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Critical educational gerontology : a third statement of first principles [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
This article elaborates upon the initial statement of first principles for critical educational gerontology [CEG] established by Glendenning and Battersby some two decades ago, whilst taking stock of the body of critique levelled at such principles by ...
Formosa, Marvin
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Nationwide Characterization of MFN2‐Related CMT in 176 Japanese Patients: Clinical and Genetic Insights

open access: yesAnnals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Mitofusin 2 (MFN2) is a major causative gene for axonal Charcot – Marie – Tooth disease type 2A (CMT2A), with a wide phenotypic spectrum. Comprehensive large ‐ scale genotype – phenotype association studies are essential for understanding disease pathogenesis and improved clinical management.
Masahiro Ando   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparing the Perception of Patterns of Aging in Adolescents and Young Adults Based on Grounded Theory

open access: yesSālmand, 2022
Objectives The current study was conducted to compare the perceptions of aging between young and adolescent individuals. The perception of aging is defined as the individual’s perception of one’s aging in their socio-cultural context.
Mohammad Kahrobaei Kalkhuran Alya   +2 more
doaj  

Pandemic Disruptions of Older Adults’ Meaningful Connections: Linking Spirituality and Religion to Suffering and Resilience

open access: yesReligions, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the lives of persons of all ages throughout the world. Older adults have been particularly susceptible to the virus and have died at higher rates than any other age group.
Susan H. McFadden
doaj   +1 more source

Will Memantine Exacerbate Seizures in People With Epilepsy? A Prospective Cohort Study

open access: yesAnnals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate whether add‐on memantine would exacerbate seizures in people with epilepsy. Methods This was a prospective cohort study. People with epilepsy diagnosed with cognitive impairment were consecutively invited. Those who agreed were followed up for at least 24 weeks.
Peiyu Wang   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

„Besuch&Buch“: Soziale Bibliotheksarbeit der Stadtbibliothek Graz nach dem Vorbild der „Medienboten“ (Hamburg) im Blickfeld der Gerontologie

open access: yesGMS Medizin – Bibliothek – Information, 2016
In 2013 the Public Library of Graz launched a home library service which is unique in Austria up to today: volunteer book messengers visit senior and homebound citizens at their homes.
Burkert, Petra
doaj   +1 more source

Diseases of Old Age in Two Paintings by Rembrandt [PDF]

open access: yesRambam Maimonides Medical Journal, 2015
Two paintings of older men by Rembrandt (1609–1669) are examined to demonstrate that historical attitudes toward diseases of old age and the ageing person’s response to illness can be investigated in paintings.
George M. Weisz, William R. Albury
doaj   +1 more source

Legal Aspects of Social Infrastructure for Housing and Care for the Elderly—The Case of Slovenia

open access: yesLaws, 2022
On 17 June 2021, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia adopted a Bill on Long-term Care. This legislative activity also raised the question of the existence and effectiveness of a legal environment to promote social infrastructure development for ...
Eneja Drobež, David Bogataj
doaj   +1 more source

Longitudinal Relationship Between Pain and Depression in People With Inflammatory Arthritis: A Narrative Review

open access: yesArthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
As many patients with inflammatory arthritis (IA) have chronic pain, understanding how to best assess and manage pain in IA is a priority. Comorbid depression is prevalent in adults with IA, affecting 15% to 39% of people. Although pain and depression are thought to be associated in IA, this concept is largely based on cross‐sectional data.
Natasha Cox   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

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