Factores de riesgo psicosocial y personalidad premórbida en enfermos con demencia: un estudio de casos y controles

Abstract

Objectives: To explore the non-biological risk factors for dementias; to suggest probable risk profiles for Alzheimer's disease; to propose elements for a possible development of preventive interventions.Methodology: Empirical comparison of a dementia group (108 patients) and a control group (49 individuals without dementia). A specific questionnaire was administered and were identified the significant differences. An alpha level of 0.05 was used for all statistical tests. General conclusions:The most relevant is the high incidence of early death of father and personality deficits in the factor I (Energy): imitation, avoidance, dependence. As possible preventive measures they are suggested to promote personal autonomy, the ability to cope, and relations with others.

Cognitive Reserve and Lifestyle in Spanish Individuals With Sporadic Alzheimer’s Disease

“…A person’s degree of activity and social relations, as well as life interests, have also been studied in relation to both risk and protective factors. 23 For this author, a low level of physical activity can be considered a risk factor.…”