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View article: Development of robust normative data for the neuropsychological assessment of Greek older adults
Development of robust normative data for the neuropsychological assessment of Greek older adults Open
Objective: Normative data for older adults may be tainted by inadvertent inclusion of undiagnosed individuals at the very early stage of a neurodegenerative process. To avoid this pitfall, we developed norms for a cohort of older adults wi…
View article: Subjective Cognitive Decline as a predictor of Frailty in older adults: Hellenic Longitudinal Investigation of Aging and Diet study (HELIAD)
Subjective Cognitive Decline as a predictor of Frailty in older adults: Hellenic Longitudinal Investigation of Aging and Diet study (HELIAD) Open
Subjective cognitive decline (SCD) is a self-evaluation of cognitive impairment, in the absence of observed objective cognitive deficits on a neuropsychological assessment. Frailty refers to a multidimensional syndrome where the individual…
View article: Linking self-perceived cognitive functioning questionnaires using item response theory: The subjective cognitive decline initiative.
Linking self-perceived cognitive functioning questionnaires using item response theory: The subjective cognitive decline initiative. Open
This was the first study to calibrate self-perceived cognitive functioning data of geographically diverse older adults. The resulting item scores are on the same metric, facilitating joint or pooled analyses across international studies. R…
View article: The Special Care Unit for People with Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (SCU- B) in the Context of the Project “RECage-Respectful Caring for Agitated Elderly”: A Qualitative Study
The Special Care Unit for People with Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (SCU- B) in the Context of the Project “RECage-Respectful Caring for Agitated Elderly”: A Qualitative Study Open
Background: Dementia is a priority for global public health. The management of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) is one of the highest ongoing challenges and needs new approaches. The special care unit for people wit…
View article: Population attributable fractions for modifiable risk factors of dementia in cognitively normal and MCI populations: Data from two countries
Population attributable fractions for modifiable risk factors of dementia in cognitively normal and MCI populations: Data from two countries Open
Background Previous studies have shown that population‐wide up to 40% of all dementia cases are related to twelve modifiable risk factors, which thus calls for preventive measures. To inform health promotion strategies, it is important to …
View article: The Edinburgh cognitive and behavioral amyotrophic lateral sclerosis screen (ECAS): sensitivity in differentiating between ALS and Alzheimer’s disease in a Greek population
The Edinburgh cognitive and behavioral amyotrophic lateral sclerosis screen (ECAS): sensitivity in differentiating between ALS and Alzheimer’s disease in a Greek population Open
Objectives: (1) Adapt the ECAS into Greek, validate it in ALS patients and compare with the ALS-CBS. (2) Determine the sensitivity and specificity of ECAS in the differentiation between AD and non-demented ALS patients as compared with the…
View article: A Comparison of the Greek ACE-III, M-ACE, ACE-R, MMSE, and ECAS in the Assessment and Identification of Alzheimer’s Disease
A Comparison of the Greek ACE-III, M-ACE, ACE-R, MMSE, and ECAS in the Assessment and Identification of Alzheimer’s Disease Open
Objective:This study aimed to adapt the Addenbrooke’s Cognitive Examination-III (ACE-III) and Mini-Addenbrooke’s CognitiveExamination (M-ACE) into Greek and then to examine the convergent validity against their predecessorsAddenbrooke’s Co…
View article: Challenges in the development of accurate normative neuropsychological test data for older adults: Findings from the HELIAD Study
Challenges in the development of accurate normative neuropsychological test data for older adults: Findings from the HELIAD Study Open
Background Normative data collected from older adult cohorts may be tainted by the inadvertent inclusion of undiagnosed individuals at the very early stage of a dementia process or Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). To avoid this pitfall, we…
View article: A Comparison of the Greek ACE-III, M-ACE, ACE-R, MMSE, and ECAS in the Assessment and Identification of Alzheimer’s Disease
A Comparison of the Greek ACE-III, M-ACE, ACE-R, MMSE, and ECAS in the Assessment and Identification of Alzheimer’s Disease Open
Objective: This study aimed to adapt the Addenbrooke’s Cognitive Examination-III (ACE-III) and Mini-Addenbrooke’s Cognitive Examination (M-ACE) into Greek and then to examine the convergent validity against their predecessors Addenbrooke’s…
View article: The Edinburgh cognitive and behavioral amyotrophic lateral sclerosis screen (ECAS): sensitivity in differentiating between ALS and Alzheimer’s disease in a Greek population
The Edinburgh cognitive and behavioral amyotrophic lateral sclerosis screen (ECAS): sensitivity in differentiating between ALS and Alzheimer’s disease in a Greek population Open
Objectives: (1) Adapt the ECAS into Greek, validate it in ALS patients and compare with the ALS-CBS. (2) Determine the sensitivity and specificity of ECAS in the differentiation between AD and non-demented ALS patients as compared with the…
View article: Support Needs and Expectations of People Living with Dementia and Their Informal Carers in Everyday Life: A European Study
Support Needs and Expectations of People Living with Dementia and Their Informal Carers in Everyday Life: A European Study Open
The aim of this study was to describe the needs and expectations of support within everyday life among community-dwelling people living well with an early stage dementia and their informal carers. The study employed a qualitative design. D…
View article: Association between Physical Activity, General Health and Burden of Dementia Caregivers
Association between Physical Activity, General Health and Burden of Dementia Caregivers Open
Most caregivers do not engage in physical activity programs despite evidence that physical exercise improves general health and relieves symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress. The aim of the study is a) to investigate the amount of ph…
View article: Comparison of Resistance and Chair Yoga Training on Subjective Sleep Quality in MCI Women
Comparison of Resistance and Chair Yoga Training on Subjective Sleep Quality in MCI Women Open
Background: Self-rated sleep disorders are common in older adults, resulting in various health problems. Two types of exercise are suggested as an affordable and accessible non-pharmacological treatment and are being compared and discussed…
View article: Depressive pseudodementia in Greek patients: How differential diagnosis can lead to early diagnosis
Depressive pseudodementia in Greek patients: How differential diagnosis can lead to early diagnosis Open
Background The term Pseudodementia, as presented by Kiloh, is being used to describe the clinical image characterized by depression combined with impairment in cognitive functions which reacts positively in treatment with antidepressants. …