scholarly journals An Exploratory Analysis of Changes in Mental Wellbeing Following Curcumin and Fish Oil Supplementation in Middle-Aged and Older Adults

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 2902
Author(s):  
Julia C. Kuszewski ◽  
Peter R. C. Howe ◽  
Rachel H. X. Wong
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Fish Oil ◽  
Mood States ◽  
Exploratory Analysis ◽  
Mental Wellbeing ◽  
Subjective Memory ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Fish Oil Supplementation ◽  
Plasma Apolipoprotein

Curcumin has previously been shown to enhance mood in non-depressed older adults. However, observed benefits were limited to short-term supplementation (4 weeks). In a 16 week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, 2 × 2 factorial design trial, we supplemented overweight or obese non-depressed adults (50–80 years) with curcumin (160 mg/day), fish oil (2000 mg docosahexaenoic acid +400 mg eicosapentaenoic acid/day), or a combination of both. Secondary outcomes included mental wellbeing measures (mood states and subjective memory complaints (SMCs)) and quality of life (QoL). Furthermore, plasma apolipoprotein E4 (APOE4) was measured to determine whether APOE4 status influences responses to fish oil. Curcumin improved vigour (p = 0.044) compared to placebo and reduced SMCs compared to no curcumin treatment (p = 0.038). Fish oil did not affect any mood states, SMCs or QoL; however, responses to fish oil were affected by APOE4 status. In APOE4 non-carriers, fish oil increased vigour (p = 0.030) and reduced total mood disturbances (p = 0.048) compared to placebo. Improvements in mental wellbeing were correlated with increased QoL. Combining curcumin with fish oil did not result in additive effects. This exploratory analysis indicates that regular supplementation with either curcumin or fish oil (limited to APOE4 non-carriers) has the potential to improve some aspects of mental wellbeing in association with better QoL.

Effect of Fish Oil Supplementation on Quality of Life in a General Population of Older Dutch Subjects: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

2009 ◽  
Vol 57 (8) ◽  
pp. 1481-1486 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ondine Van De Rest ◽  
Johanna M. Geleijnse ◽  
Frans J. Kok ◽  
Wija A. Van Staveren ◽  
Marcel G.M. OldeRikkert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
General Population ◽  
Fish Oil ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Double Blind Placebo ◽  
Fish Oil Supplementation

Fear of memory decline predicts lower quality of life and increased memory failures in older adults: Preliminary findings from a novel fear-avoidance of memory decline scale.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesca Farina ◽  
Marc Patrick Bennett ◽  
James William Griffith ◽  
Bert Lenaert
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Memory Performance ◽  
Fear Avoidance ◽  
Subjective Memory ◽  
Memory Decline ◽  
General Anxiety ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
The Impact

Evidence concerning the impact of fear of memory decline on health-related outcomes is limited. To determine the relationship between fear-avoidance of memory decline, quality of life and subjective memory in older adults using a novel scale to measure fear of memory decline. Sixty-seven older adults (59-81 years) completed a 23-item self-report questionnaire designed to capture experiential, cognitive and behavioral components of fear of memory decline, known as the fear and avoidance of memory decline (FAM) scale. Memory performance was assessed using the Wechsler Memory Scale (WMS-IV) and the Memory Failures Scale (MFS). General anxiety was assessed using the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scales (DASS) and the Geriatric Anxiety Inventory (GAI). Quality of life was assessed using the Older Person’s Quality of Life scale (OPQOL-35). The FAM scale demonstrated good reliability and validity. Three latent factors were observed including: (1) fear-avoidance, (2) problematic beliefs and (3) resilience. After adjusting for age, education, memory performance and general anxiety, higher fear-avoidance predicted lower quality of life (p=.021) and increased memory failures (p=.022). Increased fear of memory decline predicts lower quality of life and subjective memory failures in healthy older adults. Based on these findings, we propose a preliminary fear-avoidance model that explains the development and maintenance of dementia-related functional disability in terms of psychological processes.

Fish oil supplementation in the treatment of major depression: A randomised double-blind placebo-controlled trial

2007 ◽  
Vol 31 (7) ◽  
pp. 1393-1396 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brin F.S. Grenyer ◽  
Trevor Crowe ◽  
Barbara Meyer ◽  
Alice J. Owen ◽  
Elizabeth M. Grigonis-Deane ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Major Depression ◽  
Fish Oil ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Double Blind Placebo ◽  
Fish Oil Supplementation

The impact of subjective memory complaints on quality of life in community-dwelling older adults

2014 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 175-181 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yohko Maki ◽  
Tomoharu Yamaguchi ◽  
Tetsuya Yamagami ◽  
Tatsuhiko Murai ◽  
Kenji Hachisuka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Subjective Memory Complaints ◽  
Subjective Memory ◽  
Memory Complaints ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

scholarly journals 147 Assessing Assessment: An Audit of Continence Assessment and Documentation in a City Centre Teaching Hospital

2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (Supplement_3) ◽  
pp. iii17-iii65
Author(s):  
Mary Randles ◽  
Mary Hayes ◽  
Susanne Cotter ◽  
Ines Saramago ◽  
Kieth McGrath ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Geriatric Medicine ◽  
Hospital Setting ◽  
Mental Wellbeing ◽  
City Centre ◽  
Audit Tool ◽  
Care Plans ◽  
Continence Status

Abstract Background Urinary incontinence (UI) is defined by the International Continence Society as “any involuntary leakage of urine.” UI can negatively impact patients' physical and mental wellbeing and quality of life. Since older adults constitute a growing hospital population, evaluation and improvement of this patient group's quality of care is recognized as a priority in the study hospital. A continence assessment helps to determine what the problem is and what management is required. This audit aims to determine whether appropriate assessments of continence in older adults presenting to the hospital setting were completed and documented. Methods An audit tool was adapted from the Royal College of Physicians National Continence Audit tool and the hospital's own elimination documentation pathway. On a chosen day a general medical ward and a specialist geriatric medicine ward were assessed. Medical charts, nursing notes, emergency department proforma, frailty intervention team proforma and skin integrity proforma were reviewed. Documentation of continence status, symptoms, type, investigations, continence wear, catheterisation and management were assessed. Continence care plans and evidence of communication/discussion with patients were also assessed. Results Thirty-one sets of documentation were reviewed. Twenty-four patients were aged over 65. Of these patients 12 were male and 12 were female. Four patients had no continence status documented. Forty-two percent of those reviewed over 65 had documented incontinence and of these only 40% had the elimination section of their nursing proforma fully completed. Six of the patients with documented incontinence had their symptoms/type of incontinence documented. Two Patients had urinary catheters, the indications for these catheters were documented Conclusion This audit found that overall the assessment and documentation of continence in older adults was sub-optimal. Based on this audit an assessment tool and education program will be introduced to the specialist geriatric medicine ward with the goal of improving assessment of continence and optimal management.

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