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The Pan African Medical Journal, 2021 The population of Nigerian older persons is expected to reach 26 million by 2050 from 9 million reported in 2016. This population change has several implications, thus the need to pay attention to healthy ageing. Hence, this report aims to compare ageing
Nafisat Oladayo Akintayo-Usman +1 more
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Dress and age: the intersection of life and work [PDF]
, 2015 In this article I outline the influences, intellectual and personal, that have led me to the subject of dress and age, a topic that I have explored with great enjoyment over the last decade.
Twigg, Julia
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Mentorship in the Field of Aging: Purposes, Pivots, and Priorities
Health Behavior Research, 2022 The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) is a multi-disciplinary organization dedicated to advancing the field of aging and improving the lives of older adults.
Patricia W. Slattum +5 more
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The Use of Physician Assistants for Health and Wellness in Aging Populations [PDF]
, 2020 The Use of Physician Assistants for Health and Wellness in Aging Populations Desiree Longmire, Depts. of Kinesiology and Health Science, Biology, & Chemistry, with Dr. Christine Booker, Dept.
Longmire, Desiree
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LGBTI Sexualities and intersectional research
European Journal for Research on the Education and Learning of Adults, 2021 We examine testimonies pertaining to the integration of a gender perspective beyond the dichotomy man-woman into practices of affective-sexual adult learning and education (ALE).
Rosanna Barros +2 more
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Rejuvenation by cell reprogramming: A new horizon in gerontology [PDF]
, 2018 The discovery of animal cloning and subsequent development of cell reprogramming technology were quantum leaps as they led to the achievement of rejuvenation by cell reprogramming and the emerging view that aging is a reversible epigenetic process. Here,
Brown, Oscar Alfredo +5 more
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Portraits of Brazil: where do we stand in 2025? – Geriatrics and Gerontology [PDF]
Geriatrics, Gerontology and AgingGeriatrics and gerontology in Brazil have their roots in the 1950s, with the foundation of the Brazilian Society of Geriatrics in 1961, which incorporated gerontology in 1969.
Marco Túlio Gualberto Cintra +3 more
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Fatigability and Recovery of Arm Muscles with Advanced Age for Dynamic and Isometric Contractions [PDF]
, 2013 This study determined whether age-related mechanisms can increase fatigue of arm muscles during maximal velocity dynamic contractions, as it occurs in the lower limb.
Hunter, Sandra K. +2 more
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Frontiers in Public Health, 2021 The perception of feeling lonely is an influential factor in determining quality of life among aging adults. As the US Census Bureau projects that the number of Americans ages 65 and older will double by 2060, reducing loneliness is imperative.
Valerie K. Jones +5 more
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Geriatric Care, 2021 e-Health technologies may potentially improve healthcare assistance for frail elderly subjects. However, despite the interest and potential benefits of the field, research highlighted that several challenges remain, such as scarce wide spreading of ...
Alberto Cella +12 more
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