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University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Background: Increasing evidence points to the possible risk roles of psychosocial factors (lack of education, active social participation, physical exercise and mentally stimulating activity, economic instability, traumatic life events) in the pathogenic process and clinical manifestation of dementia disorders. In recent years in our country, in the context of a complex inflationary process, there has been an increase in all indicators of vulnerability and poverty, exceeding 40% of the population below the poverty line in 2023 and around 9% below the indigence line.
Method: In the context of International Alzheimer's Day, the Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Week was held at the Hospital de Clínicas of Buenos Aires.
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Background: Studies link nature exposure to better cognitive health outcomes. However, little is known about which types or 'how much' of nature is needed for health benefits. Studies often lack diverse aging populations and have small sample sizes.
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Miyagi University, Daiwa, Miyagi, Japan.
Background: Day care services provide various activities, including rehabilitation, to maintain and improve physical function and social participation of older people. However, the relationship between rehabilitation participation and emotional changes in older adults with dementia who use day care services is not well understood.
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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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