BACKGROUND: As the global population ages, the economic burden of dementia continues to rise. Social isolation-which includes limited social interaction and feelings of loneliness-negatively affects cognitive function and is a significant risk factor...
BACKGROUND: Supportive mobile apps are effective tools for family caregivers of persons with dementia to obtain online information and psychological support. Nevertheless, details about the experiences of family caregivers of persons with dementia us...
INTRODUCTION: Technological advances and artificial intelligence now make it feasible to administer cognitive assessments on touch-screen devices. The aim of this study is to develop a Uyghur version of the NUCOG cognitive screening application and e...
Archives of gerontology and geriatrics
May 26, 2025
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Internet use among older adults may reduce the risk of dementia, but it remains unknown how the effects vary across individuals. The aim of this study was to rigorously examine heterogeneity in the association between internet use ...
BACKGROUND: Systemically identifying caregivers in the electronic health record (EHR) is a critical step for delivering patient-centered care, enhancing care coordination, and advancing research and population health efforts in caregiving. Despite EH...
The increases in the older population, the prevalence of dementia, and the resulting social costs are burdensome to individuals, families, and the nation. This study examines whether the social robot PIO program intervention is effective for cognitiv...
International journal of nursing studies
Apr 10, 2025
BACKGROUND: The use of socially assistive robots in dementia care is growing, aimed at improving patient well-being and alleviating caregiver burden. Refining the utilisation of robotic assistance in individuals with dementia is critical, drawing on ...
BACKGROUND: Alzheimer disease and related dementias (ADRD) exhibit prominent heterogeneity. Identifying clinically meaningful ADRD subtypes is essential for tailoring treatments to specific patient phenotypes.
OBJECTIVE: Dementia represents a growing public health challenge, affecting an increasing number of individuals. It encompasses a broad spectrum of cognitive impairments, ranging from mild to severe stages, each of which demands varying levels of car...
BACKGROUND: Sarcopenia (loss of muscle mass and strength) increases adverse outcomes risk and contributes to cognitive decline in older adults. Accurate methods to quantify muscle mass and predict adverse outcomes, particularly in older persons with ...
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