Ethnicity and cognitive performance mong older African Americans, Japanese Americans, and Caucasians: the role of education

Article Abstract:

Research indicates that disparities in the Cognitive Abilities Screening Instrument between races may be attributable to differential education level and quality. Testing was performed on African Americans, Japanese Americans, and Caucasian Americans 65 years of age and older. African Americans scored lower than either Japanese Americans or Caucasian Americans, but factoring in educational levels decreased this gap.

Psychological aspects, Statistical Data Included, Demographic aspects, African Americans, Education, Health, Health and race, Ethnic groups, Cognition in old age, Old age cognition, Japanese Americans, Anglo-Americans, English Americans

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Training caregivers to change the sleep hygiene practices of patients with dementia: the NITE-AD project

Article Abstract:

The feasibility of training caregivers is examined to implement sleep hygiene recommendations in dementia patients. Results indicate that caregivers in active treatment are more successful in setting goals related to sleep scheduling and increasing daytime activity.

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Science & research, Research and Testing Services, Geriatric Research, Caregivers, Dementia, Aged patients, Elderly patients

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Nighttime Insomnia treatment and education for Alzheimer's disease: a randomized controlled trial

Article Abstract:

A study evaluating a comprehensive sleep education program (Nighttime Insomnia Treatment and Education for Alzheimer's Disease) could improve sleep in dementia patients living in home with their family caregivers.

Health Care and Social Assistance, Services introduction, New Products/Services, Management dynamics, HEALTH SERVICES, Health Planning, Management, Alzheimer's disease, Company service introduction, Service introduction, Company business management, Sleep

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