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View article: Factors associated with a healthy diet and willingness to change dietary behavior in older adults at increased risk of dementia
Factors associated with a healthy diet and willingness to change dietary behavior in older adults at increased risk of dementia Open
Background Healthy dietary patterns have been linked to reduced risks for cardiovascular diseases and dementia, making nutrition an essential part of a comprehensive approach for dementia prevention. Knowledge about factors associated with…
View article: Social participation and cognitive activities as explanation factor for the association between income and self-rated health for older adults
Social participation and cognitive activities as explanation factor for the association between income and self-rated health for older adults Open
Introduction Health disparities pose a considerable challenge for older adults individuals, particularly those with a heightened risk of developing dementia. Discrepancies in health status among various income brackets are only partially a…
View article: Profiles of Met and Unmet Care Needs in the Oldest Old Primary Care Patients with Cognitive Disorders and Dementia: Results of the AgeCoDe and AgeQualiDe Study
Profiles of Met and Unmet Care Needs in the Oldest Old Primary Care Patients with Cognitive Disorders and Dementia: Results of the AgeCoDe and AgeQualiDe Study Open
Introduction: The prevalence of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia is increasing as the oldest old population grows, requiring a nuanced understanding of their care needs. Few studies have examined need profiles of oldest old pat…
View article: Effects of a multidomain intervention against cognitive decline on dementia risk profiles — Results from the AgeWell.de trial
Effects of a multidomain intervention against cognitive decline on dementia risk profiles — Results from the AgeWell.de trial Open
INTRODUCTION Dementia risk scores constitute promising surrogate outcomes for lifestyle interventions targeting cognitive function. We investigated whether dementia risk, assessed using the LIfestyle for BRAin health (LIBRA) index, was red…
View article: Adherence to a lifestyle intervention – just a question of self-efficacy? Analysis of the AgeWell.de-intervention against cognitive decline
Adherence to a lifestyle intervention – just a question of self-efficacy? Analysis of the AgeWell.de-intervention against cognitive decline Open
Background Aim of this study was to detect predictors of better adherence to the AgeWell.de-intervention, a two-year randomized multi-domain lifestyle intervention against cognitive decline. Methods Data of 317 intervention group-participa…
View article: Age-specific risk factors of depression among the oldest-old - evidence from the multicenter AgeCoDe-AgeQualiDe study
Age-specific risk factors of depression among the oldest-old - evidence from the multicenter AgeCoDe-AgeQualiDe study Open
Purpose The present study aimed to investigate age-group-specific incidence rates and risk factors for depressive symptoms in the highest age groups. Methods Data were derived from a prospective multicenter cohort study conducted in primar…
View article: A multidomain intervention against cognitive decline in an at‐risk‐population in Germany: Results from the cluster‐randomized AgeWell.de trial
A multidomain intervention against cognitive decline in an at‐risk‐population in Germany: Results from the cluster‐randomized AgeWell.de trial Open
INTRODUCTION We investigated the effectiveness of a multidomain intervention to preserve cognitive function in older adults at risk for dementia in Germany in a cluster‐randomized trial. METHODS Individuals with a Cardiovascular Risk Facto…
View article: Associations of Depressive Symptoms with Subjective Cognitive Decline in Elderly People—A Cross-Sectional Analysis from the AgeWell.de-Study
Associations of Depressive Symptoms with Subjective Cognitive Decline in Elderly People—A Cross-Sectional Analysis from the AgeWell.de-Study Open
To develop effective dementia prevention strategies, it is necessary to understand risk factors, associated factors and early signs of dementia. Subjective cognitive decline (SCD) is the earliest form of dementia. The aim of this study is …
View article: COVID-19 government measures and their impact on mental health: a cross-sectional study of older primary care patients in Germany
COVID-19 government measures and their impact on mental health: a cross-sectional study of older primary care patients in Germany Open
Background With the outbreak of COVID-19, government measures including social distancing and restrictions of social contacts were imposed to slow the spread of the virus. Since older adults are at increased risk of severe disease, they we…
View article: Depression and Anxiety in Old Age during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Comparative Study of Individuals at Cardiovascular Risk and the General Population
Depression and Anxiety in Old Age during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Comparative Study of Individuals at Cardiovascular Risk and the General Population Open
Our study aims to examine the associations of sociodemographic factors, social support, resilience, and perceptions of the COVID-19 pandemic with late-life depression and anxiety symptoms in a cardiovascular risk group and a matched sample…
View article: Social Isolation and Incident Dementia in the Oldest-Old—A Competing Risk Analysis
Social Isolation and Incident Dementia in the Oldest-Old—A Competing Risk Analysis Open
Purpose Social isolation is considered a risk factor for dementia. However, less is known about social isolation and dementia with respect to competing risk of death, particularly in the oldest-old, who are at highest risk for social isola…
View article: Factors Contributing to Persistent Frequent Attendance in Primary Care Among the Oldest Old: Longitudinal Evidence From the AgeCoDe-AgeQualiDe Study
Factors Contributing to Persistent Frequent Attendance in Primary Care Among the Oldest Old: Longitudinal Evidence From the AgeCoDe-AgeQualiDe Study Open
Objective Since there is a lack of longitudinal studies in this area, our aim was to identify the determinants of persistent frequent attendance in primary care among the oldest old in Germany. Methods Longitudinal data (follow-up wave 7–9…
View article: Incidence of Anxiety in Latest Life and Risk Factors. Results of the AgeCoDe/AgeQualiDe Study
Incidence of Anxiety in Latest Life and Risk Factors. Results of the AgeCoDe/AgeQualiDe Study Open
Research on anxiety in oldest-old individuals is scarce. Specifically, incidence studies based on large community samples are lacking. The objective of this study is to assess age- and gender-specific incidence rates in a large sample of o…
View article: Direct and Indirect Proof of SARS-CoV-2 Infections in Indigenous Wiwa Communities in North-Eastern Colombia—A Cross-Sectional Assessment Providing Preliminary Surveillance Data
Direct and Indirect Proof of SARS-CoV-2 Infections in Indigenous Wiwa Communities in North-Eastern Colombia—A Cross-Sectional Assessment Providing Preliminary Surveillance Data Open
To provide initial data on local SARS-CoV-2 epidemiology and spread in indigenous communities in north-eastern Colombia, respiratory swabs and serum samples from volunteers of indigenous communities were examined in March and April 2021. S…
View article: GPs’ awareness of car driving among oldest patients: exploratory results from a primary care cohort
GPs’ awareness of car driving among oldest patients: exploratory results from a primary care cohort Open
Background Increasingly more very old people are active drivers. Sensory, motor and cognitive limitations, and medication can increase safety risks. Timely attention to driving safety in the patient–doctor relationship can promote patient-…
View article: Recruitment and Baseline Characteristics of Participants in the AgeWell.de Study—A Pragmatic Cluster-Randomized Controlled Lifestyle Trial against Cognitive Decline
Recruitment and Baseline Characteristics of Participants in the AgeWell.de Study—A Pragmatic Cluster-Randomized Controlled Lifestyle Trial against Cognitive Decline Open
Targeting dementia prevention, first trials addressing multiple modifiable risk factors showed promising results in at-risk populations. In Germany, AgeWell.de is the first large-scale initiative investigating the effectiveness of a multi-…
View article: Supplementary Material for: Social Support and Functional Decline in the Oldest Old
Supplementary Material for: Social Support and Functional Decline in the Oldest Old Open
Objective: Longitudinal studies investigating the link between social support and functional decline are limited among the oldest old. Thus, the aim of this study was to examine whether changes in social support are associated with functio…
View article: Supplementary Material for: Frailty and Autonomy among the Oldest Old: Evidence from the Multicenter Prospective AgeCoDe-AgeQualiDe Study
Supplementary Material for: Frailty and Autonomy among the Oldest Old: Evidence from the Multicenter Prospective AgeCoDe-AgeQualiDe Study Open
Introduction: There is a lack of studies examining the link between perceived autonomy and frailty among the oldest old. Therefore, our objective was to fill this gap. Methods: Data were used from the multicenter prospective cohort study “…