scholarly journals A portable brainwave technology in detecting functional brain changes in aging and dementia: A pilot study on feasibility of the application in residential care older adults

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (S4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tara Arvan ◽  
Kattie Sepheri ◽  
Sujoy Ghosh Hajra ◽  
Gabriela Pawlowski ◽  
Shaun Fickling ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Residential Care ◽  
Functional Brain ◽  
Brain Changes

Functional brain changes associated with cognitive trajectories determine specific tDCS‐induced effects among older adults

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lídia Vaqué‐Alcázar ◽  
Kilian Abellaneda‐Pérez ◽  
Cristina Solé‐Padullés ◽  
Núria Bargalló ◽  
Cinta Valls‐Pedret ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Functional Brain ◽  
Brain Changes

scholarly journals COGNITION OLDER ADULTS WITH PREDIABETES EXPERIENCE ACCELERATED NEUROCOGNITIVE DECLINE

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S654-S655
Author(s):  
Joyla Furlano ◽  
Lindsay Nagamatsu
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Hippocampal Volume ◽  
Brain Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cognitive Domains ◽  
Functional Brain ◽  
Cross Sectional Analysis ◽  
Brain Changes ◽  
Sectional Analysis ◽  
Neurocognitive Decline

Abstract Type II diabetes (T2D) is associated with neurocognitive decline beyond normative aging, and thus older adults with T2D are at high risk for developing dementia. However, the extent to which similar deficits occur in prediabetic older adults is not well understood. While few studies have shown that prediabetic older adults experience some cognitive decline, further research is needed to determine the specific cognitive domains affected and the degree to which this decline occurs. Moreover, structural and functional brain changes that may occur with these deficits is currently unknown in this population. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess cognitive function and brain health in prediabetic older adults. We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of older adults (aged 60-80) with prediabetes (FPG 6.1-7.0 mmol/L) and healthy aged-matched controls, examining 1) cognitive performance, 2) functional brain activation as measured by fMRI, and 3) structural measures such as volume of the hippocampus. Based on our cross-sectional analysis, prediabetic older adults show impaired cognition (e.g., memory), as well as decreased hippocampal volume and activation. Therefore, we conclude that older adults with prediabetes experience brain decline, and could benefit from lifestyle interventions to prevent or delay the onset of such decline.

A PILOT STUDY WHICH SUPPORTS STAFF TO ENGAGE OLDER ADULTS IN RESIDENTIAL CARE WITH TABLET DEVICES

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. P160-P161
Author(s):  
Samantha M. Loi ◽  
Alissa Westphal ◽  
Nicola T. Lautenschlager ◽  
Anita Goh
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Residential Care ◽  
Tablet Devices

Providing care for older adults with extreme obesity in aged residential care facilities: An environmental scan

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 24-36
Author(s):  
Caz Hales ◽  
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Isaac Amankwaa ◽  
Lesley Gray ◽  
Helen Rook ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Residential Care ◽  
Service Provision ◽  
Aged Care ◽  
Extreme Obesity ◽  
Financial Barriers ◽  
Residential Care Facilities ◽  
Environmental Scan ◽  
Staffing Ratios ◽  
Care Facilities

Little is known about the level of service demand and preparedness of Aotearoa New Zealand’s aged residential care facilities to care for older adults with extreme obesity. The aim of this study was to assess the current state of bariatric (extreme obesity) services within aged residential care. An environmental scan was conducted to identify bariatric resident needs and gaps in service provision to inform the development of policy and service provision. Observational and interview data from three facilities in Aotearoa New Zealand was collected along with a retrospective review of national resident admissions over a three-year period. Poor environmental design that included infrastructure deficiencies and financial barriers impacted on the ability to deliver safe and equitable care for this population. Specifically, equipment procurement and safe staffing ratios were of concern to the sector. There is an increasing need for bariatric level support within aged care, necessitating more equipment and staff, adaptation of physical care environments, and enhanced funding. Significant investment is required to address care concerns of older adults with extreme obesity at government and organisational levels.

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