Conceptualization, measurement and correlates of dementia worry: A scoping review

AboJabel, Hanan; AboJabel, Hanan; Maxfield, Molly

doi:10.1016/j.archger.2020.104246

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“…This is in line with the nding that older people's worries about their memory and dementia is highest around the age of 70 (see Bowen et al, 2019). However, recent review found inconclusive results about the in uence of age on worries about dementia (see Werner et al, 2021).…”

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A Cross-sectional Survey of an Ongoing Public Multimodal Intervention for Cognitive Health for Older Adults in Times of Covid-19 

Studer-Luethi

Brasser

Lusti

et al. 2021

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BackgroundIn recent decades, the proportion of older adults in the population has continued to rise and with it the need for intervention programs to maintain cognitive functions into old age. Multiple lifestyle factors, first and foremost physical, cognitive, and social activities, have been shown to be crucial to forestalling decline in cognitive functions. However, since Covid-19 has curtailed opportunities for such activities, strategies must be designed to support older adults to remain cognitively healthy. MethodsThis study describes a newly developed ongoing publicly available preventive intervention, called brain coach, to support and stimulate cognitive activity in older adults. The intervention consists of weekly recommendations for evidence-based physical, cognitive, social, mindful, and creative activation exercises that can be integrated in daily life. 660 participants participated in an online cross-sectional survey examining experienced benefits and changes in relation to the program.ResultsParticipants reported benefits in memory, well-being, attitudes towards the brain, and lifestyle habits. Importantly, time invested in the intervention as well as some characteristics of participants, such as personality and positive attitude toward brain health, show positive relationships with these experienced benefits. Further research will explore the effects of such a multimodal intervention in a longitudinal randomized controlled trial study.

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A Cross-sectional Survey of an Ongoing Public Multimodal Intervention for Cognitive Health for Older Adults in Times of Covid-19 

Studer-Luethi

Brasser

Lusti

et al. 2021

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“…Finally, we did not examine the participants' level of knowledge about AD. Given the inconclusive findings of the relationship between knowledge and fear of AD (Werner et al, 2020), examining this variable in our study could provide us with important information.…”

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Fear about Alzheimer’s disease among Israeli and German laypersons, persons with Mild Neurocognitive Disorder and their relatives: a qualitative study

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Ulitsa

Shephet

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Objectives: Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the most common type of dementia, is one of the most feared diseases, obstructing help-seeking, and leading to discrimination. While research interest in fear of developing AD is increasing, little is known about its characterization, triggers, and consequences, especially among different cultures. In this study, we aimed at exploring and characterizing AD fear as experienced by laypersons (LP), persons with Mild Neurocognitive Disorder (MND), and their relatives, in Israel and Germany. Design: A qualitative study using focus groups (FGs) and semi-structured interviews was used. Thematic content analysis was conducted to extract key themes. Setting: Israeli and German not yet diagnosed people. Participants: The study included a total of 130 participants (63 Israeli and 67 German participants) representing 3 groups: LP (n = 82), persons with MND (n = 28), and relatives of persons with MND (n = 20). Results: Two overarching themes were identified across groups and countries: fear of developing AD and fear of stigmatization. Other types of fear, such as fear of a person with AD, fear about the impact of a diagnosis of AD on family members, fear of becoming a caregiver, and fear of losing one’s self-determination because of developing AD, were specific to a group type or country. Different types of fear were awakened by different triggers, and were dealt with different coping strategies.

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“…Our finding on gender is also in line with the literature demonstrating men’s high expectation for their own cognitive capacities and susceptibility to negative emotional responses to cognitive deterioration (e.g., CDC, 2019; Perrig-Chiello et al, 2000). As negative self-evaluations of one’s cognitive function may lead to unnecessary worry or fear about dementia (Werner et al, 2020), interventions are in need to help older adults engage in activities for cognitive health promotion and positive coping with changes in aging. It is also important to monitor the cognitive trajectories of those in this discordant group because they might present valid concerns about their subtle cognitive deterioration which might not have been detected by the screening measure.…”

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Discordance Between Subjective and Objective Cognitive Function in Older Korean Americans

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Objectives: To examine predictors of membership in discordant groups identified by subjective and objective measures of cognitive function. Methods: Participants in the Study of Older Korean Americans ( N = 2046) were classified according to their subjective cognitive ratings ( excellent/ very good/ good vs. fair/ poor) and Mini-Mental State Examination scores (normal cognition vs. cognitive impairment), yielding two discordant groups: (1) positive ratings but cognitive impairment and (2) negative ratings but normal cognition. Logistic regression models examined how the discordant group membership was associated with personal resources. Results: Among those with positive cognitive ratings, the odds of belonging to the discordant group were associated with low personal resources (advanced age and lower levels of education, acculturation, and knowledge about Alzheimer’s disease). However, an opposite pattern was observed among those with negative ratings. Discussion: The pattern of discordance suggests ways to promote early detection of cognitive impairment and close the gap in cognitive health care.

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Conceptualization, measurement and correlates of dementia worry: A scoping review

Cited by 28 publications

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A Cross-sectional Survey of an Ongoing Public Multimodal Intervention for Cognitive Health for Older Adults in Times of Covid-19

A Cross-sectional Survey of an Ongoing Public Multimodal Intervention for Cognitive Health for Older Adults in Times of Covid-19

Fear about Alzheimer’s disease among Israeli and German laypersons, persons with Mild Neurocognitive Disorder and their relatives: a qualitative study

Discordance Between Subjective and Objective Cognitive Function in Older Korean Americans

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Conceptualization, measurement and correlates of dementia worry: A scoping review

Cited by 28 publications

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A Cross-sectional Survey of an Ongoing Public Multimodal Intervention for Cognitive Health for Older Adults in Times of Covid-19&nbsp;

A Cross-sectional Survey of an Ongoing Public Multimodal Intervention for Cognitive Health for Older Adults in Times of Covid-19&nbsp;

Fear about Alzheimer’s disease among Israeli and German laypersons, persons with Mild Neurocognitive Disorder and their relatives: a qualitative study

Discordance Between Subjective and Objective Cognitive Function in Older Korean Americans

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A Cross-sectional Survey of an Ongoing Public Multimodal Intervention for Cognitive Health for Older Adults in Times of Covid-19

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