Results 61 to 70 of about 2,063 (179)
Herpes ZosterVaccine to the Homebound Elderly: Prevention, Protection, and Access to Care
Herpes Zoster Vaccine to the Homebound Elderly: Prevention, Protection, and Access to Care Purpose: To increase the administration rate of the Herpes Zoster (Hz) vaccine Zostavax by 10% for persons 65 years and older in a home-based primary care practice,
Arts, Serena
core +1 more source
ABSTRACT Introduction The Dutch organisation for the development of clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) in oral care known as the Kennisinstituut Mondzorg (KIMO) developed three CPGs to support professionals in oral care for (frail) older patients: (1) treatment of root caries, (2) xerostomia and hyposalivation related to medication and polypharmacy ...
Johanna Margaretha Kroese +1 more
wiley +1 more source
application/pdfAA12746582-20170331-7Purpose:This study was conducted for the purpose of examining the risk of becoming homebound and the correlation of loneliness in the community-dwelling older adults volunteering to participate in a physical f itness ...
9000329000356 +61 more
core +1 more source
Oral Health Status in Older Care Recipients and Family Caregiver Perceptions of Caregiving Burden
ABSTRACT Aim To investigate oral health status, number of teeth, and denture use in older care recipients and their caregivers' perceptions of burden. Methods This was a cross‐sectional survey of home care patients aged ≥ 65 years and their families who use the home‐visit dental care service provided by the Sendai Dental Association. The short Japanese
Sayaka Kishi +15 more
wiley +1 more source
ABSTRACT Aim To explore the meaning older Asian immigrants attribute to social isolation and loneliness, their management strategies, utilisation of resources and impact on health. Design Systematic review of qualitative studies. Data Sources AgeLine, CINAHL, MEDLINE, ProQuest, PsycINFO, Scopus, and Web of Science databases were searched in September ...
Della Maneze +7 more
wiley +1 more source
Identifying Out‐of‐the‐Box Virtual Reality Applications With Geriatric Applicability and Value
ABSTRACT Background Virtual reality (VR) has the potential to improve the quality of life for older adults. Most studies use proprietary VR programs, specifically designed for one goal, which vastly limits the generalizability and use by the older adult population.
Alexandra Petrakos +5 more
wiley +1 more source
ABSTRACT Background Community gathering places in Japan, supported by local governments, are expected to promote physical and cognitive health through physical activity and social interaction, in line with the World Health Organization's concept of age‐friendly environments.
Kazuki Uemura +6 more
wiley +1 more source
That sinkin’ feeling: Environmentally induced distress on a disappearing island
Abstract Residents of Tangier Island, Virginia, a subsiding island in the Chesapeake Bay, embody psychosocial dimensions of environmental change. Analysis of ethnographic data shows islanders’ experiences and articulations of anxiety, panic, and despair as “that sinkin’ feeling,” resulting from the stress of living with the long‐term threat of imminent
Jonna Yarrington
wiley +1 more source
Qualidade de vida de idosos atendidos em programa de assistência domiciliária
OBJETIVO: Avaliar a qualidade de vida de idosos em assistência domiciliária. MÉTODO: estudo transversal analítico. Foram avaliados idosos de um programa de assistência domiciliária quanto aos dados sociodemográficos, clínicos, funcionais e de qualidade ...
Simone Magalhães Lacerda +4 more
doaj +1 more source
Abstract Background In India, approximately 26.2 million units of blood are required annually; however, 5.83 million units were collected in 2021. 18% of blood donors in India are women, demonstrating an untapped donor pool, but their attitudes towards donation have not been explored.
Hannah‐Marie Culley +4 more
wiley +1 more source

