Recent studies have suggested that memory circuits can be modulated by deep brain stimulation (DBS). This propriety might be used to slow down cognitive decline in patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease (AD). We conducted a prospective study to evaluate the feasibility and safety of DBS in AD patients with mild cognitive decline.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCurr Gerontol Geriatr Res
September 2012
Background. Apathy is the most frequent behavioural disturbance understanding how apathy drives engagement in resident's activities of interests is a milestone to better understanding and tailored challenging interventions targeting engagement enhancement. Method.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a nursing home (NH) staff education to manage apathy in older individuals with a diagnosis of dementia.
Methods: Sixteen NHs agreed to participate, and 230 demented apathetic residents were randomly assigned to the reference group (RG) or the intervention group (IG). IG received a month of weekly 4-h training.
Int J Geriatr Psychiatry
December 2009
Background: Behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) are often reported in institutions for the elderly.
Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of a staff education intervention to manage BPSD in older people with a diagnosis of dementia.
Methods: The trial was conducted in 16 nursing homes; 306 patients with a diagnosis of dementia and presenting BPSD were selected.