Publications by authors named "F Matthews"
Background: The concept of cognitive reserve may explain inter-individual differences in susceptibility to neuropathological changes. Studies suggest that experiences over a lifetime impact on cognitive reserve, and it is hypothesised that following a dementia diagnosis, greater reserve levels are linked to accelerated disease progression.
Objective: To investigate the longitudinal impact of cognitive reserve on cognitive and functional abilities, physical activity and quality of life in people with dementia.
Article Synopsis
- - A long-term study in Norway tracked 9,745 individuals for 30 years to explore how midlife depression and anxiety might influence the risk of developing dementia.
- - The research found that individuals who later developed dementia showed higher rates of anxiety and depression throughout the study, with a notable increase especially in the years leading up to their dementia diagnosis.
- - The results indicated that mixed anxiety and depressive symptoms were more prevalent in older individuals with dementia, suggesting a significant link between mental health issues in midlife and subsequent dementia risk across various types of dementia.
Background: We aimed to develop risk tools for dementia, stroke, myocardial infarction (MI), and diabetes, for adults aged ≥ 65 years using shared risk factors.
Methods: Data were obtained from 10 population-based cohorts (N = 41,755) with median follow-up time (years) for dementia, stroke, MI, and diabetes of 6.2, 7.
Background: Frailty is characterised by a decline in physical, cognitive, energy, and health reserves and is linked to greater functional dependency and higher social care utilisation. However, the relationship between receiving care, or receiving insufficient care among older people with different frailty status and the risk of unplanned admission to hospital for any cause, or the risk of falls and fractures remains unclear.
Methods And Findings: This study used information from 7,656 adults aged 60 and older participating in the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA) waves 6-8.
Community engagement in a seaside town: evaluation of Good Grief Weston festival.
Palliat Care Soc Pract
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- The Good Grief Weston festival, co-designed with the community, aimed to enhance death and grief literacy in Weston-super-Mare, attracting around 3000 attendees over 8 days in May 2023.
- A mixed methods evaluation, including online surveys and focus groups, was conducted to assess participants' experiences and gather insights for future events.
- Results showed that 71.3% of participants felt more confident discussing grief after attending, with many expressing positive feedback about the festival's impact on their understanding and sense of community.