A better understanding of the link between depression and dementia is essential, given the rapid growth of the elderly population, with an anticipated doubling of global dementia prevalence every 20 years.1 In the Lancet Psychiatry, the findings presented from the study by Saira Mirza and colleagues2 have brought us one step closer to answering whether depression is a risk factor for dementia or vice versa. They assessed different trajectories of depressive symptoms and their association with subsequent dementia in a large community sample of older adults over the course of 10 years. Please contact the library to receive a copy of this article - http://bit.ly/1Xyazai
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Neuropsychology 30.2 (Feb 2016): 135-142.
Objective: To test the hypothesis that late-life depression is associated with dementia-related pathology. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details
The prevalence of neuropsychiatric symptoms in cognitively impaired nursing home residents is known to be very high, with depression and agitation being the most common symptoms. The possible effects of a 12-week intervention with animal-assisted activities (AAA) in nursing homes were studied. The primary outcomes related to depression, agitation and quality of life (QoL). Login using your SSSFT NHS OpenAthens for full text. SSOTP - request a copy of the article from the library - www.sssft.nhs.uk/library
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of a high-intensity functional exercise program on depressive symptoms among older care facility residents with dementia. Login using your SSSFT NHS OpenAthens for full text. SSOTP - request a copy of the article from the library - www.sssft.nhs.uk/library
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