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Alzheimers Dement
December 2024
University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA.
Background: Loneliness and depression among older adults are linked to a higher likelihood of chronic diseases, deterioration of physical function, and compromised quality of life. LGBTQ older adults are known to experience social isolation and mental distress at higher rates than their heterosexual counterparts, and those with cognitive impairment may be particularly susceptible to loneliness and depression. However, there is limited knowledge regarding the risk and protective factors for loneliness and depression among LGBTQ older adults living with cognitive impairment.
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December 2024
Inserm U1094, IRD UMR270, Univ. Limoges, CHU Limoges, EpiMaCT, Limoges, France.
Background: In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), the number of people living with dementia is expected to double every 20 years, from 2.7 to 7.6 million.
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December 2024
Yale School of Public Health, New Haven, CT, USA.
Background: The Republic of Armenia is a post-Soviet, low- and middle-income country (LMIC) in the south Caucasus region with a steadily increasing aging population. The goal of this study was to provide the first look into the national cognitive health in Armenia, considering the growing burden of cognitive impairment (CI) and widespread lack of public awareness about dementia. As a component of the early detection memory screening program launched by Alzheimer's Care Armenia's Brain Health Project and funded through Davos Alzheimer's Collaborative (DAC), this study aimed to understand the prevalence of CI and associated factors across the adult population.
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December 2024
case Clinic For Dementia, Kampala, Uganda Land, Uganda.
Background: Uganda has an increasing population of older persons who require special attention to reduce the burden of dementia. With the growing prevalence of dementia worldwide, two third of the people with dementia are projected to be from the de-eloping countries by 2050. Few studies have been conducted on the prevalence of dementia and its association with central nervous system (CNS) infections among older persons in African settings, particularly in Uganda.
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December 2024
Older Adult's Psychiatry and Psychology Extension Program Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Background: Dementia syndromes are chronic health conditions that lead to significant cognitive decline and functional impairment, including acts of civil life. Concerning the latter, a guardianship petition maybe needed when patients or family are at risk.
Methods: Retrospective cross-sectional study of documentary research on 72 electronical guardianship proceedings involving adults with dementia.
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