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Research and Reports

2004

Connell CM, Boise L, Stuckey JC, Holmes SB, Hudson ML. Attitudes toward the diagnosis and disclosure of dementia among family caregivers and primary care physicians. Gerontologist . 2004;44:500-507.

Luchsinger JA, Tang MX, Siddiqui M, Shea S, Mayeux R. Alcohol intake and risk of dementia. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2004;52:540-546.

McClendon MJ, Smyth KA, Neundorfer MM. Survival of persons with Alzheimer's disease: Caregiver coping matters. Gerontologist . 2004;44:508-519.

Mitchell SL, Kiely DK, Hamel MB. Dying with advanced dementia in the nursing home. Arch Intern Med. 2004;164:321-326.

Monteleoni C, Clark E. Using rapid-cycle quality improvement methodology to reduce feeding tubes in patients with advanced dementia: before and after study. BMJ. 2004;329:491-494.

Murphy LM, Lipman TO. Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy does not prolong survival in patients with dementia. Arch Intern Med . 2003; 163:11:1351-3.

Reimer MA, Slaughter S, Donaldson C, Currie G, Eliasziw M. Special care facility compared with traditional environments for dementia care: A longitudinal study of quality of life. J Am Geriatr Soc 2004;52:1085.

Young KWH, Greenwood CE, van Reekum R, Binns MA. Providing nutrition supplements to institutionalized seniors with probable Alzheimer's disease is least beneficial to those with low body weight status. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2004; 52: 8: 13.

2003

Allen NH, Burns A, Newton V, Hickson F, Ramsden R, Rogers J, Butler S, Thistlewaite G, Morris J. The effects of improving hearing in dementia. Age and Ageing. 2003;32:189-193.

Andrieu S, Gillette S, Amouyal K, Nourhashemi F, Reynish E, Ousset PJ, Albarede JL, Vellas B, Grandjean H. Association of Alzheimer's disease onset with ginkgo biloba and other symptomatic cognitive treatments in a population of women aged 75 years and older from the EPIDOS study. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2003;58:M372-M377.

Bond GE, Burr R, Rice MM, McCurry SM, Graves AB, Teri L, Bowen JD, McCormick WC, Larson EB. Alcohol, aging, and cognitive performance: a cross-cultural comparison. J Aging Health. 2003;15:371-90.

Clark CM, Karlawish JHT. Alzheimer disease: current concepts and emerging diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. Ann Intern Med. 2003;138:400–410.

Convit A, Wolf OT, Tarshish C, Leon MJ. Reduced glucose tolerance is associated with poor memory performance and hippocampal atrophy among normal elderly. Proc Natl Acad Sci.
2003;100:2019-2022.


Doorn Cv, Gruber-Baldini AL, Zimmerman S, Hebel JR, Port CL, Baumgarten M, Quinn CC, Taler G, May C, Magaziner J. Dementia as a risk factor for falls and fall injuries among nursing home residents. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2003;51:1213-1218.

Gil Gregorio P, Ramirez Diaz SP, Ribera Casado JM. Dementia and Nutrition. Intervention study in institutionalized patients with Alzheimer disease. J Nutr Health Aging. 2003;7:304-308.

Grodstein F, Chen J, Willett WC. High-dose antioxidant supplements and cognitive function in community-dwelling elderly women. Am J Clin Nutr. 2003;77:975-984.

Haan MN, Mungas DM, Gonzalez HM, Ortiz TA, Acharya A, Jagust WJ. Prevalence of dementia in older latinos: the influence of type 2 diabetes mellitus, stroke and genetic factors. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2003;51:169-177.

Keller HH, Gibbs AJ, Boudreau LD, Goy RE, Pattillo MS, Brown HM. Prevention of weight loss in dementia with comprehensive nutritional treatment. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2003;51:945-952.

Luchsinger JA, Tang MX, Shea S, Mayeux R. Antioxidant vitamin intake and risk of alzheimer disease. Arch Neurol. 2003;60:203-208.

Manthorpe J, Watson R. Poorly served? Eating and dementia. J Adv Nurs. 2003;41:162-169.

Morris MC, Evans DA, Bienias JL, Tangney CC, Bennett DA, Aggarwal N, Schneider J, Wilson RS. Dietary fats and the risk of incident alzheimer disease. Arch Neurol. 2003;60:194-200.

Morris MC, Evans DA, Bienias JL, Tangney CC, Bennett DA, Wilson RS, Aggarwal N, Schneider J. Consumption of fish and n-3 fatty acids and risk of incident Alzheimer disease. Arch Neurol. 2003;60:940-946.

Mukamal KJ, Kuller LH, Fitzpatrick AL, Longstreth WT, Mittleman MA, Siscovick DS. Prospective study of alcohol consumption and risk of dementia in older adults. JAMA. 2003;289:1405-1413.

Ravaglia G, Forti P, Maioli F, Muscari A, Sacchetti L, Arnone G, Nativio V, Talerico T, Mariani E. Homocysteine and cognitive function in healthy elderly community dwellers in Italy. Am J Clin Nutr. 2003;77:668-673.

Schulz R, Burgio L, Burns R, Eisdorfer C, Gallagher-Thompson D, Gitlin LN, Mahoney DF. Resources for Enhancing Alzheimer's Caregiver Health (REACH): overview, site-specific outcomes, and future directions. Gerontologist. 2003;43:514-520.

Schulz R, Mendelsohn AB, Haley WE, Mahoney D, Allen RS, Zhang S, Thompson L. End-of-life care and the effects of bereavement on family caregivers of persons with dementia. N Engl J Med. 2003;349:1936-1942.

Sheikh, JI. Anxiety in older adults. Geriatrics. May 1, 2003.

Sherman FT. Nutrition in advanced dementia. Geriatrics. 2003;58:30.

Snowdon DA. Healthy aging and dementia: Findings from the Nun Study. Ann Intern Med. 2003;5:450-454.

Stewart R, Prince M, Mann A. Age, vascular risk, and cognitive decline in an older, British, African-Caribbean population. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2003;51:1547-1553.

Suthers K, Kim JK, Crimmins E. Life expectancy with cognitive impairment in the older population of the United States. J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci. 2003;58:S179-S186.

Woo E, Sharps MJ. Cognitive aging and physical exercise. Educ Gerontol. 2003;29:327-337.

Zhou H, Juan D, Cheng LJ, Yanjiang W, Meng Z, Hongbo H. Study of the relationship between cigarette smoking, alcohol drinking and cognitive impairment among elderly people in China. Age and Ageing. 2003;32:205-210.

2002 and earlier

Adunsky A, Chesnin V, Davidson M, Gerber Y, Alexander K, Haratz D. A cross-sectional study of lipids and ApoC levels in Alzheimer's patients with and without cardiovascular disease. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2002;57A:M757-M761.

Barberger-Gateau P, Letenneur L, Deschamps V, Pérès K, Dartigues JF, Renaud S. Fish, meat, and risk of dementia: cohort study. BMJ. 2002;325:932-933.

Duthie SJ, Whalley LJ, Collins AR, Leaper S, Berger K, Deary IJ. Homocysteine, B vitamin status, and cognitive function in the elderly. Am J Clin Nutr. 2002;75:908-913.

Improving the care of older adults with common geriatric conditions: a report from the HMO Workgroup on Care Management. February 2002. (PDF Format)

Iron Deficiency May Contribute to Alzheimer Damage. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 2002;10:1073.

Laurin D, Foley DJ, Masaki KH, White LR, Launer LJ. Vitamin E and C supplements and risk of dementia. JAMA. 2002;288:2266-2268

Aguero-Torres H. Fratiglioni L, Guo Z, Viitanen M, von Strauss E, Winblad B. Dementia is the major cause of functional dependence in the elderly: 3-year follow-up data from a population-based study. Am J Public Health. 1998;88:1452-1456.

Ahto M, Isoaho R, Puolijoki H, Laippala P, Sulkava R, Kivela SL. Cognitive impairment among elderly coronary heart disease patients. Gerontology. 1999;45:87-95.

Auchus A. Dementia in urban black outpatients: Initial experience at the Emory satellite clinics. Gerontologist. 1997:37:25-29.

Barberger-Gateau P, Fabrigoule C, Helmer C, Rouch I, Dartigues JF. Functional impairment in instrumental activities of daily living: An early clinical sign of dementia? J Am Geriatr Soc. 1999;47:456-462.

Barrett-Connor E, Kritz-Siverstein D. Gender differences in cognitive function with age: The Rancho Bernardo study. J Am Geriatr Soc. 1999;47:159-164.

Benton D, Fordy J, Haller J. The impact of long-term vitamin supplementation on cognitive functioning. Psychopharmacology. 1995;117:298-305.

Black SA, Rush RD. Cognitive and functional decline in adults aged 75 and older. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2002;50:1978-1986.

Boise L, Camicioli R, Morgan DL, Rose JH, Congleton L. Diagnosing dementia: perspectives of primary care physicians. Gerontologist. 1999;39:457-64.

Brookmeyer R, Gray S, Kawas C. Projections of Alzheimer's disease in the United States and the public health impact of delaying disease onset. Am J Public Health. 1998;88:1337-1342.

Bucht G, Sandman P. Nutritional aspects of dementia, especially Alzheimer's disease. Age Ageing. 1990;19:S32-S36.

Burns A, Marsh A, Bender DA. Dietary intake and clinical, anthropometric and biochemical indices of malnutrition in elderly demented patients and non-demented subjects. Psych Med. 1989;19:383-391.

Camberg L, Woods P, Ooi WL, Hurley A, Volicer L, Ashley J, Odenheimer G, McIntyre K. Evaluation of simulated presence: A personalized approach to enhance well-being in persons with Alzheimer's disease. J Am Geriatr Soc. 1999;47:446-452.

Christen Y. Oxidative stress and Alzheimer disease. Am J Clin Nutr. 2000;71:621S-629S.

Claggett MS. Nutritional factors relevant to Alzheimer's disease. J Am Diet Assoc. 1989;89:392-396.

Cohen D. Dementia, depression, and nutritional status. Prim Care. 1994;21:107-119.

Delport R. Hyperhomocyst(e)inemia, related vitamins and dementias. J Nutr Health Aging. 2001;4:195-196.

Doriaswamy PM, Steffens DC. Combination therapy for early Alzheimer's disease: What are we waiting for? J Am Geriatr Soc. 1998;46:1322-1324.

Durnbaugh T, Haley B, Roberts S. Feeding behaviors in mid-stage Alzheimer's disease. Am J Alzheimer's Care Related Disorders & Research. 1993;8:22-27.

Ebly EM, Parhad IM, Hogan DB, Fung TS. Prevalence and types of dementia in the very old: Results from the Canadian Study of Health and Aging. Neurology. 1994;44:1593-1600.

Edwards DF, Baum CM, Meisel M, Depke M, Williams J, Braford T, Morrow-Howell N, Morris JC. Home-based multidisciplinary diagnosis and treatment of inner-city elders with dementia. Gerontologist. 1999;39:483-8.

Elias MF. Effects of chronic hypertension on cognitive functioning. Geriatrics. 1998;53(suppl 1):S49-S52.

Engelhar MJ, Geerlings MI, Ruitenberg A, Van Swieten JC, Hofman A, Witteman JCM, Breteler MMB. Dietary intake of antioxidants and risk of Alzheimer disease. JAMA. 2002;287:3223-3229.

Erngrund K, Mantyla T, Nillson Lg. Adult age differences in source recall: a population-based study. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 1996;51:P335-P345.

Faxen-Irving G, Andren-Olsson B, af Geijerstam A, Basun H, Cederholm T. The effect of nutritional intervention in elderly subjects residing in group-living for the demented. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2002;56:221-227.

Finley B. Nutritional needs of the person with Alzheimer's disease: Practical approaches to quality care. J Am Diet Assoc. 1997;97(suppl 2):S177-S180.

Forsyth E, Ritzline PD. An overview of the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of Alzheimer disease. Phys Ther. 1998;78:1325-1331.

Franzoni S, Frisoni GB, Boffellis S, Rozzini R, Trabucchi M. Good nutritional oral intake is associated with equal survival in demented and nondemented very old patients. J Am Geriatr Soc. 1996;44:1366-1370.

Gambassi G, Landi F, Lapane KL, Sgadari A, Mor V, Bernabei R. Is drug use by the elderly with cognitive impairment influenced by type of dementia? Pharmacotherapy. 1999;19:430-436.

Geerlings MI, Jonker C, Bouter LM, Ader HJ, Schmand B. Association between memory complaints and incident Alzheimer's disease in elderly people with normal baseline cognition. Am J Psychiatry. 1999;156:531-537.

Gillette-Guyonnet S. Nourhashemi F, Andrieu S, de Glisezinski I, Ousset PJ, Riveiere D, Albarede J-L, Bellas B. Weight loss in Alzheimer disease. Am J Clin Nutr. 2000;71:637S-642S.

Glynn RJ, Beckett LA, Hebert LE, Morris MC, Scherr PA, Evans DA. Current and remote blood pressure and cognitive decline. JAMA. 1999;281:438-445.

Gottfries CG, Lehmann W, Regland B. Early diagnosis of cognitive impairment in the elderly with the focus on Alzheimer's disease. J Neural Transm. 1998;105:773-786.

Grundman M. Vitamin E and Alzheimer disease: the basis for additional clinical trials. Am J Clin Nutr. 2000;71:630S-636S.

Halter JB. Alzheimer's Disease and non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus: common features do not make common bedfellows. J Am Geriatr Soc. 1996;44:992-993.

Hart VR, Gallagher-Thompson D, Davies HD, Diminno M, Lessin PJ. Strategies for increasing participation of ethnic minorities in Alzheimer's disease diagnostic centers: a multifaceted approach in California. Gerontologist. 1996;36:259-262.

Hellen CR. Eating: An Alzheimer's activity. Am J Alzheimer's Care Related Disorders & Research. 1990;5:5-9

Holland AJ, Hon J, Huppert FA, Stevens F, Watson P. Population-based study of the prevalence and presentation of dementia in adults with Down's syndrome. Br J Psychiatry. 1998;172:493-498.

Irving GF, Olsson BA, Cederholm T. Nutritional and cognitive status in elderly subjects living in service flats, and the effect of nutrition education on personnel. Gerontology. 1999;45:187-194.

Joosten E, Lesaffre E, Riezler R, Ghekiere V, Dereymaeker L, Pelemans W, Dejaeger E. Is metabolic evidence for vitamin B-12 and folate deficiency more frequent in elderly patients with Alzheimer's disease? J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 1997;52:M76-M79.

Kalmijn S. Fatty acid intake and the risk of dementia and cognitive decline: a review of clinical and epidemiological studies. J Nutr Health Aging. 2001;4:202 - 207.

Kaplan MS, Adamek ME, Calderon A. Managing depressed and suicidal geriatric patients: differences among primary care physicians. Gerontologist. 1999;39:417-25.

Kaplan R, Greenwood C, Winocor G, Wolever T. Cognitive performance is associated with glucose regulation in healthy elderly persosn and can be enhanced with glucose and dietary carbohydrates. Am J Clin Nutr. 2000;72:825-36.

Kario K, Pickering TG. Calcium antogonist and prevention of dementia in elderly people. Lancet. 1999;353:1184.

Kipen E, Helme RD, Wark JD, Flicker L. Bone density, vitamin D nutrition, and parathyroid hormone levels in women with dementia. J Am Geriatr Soc. 1995;43:1088-1091.

Kluger A, Gianutsos JG, Colomb J, Ferris JH, George AE, Franssen E, Reisberg B. Patterns of motor impairment in normal aging, mild cognitive decline, and early Alzheimer's disease. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 1997;52:P28-P39.

Kolasa KM, Schmidt C, Bartlet J. Feeding Alzheimer's patients. Am J Alzheimer's Care Related Disorders & Research. 1989;4:17-20.

Korol DL, Gold PE. Glucose, memory, and aging. Am J Clin Nutr. 1998;67:764S-771S.

Launer LJ. Is there epidemiologic evidence that anti-oxidants protect against disorders in cognitive function? J Nutr Health Aging. 2001;4:197-201.

LaRue A, Koehler KM, Wayne SJ, Chiulli SJ, Haaland KY, Garry PJ. Nutritional status and cognitive functioning in a normally aging sample: A 6-y reassessment. Am J Clin Nutr. 1997;65:20-29.

Leibovici D, Ritchie K, Ledesert B, Touchon J. The effects of wine and tobacco consumption on cognitive performance in the elderly: A longitudinal study of relative risk. Int J Epidemiol. 1999;28:77-81.

Letenneur L, Gilleron V, COmmenges D, Helmer C, Orgogozo JM, Dartigues JF. Are sex and educational level independent predictors of dementia and Alzheimer's disease? Incidence data from the PAQUID project. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 1999;66:177-183.

Marcus DL, Wong S, Freedman ML. Dietary aluminum and Alzheimer's Disease. J Nutr Elder. 1992;12(2):55-61.

Matthews K, Cauley J, Yaffe K, Zmuda JM. Estrogen replacement therapy and cognitive decline in older community women. J Am Geriatr Soc. 1999;47:518-523.

McCurry S, Teri L. Advance planning for dementia caregivers. J Am Geriatric Soc. 1997;45:1102-1103.

McDougall GJ. Gender differences in coping and control with memory aging. J Women Aging. 1998;10:21-40.

Merchant C, Tang MX, Albert S, Manly J, Stern Y, Mayeux R. The influence of smoking on the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Neurology. 1999;52:1408-1412.

Messier C, Gagnon M. Glucose regulation and brain aging. J Nutr Health Aging. 2001;4:208-213.

Miller JW. Homocysteine and Alzheimer's disease. Nutr Rev. 1999;57:126-129.

Mitnitski AB, Graham JE, Mogilner AJ, Rockwood K. The rate of decline in function in Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 1999;54:M65-M69.

Morley JE. Dementia is not necessarily a cause of undernutrition. J Am Geriatr Soc. 1996;44:1403-1404.

Nair S, Hertan H, Pitchumoni CS. Hypoalbuminemia is a poor predictor of survival after percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy in elderly patients with dementia. Am J Gastroenterol. 2000;95:133-136.

National Institute on Aging, National Institute of Health. Progress report on Alzheimer's disease 2000. (5/22/01)

Nielson KA, Nolan JH, Berchtold NC, Sandman CA, Mulnard RA, Cotman CW. Apolipoprotein-E genotyping of diabetic dementia patients: is diabetes rare in Alzheimer's Disease? J Am Geriatr Soc. 1996;44:897-904.

Nourhasemi F, Gillette-Giuonnet S, Andrieu S, Ghisolfi A, Ousset PJ, Grandjean H, Grand, A, Pous J, Vellas B, Albarede J-L. Alzheimer disease: protective factors. Am J Clin Nutr. 2000;71:643S-647S.

Olsson A, Bjorkhem K, Hallberg IR. Systematic clinical supervision of home carers working in the care of demented people who are at home: Structure, content and effect as experienced by participants. J Nurs Manag. 1998;6(4):239-246.

Ortega RM, Requejo AM, Andres P, Lopez-Sobaler AM, Quintas ME, Redondo MR, Navia B, Rivas T. Dietary intake and cognitive function in a group of elderly people. Am J Clin Nutr. 1997;66:803-809.

Pahor M. European Health Promotion Program about nutrition and Alzheimer's disease. France, Italy, and Spain. J Am Geriatr Soc. 1998;46:896.

Parmalee PA, Smith B, Katz IR. Pain complaints and cognitive status among elderly institution residents. J Am Geriatr Soc. 1993;41:517-522.

Peck A, Cohen CE, Mulvihill MN. Long-term enteral feeding of aged demented nursing home patients. J Am Geriatr Soc. 1990;38:1195-1198.

Pitchumoni SS, Doralswamy PM. Current status of antioxidant therapy for Alzheimer's disease. J Am Geriatr Soc. 1998;46:1566-1572.

Poehlman ET, Dvorak RV. Energy expenditure, energy intake, and weight loss in Alzheimer disease. Am J Clin Nutr. 2000;71:650S-655S.

Prentice AM, Leavesley K, Murgatroyd PR, Coward WA, Schorah CJ, Bladon PT, Hullin RP. Is severe wasting in elderly mental patients caused by an excessive energy requirement? Age Ageing. 1989;18:158-167.

Prinz PN, Scanlan JM, Vitaliano PP, Moe KE, Borson S, Toivola B, Merriam GR, Larsen LH, Reed HL. Thyroid hormones: Positive relationships with cognition in healthy, euthyroid older men. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 1999;54:M111-M116.

Ravaglia G, Forti P, Maioli F, Zanardi V, Dalmonte E, Grossi G, Cucinotta D, Macini P, Caldarera M. Blood homocysteine and vitamin B levels are not associated with cognitive skills in healthy normally ageing subjects. J Nutr Health Aging. 2001;4:218-221.

Renaud SC. Diet and Stroke. J Nutr Health Aging. 2001;5:167-172.

Renvall MJ, Spindler AA, Ramsdell JW, Paskvan M. Nutritional status of free-living Alzheimer's patients. Am J Med Sci. 1989;298:20-27.

Reynish W, Andrieu S, Nourhashemi F, Vellas B. Nutritional Factors and Alzheimer's Disease. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2001;56:M675-M680

Reyes-Ortega G, Guyonnet S, Ousset PJ, Nourhashemi F, Vellas B, Albarede JL, DeGlizezinski I, Riviere D, Fitten LJ. Weight loss in Alzheimer's disease and resting energy expenditure (REE), a preliminary report. J Am Geriatr Soc. 1997;45:1414-1415.

Riggs KM, Spiro A, Tucker K, Rush D. Relations of vitamin B-12, vitamin B-6, folate, and homocysteine to cognitive performance in the Normative Aging Study. Am J Clin Nutr. 1996;63:306-314.

Rolland Y, Rival L,Pillard F, Lafont CH, riviera D, Albarede JL, Vellas B, Feasibility of regular physical exercise for patients with moderate alzheimer's disease. J Nutr Health Aging. 2000;4:109-113.

Rosenberg IH, Miller JW. Nutritional factors in physical and cognitive functions of elderly people. Am J Clin Nutr. 1992;55(suppl):1237S-1243S.

Rouse JE, Gilster SD. An improved method of documenting and evaluating nutritional intake of persons with Alzheimer's Disease. J Nutr Elder. 1994;14:45-55.

Sato Y, Asoh T, Oizumi K. High prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and reduced bone mass in elderly women with Alzheimer's disease. Bone. 1998;23:555-557.

Scott W, Edwards K, Davis D, Corman C, Macera C. Risk of institutionalization among community long-term care clients with dementia. Gerontologist. 1997;37:46-51.

Selhub J, Bagley LC, Miller J, Rosenberg IH. B vitamins, homocysteine, and neurocognitive function in the elderly. Am J Clin Nutr. 2000;71:614S-619S.

Seltzer B, Vasterling J, Yoder J, Thompson K. Awareness of deficit in Alzheimer's disease: relation to caregiver burden. Gerontologist. 1997;37:20-24.

Shadlen MF, Larson EB, Gibbons L, McCormick  WC, Teri L. Alzheimer's disease symptom severity in blacks and whites. J Am Geriatr Soc. 1999;47:482-486.

Silverman M, Musson N, xie J, Ariza F, O'Dell D,Sullivan B. Feeding-swallowing disorders (FSD) in Veterans with dementia in rural Florida (F) and West Virginia (WV). Gerontologists. 2001;41(special Issue):128. Abstract.

Small SA, Stern Y, Tang MX, Mayeux R. Selective decline in memory function among healthy elderly. Neurology. 1999;52:1392-1396.

Snowden DA, Tully CL, Smith CD, Riley KP, Markesbery WR. Serum folate and the severity of atrophy of the neocortex in Alzheimer disease: findings from the Nun Study. Am J Clin Nutr. 2000;71:993-998.

Solfrizzi V, Panza F, Capurso A. The role of diet in cognitive decline. J Neural Transmission. 2003;110:95-110.

Solfrizzi V, Panza F, Torres F, Mastroianni F, Del Parigi A, Venezia A, Capurso A. High monounsaturated fatty acids intake protects against age-related cognitive decline. Neurology. 1999;52:1563-1569.

Soltesz KS, Dayton JH. The effects of menu modification to increase dietary intakes and weights of Alzheimer's residents. J Am Diet Assoc. 1993;93(suppl):A-104. Abstract.

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Surgeon General Report on Mental Health: Alzheimer’s Disease
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Tappen RM, Roach KE, Buchner D, Barry C, Edelstein J. Reliability of physical performance measures in nursing home residents with Alzheimer's disease. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 1997;52:M52-M55.

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van Reekum R, Simard M, Clarke D, Binns MA, Conn D. Late-life depression as a possible predictor of dementia: Cross-sectional and short-term follow-up results. Am J Geriatr Psychiatry. 1999;7:151-159.

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Resources

2003

The Alzheimer Care Kit (2003). For professionals and consumers, this kit will provide suggestions that will help to minimize stress and develop positive care approaches. University of Maryland School of Medicine. (800) 328-7450. http://www.videopress.org/

Assessing the Mental Status of the Older Person (2003). For professionals, this video provides hints on how the health professional can assess the mental status of an individual. University of Maryland School of Medicine. (800) 328-7450. http://www.videopress.org/

Mayo Clinic on Alzheimers Disease: Practical answers on memory loss, aging, research, treatment and caregiving (2003). For professionals and consumers, this book reviews Alzheimer's disease issues. Health e-Store. (800) 526-7204.

Memory cure: how to protect your brain against memory loss and Alzheimer's disease (2003). For consumers, this book provides a guide on how to protect the brain against memory loss and Alzheimer's disease. Barnes & Noble.

Older Adult Mental Health Catalog (2003). For professionals, this catalog provides mental health materials for therapists and counselors working with older adults. The Guidance Channel. (800) 99-YOUTH.

The Guide for Providing Quality of Life for Alzheimer Patients (2003). For professionals, this 3-tape series video guides the health care professional on how to communicate with the Alzheimer patient, to maintain independence and involve patients, and to recognize pain. University of Maryland School of Medicine. (800) 328-7450. http://www.videopress.org/

2002 and earlier

Advances Newsletter (1999). For consumers, this quarterly national newsletter is from the Alzheimer's Association. It provides people with Alzheimer's disease and their families information about the latest research advances and valuable caregiving tips. It also includes information about important Association activities and accomplishments.

Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet (1995). For consumers, this fact sheet includes topics such as symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center. (800) 438-4380.

ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE: Unraveling the Mystery(2002). For professionals and consumers, this booklet explains what Alzheimer's disease is, describes what we have learned to date, and provides a glimpse into future directions for research. Alzheimer's Disease Education & Referral Center. (800) 438-4380.

Creating Successful Dementia Care Settings (7/2001). For professionals, this 4 volume resource describes how to integrate the physical environment, staff care practices, and residents' needs into a complementary, holistic approach to dementia care. Each volume provides easy-to-implement ideas for making each facility's care culture more supportive of individual residents.
In addition, 3 Videos complement the book series: Maximizing Cognitive & Functional Abilities, Minimizing Disruptive Behaviors, Enhancing Self and Sense of Home. See firsthand the myriad potential solutions that can be implemented to address common problems faced by people with dementia. Health Professionals Press. (888) 337-8808.

Management of Challenging Behaviors in Dementia (2000). For professionals, this book establishes a new standard for all care settings. It presents a cohesive care philosophy that describes proven ways to reduce or eliminate disruptive behaviors by addressing the underlying causes within 4 critical areas: caregiving strategies, social environment, physical environment, and medical treatment. While medical and drug treatments are thoroughly covered, the effectiveness of nonpharmocological approaches is stressed and illustrated by case studies. These cases highlight the importance of person-centered care and demonstrate bothe the variations and similarities in individual reactions to the disease process and to therapeutic interventions. Health Professionals Press. (888) 337-8808.

Nutrition and the Alzheimer's Patient (1998). For professionals, this bibliography from the Combined Health Information Database (CHID) lists some of the books, videotapes, and journal articles about research, implementation programs, ethical issues, and training projects to help care for Alzheimer's patients. Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center.
(800) 438-4380.

Poorly controlled diabetes could lead to dementia in the elderly (5/2003). For professionals and consumers, this article discusses how poorly controlled diabetes could cause cognitive problems in the elderly. The Ohio State University, Research News. (614) 292-2711.

The Positive Interactions Program of Activities for People with Alzheimer's Disease
(1997).

For professionals, this book contains more than 90 upbeat activities customized to the special needs of people with Alzheimer's disease. A true time saver, this book has already done all the work and planning so you can provide an engaging, supportive activity program that is easily adapted to the individual personalities, preferences, and ability levels of your clients. All interactions focus on preserving individual dignity and providing opportunities to experience meaningful involvement and satisfaction. These programs work in a variety of settings and promote OBRA quality of care guidelines. Health Professionals Press. (888) 337-8808.

Progress Report on Alzheimer's Disease (1999). For consumers, this report offers valuable information on a variety of issues in Alzheimer's disease. Some of the topics included are causes, impact, and treatment of AD. Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center. (800) 438-4380.

Testing Your Memory: A Self Evaluation. For consumers , this video was developed by a team of leading psychologists involved in worldwide memory research and testing. Aspects of memory are discussed and common questions answered. Easy-to-follow exercises, based on everyday situations, allow participants to test and score their own level of functioning. A workbook is included. AARP, Program Resources Dept. (800) 424-3410.

The Growing Challenge of Alzheimer's Disease in Residential Settings. For professionals, this package is intended for use by staff developers and others involved in offering in-service training programs about issues related to older persons living in residential communities. Includes a 100-page manual, 66 overheads, and a computer diskette with PowerPoint files of all overheads. Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center. (800) 438-4380.

Care Planning Interventions for the Cognitively Impaired Resident in the Dining Room.
For professionals, this clinical handbook includes a comprehensive picture of the effects of dementia on nutritional status. Easy assessment form and interventions. Kobriger Presents, Inc. (888) 687-4806.

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Web Links

Alzheimer’s Association <www.alz.org

Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral Center <www.alzheimers.org

Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers <http://www.adrc.wustl.edu/adcnet/text.html>

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Last Updated: 09/17/2004