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Topic- Mental health
Dementia and depression found among users of adult day and home health services
Drawing from a US national survey of long-term care providers and other data sources, a new report summarizes information on care providers. In 2012, there were an estimated 4,800 state-regulated adult day services providers and 12,200 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified home health agencies.
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Singing enhances life quality for people with dementia
Three times a week, 18 people in a secured unit for people with dementia participated in a singing chorus or listened to music.
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In assisted living, a sense of belonging lowers risk of depression
Previous research has shown that a sense of belonging—the need for people to form strong social relationships—can influence a person’s physical and mental health. The author of a new study noted that people living in assisted living facilities were more likely to experience depression compared to those living in the community.
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Trauma lingers after major floods subside
Before and after a flood, 274 people 60 years and older completed surveys. People personally affected by the flood (21.2%) reported higher levels of post-traumatic stress disorder compared to those who were not personally affected.
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Call to address the mental health of older adults
The theme of World Mental Health Day 2013 was “Mental health and older adults.” As noted by the World Health Organization, over 20% of people 60 years and older suffer from a mental or neurological disorder, the most common being depression and dementia (excluding headache disorders).
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Animal-assisted therapy eases agitation from dementia
A group of 65 residents with dementia, average age 81.8 years, who lived in a nursing home were randomly assigned to receive animal-assisted therapy plus usual care, or usual care. Their behavior was rated by observers and they were assessed using several instruments.
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