Psychogeriatrics : the official journal of the Japanese Psychogeriatric Society
Nov 13, 2024
BACKGROUND: In addressing elderly healthcare issues, cognitive impairment can cause significant disruptions in daily life and may potentially develop into dementia. Thus, finding ways to delay the progression of cognitive impairment is a critical iss...
Psychogeriatrics : the official journal of the Japanese Psychogeriatric Society
Oct 23, 2024
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to reveal inter- and intra-rater reliability of the detailed evaluation of cognitive function by assistive robot for older adults.
Psychogeriatrics : the official journal of the Japanese Psychogeriatric Society
Oct 23, 2024
BACKGROUND: Sarcopenia is a prominent issue among aging populations and associated with poor health outcomes. This study aimed to examine the predictive value of questionnaire and biomarker data for sarcopenia, and to further develop a user-friendly ...
Psychogeriatrics : the official journal of the Japanese Psychogeriatric Society
Oct 29, 2015
BACKGROUND: Previous studies have suggested that visiting dogs can have positive effects on elderly people in nursing homes. We wanted to study the effects of biweekly dog visits on sleep patterns and the psychiatric well-being of elderly people.
Psychogeriatrics : the official journal of the Japanese Psychogeriatric Society
Jan 1, 2025
BACKGROUND: Elder self-neglect (ESN) is usually ignored as a private problem and impairs the health outcomes of older adults. It is essential to construct a robust and efficient tool for risk prediction which can better detect and prevent self-neglec...
Psychogeriatrics : the official journal of the Japanese Psychogeriatric Society
Jan 1, 2025
BACKGROUND: Postoperative delirium (POD) poses significant clinical challenges regarding its diagnosis and treatment. Identifying biomarkers that can predict and diagnose POD is crucial for improving patient outcomes.