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Showing 1 to 11 of 11 for “"Geropsychology"”.
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The Relationship between Subsyndromal Symptomatic Depression and Cognitive Dysfunction
<p>Subsyndromal Symptomatic Depression (SSD), or subthreshold depression, affects roughly 15% of community-dwelling older adults and puts them at increased risk for developing Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), which represents a risk factor for Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and may expedite disease …
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INITIAL VALIDATION of the REMOTE TELEPHONE-BASED DAILY INSTRUMENTAL ACTIVITIES of LIFE (T-DIAL) to ASSESS FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY in OLDER ADULTS
Introduction: Everyday functioning is important to assess in aging populations at risk for neurocognitive disorders. Performance-based functional assessments (PBFAs) are useful tools to characterize functional capacity, but few PBFAs can be delivered remotely and via telephone, limiting access and …
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The Impact of Traumatic Brain Injury on Neuropsychological Functioning and Tau Accumulation Later in Life in Military Veterans
<p>Abstract The following study examines aging veterans that experience a TBI while in service and</p> <p>compares to older veteran without a history of TBI. The objective is to look at cognitive profile later in life for military veterans with moderate to severe TBI different and compared to older …
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The Utility of Music-based Interventions in Dementia Care
<p>While research has investigated the impact of music-based interventions on management of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), there is limited discussion of which music-based interventions are most effective for various levels of dementia severity, or of how to determine …
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The Biological, Psychological, Cognitive, and Social Perspectives on Aging: The Design of a Healthy Aging Program for Older Adults
<p>Aging is an inevitable process, accompanied by changes in physiological, cognitive, psychological, and social facets. Researchers have investigated the physiological, cognitive, psychological, and social risk factors associated with aging and have encouraged the use of physical activity, …
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Remote Neuropsychological Assessment: Does Mode of Administration Matter?
<p>Neuropsychology relies heavily on standardization of administration to increase the validity, reliability, sensitivity, and specificity of an assessment instrument. The COVID-19 pandemic has rapidly increased the need to be able to provide neuropsychological assessments remotely. …
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Challenges Associated with Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder in Older Adults and the Impact on Psychosocial Development
<p>The continued growth of the global aging population calls for further expansion and development of the appropriate diagnosis and treatment of older individuals living with borderline personality disorder (BDP), yet there is limited information regarding the impact of the disorder in later …
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Self-Efficacy for Independent Living in Retirement
<p>A person's ability to live independently plays an important role in their quality of life. Variables such as perceived health, functional status, retirement preparedness, social support, and leisure activities are considered to play pivotal roles in the belief one can live independently. …
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The Impact of Sexism on Older Women's Mental and Physical Health
<p>Research has demonstrated that discrimination accounts for a statistically significant portion of the variance in women’s reported physical and mental symptoms above and beyond that accounted for by generic stressors. Furthermore, the literature suggests that discrimination in the elderly has …
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Fantasia on a Theme of Purpose: Using a Music-Guided Scribble Technique to Support Meaning-Making in Older Adult Retiree Musicians
<p>Within the population of older adults, overall well-being corresponds with the ability to self-actualize and seek meaning, but age-related changes combined with ageism and isolation can negatively impact this capacity to maintain a sense of purpose, especially following retirement. It may be …