Quantitative data on men's time allocation among the Ache o f Paraguay are presented. The data indicate that Ache men work almost 7 "hours daily in direct food acquisition, which is the major daily activity. The amount o f time Ache men work is compared with the amount reported for other modern hunter-gatherers and tribal horticulturalists. The characterization z~f huntergatherers as the "origi...

Different scenarios based on ADL are considered while developing the platform. As mentioned before in the document, ADL involve tasks related to basic self-care (preparing food and drinks in the kitchen, or grooming in the bathroom) and the correct performance of them requires to accomplish a sequence of more basic actions whose proper execution makes successful the whole task. So, continuous m...

BACKGROUND To study the dependence related to aging is of particular interest in Aragon, where the population is one of the most aged in Spain. The objective of this study is that of quantifying the degree of functional dependence for daily living activities (DLA) and identifying the personal traits related thereto among individuals age 65 and above who are living at home and attend Community C...

There is very little information about the impact of living arrangements on patterns of morbidity for older adults in developing countries. The present study uses newly collected comprehensive data to examine the impact of living arrangements (particularly the presence of various family members) on self-reported general health and limitations in activities of daily living for older adults aged ...

In this paper, at first I noted the way how to pick up the neuropsychological signs and symptoms during routine neurological examination, and their diagnostic power. Second, I presented the clinical approach for dementia. Medical history should be obtained from both patients themselves and their caregivers. Examination of daily living activities and behavioral and psychological symptoms are nec...

BACKGROUND As Norway moves toward the provision of home-based crisis response, knowledge is needed about understandings of mental health crisis and effective ways of addressing crises within the home. OBJECTIVE To elicit and learn from service users' experiences about the subjective meanings of crisis and what kind of help will be most effective in resolving mental health crises. THEORETICAL...

This cross-sectional study was designed to examine the effects of healthy ageing on muscle strength, power, and potentially related functional ability. Subjects were recruited through local and national newspapers and inclusion was based on strict health criteria, by questionnaire. Isometric knee extensor, isometric elbow flexor and handgrip strength, leg extensor power, timed rise from a low c...

Opioid-induced sedation is a common dose-limiting side effect of opioid therapy that can be very distressing and sometimes is more difficult to manage than pain. Opioid-induced sedation may prohibit patients from participating in certain activities of daily living, which can be a source of considerable distress for patients and their families. The issue presents a therapeutic dilemma for health...

BACKGROUND The proportion of older people is increasing rapidly in Vietnam. The majority of the elderly live in rural areas. Their health status is generally improving but this is less pronounced among the most vulnerable groups. The movement of young people for employment and the impact of other socioeconomic changes leave more elderly on their own and with less family support. This study aims...