Abstract. Owing to advancement of medical technology and current knowledge, the population has a longer life expectancy, leading to an increase in the proportion of elderly. Objective: The study aimed to investigate the effect of action observation (AO) combined with gait training on gait and cognition ...
Serrano, Cecilia M;
Sorbara, Marcos;
Minond, Alexander;
Finlay, John B;
Arizaga, Raul L;
Iturry, Monica;
Martinez, Patricia;
Heinemann, Gabriela;
Gagliardi, Celina;
Serra, Andrea;
Magliano, Florencia Ces;
Yacovino, Darío;
Rojas, María Martha Esnaola y;
Ruiz, Adelaida Susana;
Graviotto, Héctor Gastón.
ABSTRACT. The MoCA is a brief useful test to diagnose mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and mild dementia (MD). To date, no Argentine cross-cultural adapted validations of the Spanish version have been reported. Objective: To validate the MoCA in the elderly and study its usefulness in MCI and MD. Method...
Abstract. Brief cognitive tests (BCTs) are necessary for early detection of cognitive impairment, particularly in primary care settings. Objective: This report describes a systematic review of BCTs evaluated in Peruvian populations. Methods: We used systematic mapping techniques to identify articles on...
Abstract. Non-pharmacological cognitive interventions in mild cognitive impairment have demonstrated promising results in preventing or delaying cognitive impairment and functional disability. Cognitive stimulation seems to improve and maintain cognitive and social activity. Objective: This study aimed ...
Abstract. Mini-Cog and Codex (cognitive disorders examination) are brief cognitive screening tests incorporating word-recall and clock drawing tests. Objective: To assess and compare the screening accuracy of Mini-Cog and Codex for diagnosis of dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in patients at...
Resumen Introducción: Tomando en consideración por un lado, el modelo de Bower (1981) y la evidencia reportada que indica que se recuerda con mayor facilidad aquella información congruente con el estado de ánimo; y por otro lado, el modelo tripartito Clark y Watson (1991), el cual señala que las pe...
Introducción: durante el envejecimiento se producen cambios a nivel biológico, psicológico y social convirtiendo a los individuos susceptibles a desarrollar deterioro cognitivo. Se ha implementado la ludoterapia para fomentar la afectividad, creatividad y sociabilidad en el adulto mayor. El juego favo...
Accumulating evidence from preclinical and clinical studies indicates prenatal exposure to stress or excess glucocorticoids can affect offspring brain. Glucocorticoid receptor (GR) is an important target of glucocorticoid. Therefore the aim of the present study was to investigate the expression of GR in ...
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Falls are a major problem in nursing homes due to their high prevalence and impact on the functioning of elderly.
Objective:
This study aims to: a) construct and validate a scale for assessing the practices and behaviors of professionals from nursing homes after falls in elderly; b) describe ...
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Mild cognitive decline is a feared aspect of aging associated with frailty experienced by individuals.
Objective:
To determine the number of elderly people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI); to determine the relationship of sociodemographic and clinical variables by group of individuals wi...
