This article describes the development and validation of an instrument to assess cognitively
mediated functional abilities in older adults, Everyday Cognition (ECog). The ECog is an …

Objectives To examine whether specific types of early functional limitations in cognitively
normal older adults are associated with subsequent development of mild cognitive …

BACKGROUND: This study describes the development and validation of a shortened
version of the Everyday Cognition (ECog) scales [Tomaszewski Farias et al …

The recently developed Everyday Cognition scales (ECog) measure multiple cognitively
relevant functional domains (eg, Everyday Memory, Everyday Language, Everyday …

We propose that voluntary work, characterized by social, physical and cognitive activity in
later life is associated with fewer cognitive problems and lower dementia rates. We test …

BACKGROUND: Current evidence suggests that caring for someone with heart failure (HF)
often imposes physical and emotional demands on primary caregivers that may lead to …

Objectives The need for recognition of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in primary care is
increasingly discussed because MCI is a risk factor for dementia. General Practitioners …

Background. Primary care should be the place for the early detection of mild cognitive
impairment (MCI) and dementia; however, a considerable proportion of these processes …

Objectives: Various art programs are available for people with dementia. These have been
shown to contribute to the patient's quality of life. But are all types of art suitable for this …

Objective. Caring for a patient with cognitive decline has an important impact on the general
well-being of family caregivers. Although highly appreciated, interventions in dementia …