Analysis of Silver Alert Reporting System Activations for Missing Adults With Dementia in Texas, 2017 to 2022
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.55830
Abstract: This cross-sectional study analyzes data from Silver Alert activations in Texas from 2017 to 2022 to identify temporal, geographic, and wandering characteristics of missing adults with dementia. read more here.
Keywords: 2017 2022; adults dementia; texas 2017; silver alert ... See more keywords
A randomized control trial of activity scheduling for caring for older adults with dementia and its impact on their spouse care-givers.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2020.104167
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Participating in meaningful activities is important for any individual's wellbeing. Activity scheduling enables older adults with dementia and their spouse caregivers to structure their activities in accordance with the things they value. METHODS In… read more here.
Keywords: activity scheduling; adults dementia; group; older adults ... See more keywords
The use of technology to promote meaningful engagement for adults with dementia in residential aged care: a scoping review
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DOI: 10.1017/s1041610219001388
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction: A considerable number of adults with dementia live in residential aged care facilities, where loneliness and boredom are common. Computer-based and electronic technologies have advanced significantly and there is potential for such technologies… read more here.
Keywords: meaningful engagement; aged care; residential aged; technology ... See more keywords
Expanding technology for engagement in dementia while ensuring equity, interoperability, and privacy
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DOI: 10.1017/s1041610219001674
Abstract: In the excellent paper “The use of technology to promote meaningful engagement for adults with dementia in residential aged care: a scoping review,” Neal et al. (2019) identify an important problem regarding loneliness and boredom… read more here.
Keywords: care; adults dementia; technology; meaningful engagement ... See more keywords
320 - Barriers to Deprescribing in Older Adults with Dementia
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DOI: 10.1017/s1041610220002203
Abstract: Individuals with dementia usually have multiple chronic illnesses, most of whom are medicated with five or more medications. However, as dementia progresses and the goal of care moves from prolonging life to optimizing quality of… read more here.
Keywords: adults dementia; barriers deprescribing; deprescribing older; 320 barriers ... See more keywords
Emotional Stress Experience of Care Professionals for Older Adults with Dementia: A Qualitative Interpretive Meta-synthesis
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DOI: 10.1080/19371918.2022.2128138
Abstract: ABSTRACT Emotional stress is a common problem for many professionals in dementia care. Although a plethora of quantitative studies have examined the factors that affect care professionals’ emotional stress, little qualitative research has provided in-depth… read more here.
Keywords: stress; emotional stress; older adults; adults dementia ... See more keywords
22 KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDES OF UNDERGRADUATE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY STUDENTS TOWARDS OLDER ADULTS WITH DEMENTIA
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DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afac218.017
Abstract: Given the increasing prevalence of dementia within Ireland, there is a need to prepare future occupational therapists to work with older adults with dementia. This study aims to explore the knowledge and attitudes of undergraduate… read more here.
Keywords: occupational therapy; adults dementia; knowledge; older adults ... See more keywords
Translating an Evidence-based Multicomponent Intervention for Older Adults With Dementia and Caregivers.
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DOI: 10.1093/geront/gny122
Abstract: Background and Objectives Effective community-based programs to maintain health and well-being of adults with dementia are needed. This article describes the translation, implementation, and effectiveness of a multicomponent exercise plus behavioral/psychosocial intervention (Reducing Disability in… read more here.
Keywords: intervention; adults dementia; pre posttreatment; translating evidence ... See more keywords
Polypharmacy among older adults with dementia compared with those without dementia in the United States
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DOI: 10.1111/jgs.17291
Abstract: In older persons with dementia (PWD), extensive medication use is often unnecessary, discordant with goals of care, and possibly harmful. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and medication constituents of polypharmacy… read more here.
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Attitudes toward deprescribing among older adults with dementia in the United States
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DOI: 10.1111/jgs.17730
Abstract: People with dementia (PWD) take medications that may be unnecessary or harmful. This problem can be addressed through deprescribing, but it is unclear if PWD would be willing to engage in deprescribing with their providers.… read more here.
Keywords: among older; attitudes toward; older adults; adults dementia ... See more keywords
Differences by cognitive impairment in detailed processes for basic activities of daily living in older adults with dementia
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DOI: 10.1111/psyg.12894
Abstract: Impairment of activities of daily living in patients with dementia has a fundamental and lasting impact on their quality of life and requires a detailed assessment. This study investigated to clarify characteristic of basic activities… read more here.
Keywords: older adults; daily living; activities daily; adults dementia ... See more keywords