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Interventions for reducing sedentary behaviour in community-dwelling older adults [PDF]

, 2017
This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (Intervention). The objectives are as follows: To identify the effects and assess the effectiveness of interventions to reduce sedentary behaviour (total sedentary time and the pattern of accumulation of sedentary
Adams, Alpass, Bankoski, Bij, Biswas, Chastin, Chastin, Chastin, Chastin, Chastin, Dogra, Dunstan, Egger, Ekelund, Gardiner, Gardner, Gomersall, Greef, Guyatt, Harvey, Harvey, Healy, Henson, Hertzog, Katzmarzyk, Kerr, King, King, Laforge, Lauder, Leask, Manns, Martin, Michie, Moher, Owen, Owen, Prince, Rezende, Rosenberg, Sedentary Behaviour Research Network, Song, Sparling, Tandon, Teychenne   +44 more
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Prevalence of self-care disability among older adults in China

BMC Geriatrics, 2022
Background Self-care disability among older adults is a global public health issue. However, it lacks the up-to-date information based on nationally representative, more comprehesive data in China.
Yu Guo, Tian Wang, Tingshuai Ge, Quanbao Jiang   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Transportation for an Aging Population: Promoting Mobility and Equity for Low-Income Seniors [PDF]

, 2018
This study explores the travel patterns, needs, and mobility problems faced by diverse low-income, inner-city older adults in Los Angeles in order to identify solutions to their mobility challenges.
Brozen, Madeline, Levy-Storms, Lené, Loukaitou-Sideris, Anastasia, Wachs, Martin   +3 more
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Undernutrition in older adults [PDF]

Family Practice, 2012
Undernutrition in older persons usually presents as weight loss and is predominantly due to protein energy wasting. The presentation of undernutrition is often subtle in older persons and there is a need to utilize screening tools and increasing physician awareness. There are multiple treatable causes of undernutrition in older persons.
John E. Morley, John E. Morley
openaire   +2 more sources

Multimodal and longitudinal characterization of distinct tau and atrophy clusters in Alzheimer’s disease spectrum

Scientific Reports
Neuropathological and neuroimaging studies have identified several (endo-)phenotypes of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), suggesting a substantial heterogeneity in cerebral atrophy and tau spreading patterns. We included in our study a total of 320 participants,
Boris-Stephan Rauchmann, Ersin Ersözlü, Dorothea Luedecke, Nicolai Franzmeier, Robert Perneczky   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Structural equation modeling of symptom clusters and health-related quality of life among patients with advanced colorectal cancer receiving chemotherapy in Bangkok, Thailand

Belitung Nursing Journal
Background: Patients with advanced colorectal cancer (CRC) receiving chemotherapy experience multiple symptoms due to both disease progression and complications of treatment. These symptoms affect the physical, psychological, and social aspects of health-
Savitree Suratako, Yaowarat Matchim, Mary Quinn Griffin   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Research on grandchild care and depression of chinese older adults based on CHARLS2018: the mediating role of intergenerational support from children

BMC Public Health, 2022
Background There may be differences in gender and marital status in the impact of grandchild care on the depression of the Chinese older adults. This research explores the effect of grandchild care on the depression of Chinese older adults of different ...
Shaoliang Tang, Tongling Yang, Chaoyu Ye, Meixian Liu, Ying Gong, Ling Yao, Yun Xu, Yamei Bai   +7 more
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The relationships of postural stability with muscle strength and proprioception are different among older adults over and under 75 years of age

Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness, 2022
Background/Objectives: The relationships of postural stability with its three potential contributing factors, namely, muscle strength, tactile sensation, and proprioception, have not been clarified at different ages among older adults. Differences in the
Qi Wang, Li Li, Min Mao, Wei Sun, Cui Zhang, Dewei Mao, Qipeng Song   +6 more
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Older Adults’ Social Relations: Life Satisfaction to Widowhood [PDF]

, 2018
The objective of this study was to examine the breadth and depth of relationships with relatives and friends and the possible implications of those relationships with regards to life satisfaction to widowhood.
Ahn, Bonnie, Kang, Hyunsook
core   +1 more source

Custom-designed motion-based games for older adults: a review of literature in human-computer interaction [PDF]

, 2014
Many older adults, particularly persons living in senior residences and care homes, lead sedentary lifestyles, which reduces their life expectancy. Motion-based video games encourage physical activity and might be an opportunity for these adults to ...
Gerling, Kathrin, Mandryk, Regan
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