Mild behavioral impairment in people with mild cognitive impairment: Are the two conditions related?

Background: Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and mild behavioral impairment (MBI) are both considered potential prodromal stages of dementia, especially Alzheimer's disease. Previous literature has lacked specific information about MBI in individuals with MCI and associations of several aspects of both, MBI and MCI.

Objective: Our aim was to investigate whether associations exist between aspects of MBI and aspects of cognitive performance in certain dimensions of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA).

[Outpatient Care Service: Predictors Of Current And Future Use Of Outpatient Care Service By Family Members Providing Informal Care To Elderly Persons In Long-Term Home Care].

Objective: In Germany, people in need of care are usually cared for at home by their informal caregivers. The outpatient care service represents a central pillar in the home care of people in need of care. The aim of this article was to analyse the factors influencing the current as well the future use of outpatient care service.

[Desire and Reality: Discrepancy Between the Actual Usage and the Need to Use Ambulant Support Services - Cross Sectional Study of Elderly People Living at Home in Chronic Need of Care].

Aim:   In Germany, people in need of care are mainly cared for by their relatives who make use of various outpatient relief and support services. The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of actual use as well as the desired use of outpatient relief and support services. Dementia and non-dementia as causes behind need for care are distinguished.

[Sometimes, I Also Drink Water… - Alcohol Consumption of People With Mild Cognitive Impairment].

Aim: Risky alcohol consumption increases the risk of dementia for people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The aim of this study is to assess alcohol consumption in people with MCI.

Methods: Socio-demographics, 12-month prevalence, 30-d prevalence, prevalence of risky consumption (>10 g/20 g/d pure alcohol for women/men) and binge drinking (≥50 g pure alcohol on one occasion) were recorded in 270 people (≥60 years) with MCI from the German RCT "Brainfit-Nutrition" in 2022.

Are Protective Activities and Limitations in Practical Skills of Daily Living Associated with the Cognitive Performance of People with Mild Cognitive Impairment? Baseline Results from the BrainFit-Nutrition Study.

Limitations in daily living have not yet been described adequately for mild cognitive impairment (MCI). In this study, we investigated first, time spent on protective activities (social, mental, and physical) and second, limitations in practical skills of daily living, both for people with MCI. We used baseline data from 270 individuals who participated in the randomized controlled trial BrainFit-Nutrition.

Computerised cognitive training tools and online nutritional group counselling for people with mild cognitive impairment: study protocol of a completely digital, randomised, controlled trial.

Introduction: People with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) are at increased risk of decreasing cognitive functioning. Computerised cognitive training (CCT) and nutrition have been shown to improve the cognitive capacities of people with MCI. For each variable, we developed two kinds of interventions specialised for people with MCI (CCT: 'individualised' CCT; nutrition: a whole-food, plant-based diet).

Prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors among 28,000 employees.

Background: Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in Germany. The knowledge of causal risk factors and their distribution is of utmost importance to design screening programs.

Probands And Methods: In this cross-sectional study design we used STROBE criteria to achieve the highest comparability possible.