Dementia is a growing public health problem for which early detection may be beneficial.
Currently, the diagnosis of dementia in primary care is dependent mostly on clinical …

With increase in life expectancy, the number of persons suffering from common age-related
brain diseases, including neurodegenerative (eg, dementia) and cerebrovascular (eg …

Mobility is fundamental to active aging and is intimately linked to health status and quality of
life. Although there is widespread acceptance regarding the importance of mobility in older …

Importance Few rigorous clinical trials have investigated the effectiveness of exercise on the
physical functioning of patients with Alzheimer disease (AD). Objectives To investigate the …

Mitochondria are important integrators of cellular function and therefore affect the
homeostatic balance of the cell. Besides their important role in producing adenosine …

Numerous trials have shown that physical activity and exercise training have beneficial
effects in general older populations. However, few have studied its effectiveness among …

In dementia, neuropathological changes alter the perception and expression of pain. For
clinicians and family members, this knowledge gap leads to difficulties in recognizing and …

This review summarizes studies on the natural history of dementia with a focus on A
lzheimer's disease and vascular dementia. Understanding the course of dementia is …

Sleep disturbances are widespread among older adults. Degenerative neurologic disorders
that cause dementia, such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, exacerbate age …

Background: There is a lack of evidence to explain why patients with dementia are admitted
to a general hospital. Methods: Main reasons for hospitalisation were investigated in all …