My patient might be depressed - can I still screen for MCI? Exploring cognitive performance on the MoCA in older people screened for depressive symptoms with the PHQ-9.

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) performances of people who report no, subclinical, and clinical symptoms of depression.

Methods: Data was collected for the randomized controlled trial BrainFit-Nutrition. A secondary data analysis of 1,111 participants (age ≥ 60 years; M = 68.

Effects of nutritional counseling on dietary patterns in patients with mild cognitive impairment: insights from the BrainFit-Nutrition study.

Introduction: This study examines the effects of a structured nutritional counseling intervention for individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) via synchronized online courses conducted bi-weekly over six months.

Methods: This work presents a secondary analysis of the BrainFit-Nutrition study, which explored the impacts of both 1) dietary counseling interventions (comparing a Whole Food Plant-Based (WFPB) diet with a diet based on the German Nutrition Association guidelines or Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung, DGE) and 2) standardized versus individualized computer-based cognitive training, within a 2x2 factorial randomized controlled trial design for participants with MCI. While the primary outcome of the BrainFit-Nutrition study assessed the impacts of diet and cognitive training on cognitive performance, this secondary data analysis focuses on dietary habits and their changes over time.

SinoMAKS-protocol of a randomised controlled trial to evaluate the Chinese version of the non-pharmacological, multimodal MAKS intervention for people with mild to moderate dementia in Chinese nursing homes.

Introduction: The prevalence of dementia is increasing, both worldwide and in China. This disease is associated with numerous restrictions for those affected but also for caregivers and society. Due to the limited effectiveness of pharmacological interventions, more research on non-pharmacological interventions is needed.

The proof is in the pudding: patient engagement in studying cannabidiol in mild cognitive impairment.

Background: Patient engagement (PE) in clinical trials has gained importance yet remains uncommon, particularly in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a critical precursor to Alzheimer's disease (AD). Cannabidiol (CBD) shows potential in slowing MCI progression due to its neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory properties. In CBD research, PE is underutilized too.

Mild behavioral impairment in people with mild cognitive impairment: Are the two conditions related?

Background: Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and mild behavioral impairment (MBI) are both considered potential prodromal stages of dementia, especially Alzheimer's disease. Previous literature has lacked specific information about MBI in individuals with MCI and associations of several aspects of both, MBI and MCI.

Objective: Our aim was to investigate whether associations exist between aspects of MBI and aspects of cognitive performance in certain dimensions of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA).

Individualised computerised cognitive training (iCCT) for community-dwelling people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI): results on cognition in the 6-month intervention period of a randomised controlled trial (MCI-CCT study).

Background: Computerised cognitive training (CCT) can improve the cognitive abilities of people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), especially when the CCT contains a learning system, which is a type of machine learning (ML) that automatically selects exercises at a difficulty that corresponds to the person's peak performance and thus enables individualised training.

Methods: We developed one individualised CCT (iCCT) with ML and one basic CCT (bCCT) for an active control group (CG). The study aimed to determine whether iCCT in the intervention group (IG) resulted in significantly greater enhancements in overall cognitive functioning for individuals with MCI (age 60+) compared with bCCT in the CG across a 6-month period.

[Outpatient Care Service: Predictors Of Current And Future Use Of Outpatient Care Service By Family Members Providing Informal Care To Elderly Persons In Long-Term Home Care].

Objective: In Germany, people in need of care are usually cared for at home by their informal caregivers. The outpatient care service represents a central pillar in the home care of people in need of care. The aim of this article was to analyse the factors influencing the current as well the future use of outpatient care service.

[Desire and Reality: Discrepancy Between the Actual Usage and the Need to Use Ambulant Support Services - Cross Sectional Study of Elderly People Living at Home in Chronic Need of Care].

Aim:   In Germany, people in need of care are mainly cared for by their relatives who make use of various outpatient relief and support services. The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of actual use as well as the desired use of outpatient relief and support services. Dementia and non-dementia as causes behind need for care are distinguished.

[Sometimes, I Also Drink Water… - Alcohol Consumption of People With Mild Cognitive Impairment].

Aim: Risky alcohol consumption increases the risk of dementia for people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The aim of this study is to assess alcohol consumption in people with MCI.

Methods: Socio-demographics, 12-month prevalence, 30-d prevalence, prevalence of risky consumption (>10 g/20 g/d pure alcohol for women/men) and binge drinking (≥50 g pure alcohol on one occasion) were recorded in 270 people (≥60 years) with MCI from the German RCT "Brainfit-Nutrition" in 2022.

Are Protective Activities and Limitations in Practical Skills of Daily Living Associated with the Cognitive Performance of People with Mild Cognitive Impairment? Baseline Results from the BrainFit-Nutrition Study.

Limitations in daily living have not yet been described adequately for mild cognitive impairment (MCI). In this study, we investigated first, time spent on protective activities (social, mental, and physical) and second, limitations in practical skills of daily living, both for people with MCI. We used baseline data from 270 individuals who participated in the randomized controlled trial BrainFit-Nutrition.

Computerised cognitive training tools and online nutritional group counselling for people with mild cognitive impairment: study protocol of a completely digital, randomised, controlled trial.

Introduction: People with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) are at increased risk of decreasing cognitive functioning. Computerised cognitive training (CCT) and nutrition have been shown to improve the cognitive capacities of people with MCI. For each variable, we developed two kinds of interventions specialised for people with MCI (CCT: 'individualised' CCT; nutrition: a whole-food, plant-based diet).

Prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors among 28,000 employees.

Background: Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in Germany. The knowledge of causal risk factors and their distribution is of utmost importance to design screening programs.

Probands And Methods: In this cross-sectional study design we used STROBE criteria to achieve the highest comparability possible.