Development of a memory center for older adults in Almaty, Kazakhstan: Innovative Practice

Thomas, D.W.P.; Yeshmanova, Ainur; Akanova, Assiya; Umutbayeva, Gulmira; Abikulova, Akmaral; Chaikovska, Vera

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“…The findings revealed that there were no significant differences between the aMCI and naMCI groups, suggesting that the need for screening of psychological distress should not differ by MCI subtype. The importance of early detection of cognitive and psychological impairment among its older population was recently realized in another former Soviet republic country, Kazakhstan, where the first Memory Center opened in 2015 with the mission of providing screening and treatment services for older adults in the Almaty region [ 35 ]. The limited availability of medical care for cognitively impaired older adults in similarly under-resourced countries underscores the significance of early detection to increase the viability of less intrusive, early intervention options.…”

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The effect of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) on psychological distress among older adults in Ukraine

2023

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Objectives Understanding the negative consequences of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) in Ukraine among a population who have collectively experienced difficult life events, provided the impetus for the current study which analyzed whether the perception of psychological distress differed among older adults with two types of MCI (amnestic MCI [aMCI] & nonamnestic MCI [naMCI]) compared to their cognitively intact peers. Method A sample of 132 older adults were selected from an outpatient regional hospital in Lviv, Ukraine and assigned into either an MCI or non-MCI control group. A demographic survey, and the Symptom Questionnaire (SQ) were administered to both groups. Results Results of an ANOVA comparing the SQ sub-scales between the Ukrainian MCI and control groups were analyzed. A multiple hierarchical regression analysis assessed the predictive value of MoCA scores on the SQ sub-scales. Compared to adults in the MCI group, adults in the control group reported significantly lower rates of anxiety, somatic, depressive symptoms, and total psychological distress. Discussion While the level of cognitive impairment was a significant predictor for each sub-type of distress, the explained variance was minimal suggesting that other factors also played a role. Reference was made to a similar MCI sample in the U.S. which had lower SQ psychological distress scores than the Ukraine sample, further suggesting possible environmental effects on symptoms. The importance of depression and anxiety screening and treatment for older adults with MCI was also discussed.

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The effect of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) on psychological distress among older adults in Ukraine

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“…The proportion of the population of 60 years and older reached 11.2% by the beginning of 2015, with a predicted trend of further increase by the middle of the century to 25%, while the proportion of people 80 years and older will increase by more than 3 times. In the next decade, the average life expectancy of the population is projected to increase from 70.3 to 72.0 years [12], [13].…”

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Awareness of Medical Workers with Early Diagnosis of Cognitive Disorders at the Primary Health Care Level in the Republic of Kazakhstan

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Shalgumbayeva

Mussabekova

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BACKGROUND: Early detection of cognitive impairments (CIs) has been identified as one of the most important factors for the treatment of the disease. The World Alzheimer report 2011 states that the earlier a diagnosis is known, the better patients can be treated medically, patients and their family members can adapt to the development and learn to deal with the disease. Early diagnosis also leads to higher cost-effectivity, which will further improve, when treatments and social care interventions become more effective in future. It is the first-contact doctor who becomes the main figure in identifying the patient’s cognitive disorders. AIM: This study aimed to research the awareness of medical workers with early diagnosis of cognitive disorders at the PHC level in Kazakhstan. METHODS: It was a cross-sectional study. A survey of primary healthcare workers was conducted to study the early diagnosis of CI in the elderly in the period from December 2019 to March 2020. The questionnaire was developed independently according to international finding and experiences and passed the validation process. The questionnaire included questions such as age, gender, nationality, education, specialty, work experience, conduct early diagnosis of CI or not, what methods respondents know, time available for admission for early diagnosis, desire to learn early diagnosis methods, and the region of residence. RESULTS: The total number of respondents was 823. To the question, “Do you check older patients for early cognitive impairment?” 335 (40.7%) answered “no.” To the question “Do you have time to use methods for the early diagnosis of cognitive impairment in the elderly during admission?” “no” – 354 (43%). To the question “Would you like to learn methods for the early diagnosis of cognitive impairment in the elderly?” The answer was “yes” 759 (92.2%) of respondents. This study reveals that the presence of time during admission, the region of residence, and the desire to study affect whether elder people check for early CI or not, in turn, specialty, education, gender, nationality, age, and work experience do not affect. We have identified a relationship of age, region of residence with the availability of time during admission to use methods for early diagnosis of CI, while it was absent with work experience. The region of residence, the availability of time during admission, and education influenced the respondents’ desire to learn early diagnosis methods, while age and work experience did not. CONCLUSION: The problem of early diagnosis of CI in the elderly at the PHC level is relevant and not fully understood. Early detection of CI at the PHC level is a key element in the fight against such a serious condition as dementia.

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Development of a memory center for older adults in Almaty, Kazakhstan: Innovative Practice

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The effect of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) on psychological distress among older adults in Ukraine

The effect of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) on psychological distress among older adults in Ukraine

Awareness of Medical Workers with Early Diagnosis of Cognitive Disorders at the Primary Health Care Level in the Republic of Kazakhstan

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