Improving end-of-life care in acute geriatric hospital wards using the Care Programme for the Last Days of Life : study protocol for a phase 3 cluster randomized controlled trial [PDF]
, 2015 Background: The Care Programme for the Last Days of Life has been developed to improve the quality of end-of-life care in acute geriatric hospital wards.
Cohen, Joachim +5 more
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The assessment and management of pain in older people : a systematic review of the literature [PDF]
, 2006 This paper presents the findings of a systematic literature which was carried out to determine the most appropriate strategies that could be carried out for the assessment and management of pain in residents living in care homes. Five hundred and seventy-
Reid, David M., Schofield, Pat
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Ageism in Rheumatology: The Health Care Professional's Perspective
Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.Objective Ageism (age‐based stereotypes, prejudice, or discrimination) is prevalent and linked to prolonged disability and reduced lifespan in older adults. Little is known about ageism within rheumatology. This study explores the health care professional's (HCP) perception of the care of older adults and how ageist attitudes or perspectives may impact
Aaron P. Smith +4 more
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A Generation at Risk: When the baby boomers reach Golden Pond [PDF]
, 1984 Hogg Foundation for Mental ...
Butler, Robert N.
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Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, 2021 Yulian Li,1 Meirong Chen,2 Rong Lin,1,3 Hong Li1,3 1The School of Nursing, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Nursing, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province, People’s ...
Li Y, Chen M, Lin R, Li H
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Aberrant Mitochondrial Metabolism in Alzheimer's Disease Links Energy Stress with Ferroptosis
Advanced Science, EarlyView.Alves et al. reveal how energy loss and oxidative stress, two major features of Alzheimer's disease, are connected. Mitochondria controls the flux of the antioxidant glutathione (GSH), via facilitating both its production and consumption. Energy restriction limits GSH synthesis, conferring vulnerability to cell death by ferroptosis, implicated as a ...
Francesca Alves +17 more
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Advancing Care Excellence for Seniors: Reflections on a John A. Hartford Foundation-funded Nursing Education Program [PDF]
, 2015 This brief will describe the work and assess the impact of the NLN Advancing Care Excellence for Seniors initiative, or ACE.S, which the John A. Hartford Foundation supported from 2009 to 2012.
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Prevalence and risk factors of sarcopenia among adults living in nursing homes [PDF]
, 2015 Objectives: Sarcopenia is a progressive loss of skeletal muscle and muscle function, with significant healthand disability consequences for older adults.
Beller, Elaine M. +4 more
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The Effect of Immersion Technology on the Quality of Life in Older Adults: A Systematic Review
AGING MEDICINE, EarlyView.Immersive technologies, especially virtual reality (VR), significantly improve the quality of life for older adults by enhancing physical health, cognitive function, and psychological well‐being. These technologies can be adapted to meet individual needs, making them an effective tool for addressing the challenges of aging.
Solmaz Sohrabei +2 more
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Advancing the Future of Nursing: A Report by the Building Academic Geriatric Nursing [PDF]
, 2013 In the United States, the number of older adults will double during the next 25 years (United States Census Bureau, 2008). This dramatic demographic shift is changing the landscape of health care practice as more people live longer with multiple chronic ...
Bellot, Jennifer L +6 more
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