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The Need for National Training Standards and Guidelines for Privately Paid Geriatric Home Caregivers [PDF]
, 2008 Contrary to public opinion, America's institution-centered long-term care (LTC) system does not serve the majority of older adults. Currently, nursing homes serve less than 20% of older adults needing care, and thus do not provide a viable solution for ...
Larry D. Wright
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Occupational therapists' perceptions of predischarge home assessments with older adults in acute care [PDF]
, 2008 Predischarge occupational therapy home assessments are routinely performed with older adults in Europe, Australia and North America. Their primary aim is to facilitate a timely and safe discharge from hospital.
Atwal, A, Craik, C, Hunt, J, McIntyre, A
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Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 2019 Fragala, MS, Cadore, EL, Dorgo, S, Izquierdo, M, Kraemer, WJ, Peterson, MD, and Ryan, ED. Resistance training for older adults: position statement from the national strength and conditioning association.
Maren S Fragala +6 more
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Lessons in Resilience: Initial Coping among Older Adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic
The gerontologist, 2020 Background and Objectives In addition to increased physical health risks, older adults may also experience risks to their mental health and social wellbeing due to COVID-19.
H. Fuller, Andrea L. Huseth-Zosel
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Annals of MedicineAs the world's population of adults greater than 60 years old continues to increase, it is important to manage nail disorders that may impact their daily lives. Nail disorders may have significant impact on quality of life due to decreased functionality, extreme pain, or social embarrassment.
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European Journal of Mental HealthIntroduction: Pharmacotherapy in older adults with personality disorders (PDs) can be even more complicated compared to younger adults, because older adults stand at risk for polypharmacy and its negative consequences due to somatic comorbidities and ...
Julie E. M. SCHULKENS +3 more
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Tuberculosis among older adults – time to take notice
International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2015 Knowledge that older people are vulnerable to develop tuberculosis is rarely considered in developing country settings. According to 2010 Global Burden of Disease estimates, the majority of tuberculosis-related deaths occurred among people older than 50;
Joel Negin, Seye Abimbola, Ben J. Marais
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on wellbeing and cognitive functioning of older adults
Scientific Reports, 2020 COVID-19 took a heavy toll on older adults. In Belgium, by the end of August, 93% of deaths due to COVID-19 were aged 65 or older. Similar trends were observed in other countries.
Sarah De Pue +5 more
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Factors Affecting Nursing Students\u27 Attitudes Towards Older Adults [PDF]
, 2006 The purpose of this study was to measure nursing students\u27 attitudes towards older adults and to determine, if possible, factors which affect nursing students\u27 attitudes toward older adults.
McCammon, Tracy
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Prevalence of drug-herb and drug-supplement interactions in older adults : A cross-sectional survey [PDF]
, 2018 © British Journal of General PracticeBackground Polypharmacy is common among older adults, with increasing numbers also using prescription drugs with herbal medicinal products (HMPs) and dietary supplements.
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