by PsyAsia International | Friday, March 5, 2021 | Aging, CABG, Dementia, Dementia Journals, PsyAsia Neuropsychology, Sex
March 5, 2021 Abstract Introduction We examined the long‐term risk of dementia after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in relation to age and sex. Methods All CABG patients in Sweden 1992–2015 (n = 111,335), and matched controls (n = 222,396) were included in a...
by PsyAsia International | Friday, March 5, 2021 | Aging, Alzheimer's, Dementia, Dementia Journals, PsyAsia Neuropsychology
March 5, 2021 Abstract Introduction Understanding rural‐urban variation in the diagnostic incidence and prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) will inform policies to improve timely diagnosis and access to supportive services for older...
by PsyAsia International | Thursday, March 4, 2021 | Alzheimer's, Cancer, Dementia, Dementia Journals, PsyAsia Neuropsychology
March 4, 2021 Abstract Introduction Studies on the association of cancer and risk of dementia are inconclusive due to result heterogeneity and concerns of survivor bias and unmeasured confounding. Methods This study uses data from the Memento cohort, a French...
by PsyAsia International | Thursday, March 4, 2021 | Alzheimer's, Clinical Psychology, Dementia, Dementia Journals, Depression, PsyAsia Neuropsychology
March 4, 2021 Abstract Introduction Whether depression is a prodromal phase or risk factor for dementia is under debate. We aimed to unveil the nature of depression–dementia association by looking into the time window of depression occurrence. Methods Dementia‐free...
by PsyAsia International | Thursday, March 4, 2021 | Alzheimer's, Dementia, Neuropsychological Tests, Neuropsychology, PsyAsia Neuropsychology, Psychometrics in Neuropsychology
March 4, 2021 Some older adults cannot meaningfully participate in the testing portion of a neuropsychological evaluation due to significant cognitive impairments. There are limited empirical data on this topic. Thus, the current study sought to provide an operational...
by PsyAsia International | Tuesday, March 2, 2021 | Brain, Dementia, Neuropsychology Podcasts, Podcasts, PsyAsia Neuropsychology
March 2, 2021 In this episode, you’ll meet the co-founders of Kemper House and Kemper Cognitive Wellness. Betty and Kristin Kemper talk about the ideas that inspired them to start: 1) Kemper House – a dedicated assisted living environment pushing the...
