Reducing fear and avoidance of memory loss improves mood and social engagement in community-based older adults: a randomized trial

Reducing fear and avoidance of memory loss improves mood and social engagement in community-based older adults: a randomized trial

Abstract Background Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) are among the most feared age-related conditions. The aim of this study was to evaluate a brief psychological intervention to promote adaptive coping in older adults experiencing heightened fear of ADRD and investigate positive dow...

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Main Authors: Francesca R Farina, John Regan, Melissa Marquez, Hosanna An, Patricia O’Loughlin, Pavithra Pavithra, Michelle Taddeo, Rachel C Knight, Marc Bennett, Bert Lenaert, James W Griffith
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-11-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Fear
Avoidance
Memory loss
Alzheimer’s Disease and its related Dementias
Older adults
well-being.
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-04470-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-04470-4

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