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The Effect of Respiratory Wellness Educational Program on Preventive Behaviors of Respiratory Tract Infections Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults [PDF]

Alexandria Scientific Nursing Journal
Background: Acute Respiratory Tract Infections (ARIs) are a major public health problem and one of the leading causes of infectious diseases’ morbidity and mortality among older adults.
Wafaa Samy Abd El -Sattar Omar Madian, Samia Khattab Abd El Rahman, Hanaa Shafik Ibrahim   +2 more
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Risk factors for falls among community-dwelling older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Frontiers in Medicine, 2023
Background and objectiveThe prevalence of falls among older adults living in the community is ~30% each year. The impacts of falls are not only confined to the individual but also affect families and the community. Injury from a fall also imposes a heavy
Ying Li, Lingyu Hou, Hanping Zhao, Rongrong Xie, Yue Yi, Xiaorong Ding   +5 more
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Community informatics and sustainability: Why social capital matters [PDF]

, 2004
This paper adopts a holistic approach to explain why social capital matters for effective implementation, widespread uptake, greater social inclusion, and the sustainability of CI initiatives.
Lyn Simpson, Simpson, Lyn E, Simpson, Lynette   +2 more
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Bridging the Loneliness Gap: Depression, Connectivity, and Isolation in Pediatric Oncology Patients and Their Peers

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Loneliness is associated with adverse physical and mental health outcomes and remains understudied in children and adolescents undergoing cancer therapy. Pediatric oncology patients may be at increased risk due to medical isolation and disruption of social networks.
Charlotte N. Stahlfeld, Scott H. Maurer, Michelle D. Watkinson, John Nury, Elise Barberis, Molly C. Mack   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Self-Care Practice of Community Dwelling Diabetic Elders

Journal of High Institute of Public Health, 2007
Diabetes is common chronic disease encountered by individuals in late life. Diabetes and its complications can impaire well being and quality of life of elders. Patient’s compliance and self-care practices are critical facors in appropriate management of
Somaya El-Shazly, Nahed M.S. Ayoub, Hanaa Shafic   +2 more
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“We Cannot Talk as a Family”: Complexities of Survivorship Communication Among Hispanic/Latino Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer, Parents, and Clinicians

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Young adult childhood cancer survivors (YA‐CCS) have an increased risk of treatment‐related health complications throughout their lives. Lifelong survivorship care is recommended, yet many YA‐CCS experience disruptions in care during pediatric‐to‐adult transitions and do not receive recommended survivorship care.
Kevin Shanchen Pu, Nicole Fernández‐Viña, Briana C. Martin‐Villa, Daniela Ramirez, Rebecca M. Lewinsohn, Mary Smith, Heidi Boynton, Lidia Schapira, Stephanie M. Smith   +8 more
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Effectiveness of Resistance Intradialytic Exercise Compared to Aerobic Intradialytic Exercise for Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis commonly experience reduced physical function, fatigue, poor sleep quality, and impaired health‐related quality of life. Intradialytic exercise has been proposed as a non‐pharmacological strategy to improve these outcomes.
Klebson da Silva Almeida, Gisela Cristiane Miyamoto, Daniel da Costa Torres, Ian Setubal Reis Chaves, Jonas do Carmo Paschoalin, Braúlio Lima Nascimento, Luciana Dias Chiavegato   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Gut microbiome and aging—A dynamic interplay of microbes, metabolites, and the immune system

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
Age‐dependent shifts in microbial communities engender shifts in microbial metabolite profiles. These in turn drive shifts in barrier surface permeability of the gut and brain and induce immune activation. When paired with preexisting age‐related chronic inflammation this increases the risk of neuroinflammation and neurodegenerative diseases.
Aaron Mehl, Eran Blacher
wiley   +1 more source

Co-occurrence of Frailty, Possible Sarcopenia, and Malnutrition in Community-Dwelling Older Outpatients: A Multicentre Observational Study [PDF]

Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research
Background The co-occurrence of frailty, sarcopenia, and malnutrition was well studied in inpatient and nursing home settings, which was associated with higher risk of all-cause mortality.
Siti Setiati, Kuntjoro Harimurti, Ika Fitriana, Noto Dwimartutie, Rahmi Istanti, Muhammad Khifzhon Azwar, I Gusti Putu Suka Aryana, Sri Sunarti, Agus Sudarso, Dina Aprillia Ariestine, Lazuardhi Dwipa, Novira Widajanti, Nur Riviati, Roza Mulyana, Rensa Rensa, Yudo Murti Mupangati, Fatichati Budiningsih, Nina Kemala Sari   +17 more
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Manufactured dwelling park preservation loan program

, 2021
Title from PDF caption (viewed on September 30, 2021)."... the 2019 Oregon Legislature, under House Bill 2896, provided Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) with $9.5 million to administer and fund one or more loans to Community Development ...

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