A systematic review of the measurement properties of aspects of psychological capacity in older adults.

Objective: to examine the measurement properties of instruments that have been used to measure aspects of psychological capacity in adults aged 60 years and over.

Methods: the databases PsycINFO, MEDLINE, EMCARE and Scopus from 2010 were searched using search terms related to psychological capacity, older persons and measurement properties. Both data extraction and risk-of-bias assessment were conducted using the COSMIN (COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement INstruments) criteria using Covidence software.

Assessing cognitive function in longitudinal studies of ageing worldwide: some practical considerations.

Over 55 million people live with dementia worldwide. With 40% of modifiable risk factors estimated to contribute to dementia, the potential for prevention is high, and preventive measures, at an early stage of cognitive decline, are likely to positively influence future dementia trends. Countries need reliable health data and adequate measurement tools to quantify, monitor and track early changes in cognitive capacity in the general population.

Disruptions of neurological services, its causes and mitigation strategies during COVID-19: a global review.

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic leads to disruptions of health services worldwide. To evaluate the particular impact on neurological services a rapid review was conducted.

Methods: Studies reporting the provision of neurological services during the pandemic and/or adopted mitigation strategies were included in this review.

The stability of neuropsychiatric subsyndromes in Alzheimer's disease.

Introduction: Neuropsychiatric symptoms are common in Alzheimer's disease. Previous research has attempted to identify subsyndromes-sets of symptoms related to one another-to clarify underlying mechanisms and treatment targets. We examined the stability of these subsyndromes over time.

Management of Nursing Home Residents Following Acute Hospitalization: Efficacy of the "Regular Early Assessment Post-Discharge (REAP)" Intervention.

Objectives: Rehospitalization of nursing home (NH) residents is frequent, costly, potentially avoidable and associated with diminished quality of life and poor survival. This study aims to evaluate the impact and cost-effectiveness of the Regular Early Assessment Post-Discharge (REAP) protocol of coordinated specialist geriatrician and nurse practitioner visits on rates of rehospitalization, hospital length of stay, and emergency department presentations for NH residents recently discharged from hospital.

Design: Prospective randomized controlled study of recently hospitalized NH residents.

Correlates of psychological distress in study partners of older people with and without mild cognitive impairment (MCI) - the Sydney Memory and Ageing Study.

Objectives: Psychological effects of supporting someone with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) are often overlooked. We aimed to establish correlates of psychological distress in study partners of individuals with and without nonclinical MCI.

Methods: Demographic, psychosocial and health measures were obtained cross-sectionally from 714 participants (39% MCI) and study partners of a longitudinal community-based study on cognitive aging.

Sydney Memory and Ageing Study: an epidemiological cohort study of brain ageing and dementia.

Non-demented community-dwelling older adults aged 70-90 years (n = 1,037) randomly recruited from the electoral roll completed neuropsychological and medical assessments over six years. The overall prevalence of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) at baseline was 36.7%.