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The Contribution of Physical and Mental Trainings to Depression and Insomnia Disorders in Older Adults

Introduction: Aging is associated with biological changes and may lead to various cognitive behavioural disorders such as insomnia and depression. Non-pharmacological interventions with pharmacological therapies would be effective, economical, and safe. The present study compared the effect of muscle strength-range of movement (MSROM) training and digital game on insomnia and depression disorde...

Falls and postural control in older adults with cataracts

Background: There is increasing evidence that visual impairment contribute to falling. The aim of this study was to determine the influence of vision impairment of old adult patients with cataract on the occurrence of falls and postural control. Methods:According to the results of screening ophthalmic examination, 48 cataract patients (mean±SD aged 68.5 ± 6.08 yrs.) and 50 individuals withou...

Anticholinergic Medications and Cognition in Older Adults

Atrial Fibrillation and Declining Physical Performance in Older Adults

Atrial fibrillation (AF) has a significant public health burden and conveys profound morbidity and mortality. AF is largely a disease of advancing age because risk doubles with each progressive decade of gaining and exceeds 20% by age 80 years. The aging of the population and accompanying rise in prevalence have magnified its morbidity and healthcare costs. Older adults are at increased risk fo...

Athletic Older Adults and COVID-19 Pandemic: Understanding Lived Experience of Athletic Older Adults in Tehran (a phenomenological approach)

Objectives: Epidemics create a lot of social and behavioral changes in all areas, sport is no exception. The aim of this study is understanding lived experience of athletic older adults in Tehran from COVID-19 pandemic. Methods and Materials: The research was carried out by the qualitative method and through a phenomenological approach. The participants were 16 Athletic older adults in Tehran ...