early-onset dementia presenile dementia
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Main study: - Diagnosis of early-onset dementia (onset of complaints
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Main study: - Bound to a wheelchair - Neurodegenerative diseases at which motor symptoms are the primary problems, such as M. Parkinson and M. Huntington. - Cardiovascular problems, such as severe cardiac problems or severe hypertension. - Abuse of alcohol or other substances - Trauma capitis in the medical history, at which a loss of consiousness was present of more than 15 minutes - Extended history of psychiatry (major depression , bipolar disroder, psychosis) - Severe visual problems - Severe auditive problems - Insufficient mastery of the Dutch language;Extension: same exclusion criteria
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary study parameters in the cross-sectional study will be measures concerning physical functioning (question 1a) and measures concerning global cognitive functioning, mental speed, and executive functioning (question 1b). Primary study parameters in the intervention study will be measures concering global cognitive functioning, mental speed, instrumental activities of daily living, and quality of live. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secundary measures concern mood and rest-activity rhythm. | — |
Countries
Netherlands