Search for dissertations about: "post-stroke dementia"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words post-stroke dementia.

2. 1. How can older adults combat diabetes to achieve a longer and healthier life?

   Author : Ying Shang; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Prediabetes;

   Abstract : Type 2 diabetes (hereafter, diabetes) and prediabetes are very common in older adults and constitute a great health concern for this population. The objective of this project is to investigate the impact of prediabetes and diabetes on health and survival among older adults, and to identify modifiable factors that may attenuate the risk of diabetes on disability and mortality to prolong survival with independence. READ MORE

4. 2. Executive dysfunctions in elderly persons with mild stroke

   Author : Marie Cederfeldt; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : stroke; Cognitive dysfunction; EFPT; Elderly; Executive dysfunction; Instrumental Activities of Daily Life; Mild stroke; Personal Activities of Daily Life; Translation;

   Abstract : ABSTRACT The overall aim of this thesis was to examine the performance of personal activities of daily living (P-ADL) related to cognitive and executive dysfunctions in elderly patients with mild stroke in the acute care and after 12 months, and to evaluate the instrument Executive Function Performance Test (EFPT) in persons with mild stroke. Methods: In the first study elderly patients with stroke (n = 60) referred to geriatric rehabilitation were included. READ MORE