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The main objective of this study is to determine the neural correlates of apathy. These neural correlates will be compared with the neuropsychological tests At a later stage, the predictive value of the neural correlates will also be assessed.
The goal of this research project is to develop a multidisciplinary guideline for the responsible and restrictive treatment of freedom restriction in the care for elderly with dementia and people with intellectual disabilities. In this guideline the…
The primary objective of this study is to assess the association between pre-dialysis comprehensive geriatric assessment and early death or withdrawal from dialysis (<6 months) in patients aged over 65 years
The primary objective is to determine if there is a difference in autonomic function between patients with Alzheimer*s disease (MCI and AD) and a matched control group. The secondary objectives will be explorative and aimed to investigate…
The purpose of this study is:To investigate how glutamate is processed in the brain using magnetic resonance, a non-invasive technique used to see images of your brain. Glutamate is a chemical that sends signals between nerve cells in the brain.
The purpose of this research is to determine the usability of a wearable regarding the care of people with dementia showing challenging behaviour in a nursing home (geriatric psychiatry department). The relationship between biomedical data and…
The main objective of the study is to examine whether dynamic light has a positive influence on the sleep-wake rhythm, depression, emotional distress and agitation in people with dementia. Healthcare innovations, intended for at home use, are used…
The overall aim of this study is to develop a short and clinically relevant composite measure, which is able to detect changes in cognition and everyday functioning across the disease spectrum of Alzheimer*s Disease (AD). We will achieve this aim by…
The objective is to investigate how dementia affects processing of pain. More precisely, we aim to investigate how dementia-related neurodegeneration (occurring in Alzheimer disease (AD), frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and vascular dementia (VD))…
The proposed project ACTIFCare (ACcess to TImely Formal Care) aims to increase our understanding of why PwD and their caregivers use, or fail to use formal care services. In our study, formal care includes home nursing care, day care services and…