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Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, Volume 2014, Issue 1, 2014., 2014 The aim of this study was to determine the effect of Tai Chi on biological markers of oxidative stress in saliva and its relationship with periodontal disease (PD) in older adults. We carried out a quasi‐experimental study with a sample of 71 sedentary volunteers with PD who were divided into a control group of 34 subjects and an experimental group of ...
Víctor Manuel Mendoza-Núñez +5 more
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Effect of Tai Chi versus Walking on Oxidative Stress in Mexican Older Adults
Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, Volume 2013, Issue 1, 2013., 2013 It has recently been reported that the practice of Tai Chi reduces oxidative stress (OxS), but it is not clear whether walking or Tai Chi produces a greater antioxidant effect. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of the practice of Tai Chi and walking on markers for OxS.
Juana Rosado-Pérez +4 more
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, 2016 El empoderamiento en el ámbito de la gerontología clínica y ...
Fernández Prado, Sandra +10 more
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Representações sociais da participação em atividades de lazer em grupos de terceira idade
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem, 2002 O objetivo da pesquisa é estudar as representações sociais acerca da participação em atividades de lazer nos grupos de Terceira Idade. Foram realizadas treze entrevistas individuais com participantes homens e mulheres, com idade superior à 60 anos, em um
Maria Lúcia Olivetti Borini +1 more
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, 2023 El objetivo de la presente investigación fue describir el nivel de conocimiento y las prácticas que realizan los estudiantes de gerontología de la Universidad Católica de Oriente respecto al ahorro programado para la vejez en marco de un envejecimiento ...
Díaz-Estrada, Sebastián +2 more
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Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem, 2002 Este artigo retrata a Gerontologia como área rica e cheia de lacunas a serem preenchidas pelas disciplinas que a compõem, indo além das abordagens convencionais à clientela idosa, visando a caminhos renovados para a Enfermagem, que, dentre tantas ...
Alessandra Conceição Leite Funchal Camacho
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Usefulness of the comprehensive geriatric assessment for evaluating the health of older adults
Revista Peruana de Medicina Experimental y Salud Pública, 2016 Older adults comprise a heterogeneous population group that usually has a high disease burden, comorbidities, and, in many cases, subclinical conditions that compromise their health and quality of life.
Miguel Gálvez-Cano +2 more
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The landscape of dementia research, diagnosis, treatment, and care in Latin America
Alzheimer's &Dementia, Volume 22, Issue 3, March 2026.Abstract Latin America is undergoing rapid population aging alongside a rising burden of dementia. While the region holds substantial potential for dementia risk reduction, challenges remain, such as delayed diagnoses, limited access to specialized care and biomarker testing, persistent stigma, and deep‐rooted structural inequities.
Claudia K. Suemoto +41 more
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Competencias en gerontología: Imperativo demográfico [PDF]
, 2018 Este artículo tiene como objetivo principal fundamentar el imperativo de desarrollar competencias en gerontología en los y las futuras trabajadoras sociales en Puerto Rico.
Mabel T. López Ortiz
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Revista Clínica de la Escuela de Medicina UCR-HSJD, 2021 El abuso en el adulto mayor ha sido identificado como uno de los temas de investigación geriátricos de mayor prioridad en la actualidad, esto debido a la discrepancia significativa que existe entre la prevalencia y la cantidad de casos reportados.
Michelle Pamela Fung Fallas +4 more
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