TGP and FGA in coping with negative life events. While both FGA and TGP were related to depression, FGA was found to have beneficial effects for the participants who had encountered negative life events. With age, people become less tenacious, but no conclusive... Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5481482 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5481482 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5481481&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%3D22129312%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Nordhus IH, Sivertsen B, Pallesen S Abstract Professional knowledge about Alzheimer's disease (AD) is essential in order to provide appropriate care for those suffering from this progressive and fatal condition. The optimizing of service provision to these patients and their families should also involve mental health professionals including clinical psychologists. In the present study, members of the Norwegian Psychological Association working in clinical practice were invited to participate in a web-based survey measuring knowledge about AD and related disorders. Questions regarding age, gender, accreditation as clinical specialist, age group of typical patients, and experience with patients suffering from dementia were asked in addition to the administration of the Alzhe... Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5481481 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5481481 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5481480&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%3D22129350%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: This cross-sectional study demonstrated an association between loneliness and specific aspects of cognition independent of depression, social networks and other demographics. The mechanism for this association is unclear and warrants further investigation. PMID: 22129350 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5481480 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5481480 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5481479&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%3D22129431%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: These results characterise the biopsychosocial risk factors of emotional loneliness, social loneliness and social support and identify key pathways by which social support influences emotional and social loneliness. These findings highlight issues with the potential for consideration in the development of targeted interventions. PMID: 22129431 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5481479 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5481479 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5481478&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%3D22129447%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Coping with loneliness by actively removing the stressor is less often seen as an option for and by the people who could benefit most from it. This underlines the difficulty of combating loneliness. PMID: 22129447 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5481478 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5481478 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5481477&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%3D22129467%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Care homes may be designed and organised according to the priorities of staff and managers rather than the needs of residents and family carers. Service planners need to be aware of this discrepancy and consider the views of residents. PMID: 22129467 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5481477 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5481477 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5463954&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%3D22126263%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Findings show a moderately strong linkage between the measures of depressive symptoms and SRMH and invite further research on SRMH in diverse populations. PMID: 22126263 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5463954 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5463954 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5463953&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%3D22126318%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: These findings emphasize the importance of acknowledging and enhancing care providers' relational behaviors when caring for persons with dementia living in long-term care settings. PMID: 22126318 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5463953 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5463953 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5463952&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%3D22126334%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Advanced age, late onset of disease and severity of PD are the predictive factors for the progression of CI in PD. The highest probability of progression of CI is in patients with initial severe impairments of visuospatial function. PMID: 22126334 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5463952 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5463952 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5383639&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%3D22022878%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: This study proposes a need to understand how relationships might be maintained and strengthened following a move into LTC and highlights the importance of control and its influence on feeling valued. PMID: 22022878 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5383639 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5383639 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5383638&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%3D22022879%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: The overgeneral effect appeared for older adults with depression due to the higher presence of extended memories (events lasting for more than 24 h) rather than categoric retrievals (summary of repeated events). The strong correlation between specific memories and Life Satisfaction among non-depressed older adults suggests its potential role as a protective factor for depression. PMID: 22022879 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5383638 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5383638 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5383637&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%3D22022880%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 22022880 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5383637 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5383637 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5383636&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%3D22032625%26dopt%3DAbstract This study examined the effects of religiosity on the trajectories of depressive symptoms in a sample of community-dwelling older adults over a four-year period in a Southern state in the US. Methods: Data from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Study of Aging were analyzed using a hierarchical linear modeling (HLM) method. This study involved 1000 participants aged 65 and above (M age = 75 at baseline, SD = 5.97) and data were collected annually from 1999 to 2003. The Geriatric Depression Scale measured depressive symptoms; the Duke University Religion Index measured religious service attendance, prayer, and intrinsic religiosity; and control variables included sociodemographics, health, and social and economic factors. Results: The HLM analysis indicated a curvilinea... Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5383636 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5383636 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5383642&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%3D21999671%26dopt%3DAbstract The objective of this study was to examine the role of spirituality in helping older adults grieve the loss of a spouse in the context of a model of group psychotherapy. Methods: Twenty-four older adults, ranging in age from 65 to 82, whose spouses had died in the previous year, were assigned, in groups of six, to a 14-week group therapy intervention facilitated by trained, experienced co-therapist social workers. All sessions were audio recorded. Results: Qualitative analysis of the four therapy groups at beginning, middle and ending sessions yielded salient themes that illustrate associations between spirituality and shifts in self-identity, mourning the loss and social re-engagement. Discussion: Observed were within process acknowledgement of the role played by spiritual beliefs in m... Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5383642 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5383642 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5383641&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%3D21999712%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: The majority of couples dealing with AD reported engaging in intimacy, suggesting its importance in the relationship. Female caregivers who reported less sexual satisfaction reported more frequent stress and depressive symptoms. Caregiver gender, satisfaction with intimacy, and the AD patient's level of cognitive functioning significantly contributed to caregiver well-being. Gender-specific therapies to address patient sexual difficulties and caregiver well-being could potentially maintain or improve the marital relationship. PMID: 21999712 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5383641 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5383641 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5383640&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%3D21999809%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: The rate of cognitive decline in MCI appears to be faster in African Americans than non-African Americans in the community. Diagnosis of MCI among African American elders could lead to early interventions to prevent or delay cognitive decline in the future. PMID: 21999809 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5383640 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5383640 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5317735&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%3D21995585%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Frailty status was diagnosed according to the SOF criteria in all AD outpatients and it was an independent one-year predictor of death. In order to provide them with appropriate prognostic evaluation and therapeutic advice all AD outpatients, especially those with specific disabilities, could be screened by means of the SOF criteria for frailty. PMID: 21995585 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5317735 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5317735 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5221802&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%3D21902558%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Chou PH, O'Rourke N Abstract Therapeutic misconception is evident when clinical trials participants conflate research and treatment, erroneously believing that every aspect of the research is intended to be for their direct benefit. We developed the 20-item Therapeutic Misunderstanding Scale (TMU) based on responses from 464 community-dwelling adults 50+ years of age (Study 1). A three-factor solution based on Horng and Grady's (2003) three-facets definition was identified using both exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses (EFA and CFA; these analyses were performed on separate samples). CFA results point to a second-order solution where each of Horng and Grady's three facets contribute significantly to the measurement of a higher-order therapeutic misunderstanding la... Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5221802 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5221802 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5221803&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%3D21895555%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Taken together, the findings underscore the plausibility of disability already in people with MCI, as the use of ET strongly correlates to involvement in activities. It is therefore important that professionals who meet older adults with cognitive impairment take this aspect of function into account in assessments and targeted interventions. PMID: 21895555 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5221803 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5221803 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5221804&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%3D21895449%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: There were mixed findings supporting the construct validation of CG. A comprehensive framework that emphasizes pre-bereavement circumstances was proposed in order to better predict various grief trajectories and outcomes of late-life loss. PMID: 21895449 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5221804 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5221804 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5160516&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%3D21867384%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: This study enables the perspective of People with Dementia to be considered, therefore providing a more complete understanding of the use of deceptive practices in dementia care settings. This study suggests that the use of lies and deception in dementia care warrants further investigation. PMID: 21867384 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5160516 Sat, 27 Aug 2011 11:16:12 +0100 5160516 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5160515&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%3D21867385%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: These findings highlight the association of illness representations with reports of behavior and show a disconnect between beliefs and what we currently know about AD. PMID: 21867385 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5160515 Sat, 27 Aug 2011 11:16:08 +0100 5160515 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5160517&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%3D21861766%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: In contrast to most findings for the Western countries, a negative association between obesity and depression of the elderly is evident in Taiwan. The different findings between Western and Asian countries may be due to the cultural differences. Unlike the Western countries that stigmata are attached to excessive overweight, being overweight is not a symbol of unhealthiness because only the wealthy can afford to eat more and put on more weight in the Chinese society. PMID: 21861766 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5160517 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5160517 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5160518&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%3D21861630%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: These results characterise the variation in psychosocial functioning in older adults and identifies psychological distress as a core facet of psychosocial functioning which has associations with frailty. PMID: 21861630 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5160518 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5160518 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5160519&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%3D21854349%26dopt%3DAbstract This study determined how the personality trait of neuroticism at baseline predicts emotional complexity and emotional well-being 10 years later; a goal was to determine if neuroticism is a stronger predictor of these emotion outcomes with increasing age in adulthood. Data were obtained from two waves of the MIDUS projects (N = 1503; aged 34-84). Greater neuroticism predicted less emotional complexity as indicated by associations between positive and negative affect, particularly for older participants. Neuroticism predicted lower emotional well-being and this association was stronger for older and midlife than for younger adults. Overall, high neuroticism may be a greater liability for poor emotion outcomes for older and perhaps for midlife adults than for younger persons. Clinical an... Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5160519 Sun, 21 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5160519 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5143483&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%3D21838642%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: The article argued that DRS has distinctive advantages for using in UK nursing homes where a preponderance of residents is cognitively impaired, the procedure of screening depression is not regulated and resources to treat depression is relatively scarce. This article also demonstrated how using the DRS as part of a comprehensive standardised needs assessment facilitates analysis of characteristics linking to depression, which has significant policy implications in improving care quality and management. PMID: 21838642 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5143483 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5143483 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5143482&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%3D21838650%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Of the most commonly used measures, the majority lacked sufficient evidence to warrant their use with older adults. Based on psychometric evidence, three measures (Beck Anxiety Inventory, Penn State Worry Questionnaire, and Geriatric Mental Status Examination) showed psychometric properties sufficient to justify the use of these instruments when assessing anxiety in older adults. In addition, two measures developed specifically for older adults (Worry Scale and Geriatric Anxiety Inventory) were also found to be appropriate for use with older adults. PMID: 21838650 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5143482 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5143482 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5143484&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%3D21830863%26dopt%3DAbstract This study attempted to examine the impact of a mild form of exposure therapy in an older adult population. A community-living sample of 263 older adults nominated a stressful event from their lives, and were randomly assigned to either complete questionnaires concerning their memory of the stressful event, or a control task. Results indicated that those who had completed the memory questionnaires about a nominated stressful event evidenced lower levels of distress two weeks later. This effect was stronger for events that were either more recent or had elevated initial levels of distress. These findings suggest an alternative treatment for older adults who have experienced a stressful or traumatic event. PMID: 21830863 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Healt... Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5143484 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5143484 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5115762&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%3D21809937%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Personality traits and individual characteristics do not seem to influence the Swedish older adult and their internet usage. What one needs to account for is the age and education of the person. The more educated and the youngest cohorts were using the internet more frequently. PMID: 21809937 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5115762 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5115762 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5115767&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%3D21780958%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: The results emphasize the importance of encouraging a partnership between natural helpers and health care professionals. A good integration between formal and informal networks could more effectively meet the needs of the frail older adults and their families. This study also calls for more attention to the cultural competence of health care policy and service delivery. PMID: 21780958 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5115767 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5115767 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5115766&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%3D21780960%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: The GPS device used in this study seems to be promising for people in early stages of dementia and their informal caregivers. A next step is to carry out a randomized controlled trial. PMID: 21780960 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5115766 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5115766 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5115765&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%3D21780962%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: This new comprehensive educational group intervention reduces negative emotional reactions toward cognitive functioning, which seems a prerequisite for improved subjective cognitive functioning and well-being. It can potentially contribute the well-being of an important and large group of older adults. PMID: 21780962 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5115765 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5115765 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5115764&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%3D21780972%26dopt%3DAbstract This study addresses this gap by investigating the association of MDE and flourishing mental health (FMH) with chronological age and subjective (felt and ideal) age. Data are from the Midlife in the United States random digit dialing sample of adults ages 25 to 74, collected in 1995 (n = 3032). Rates of MDE were lowest, and FMH highest, among the three oldest age cohorts (45-54, 55-64, 65-74 years). Subjective age was linked with chronological age; with age, adults tend to feel younger, and want to be an age that is younger, than their actual age. As predicted by the model of subjective age as an adaptive strategy, feeling younger was related to a lower risk of MDE and a higher risk of FMH. However, wanting to be younger was related to a lower risk of FMH and unrelated to MDE. PMID... Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5115764 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5115764 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5115763&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%3D21780977%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: It appears that patient perceptions of health may be protective against depressive symptoms for those with functional impairment. PMID: 21780977 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5115763 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5115763 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5115771&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%3D21777080%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Just under a half of the expected numbers of patients with dementia are recognised in GP dementia registers. The underdiagnosis of dementia varies with practice characteristics, socio-economic deprivation and between PCTs, which has implications for the local implementation of the National Dementia Strategy. PMID: 21777080 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5115771 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5115771 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5115770&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%3D21777082%26dopt%3DAbstract This study examines changes in self management abilities among women in a friendship enrichment programme. The study is based on the theory of self management of well-being which identifies relevant self-management skills as self-efficacy, taking initiative, investment behaviour and attaining variety in resources. An intervention group (N  =  60) and a control group (N = 55) were studied at a baseline, three months and nine months later. Results indicate that the programme is effective in stimulating two of the four self-management abilities. Compared to the control group, participants in the intervention showed greater increases in initiative taking and more investment behaviour in friendship. There was no change in self-efficacy or variety in friendship. We conclude that olde... Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5115770 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5115770 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5115769&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%3D21777088%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: The scale can be a useful screening instrument for professionals working with family caregivers to assess the degree of burden felt by family caregivers who provide long-term care for physically frail older adults. The scale also provides indications of the need for professional intervention when burden is great and negatively affects the caregivers' quality of life. PMID: 21777088 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5115769 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5115769 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5115768&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%3D21777089%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Knowledge of the social care workforce is relevant to care quality and should be borne in mind when planning interventions and commissioning services. PMID: 21777089 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5115768 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5115768 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5115772&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%3D21767227%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Barnett ZL, Robleda-Gomez S, Pachana NA Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects millions of men, and their partners, worldwide (Fisher, Meryn, et al. 2005). Viagra, widely used to treat ED, impacts on both individuals and interpersonal relationships yet social and psychological aspects of treatment are absent from the majority of research on the drug. The advent of Viagra has seen diminishing sexual capacities once linked with normal ageing now viewed as dysfunctional, with possible alternative psychological factors largely ignored. Research reveals a lack of discussion relating to the key users of Viagra (older men), with partners largely absent from the consultation process. We identify gaps in the extant literature on Viagra, including the social, psychological and emotional imp... Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5115772 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5115772 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5115773&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%3D21756069%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Our results suggest that information about the effectiveness of psychotherapy was important to participants and was associated with starting psychotherapy. High importance ratings for the data were primarily driven by the data increasing hopefulness for successful treatment outcomes. Although this study was exploratory, it suggests that explicit presentation of the effectiveness of psychotherapy may create positive expectancies for treatment among older adults. PMID: 21756069 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5115773 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5115773 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5115774&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%3D21749221%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Severe worry is highly prevalent in the elderly; most severe worriers do not meet criteria for GAD, but have a reduced quality of life and an increased prevalence of depression. PMID: 21749221 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5115774 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5115774 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5021524&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%3D21722021%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Lack of awareness of social functioning had important implications for relationship quality and levels of carer stress. PMID: 21722021 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5021524 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5021524 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5021523&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%3D21722023%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Maslow K PMID: 21722023 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5021523 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5021523 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5021522&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%3D21722038%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Although the caregiving role can be difficult for a spouse, it does not mean that the ADRD has to always negatively impact the marital relationship. Understanding the role that intimacy can play for these couples and how it might contribute to coping strategies for couples affected by ADRD can be a powerful adjunct to other treatments available. PMID: 21722038 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5021522 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5021522 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5021521&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%3D21722039%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Healthcare providers should reflect the sex difference on risk factors of depressive symptoms when planning mental health services for the elderly population. PMID: 21722039 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5021521 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5021521 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5021520&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%3D21722044%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: The findings lend further support to previous quantitative findings, as well as providing information about the personal experience of CST. PMID: 21722044 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5021520 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5021520 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5021525&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%3D21714688%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Dietary, lifestyle, and sociocultural interventions may be protective against dementia. PMID: 21714688 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5021525 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5021525 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5021526&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%3D21711212%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Interventions aiming to support self and identity in people with dementia are currently in the early stages of development. Firm recommendations cannot be made at this time. Further well-designed studies are required to provide more robust evidence. PMID: 21711212 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5021526 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5021526 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5021527&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%3D21707464%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: The presented questionnaire is advantageous for the assessment of metacognition as it is brief and easily applicable. Since metacognition is highly relevant for sustained independence in old age, the questionnaire is suitable to capture important determining factors in research on aging phenomena and processes. PMID: 21707464 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5021527 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5021527 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4972794&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%3D21702704%26dopt%3DAbstract This article describes a conceptual model for articulating and examining the components of the driving cessation process based on the stress-coping paradigm. This model situates driving cessation within the context of exogenous stressors, individual vulnerabilities and coping strategies, and environmental hazards and buffers over the lifespan. This model could assist in guiding intervention strategies aimed at reducing premature driving cessation in older drivers with ameliorable impairments while assisting at-risk older drivers to reduce or stop driving in a less stressful way. PMID: 21702704 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4972794 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4972794 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4972793&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%3D21702705%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: The EOP had a positive impact on the quality of life of people with dementia in well-staffed extra care housing schemes. PMID: 21702705 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4972793 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4972793 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4972792&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%3D21702706%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Participation in the FIC intervention improved family caregiver knowledge. The major barrier to the success of the partnership intervention in achieving beneficial long-term psychosocial effects for family and staff caregivers was lack of resources and leadership required to support collaboration between family and staff, mainly due to environment and structural changes. This study contributes to our understanding of the importance of partnerships in promoting family involvement in dementia care. PMID: 21702706 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4972792 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4972792 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4972791&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%3D21702708%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: The association between psychiatric disorders and probable CIND appears to be sex-specific. In clinical practice, mood disorders, and benzodiazepine dependence should receive particular attention since these disorders are associated with a condition increasing the risk of dementia. PMID: 21702708 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4972791 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4972791 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4972790&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%3D21702709%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Depression is associated with significantly lower central fat and lean mass among older women. These findings are consistent with the hypothesis that depression and frailty are interrelated in later life, particularly among women. PMID: 21702709 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4972790 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4972790 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4972789&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%3D21702711%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: The levels of awareness framework should act as a stimulus to further research in this area, resulting in a more coherent understanding of the nature of awareness deficits, the implications of these for people with dementia and their caregivers, and the possibilities for targeted and effective interventions. PMID: 21702711 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4972789 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4972789 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4972788&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%3D21702723%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Psychosocial intervention trials currently in progress represent promising new strategies to facilitate engagement and improve outcomes among unique subsets of older adults with anxiety. Continued investigation of evidence-based treatments for geriatric anxiety will allow greater understanding of how best to tailor the interventions to fit the needs of older adults. PMID: 21702723 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4972788 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4972788 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4972787&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%3D21702724%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: The CarerQol measures the impact of informal care among carers of LTC users in a feasible, valid and reliable way. PMID: 21702724 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4972787 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4972787 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4972786&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%3D21702727%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: While the results suggest that NHs may be providing more mental health care than in the past, psychopharmacological treatment remains the dominant approach, perhaps because of limited mental health training of staff, and lack of diagnostic precision due to few trained geriatric mental health professionals. A critical review of the role of the PASRR process is suggested. PMID: 21702727 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4972786 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4972786 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4824959&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%3D21500008%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: When it comes to AT use in the care for elderly people living at home, ethical debate appears not to be a priority. The little discussion there relies heavily on thick concepts such as autonomy and obtrusiveness which seem to complicate the debate rather than clarify it, because they contain many underlying ambiguous concepts and assumptions. Most encountered ethical objections originate from the view that people are, or should be, independent and self-determinant. It is questionable whether the view is correct and helpful in the debate on AT use in the care for (frail) elderly people. Other ethical approaches that view people as social and reciprocal might be more applicable and shed a different light on the ethical aspects of AT use. PMID: 21500008 [PubMed - in process] (... Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4824959 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4824959 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4824958&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%3D21500009%26dopt%3DAbstract This study fills a gap in existing literature and suggests that a youthful subjective age is associated with higher life satisfaction because it is related to higher evaluation of health and memory self-efficacy. It provides an initial support for a resource-based explanation of the relation between subjective age and life satisfaction. PMID: 21500009 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4824958 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4824958 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4824957&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%3D21500010%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: This study showed that the oldest old, elderly women, unmarried, and the poor elderly people are at risk for experiencing low psychological well-being. Therefore, they need special attention from family, policy makers, and those who work with elderly people. PMID: 21500010 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4824957 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4824957 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4824956&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%3D21500011%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Older healthy women can improve episodic and working memory through spending time on a challenging physical or mental activity. Results are most promising for cognitively less fit women. Time spent on course attendance can be interpreted as an adherence indicator that makes a difference for various cognitive outcomes of the intervention. PMID: 21500011 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4824956 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4824956 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4824955&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%3D21500012%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: While decreasing well-being tends to be the norm in long-term residential care, building new social group memberships in the form of gender clubs can counteract this decline, particularly among men. PMID: 21500012 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4824955 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4824955 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4824954&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%3D21500013%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: This study's findings suggest that sensory impairment in older adults can increase their probability of experiencing depressive and anxiety syndrome. Correction of these deficits could improve the quality of life in this population. PMID: 21500013 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4824954 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4824954 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4824953&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%3D21500014%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Care homes are isolated communities of care. To achieve the research objectives, researchers in the initial stages need to consider the philosophical underpinnings of individual care homes, and the politics of hierarchy both within the care home and between it, and health professionals. There is a need to develop credible infrastructures of support that enable people with dementia to participate in research. PMID: 21500014 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4824953 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4824953 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4824952&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%3D21500015%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: The results showed that the Spanish version of the DQoL has comparable psychometric properties to the US version. The DQoL appears to be a reliable and valid instrument intended to be administered to patients with mild/moderate dementia who are living at home. PMID: 21500015 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4824952 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4824952 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4824951&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%3D21500016%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: These findings can guide professionals in targeting and monitoring interventions aiming to develop caregivers' effective coping strategies. Besides, engaging secondary caregivers in current available interventions and services, usually targeted to the primary caregiver, is of paramount need, as they can reduce the burden of primary caregivers and delay institutionalisation. PMID: 21500016 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4824951 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4824951 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4824950&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%3D21500017%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: These findings provided a basis for developing appropriate interventions to minimize the caregiver burden of spousal family caregivers. PMID: 21500017 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4824950 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4824950 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4824949&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%3D21500018%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: This measure provides a preliminary assessment of caregiver skill in managing behavioral symptoms of AD and shows promise for use in research and clinical intervention settings. PMID: 21500018 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4824949 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4824949 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4824948&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%3D21500019%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: This study contributed new information by examining the role of finding meaning in caregiving, conceptualized from an existential perspective, as a mediator in the stress-coping process. Caregiver burden had an indirect effect on caregiver mental health that was partially mediated by finding meaning. Results underscore the importance of the positive aspects of caregiving such as finding meaning as potential buffers of the burden of caregiving. PMID: 21500019 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4824948 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4824948 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4824947&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%3D21500020%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: The results highlight the importance of need factors in the utilization of bereavement services. Future research should focus on interventions designed to assure timely access to those bereaved family caregivers who are most in need. PMID: 21500020 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4824947 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4824947 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4722263&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%3D21491215%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Moniz-Cook E, Vernooij-Dassen M, Woods B, Orrell M PMID: 21491215 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4722263 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4722263 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4722262&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%3D21491216%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Including multiple collaterals in cognitive-behavioral therapy for treating anxiety in persons with dementia is feasible and may be beneficial in maximizing treatment gains and increasing the family's investment in therapy. PMID: 21491216 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4722262 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4722262 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4722261&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%3D21491217%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Much of Eastern Europe displays high rates of depression among its older population and provides opportunities for investigation of the role of religious belief and practice in preventing and coping with depression. Further research is encouraged in populations of diverse religiosity. PMID: 21491217 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4722261 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4722261 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4722260&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%3D21491218%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: For individuals like most participants in this study (Christians), incorporating spirituality/religion into counseling for anxiety and depression was desirable. PMID: 21491218 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4722260 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4722260 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4722259&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%3D21491219%26dopt%3DAbstract In this study of 125 older couples married for an average of 34 years, multilevel models were computed to simultaneously examine intra-couple personality trait averages and between-spouse trait similarity as predictors of marital satisfaction. Our findings suggest that higher intra-couple levels of extraversion predict marital satisfaction, both husbands and wives. In addition, between-spouse similarity in openness to experience appears associated with higher levels of marital satisfaction as reported by husbands; concomitantly, between-spouse similarity in agreeableness predicts wives' marital satisfaction. With respect to openness (husbands) and agreeableness (wives), it did not matter which spouse within couples reported higher or lower trait levels. The most notable finding to emerge f... Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4722259 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4722259 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4722258&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%3D21491220%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: The findings highlight the importance of understanding the quality of widowed persons' relationships as well as the congruence between their preferred and actual social contact. PMID: 21491220 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4722258 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4722258 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4722257&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%3D21491221%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kurt P, Yener G, Oguz M Subjective memory complaint (SMC) is common among elderly people, and is thought to be part of mild cognitive impairment (MCI). We evaluated whether impaired digit span (IDS) in older people with SMC can predict wider impairment in future neuropsychological tests that correspond to MCI. After a mean of 6.6 years from the initial assessment, we reevaluated 16 subjects with SMC and normal digit span (NDS) scores (mean age 57.6 ± 8.1 years) and 28 subjects with SMC and IDS scores (mean age 59.7 ± 9.9 years). The IDS group showed wider cognitive decline in tests of short-term verbal memory and category verbal fluency compared to the NDS group. IDS scores indicate an earlier step for conversion of SMC to MCI. PMID: 21491221 [PubMed - in process] (Sourc... Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4722257 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4722257 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4722256&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%3D21491222%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Bachner YG, O'Rourke N, Ayalon L, Bedard M The provision of informal care to infirm family members is of central importance to social gerontology; concomitantly, caregiver burden is a topic of considerable research interest. To this end, psychometrically sound instruments are required to advance cross-national research. The current study builds upon previous research examining the reliability and validity of responses to a brief Hebrew language version of the Zarit Burden Interview. For this study, factorial validity of responses to this instrument is examined relative to a representative English Canadian sample of caregivers. Invariance analyses comparing English and Hebrew responses support a 2-factor model of burden (role strain, personal strain); furthermore, invariance an... Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4722256 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4722256 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4722255&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%3D21491223%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: This study demonstrates the complex associations between the various stakeholders involved in this caregiving arrangement. It is possible that better working conditions would result in improved satisfaction with services of all parties involved. PMID: 21491223 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4722255 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4722255 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4722254&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%3D21491224%26dopt%3DAbstract Discussion: Findings indicate the distinctiveness of mental health indicators and the need to distinguish differential roles of individual and social resources in determining these outcomes among octogenarians and centenarians. PMID: 21491224 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4722254 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4722254 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4722253&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%3D21491225%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Racial minority groups have a greater preference for community services than third generation Australians. There are differences between racial minority groups on help-seeking and acceptability of services. Education and outreach to these groups needs to be tailored. PMID: 21491225 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4722253 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4722253 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4722252&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%3D21491226%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: The results of research in this program show the relevance of including caregivers in interventions and the importance of communication for the QoL of people with dementia. PMID: 21491226 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4722252 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4722252 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4722251&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%3D21491227%26dopt%3DAbstract This study aimed at testing the proposition of socioemotional selectivity theory whether older people would use more antecedent-focused emotion regulatory strategies like cognitive reappraisal but fewer response-focused strategies like suppression. It also aimed at investigating the mediating role of emotion regulation on the relationship between age and emotions. Method: The sample consisted of 654 younger and older adults aged between 18 and 64. Results and conclusion: Results showed that age was significantly associated with positive emotions and cognitive reappraisal. No difference was found in negative emotions and suppression between younger and older adults. Cognitive reappraisal partially mediated the effect of age on positive emotions. Findings of this study contribute to our unde... Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4722251 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4722251 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4546693&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%3D21337177%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: These findings offer some support for the view that community participation may assist in managing the mental health implications of the transition from work to retirement. PMID: 21337177 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4546693 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4546693 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4546692&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%3D21337178%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: This study supports the CRAWS-CV as a valid measure of wandering in community-dwelling elders with dementia in northern Taiwan. PMID: 21337178 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4546692 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4546692 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4423056&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%3D21271385%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: The QoL for carers of EOD patients corresponds positively with the increased age of carers and with patients' insight into their condition. Increased depressive symptomatology in carers was associated with being married, having offspring and caring for a patient with dementia and a co-morbid cardiovascular disease. A reduction in depression was seen in carers when the patients received domiciliary nursing care. PMID: 21271385 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4423056 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4423056 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4423055&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%3D21271386%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Verhey FR, Orrell M, Zarit S PMID: 21271386 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4423055 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4423055 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4423054&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%3D21271387%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: The tools of 'implementation science' can be utilized to translate a health care delivery model developed in the research laboratory to a practical, operational, health care delivery program. PMID: 21271387 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4423054 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4423054 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4423053&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%3D21271388%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: It was possible to develop and field test nationally agreed quality standards for memory services. We believe that by implementing MSNAP it will be possible to improve the quality of UK memory services. PMID: 21271388 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4423053 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4423053 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4423052&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%3D21271389%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: MCs in the Netherlands have outgrown the primarily university-based setting, have focussed less on scientific research, and have taken a place in the regular care of people with cognitive problems and people in early phases of dementia. PMID: 21271389 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4423052 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4423052 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4423051&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%3D21271390%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Clinical quality indicators based on all patients evaluated for dementia can be used to standardize and harmonize the evaluation process and improve clinical health services. PMID: 21271390 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4423051 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4423051 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4260381&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%3D21140301%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: People with a high degree of comorbidity appear to be a group with a high risk of having both sleep complaints and a low HRQoL. Thus, this study suggests that even if sleep complaints appear to be difficult to identify and treat successfully, it is important to pay particular attention to those people who suffer from a high degree of comorbidity if their HRQoL is to be maintained. PMID: 21140301 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4260381 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4260381 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4260380&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%3D21140302%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Differences in personality and illness explained both caring burden and mental health among caregivers. To mitigate the caring burden and mental health problems among home-dwelling caregivers, public health services need to take into account the personality and gender of the caregiver, and also the disease of the ill partner. PMID: 21140302 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4260380 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4260380 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4260379&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%3D21140303%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Loss of spouse increases the risk of people getting psychiatric care, both for severe and minor psychiatric conditions. The effect seems to differ depending on educational level. Further studies are needed to disentangle the mechanism behind the effects of each measurement of psychiatric conditions and how these are affected by educational level. PMID: 21140303 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4260379 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4260379 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4260360&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%3D21140304%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: This study identifies a specific pattern of deterioration in ToM abilities in AD patients, following backwards developmental steps typical of the acquisition of mentalizing abilities, where the most complex ToM levels are impaired, whereas the intermediate and the simplest ones are preserved. PMID: 21140304 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4260360 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4260360 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4260347&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%3D21140305%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Choi NG, Ha JH Based on data from the National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project, Wave 1, the purpose of this study was to examine possible gender difference in the relationship between the level of spouse/partner support and depressive symptoms in late life. Depressive symptoms were measured by the 11-item, four-point Center for Epidemiologic Scale for Depression (CES-D), and spouse/partner support was measured by a four-item scale, an abbreviated version of the original spouse support/strain scale developed by Schuster, Kessler, and Aseltine (1990). The results from regression analyses show that low perceived spouse/partner support, as opposed to unavailability of the support, was associated with higher CES-D scores among women only, while high spouse/partner support wa... Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4260347 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4260347 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4260342&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%3D21140306%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: The study indicates that the Norwegian version of BARS is a reliable and valid instrument to test agitation in dementia, but a version without the item 'complaining' would be better. PMID: 21140306 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4260342 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4260342 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4260340&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%3D21140307%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Our findings call attention to sleep hygiene among older individuals with chronic medical conditions and recommend that sleep quality should be closely monitored and assessed by healthcare professionals. PMID: 21140307 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4260340 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4260340 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4260338&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%3D21140308%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: O'Rourke N, Cappeliez P, Claxton A Existing cross-sectional research demonstrates an association between reminiscence functions and well-being in later life. The results of this study replicate and extend previous findings in separate participant samples above and below 70 years of age. Findings suggest a link between reminiscence functions and psychological well-being, and indirectly between reminiscence and well-being 16 months thereafter. Invariance analyses reveal few differences in association between reminiscence and well-being when young-old (n = 196) and older adults (n = 215) are compared. These findings suggest a direct positive association between self-positive reminiscence functions (identity, death preparation, and problem-solving) and a direct negative associatio... Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4260338 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4260338 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4260337&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%3D21140309%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: The views and practices of many health professionals are inconsistent with current best practice. Many professionals do not appear to enquire routinely about non-prescribed medicinal products and adequate advice may not be given to patients/carers. The data highlights a significant issue and calls for urgent action through targeted educational interventions directed not only at dementia patients and their carers, but at health professionals as well. PMID: 21140309 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4260337 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4260337 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4158953&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%3D21069595%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Spiro N PMID: 21069595 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4158953 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4158953 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4158952&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%3D21069596%26dopt%3DAbstract This study suggests the effectiveness of MT approach with working cycles in reducing behavioural disorders of severely demented patients. PMID: 21069596 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4158952 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4158952 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4158942&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%3D21069597%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: This study contributes to the literature on the relationship between volunteering and health for older women. Understanding the potential health implications of volunteering is a critical issue in current policy debates. PMID: 21069597 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4158942 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4158942 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4158923&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%3D21069598%26dopt%3DAbstract This study replicates and extends research into the occurrence of parent fixation in people with dementia by exploring the relationship between demographic, cognitive and psychological factors. Fifty-one people with dementia, living both in the community and in residential/nursing home settings, were interviewed about their parents and a relative of each completed measures assessing the person with dementia's demographic details, level of cognitive impairment/executive functioning, behavioural consequences of parent fixation and pre-morbid personality and attachment style. Results indicated that parent fixation can be viewed as a psychosocial phenomenon arising from the environment, pre-morbid personality and attachment style and that the behavioural consequences of parent fixation are mai... Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4158923 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4158923 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4158908&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%3D21069599%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Contact between these people and the health service must inspire confidence for it to prevent suicide. Elderly people at risk of suicide are vulnerable: they feel degraded if their autonomy is threatened by health personnel. The structure and organisation of the health service, and each worker's contact with the elderly, must preserve their dignity. Dignity must be evinced through the healthcare professionals' treatment of elderly people and a system that meets their needs. PMID: 21069599 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4158908 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4158908 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4158907&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%3D21069600%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Our videoconference program alleviated depressive symptoms and loneliness in elderly residents in nursing homes. Our findings suggest that this program could be used for residents of long-term care institutions, particularly those with better ability to perform activities of daily living. PMID: 21069600 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4158907 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4158907 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4158906&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%3D21069601%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Depressive symptoms are not associated with increased mortality rates in general older populations. However, depressive symptoms represent a potentially reversible determinant of increased hospitalization rates in these subjects, independent of the presence and severity of other medical conditions. PMID: 21069601 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4158906 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4158906 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4158905&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%3D21069602%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: These findings offer further evidence that the standard four-factor model is the best fitting model for the CES-D and is invariant across racial groups. PMID: 21069602 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4158905 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4158905 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4158904&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%3D21069603%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Older African-Americans in this study identified a number of experiences living in the Black community that impacted their treatment seeking attitudes and behaviors, which led to identification and utilization of more culturally endorsed coping strategies to deal with their depression. Findings from this study provide a greater understanding of the stigma associated with having a mental illness and its influence on attitudes toward mental health services. PMID: 21069603 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4158904 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4158904 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4158903&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%3D21069604%26dopt%3DAbstract This study examines the three facets of psychological resilience (i.e., perceived control, commitment to living, challenge versus stability) as predictors of depressive symptoms over time among spousal caregivers of persons with Alzheimer disease; these resilience factors were considered over and above dementia-related and socio-demographic control variables. A sample of 105 cohabiting spouses of persons diagnosed with probable or possible Alzheimer disease was recruited for this study. Multilevel modeling enabled us to examine baseline resilience, and the direction and magnitude of change in resilience over time, as distinct predictors of depressive symptoms one year later, and change in depressive symptoms between points of measurement. Both Time 1 control and challenge predicted lower l... Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4158903 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4158903 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4158902&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%3D21069605%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: The results demonstrated that hypothetical scenarios may help to enhance and facilitate the understanding of LST. The study should be carried forward to explore the applicability of enhancement procedure to facilitate the decision making for advance directives and LST in the older community. PMID: 21069605 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4158902 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4158902 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4158901&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%3D21069606%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Providers should be educated and able to provide timely information and referrals to formal services, as well as to informal resources, including the National Fragile X Foundation online support network (www.fragilex.org). PMID: 21069606 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4158901 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4158901 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4158900&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%3D21069607%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: As a result of this intervention, older adults gained knowledge about their own risks related to medication use, medication interactions, multiple medications or polypharmacy, and alcohol use. Further research is needed to replicate these findings and to determine how prevention education can reduce these risks for older adults. PMID: 21069607 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4158900 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4158900 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4158899&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%3D21069608%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Marty MA, Segal DL, Coolidge FL Older adults have a disproportionally high rate of completed suicide as compared to the general population. Whereas a large literature has focused on risk factors related to elder suicide, limited research exists on relationships between coping strategies with protective factors against suicide and suicidal ideation in this population. Community-dwelling older adults (N = 108, mean age = 71.5 years, age range = 60-95 years) completed the Coping Orientations to Problems Experienced scale, Reasons for Living inventory, and Geriatric Suicide Ideation Scale (GSIS). Problem- and emotion-focused coping were associated positively with reasons for living and negatively with suicide ideation. Dysfunctional coping was associated positively with suicide id... Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4158899 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4158899 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4158898&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%3D21069609%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: In older outpatients living alone, including those who were frail, we found a lower availability of personal assistance, significantly more social and financial vulnerability and a higher risk of depression. In frail elders there was also a higher prevalence of underdiagnosed dementia. In order to better recognise frail subjects in this specific population, four independent correlates of frailty were identified. PMID: 21069609 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4158898 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4158898 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4098850&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%3D20967639%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Perceived burdensomeness may explain the relation between depression and suicide ideation. Clinicians seeing older adults should assess for depression and perceived burdensomeness when determining suicide risk. Future research directions include treatment studies for perceived burdensomeness as a way to reduce suicide ideation. PMID: 20967639 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4098850 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4098850 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4067008&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%3D20938847%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Further studies should evaluate the lower tendency of elderly people with religious affiliations to seek treatment for mental health problems. PMID: 20938847 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4067008 Sun, 10 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4067008 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4053548&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%3D20924811%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Percentage of forgetting had the highest diagnostic accuracy for differentiating mild AD and depressed patients and may be useful in the early detection of AD. PMID: 20924811 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4053548 Sun, 03 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4053548 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4053547&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%3D20924812%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Enhanced systematic behavioral review of clients provided concurrently with staff training in non-aversive principles and ongoing staff support groups reduced the incidents of behavioral disregulation in older persons with psychiatric diagnoses, medical comorbidities, and neurobehavioral disabilities. PMID: 20924812 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4053547 Sun, 03 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4053547 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4053546&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%3D20924813%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: This study showed that the multicomponent cognitive behavioral intervention improved control beliefs, self-efficacy, outcome expectations, and social interactions. These variables mediated the association between the intervention and concerns about falling or daily activity in community-dwelling older adults. This knowledge may facilitate further improvement and development of interventions to reduce concerns about falling and to increase daily activity. PMID: 20924813 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4053546 Sun, 03 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4053546 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4053545&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%3D20924814%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Our findings point to a role for spirituality in promoting resilience to stressors, possibly to a greater degree in persons with lower income and education level. Future longitudinal studies are needed to confirm these associations. PMID: 20924814 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4053545 Sun, 03 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4053545 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4053544&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%3D20924815%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Trompetter H, Scholte R, Westerhof G Purpose: Research in settings similar to assisted living facilities suggests that relational aggression, an indirect and mature form of aggression, might occur in assisted living facilities. This empirical study investigates the existence of relational aggression in a sample of residents and the relationship between relational aggression and resident's subjective well-being. Design and Methods: 121 residents from six assisted living facilities completed questionnaires assessing personal experiences as victims of relational aggression and subjective well-being. Also nurses reported on victimization of relational aggression for every participant. Linear regression models were used to examine the association between both reports of relational ... Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4053544 Sun, 03 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4053544 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4053543&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%3D20924816%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: It was concluded that listening to Silver Memories appears to improve the QOL and mood of older people and is an inexpensive intervention that is flexible and readily implemented. PMID: 20924816 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4053543 Sun, 03 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4053543 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4053542&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%3D20924817%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Smokers without ND are most likely to have a mood disorder whereas those smokers with ND are most likely to have an anxiety or substance use disorder. Smokers without ND still have relatively high rates of dependency symptoms. Given the late onset of ND, smoking dependence may be a progressive disorder. High rates of psychiatric disorders may interfere with smoking cessation. PMID: 20924817 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4053542 Sun, 03 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4053542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4053541&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%3D20924818%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Differences in perceived time left to live and memory beliefs affect treatment desires in ways that may not be recognized by families and/or physicians. Identifying perceptions associated with end-of-life treatment preferences may improve interventions that facilitate quality care through patient autonomy. PMID: 20924818 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4053541 Sun, 03 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4053541 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4053540&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%3D20924819%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Self-efficacy for controlling upsetting thoughts may be particularly effective for caregivers who report high burden scores, attenuating the impact of burden on caregivers' distress (depression and anxiety). PMID: 20924819 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4053540 Sun, 03 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4053540 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4053539&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%3D20924820%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: The experience of repeated unemployment periods during working life is associated with more psychosocial distress in retired men and women. Thus, unemployment may have serious negative implications even for persons retired already. PMID: 20924820 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4053539 Sun, 03 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4053539 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4053538&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%3D20924821%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Rey's DCT is the only SVT that can be recommended for use in those under 65 years with possible dementia at this time until further validation studies are undertaken. PMID: 20924821 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4053538 Sun, 03 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4053538 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4053537&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%3D20924822%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Holocaust survivors still display posttraumatic stress symptoms almost 70 years after the trauma, whereas no intergenerational transmission of trauma was found among the second generation. PMID: 20924822 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4053537 Sun, 03 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4053537 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4053536&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%3D20924823%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: The findings imply that in order to reach a balance between the wishes and interests of both people with dementia and their family caregivers, there is a need for more active involvement of the professional caregivers to facilitate the family decision-making process. PMID: 20924823 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4053536 Sun, 03 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4053536 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4053535&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%3D20924824%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Complaints reflect various processes and are the result of various elements; however, our study highlights the importance of factors such as cognitive performance, depression-anxiety and quality of life. PMID: 20924824 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4053535 Sun, 03 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4053535 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4053534&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%3D20924825%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Self-awareness of memory function is relatively well preserved in PD, but is negatively affected by depressive symptoms. Patient-proxy discrepancies increase also with disease severity, degree of memory problems and cognitive control deficits. Caregivers seem to be unaware of the specificity of memory problems in PD and report only some of them, mainly those related to verbal recall. PMID: 20924825 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4053534 Sun, 03 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4053534 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3903961&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%3D20737319%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Our results indicate that improvement in the medical state, functional status and/or emotional condition of elderly medically hospitalised patients may improve their QOL. PMID: 20737319 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3903961 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 22:18:19 +0100 3903961 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3903960&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%3D20737320%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: The study suggests that interventions to improve the delivery of care for older adults with low health literacy need to include not only improving the readability of health-related materials, but also enhancing the self-efficacy of each individual. PMID: 20737320 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3903960 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 22:18:16 +0100 3903960 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3903959&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%3D20737321%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: The psychological needs category of the CANE appeared to be the strongest predictor of depression severity. Systematic needs assessment may be considered as a necessary complement to medical examination and a prerequisite for the development of tailored treatment plans for older people with depression. PMID: 20737321 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3903959 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 22:18:12 +0100 3903959 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3903958&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%3D20737322%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: This study provides additional support for the effectiveness of integrative reminiscence therapy as an intervention for depressed older adults living in residential care settings. This study also provides support for the hypothesis that certain types of reminiscence produce their own specific effects. PMID: 20737322 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3903958 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 22:18:09 +0100 3903958 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3903957&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%3D20737323%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gubrium JF PMID: 20737323 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3903957 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 22:18:06 +0100 3903957 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3828194&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%3D20686976%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: There was some evidence to suggest that the intervention of CBT, integrated depression care management and exercise therapy were associated with reduced depressive symptoms in the short term. However, the long-term benefits of depression management in patients with OA with co-morbid depression are unknown. Future well-controlled clinical trials are needed. PMID: 20686976 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Aging and Mental Health) Aging and Mental Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3828194 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3828194