Screening instruments for cognitive impairment in older patients in the Emergency Department: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afaa183
Abstract: Abstract Background cognitive impairment is highly prevalent among older patients attending the Emergency Department (ED) and is associated with adverse outcomes. Methods we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of… read more here.
Keywords: cognitive impairment; review; older patients; impairment older ... See more keywords
Unobtrusive Detection of Mild Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults Through Home Monitoring
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DOI: 10.1109/jbhi.2015.2512273
Abstract: The early detection of dementias such as Alzheimer's disease can in some cases reverse, stop, or slow cognitive decline and in general greatly reduce the burden of care. This is of increasing significance as demographic… read more here.
Keywords: detection; mild cognitive; cognitive impairment; monitoring ... See more keywords
Cognitive reserve and risk of mobility impairment in older adults
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DOI: 10.1111/jgs.17979
Abstract: Cognitive reserve (CR) protects against cognitive decline and dementia but its relation to mobility impairment has not been established. To address this important gap in the literature, we conducted a longitudinal investigation to test the… read more here.
Keywords: mobility; older adults; cognitive reserve; mobility impairment ... See more keywords
Physical Frailty and Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults in United States Nursing Homes
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DOI: 10.1159/000515140
Abstract: Introduction: In older US nursing home (NH) residents, there is limited research on the prevalence of physical frailty, its potential dynamic changes, and its association with cognitive impairment in older adults’ first 6 months of… read more here.
Keywords: physical frailty; cognitive impairment; impairment; older adults ... See more keywords
Associations of the metabolic syndrome and its components with cognitive impairment in older adults
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DOI: 10.1186/s12877-019-1073-7
Abstract: BackgroundThe metabolic syndrome (MetS) is an established cardiovascular risk factor. Here, we investigated its role in cognitive impairment.MethodsBaseline data from 202 participants (aged 65 to 87 years) of the BioCog study were used. All were free… read more here.
Keywords: mmol; hdl; cognitive impairment; metabolic syndrome ... See more keywords
Relationship between Vitamin C Deficiency and Cognitive Impairment in Older Hospitalised Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study
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DOI: 10.3390/antiox11030463
Abstract: Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and facilitates neurotransmission. This study explored association between vitamin C deficiency and cognitive impairment in older hospitalised patients. This prospective study recruited 160 patients ≥ 75 years admitted under… read more here.
Keywords: vitamin deficiency; older hospitalised; impairment; cognitive impairment ... See more keywords