Objective. To investigate predictors of carer burden in Alzheimer's disease (AD). Design. Two
cohorts were formed, one comprising AD patients, the other comprising their primary carers…

The enhancing effect of music on autobiographical memory recall in mild Alzheimer’s
disease individuals (n = 10; Mini-Mental State Examination score >17/30) and healthy elderly …

Background: Self-efficacy is the belief that one can perform a specific task or behaviour and
is a modifiable attribute which has been shown to influence health behaviours. Few studies …

Background Depression and anxiety have been reported to be independently predictive of
conversion to Alzheimer's disease (AD) in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). …

Advances in the accuracy of the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease as well as progress in the
genetics, aetiopathology, and therapeutics of the condition have stimulated a debate on …

Dementia patient (n = 72) and caregiver characteristics and individual quality of life (IQoL)
factors distinguishing low- and high-burden caregivers were evaluated. Measures included …

Background: Life satisfaction is a subjective expression of well-being and successful aging.
Subjective well-being is a major determinant of health outcomes in older people. The aim of …

OBJECTIVE: The authors examined longitudinal hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis
function in Alzheimer's disease. METHOD: Cortisol levels of 30 patients with Alzheimer's …

Background: The desire to institutionalize is an important predictor of future institutionalization.
Few studies have examined potentially modifiable caregiver characteristics which might …

Background The MMSE is a widely‐used instrument in screening for dementia in the community.
The traditional cut‐point of <24/30 may be unsuitable for use in some settings, due to …