Themes Elicited by the Senior Apperception Test in Institutionalized Older Adults

Activity Limitations in Brazilian Institutionalized Older Adults.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Although functional assessments and programs to prevent activity limitations are fundamental for efficient geriatric evaluations and interventions, these procedures have not been satisfactorily explored at nursing homes in Brazil. Literature is scarce on the evaluation of disability in Brazilian institutionalized older people. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conduct...

Depressive symptoms in institutionalized older adults

OBJECTIVE To estimate the prevalence of depressive symptoms among institutionalized elderly individuals and to analyze factors associated with this condition. METHODS This was a cross-sectional study involving 462 individuals aged 60 or older, residents in long stay institutions in four Brazilian municipalities. The dependent variable was assessed using the 15-item Geriatric Depression Scale....

Compensating the gaps caused by aging: Analyzing the main themes of physical activity in the neighborhood environment from the perspective of the older adults(A phenomenological approach)

Introduction: Physical activity and aerobic exercises have anti-anxiety and anti-depressant effects in compensating for the problems and gaps caused by psychological issues among the older adult. Epidemiological studies show that physical activity is related to better mental health and flexibility against mental distress, such as depression and anxiety symptoms. Therefore, the purpose of this r...

Nonpharmaceutical Treatment of Anxiety in Institutionalized Older Adults.

Quality of life by proxy and mortality in institutionalized older adults with dementia.

AIM This study aimed at analyzing the effect of quality of life (QoL) on mortality in older adults with dementia living in long-term care facilities. METHODS A prospective observational cohort study was carried out on 412 residents aged older than 60 years, diagnosed with dementia according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fourth edition. Besides assessment of QoL...