The purposes of this study were (1) to compare psychological resources and health-related quality of life between two groups of community-dwelling elders, 75 years of age and older, with similar chronic illnesses, but with varying levels of depression, and (2) to examine the relationships among depression, psychological resources, and health-related quality of life. Fifty-two elders (14 men and 38...... hiện toàn bộ
Cathy A. Alessi, John F. Schnelle, Nahla Al-Samarrai, Emily Farkas, Patrice A. Cruise, Joseph G. Ouslander
A standardized method of assessing daytime drowsiness in frail nursing home residents has not been previously available. We present here the development and test characteristics of an instrument to measure daytime drowsiness in nursing home residents with cognitive and functional impairment, the Multiple Sleep Latency Test-Nursing Home (MSLT-NH). In a standardized manner, the resident is tested th...... hiện toàn bộ
The author's grandmother's personality is investigated posthumously through the use of a significant-other form of the Coolidge Axis II Inventory (CATI) designed for the assessment of personality disorders. The CATI was given to the three surviving children (ages 80, 78, and 76). The oldest child had the highest mean correlation across 13 personality disorders with both of her sisters (r = .67) a...... hiện toàn bộ
This study evaluated the reliability and validity of the Cleveland Scale for Activities of Daily Living (CSADL), a scale designed to measure in detail specific activities of daily living in individuals with dementia. Administered to knowledgeable informants by trained examiners, the CSADL demonstrated good reliability in terms of interrater agreement and internal consistency. The validity of CSADL...... hiện toàn bộ
Paula P. Schnurr, Avron Spiro, Melanie J. Vielhauer, Marianne N. Findler, Jessica L. Hamblen
Research on the prevalence of traumatic exposure has tended to focus on younger populations, limiting our knowledge about trauma and its effects in older adults. In this study, lifetime trauma exposure was assessed in a sample of 436 male military veterans of World War II and the Korean Conflict (age 59–92). A clinician-administered screening measure, the Brief Trauma Interview, was developed to a...... hiện toàn bộ
Trong phần giới thiệu này, tôi cung cấp một cái nhìn tổng quan ngắn gọn về năm bài báo có trong số đặc biệt này của Tạp chí Tâm lý học Lão khoa Lâm sàng. Mục tiêu của số báo này là cung cấp thông tin và cái nhìn mới về các phương pháp điều trị khác nhau cũng như các vấn đề liên quan đến việc đánh giá và điều trị các vấn đề hành vi ở người lớn tuổi. Những bài báo này đề cập đến cả các vấn đề cơ bản...... hiện toàn bộ
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This study empirically investigates key propositions of a continuity theory approach to reminiscence. According to continuity theory, individuals seek familiarity in the face of uncertainty or impending change, which can accompany the aging process. The reminiscence behavior of young (n = 43) and older (n = 47) adults was compared to ascertain whether significant differences would...... hiện toàn bộ
Geriatric depression is a relatively commonly occurring mental disorder. A subpopulation of depressed older adults are those who have engaged in or completed pharmacotherapy, yet continue to experience depressive symptoms. We review the prevalence, psychosocial effects, and treatment of residual symptoms of depression in older adults. Data from previous studies conducted by our group are presented...... hiện toàn bộ
Baer, Wolf and Risley's (1968) dimensions of applied behavior analysis are used as an organizing framework to review and discuss current research on the application of behavioral principles to the solution of social problems faced by older adults. Implications for future research are discussed.
Elaine M. Heiby, Joan P. Dubanoski, Velma A. Kameoka, Atsuko Saito
The Elder Life Adjustment Interview Schedule (ELAIS) was developed as an age- and culture-sensitive assessment device for depression and 9 environmental, behavioral, and health correlates (Schlatter et al., 1993, J. MARC Res. 1: 27–42). The psychometric adequacy of the ELAIS has been demonstrated with samples of elder Americans of Asian, Caucasian, and Native Hawaiian ancestry (Dubanoski et al., 1...... hiện toàn bộ
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