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Background: Paper-and-pencil neuropsychological tests have traditionally been considered the "gold standard" for clinical testing in AD/ADRD, but they have significant limitations: They are time-consuming, costly to administer, vulnerable to examiner bias and error, and unavailable to some patients due to location, transportation challenges, and cost. Manual tests also fail to comprehensively analyze many aspects of test performance. Computerized neuropsychological test batteries have been developed to address these shortcomings.
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University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Background: Since October, 2022 the Driving and Dementia Roadmap (DDR) (www.drivinganddementia.ca) - an online resource to support people with dementia (PWD), family/friend carers (FCs) and healthcare providers (HCPs) as they navigate the challenges of driving cessation - has been accessed by over 34,000 users.
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Music and Health Science Research Collaboratory, University of Toronto, ON, Canada.
Background: The dual-cyclical relationship between language and cognition, encapsulated in linguistic relativity, underscores the reciprocal influence of thoughts on communication and vice-versa. This study explores the intricate changes in pragmatics, a fundamental aspect of human communication, during the aging process, considering changes in sensory abilities, cognition, and language.
Method: Sixty participants, aged ≥50 years with a minimum of five years of formal education, were included, excluding those with neurological or psychological illnesses.
Dementia Care Research and Psychosocial Factors.
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December 2024
Yonsei University, Wonju, Gangwon-do, Korea, Republic of (South).
Background: Self-rated health status goes beyond a mere indicator of one's well-being, encompassing biological, social, and functional aspects. It has emerged as a significant variable in predicting mortality. Against this backdrop, understanding the impact of subjective health status on anxiety symptoms is crucial for individuals with dementia.
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University of Maryland Baltimore, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Background: Apathy, or reduction in goal directed behaviors, is common in assisted living (AL) residents with dementia. Meaningful activity, defined as participation in activities that are enjoyable, tailored to the individual's interests and abilities, related to a personally relevant goal, engaging, and related to an aspect of an individual's identity, may be a promising strategy for reducing apathy in AL residents with dementia. However, there is a dearth of evidence examining the relationship between engagement in meaningful activity and apathy among AL residents with dementia.
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