Social network types in old age and incident dementia

Rodriguez, F; Pabst, Alexander; Riedel‐Heller, Steffi G.; Al, Elo

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“…Supportive family and social structures are also antecedents of EE 43–45 . During early adolescence, positive maternal parenting style is associated with the cerebral development of regions involved in reward processes, emotional reactivity, and regulation 43 .…”

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Environmental enrichment: A concept analysis

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Lewis

2021

Nursing Forum

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Objectives The concept analysis of environmental enrichment aims to clarify the meaning of the term contributing to a shared understanding of its use in healthcare and future research studies. Environmental enrichment has implications in health promotion in children's development and healthy aging in the general population. Methods A literature search using PubMed and CINAHL databases on environmental enrichment was conducted to identify the uses of the term from various disciplines. The keywords are “environmental enrichment”, “socialization”, “physical activity”, "cognitive stimulation", and “experience‐dependent”. Human studies from 2000 to 2020 were included in the search. Results Availability of green spaces, neighborhood safety, walkability to community centers, and accessibility of community resources are antecedents of environmental enrichment. Defining attributes are positive stimulation, interpersonal interaction, and physical engagement. The consequences of environmental enrichment are improved cognitive functioning in children, decline in memory impairment, and reduced risk of developing dementia in the elderly. Conclusion Engaging and counseling patients, family members, and the community in adverse effects of a deprived environment and the benefits of an enriched environment is a vital tenet of the nursing discipline. Understanding the optimum amount of positive stimulation, interpersonal interaction duration, and frequency are needed in future research.

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“…Among older adults, the caregiver approach and strategy are predictors of cognitive and functional decline 45 . A poor social network is associated with an increased risk of dementia 44 . Social support affects successful EE in human health development and aging.…”

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Environmental enrichment: A concept analysis

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Lewis

2021

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“…Furthermore, studies point out that neurons of socially isolated animals are less responsive to stimulation [25], emphasizing the relevance of social contacts for neurodegenerative processes. The health promoting effects of social contacts stand in contrast to the vulnerability of older people to be lonely [26]. There is outspoken concern about the effect of isolating the elderly given the pandemic and beyond [27] and the German Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics has published a statement to maintain participation and social inclusion for the elderly during the Corona-pandemic [28].…”

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The situation of elderly with cognitive impairment living at home during lockdown in the Corona-pandemic in Germany

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Background: The outbreak of the Corona virus is a challenge for health care systems worldwide. The aim of this study is to analyze a) knowledge about, and feelings related to the Corona-pandemic. Describe b) loneliness, depression and anxiety and, c) the perceived, immediate impact of the lockdown on frequency of social contacts and quality of health care provision of people with cognitive impairment during social distancing and lockdown in the primary care system and living at home in Germany. Methods: This analysis is based on data of a telephone-based assessment in a convenience sample of n=141 people with known cognitive impairment in the primary care setting. Data on e.g. cognitive and psychological status prior to the pandemic was available. Attitudes, knowledge about and perceived personal impact of the pandemic, social support, loneliness, anxiety, depression, change in the frequency of social activities due to the pandemic and perceived impact of the pandemic on health care related services were assessed during the time of lockdown. Results: The vast majority of participants are sufficiently informed about Corona (85%) and most think that the measures taken are appropriate (64%). A total of 11% shows one main symptom of a depression according to DSM-5. The frequency of depressive symptoms has not increased between the time before pandemic and lockdown in almost all participants. The sample shows minimal (65.0%) or low symptoms of anxiety (25%). The prevalence of loneliness is 10%. On average seven activities have decreased in frequency due to the pandemic. Social activities related to meeting people, dancing or visiting birthdays have decreased significantly. Talking with friends by phone and activities like gardening have increased. Utilization of health care services like day clinics, relief services and prescribed therapies have been reported to have worsened due to the pandemic. Visits to general practitioners decreased. Conclusions: The study shows a small impact of the pandemic on psychological variables like depression, anxiety and loneliness in the short-term in Germany. There is a decrease in social activities as expected. The impact on health care provision is prominent. There is a need for qualitative, in-depth studies to further interpret the results.

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Social network types in old age and incident dementia

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Environmental enrichment: A concept analysis

Environmental enrichment: A concept analysis

The situation of elderly with cognitive impairment living at home during lockdown in the Corona-pandemic in Germany

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