Exploring Older Adults' Perceptions of Stair Hazards and an m-health Fall Prevention App: A Focus Group StudyAbstract Older adults are disproportionately susceptible to hospitalizations and fatalities due to stair-related falls. While many intrinsic risk factors, such as mobility and vision, may increase the likelihood of falls on stairs, features of the stairs that increase the risk of falls are understudied. This [...] 55 398 |
The Impact of Intergenerational Support on the Elderly’s Life Satisfaction in China: A Comparison of Males and Females1Abstract This paper examines whether different types of intergenerational support have different effects on life satisfaction among the elderly, and whether a gender difference exists in the effect of intergenerational support on the elderly’s life satisfaction. Data from the China Longitudinal Agi [...] 40 319 |
Yoga as a Potential Tool for Filling Implementation Gap in Promoting Better Mental Health in Geriatric Age Group at Global Level: A Scoping ReviewAbstract This scoping review aims to review the effectiveness of yoga as a complementary intervention for improving mental health outcomes in the geriatric population globally. Yoga is practiced by millions worldwide. Since practitioners of yoga claim to have calmer minds and better psychological [...] 75 640 |
End-of-Life Skin Changes: Make Sure You Know What They Mean, a Case StudyAbstract Skin is the largest organ of the human body. Skin changes can result from natural ageing, as well as from acute or chronic diseases and failure of body systems. Various types of wounds are identified in Palliative Care, and terminal pressure ulcers are often incorrectly classified. This case study h [...] 120 875 |
Practices Used in Health and Social Services for the Management of Mistreatment Situations towards Adults in a Context of Gender and Sexual Diversity: A Scoping Reviewby
Mélanie Couture
,
Julien Gauthier-Mongeon
,
Pearce Simamonika
,
Rosalie Bernard
,
Kevin St-Martin
,
Rosalie Lacasse
and
Sarita Israel
Abstract Research indicates that adults in the context of gender and sexual diversity (GSD) experienced more violence and discrimination than the rest of the population. GSD refers to all the diversities of sexual characteristics, sexual orientations and gender identity of a person or a group. To [...] 135 1119 |
Integrating Palliative Medicine into Medical Education: Creating a More Compassionate Generation of PhysiciansAbstract How should Palliative Medicine competencies be taught to medical students? In the United States and other countries, there is a consensus that teaching Palliative Medicine competencies to medical students is essential. Health agencies have also identified teaching Palliative Medicine com [...] 122 896 |
The Multigenerational Legacy of Diabetes and Illness Perception: Influence on Older Adult’s Stigmaby
Melissa Scollan-Koliopoulos
,
Donna Naturale
,
Brynn Mahurter
,
Sara Curren
and
Ryan J. Koliopoulos
Abstract There is not enough information regarding the impact of stigma associated with a. diagnosis of diabetes in aging older adults. Perceptions of diabetes are passed down generationally and may be influenced by mainstream societal perceptions at the time the perception is shaped. This is known as a mult [...] 180 1262 |
Exploration of Dementia Help Seeking Behaviours Amongst UK South Asian Communities: A Systematic ReviewAbstract In the UK, 25,000 people from ethnic minority background live with dementia. Although dementia associated risk factors are common amongst South Asians, they tend to present at services later and when in crisis. This review explores UK South Asian communities perception of dementia to und [...] 205 1581 |
Characteristics of Elder Abuse Perpetrators by Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity of the Abused: Findings from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on AgingAbstract Lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) older adults may be more vulnerable to elder abuse (EA) due to prior marginalization and trauma, lifelong discrimination, and health disparities. While characteristics of both victims and perpetrators can modify the risk for EA, few studies have focused on perpetrato [...] 236 1872 |
Osteoporosis Etiology, Epidemiology, Diagnosis, Diet, and Treatment: A Narrative ReviewAbstract This narrative review aimed to select, gather, and present inclusive evidence about osteoporosis etiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, diet, and treatment. We searched PubMed and Google using these terms: osteoporosis AND etiology, osteoporosis AND epidemiology, osteoporosis AND diagnosis, [...] 369 2927 |
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