International journal of geriatric psychiatry
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Int J Geriatr Psychiatry · Jun 2014
ReviewClinical presentation and differential diagnosis of dementia with Lewy bodies: a review.
Dementia with Lewy bodies is one of the most prevalent dementia diagnoses. However, differential diagnosis between dementia with Lewy bodies, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease with dementia can still be very difficult given the overlap in neuropathology, clinical presentation, cognitive, and neuroanatomical changes. ⋯ Accurate diagnosis of dementia with Lewy bodies is crucial in order to more accurately predict the progression of the disease and negative side effects from pharmacological treatment. The differences and similarities between dementia with Lewy bodies, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease with dementia are highlighted in order to aid clinicians in differential diagnosis.
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Int J Geriatr Psychiatry · Jun 2014
Validation of the Perceived Stress Scale in a community sample of older adults.
Three versions of Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-14, PSS-10, and PSS-4) are among the most widely used measures of stress. The aim of the current study was to validate this instrument in a sample of nondemented older adults to facilitate studies of the impact of stress on health. ⋯ The 13-item and 10-item versions of PSS may be used to understand the experience of stress among older adults.