Smart Home Technology: A New Approach for Performance Measurements of Activities of Daily Living and Prediction of Mild Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults

2019 ◽  
Vol 68 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maxime Lussier ◽  
Stéphane Adam ◽  
Belkacem Chikhaoui ◽  
Charles Consel ◽  
Mathieu Gagnon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Smart Home ◽  
Performance Measurements ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Home Technology ◽  
Smart Home Technology

scholarly journals Neuropsychological and Functional Impact of COVID-19 on Mild Cognitive Impairment

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 ◽  
pp. 153331752096087
Author(s):  
Kalpana P. Padala ◽  
Christopher M. Parkes ◽  
Prasad R. Padala
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Functional Decline ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Physically Active

We present a case report to showcase that behavioral, cognitive, and functional decline may be associated with COVID-19 stay-home guidance among older adults with pre-existent cognitive impairment. In a functionally independent and physically active older adult with Mild Cognitive Impairment, there was worsening in depression and anxiety symptoms associated with the restrictions of COVID-19. Functional decline was also noted as assessed by Instrumental Activities of Daily Living. We discuss solutions to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 restrictions in this vulnerable population.

scholarly journals Associations Between Self- and Informant-Reported Abilities of Instrumental Activities of Daily Living and Cognitive Functions in Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xin Zhao ◽  
Wenjia Liang ◽  
Joseph H R Maes
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Cognitive Processing ◽  
Processing Speed ◽  
Cognitive Functions ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Instrumental Activities ◽  
Cognitive Processing Speed

Abstract Objective Older adults (OAs) with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) show disabilities in instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), which have been linked to compromised cognitive functioning. However, it is unclear which cognitive functions are primarily involved. The present study sought to identify the cognitive function(s) most strongly associated with the IADL limitations in MCI. Method OAs with MCI (N = 120) completed cognitive tasks measuring general cognitive processing speed, working memory (WM) maintenance and updating, inhibition, and shifting ability. IADL abilities were assessed through both self- and informant reports. Results Self-reported IADL abilities were positively associated with both cognitive processing speed and WM updating capacity. Informant-reported IADL abilities were also positively associated with processing speed and WM updating, in addition to cognitive shifting ability. Conclusion Both general processing speed and WM updating capacity were consistently predictive of IADL abilities. These results might inform the design of training programs aimed at maintaining or improving functional independence in individuals with MCI to focus more on these cognitive functions. However, the strength of the association between specific cognitive functions and IADL abilities in OAs with MCI depends on the source of the information about the IADL abilities, which highlights the need for gathering data from both the examinee and informants.

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