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Bone Mineral Density in the Noninstitutionalized Elderly: Influence of Sociodemographic and Anthropometric Factors

Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research, Volume 2016, Issue 1, 2016., 2016
Objective. Analysis of bone mineral density (BMD) in the elderly and its associated factors according to sex. Methods. A cross‐sectional study is presented herein, with a random sample of 132 noninstitutionalized elderly people. Individuals who did not use diuretics were excluded.
Ellen Cristina de Sousa e Silva Araujo, Valéria Pagotto, Erika Aparecida Silveira, Mariano Malaguarnera   +3 more
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Os Desafios e perspectivas relacionados ao idoso institucionalizado [PDF]

, 2007
TCC (graduação) - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Centro Sócio Econômico, Curso de Serviço SocialO presente trabalho de Conclusão de Curso tem por objetivo, através de pesquisa de estágio obrigatório realizada na SERTE- Sociedade Espírita de ...
Gonçalves, Silvia
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Cross‐Cultural Adaptation, Validity, and Reliability of the Dysphonia Risk Screening Protocol‐General for Turkish‐Speaking Individuals

Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology, Volume 11, Issue 5, October 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Screening is a critical first step in the early identification and prevention of voice disorders, particularly among at‐risk populations. The Dysphonia Risk Screening Protocol‐General (DRSP‐G) is a comprehensive screening tool that also functions as a standardized patient history; however, no equivalent instrument has previously ...
Asude Beyza Savaş, Eren Balo
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Remission of Cognitive Deficits in Parkinson’s Disease: Recovery from a Nonamnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment or Psychiatric Symptoms Remission?

Case Reports in Psychiatry, Volume 2012, Issue 1, 2012., 2012
Mild cognitive impairment is a clinical condition more frequent in patients with Parkinson′s disease than in general population. The nonamnestic presentations, usually characterized by executive dysfunction, are most prevalent. We present a case report of a Parkinson’s disease patient diagnosed with nonamnestic mild cognitive impairment that showed ...
Jonas Jardim de Paula, Marco Túlio Gualberto Cintra, Débora Marques Miranda, Maria Aparecida Camargos Bicalho, Edgar Nunes Moares, Leandro Fernandes Malloy-Diniz, J. S. Brar, F. Pillmann, J. Saiz-Ruiz   +8 more
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O Idoso cidadão de direitos: uma análise da atuação do Conselho Estadual do Idoso em Santa Catarina [PDF]

, 2004
TCC (graduação) - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Centro Sócio Econômico, Curso de Serviço SocialEste estudo tem como objetivo analisar o Conselho Estadual do Idoso de Santa Catarina (CEI/SC) que se constitui em um espaço de defesa e garantia dos
Fernandes, Valéria Santana
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“Convivência” Groups: Building Active and Healthy Communities of Older Adults in Brazil

Journal of Aging Research, Volume 2012, Issue 1, 2012., 2012
In old age, social groups can be a crucial component for health and well‐being. In 2009‐2010, a follow‐up survey was carried out in Florianópolis, Brazil to understand the impact of a variety of programs established since 2002 that were designed to enhance social activities among the older adult population.
Tânia R. Bertoldo Benedetti, Eleonora d′Orsi, Andiara Schwingel, Wojtek J. Chodzko-Zajko, Lynn Rochester   +4 more
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As ações do Conselho Municipal do Idoso sobre a ótica das instituições que atendem o idoso no município de Florianópolis [PDF]

, 2003
TCC (graduação) - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Centro Sócio Econômico, Curso de Serviço Social.O presente trabalho procura tecer reflexões sobre o processo de envelhecimento e as questões relativas a este.
Tomasi, Fernanda
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Exploring Factors Shaping Social Robot Acceptance in Older‐Adult Care: Insights From Brazilian Caregivers

Expert Systems, Volume 43, Issue 3, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Introduction As aging populations grow and caregiving systems strain, social robots are increasingly proposed to assist in older‐adult care. Yet, acceptance among caregivers, particularly in underrepresented regions such as Brazil, remains poorly understood.
Diana Veronica Portugal Churata, Marcelo Fantinato, Sarajane Marques Peres, Mônica Sanches Yassuda, Ruth Caldeira de Melo, Meire Cachioni, Raul Benites Paradeda   +6 more
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LRRK2 p.G2019S Mutation Is Not Common among Alzheimer’s Disease Patients in Brazil

Disease Markers, Volume 27, Issue 1, Page 13-16, 2009., 2009
Mutations in the leucine‐rich repeat kinase 2 (LRRK2) gene have emerged as a potential common cause for both sporadic and familial Parkinson’s Disease (PD) in different populations. The pleomorphic features exhibited by LRRK2 mutation carriers and the central role of Lrrk2 protein in the proper functioning of central nervous system suggest that ...
Cíntia Barros Santos-Rebouças, Cláudia Bueno Abdalla, Paloma Águia Martins, Fábio José Rodrigues Baldi, Jussara Mendonça Santos, Luciana Branco Motta, Margarete Borges de Borges, Dorotéia Rossi Silva Souza, Marcela Augusta de Souza Pinhel, Jerson Laks, Márcia Mattos Gonçalves Pimentel   +10 more
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UM ESTUDO SOBRE AÇÕES SOCIAIS DO ESTADO BRASILEIRO DIRECIONADAS AO IDOSO E A CONTRIBUIÇÃO DO IFRN ALUSIVA A ESSA TEMÁTICA

Holos, 2012
O presente artigo tem por objetivo evidenciar o desempenho do Estado no que diz respeito a ações sociais de atendimento ao idoso. O texto destaca os “Marcos Sociais” brasileiros em prol do idoso, bem como as primeiras medidas políticas do Estado ...
Betânia de França Xavier
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