scholarly journals Effects of depression on cognition of patients with mild neurocognitive disorder due to possible Alzheimer’s disease

2017 ◽  
pp. 149
Author(s):  
Charles Ysaacc Da Silva Rodrigues ◽  
Paula Carvalho Figueiredo ◽  
Hidekel Quino Montes ◽  
Marta Gruart Vila
Keyword(s):  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Neurocognitive Disorder ◽  
Mild Neurocognitive Disorder

Objetivo: Identificar el nivel de relación entre la depresión y las funciones cognitivas del enfermo de Alzheimer en fase inicial. Cuadro teórico: La depresión es factor de riesgo para las demencias y consecuentemente para la enfermedad de Alzheimer (EA), debido a la pérdida de memoria, que tiende a asociarse con dificultades de orientación, de aprendizaje y reconocimiento. Metodología: Participaron en esta investigación un total de 142 adultos mayores divididos en dos grupos, con y sin diagnóstico clínico de Alzheimer y depresión. Los participantes fueron evaluados a través de la aplicación del Inventario de Depresión de Beck II (BDI-II), y el Mini Mental (MME) de Folstein. Resultados: Se encontraron efectos estadísticamente significativos entre cognición y depresión en adultos mayores con EA, en fase inicial. Conclusiones: Se concluye que existe una alta posibilidad de cambios cognoscitivos del enfermo con Alzheimer, cuando su enfermedad se encuentra asociada a la depresión. Además, los resultados apuntan a la cognición como factor responsable de las alteraciones conductuales del enfermo, como consecuencia del empeoramiento de la depresión.  

Fear about Alzheimer’s disease among Israeli and German laypersons, persons with Mild Neurocognitive Disorder and their relatives: a qualitative study

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Perla Werner ◽  
Natalie Ulitsa ◽  
Daphna Shephet ◽  
Hanan Abojabel ◽  
Zümrüt Alpinar-Sencan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Neurocognitive Disorder ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Group Type ◽  
Mild Neurocognitive Disorder ◽  
Different Cultures ◽  
The Impact

ABSTRACT Objectives: Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the most common type of dementia, is one of the most feared diseases, obstructing help-seeking, and leading to discrimination. While research interest in fear of developing AD is increasing, little is known about its characterization, triggers, and consequences, especially among different cultures. In this study, we aimed at exploring and characterizing AD fear as experienced by laypersons (LP), persons with Mild Neurocognitive Disorder (MND), and their relatives, in Israel and Germany. Design: A qualitative study using focus groups (FGs) and semi-structured interviews was used. Thematic content analysis was conducted to extract key themes. Setting: Israeli and German not yet diagnosed people. Participants: The study included a total of 130 participants (63 Israeli and 67 German participants) representing 3 groups: LP (n = 82), persons with MND (n = 28), and relatives of persons with MND (n = 20). Results: Two overarching themes were identified across groups and countries: fear of developing AD and fear of stigmatization. Other types of fear, such as fear of a person with AD, fear about the impact of a diagnosis of AD on family members, fear of becoming a caregiver, and fear of losing one’s self-determination because of developing AD, were specific to a group type or country. Different types of fear were awakened by different triggers, and were dealt with different coping strategies.

Case Studies in Dementia-Related Anxiety

GeroPsych ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Molly Maxfield ◽  
Jennifer R. Roberts ◽  
JoAnna Dieker
Keyword(s):  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Social Withdrawal ◽  
Cognitive Status ◽  
Generalized Anxiety ◽  
Neurocognitive Disorder ◽  
High Genetic Risk ◽  
Disease Case ◽  
Negative Perceptions

Abstract. Two clients seeking neuropsychological assessment reported anxiety about their cognitive status. We review the cases to increase our understanding of factors contributing to dementia-related anxiety. Case 1 met the criteria for mild neurocognitive disorder; the client’s memory was impaired, and she had a high genetic risk for Alzheimer’s disease. The client reported anxiety about negative perceptions of quality of life among individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Case 2 did not meet the criteria for a neurocognitive disorder. Anxiety about this client’s cognitive status appeared attributable to generalized anxiety disorder, given his anxiety about diverse topics. Both clients reported embarrassment about forgetfulness and social withdrawal. Dementia-related anxiety is believed to be relatively common, to exist on a continuum, to have unique social implications, and to stem from various sources, necessitating differing interventions.

Rationale for combination therapy with galantamine and memantine in alzheimer’s disease: the efficacy of treatment of addition

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S2) ◽  
pp. 507-507
Author(s):  
J. Zarra
Keyword(s):  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Adverse Events ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Disease Assessment ◽  
Clinical Aspects ◽  
Neurocognitive Disorder ◽  
Clinical Dementia Rating ◽  
Open Label ◽  
Behavioural Symptoms

ObjectiveThe efficacy, safety, and tolerability of nootropic cholinergic agent: GALANTAMINE (with a dual mechanism of action on the cholinergic a system) and moderate affinity NMDA- receptor antagonist: MEMANTINE, were assessed taking into account the profile of patients with neurocognitive disorder: Alzheimer's disease, from the clinical aspects and the different classifications.MethodsThe experience included 428 patients who were enrolled in a prospective, observational, multicenter, and open-label study to receive 16 mg/day of galantamine and 30 mg/day of memantine for 12 months of treatment of addition.ResultsThe therapeutic response was measured using the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE), Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR), Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale (ADAS-GOG), Functional Activities Questionnaire(FAQ) the Clinical Global Impression Scale (CGI) and the UKU scale of adverse effectstaking into account the efficacy, safety and adverse events of the treatment.The final results of the study showed that galantamine with addition memantine improves cognition, behavioural symptoms, and the general well-being of patients with cognitive impairment: Alzheimer's disease. The incidence of adverse events was not significant and a very good profile of tolerability and safety was observed.ConclusionAt the conclusion of this session, the participant should be able to demonstrate with use the association memantine - galatamine in neurocognitive disorder: Alzheimer's disease, improve cognition, behavioural symptoms, and the general state recognized as neurocognitive disorder.

scholarly journals The utility of olfactory function in distinguishing early stage Alzheimer's disease from HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder

AIDS ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol Publish Ahead of Print ◽  
Author(s):  
Erin E. Sundermann ◽  
Adam Fields ◽  
Rowan Saloner ◽  
Ben Gouaux ◽  
Ajay Bharti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Olfactory Function ◽  
Neurocognitive Disorder ◽  
Hiv Associated Neurocognitive Disorder
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