Search for dissertations about: "dementia 2019"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 33 swedish dissertations containing the words dementia 2019.

  2. 16. Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and anxiety symptoms in older adults

    Author : Johan Nilsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Anxiety; Worry; GAD; Epidemiology;

    Abstract : Anxiety is a broad concept, difficult to detect and recognize. Expression may shift over the lifetime further complicating identification. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is one of the most common anxiety disorders in older adults; however, the true nature remains unclear. READ MORE

  4. 17. Impact of psychosocial working conditions on health in older age

    Author : Kuan-Yu Pan; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Work takes up a large proportion of time in our adult lives, thus possibly making it an important determinant of health. This doctoral thesis aimed to investigate the impact of psychosocial working conditions on health in older age, including metabolic and cognitive health, and disability. READ MORE

  5. 18. Geriatric Aspects of Frail Nursing Home Residents : A Swedish cohort study

    Author : Björn Westerlind; Jan Marcusson; Staffan Hägg; Lars-Olof Wahlund; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Background: The number and proportion of older people are increasing in Sweden as well as throughout the western world. Older people with increasing assistance needs that can no longer be met in their own home need institutional long-term care in nursing homes. READ MORE

  6. 19. The postsynaptic protein neurogranin: a new item in the Alzheimer’s disease biomarker toolbox

    Author : Hlin Kvartsberg; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; CSF; brain tissue; Alzheimer s disease; biomarker; neurogranin;

    Abstract : Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia affecting more than 50 million people worldwide today and is characterised by progressive cognitive decline. One of the earliest events in AD, which is also closely related to neuronal loss and the degree of dementia, is synaptic degeneration. READ MORE

  7. 20. Assessment of cognition in ageing. Investigating internal validity, occurrence and reversion of Mild Cognitive Impairment. Data from the general population study “Good Aging in Skåne”

    Author : Marie Claire Overton; Geriatrik; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Ageing; Older adults; Cognition; validity; test administrator effects; cohort effects; Mild cognitive impairment;

    Abstract : Given a growing population of older adults and the common occurrence of natural as well as pathological cognitive decline, i.e. dementia, there is a need to better understand how to accurately measure and classify level of cognitive functioning. READ MORE