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Older People in Advertising

Journal of Advertising, 2022
Despite the increasing market size and consumption power of older consumers, older people seldom appear in advertising, and research activity in this area suggests that advertising scholars have lost interest in the topic.
M. Eisend
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Metabolic Impact of Frailty Changes Diabetes Trajectory

Metabolites, 2023
Diabetes mellitus prevalence increases with increasing age. In older people with diabetes, frailty is a newly emerging and significant complication.
Alan J. Sinclair, Ahmed H. Abdelhafiz
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Why does COVID-19 disproportionately affect older people?

Aging, 2020
The severity and outcome of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) largely depends on a patient’s age. Adults over 65 years of age represent 80% of hospitalizations and have a 23-fold greater risk of death than those under 65.
Amber L Mueller, Maeve S. McNamara, D. Sinclair   +2 more
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The elder abuse suspicion index: Results of a pilot study [PDF]

Temida, 2018
Elder abuse is a significant challenge in global societies. As we experience a demographic ageing transition, it is imperative that appropriate safeguarding systems are in place, which include the ability to identify elder abuse.
Phelan Amanda, Downes Carmel, Fealy Gerard, O’Donnell Deirdre   +3 more
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Effectiveness and characteristics of physical fitness training on aerobic fitness in vulnerable older adults: an umbrella review of systematic reviews

BMJ Open, 2022
Objectives To present an overview of effectiveness and training characteristics of physical training on aerobic fitness, compared with alternative or no training, in adults aged over 65 years with various health statuses, providing a basis for guidelines
Cees M P M Hertogh, Johannes C van der Wouden, Elise P Jansma, Dennis Visser, Elizabeth M Wattel, Karin H L Gerrits, Franka J M Meiland, Aafke J de Groot, Ewout B Smit   +8 more
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A Stab in the Dark: A Case Report of an Atypical Presentation of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)

Geriatrics, 2018
Background: Giant cell arteritis/temporal arteritis (GCA) is an inflammatory condition that affects large to medium vessels such as the aorta and its primary branches.
Beth McCausland, David Desai, David Havard, Yasmin Kaur, Asalet Yener, Emma Bradley, Harnish P. Patel   +6 more
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Impact of Social Isolation Due to COVID-19 on Health in Older People: Mental and Physical Effects and Recommendations

The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging, 2020
To review the impact of social isolation during COVID-19 pandemic on mental and physical health of older people and the recommendations for patients, caregivers and health professionals. Narrative review. Non-institutionalized community-living people. 20.
W. Sepulveda-loyola, I. Rodríguez-Sánchez, P. Pérez-Rodríguez, F. Ganz, R. Torralba, D. Oliveira, L. Rodríguez-Mañas   +6 more
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Older people and COVID-19: Isolation, risk and ageism.

Journal of Clinical Nursing, 2020
Internationally, health authorities and governments are warning older people that they are at a higher risk of more serious and possible fatal illness associated with COVID-19.
J. Brooke, D. Jackson
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Antibiotic prescribing and non-prescribing in nursing home residents with signs and symptoms ascribed to urinary tract infection (ANNA): study protocol for a cluster randomized controlled trial

BMC Geriatrics, 2020
Background Antibiotic overprescribing for suspected urinary tract infection (UTI) in nursing homes (NHs) is common. Typical clinical scenarios in which antibiotics are inappropriately prescribed include response to nonspecific signs and symptoms and/or a
Jeanine J. S. Rutten, Laura W. van Buul, Martin Smalbrugge, Suzanne E. Geerlings, Debby L. Gerritsen, Stephanie Natsch, Philip D. Sloane, Ruth B. Veenhuizen, Johannes C. van der Wouden, Cees M. P. M. Hertogh   +9 more
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Gaining insight into the views of outpatients with Huntington’s disease regarding their future and the way they deal with their poor prognosis: a qualitative study

BMC Palliative Care, 2021
Background Huntington’s disease (HD) has a poor prognosis. Decision-making capacity and communication ability may become lost as the disease progresses. Therefore, HD patients are encouraged to engage in advance care planning (ACP). To improve ACP for HD
Marina R. Ekkel, Marja F. I. A. Depla, Els M. L. Verschuur, Ruth B. Veenhuizen, Cees M. P. M. Hertogh, Bregje D. Onwuteaka-Philipsen   +5 more
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