Objectives: Fear of falling affects the daily performance of the older adult, exacerbates the frailty syndrome and ultimately reduces the independency of the older adult. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between fear of falling and frailty in older patients referred to urban comprehensive health centers. Materials and Methods: This descriptive-analytical cross-sectiona...

Introduction: Despite the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases with increasing age and the impact on different activities of the older people, there are still conflicting results regarding the relationship between social participation, cognitive functioning, and mental health of the older people. This study aimed to determine the relationship between social participation with mental health...

Objectives: The present study aimed to examine the life meaningfulness among the elderly people living in nursing homes of Isfahan, Iran based on their perceived social support from 3 sources of family, friends, and significant others. Methods & Materials: In this research, a total of 120 older people (68 men and 52 women) were selected from the nursing homes of Isfahan through ...

Background and purpose: Malnutrition is one of the greatest threats to health and well-being in older people that reduces their quality of life. This research aimed at studying the prevalence of malnutrition and the consequences of poor nutrition in older people in Babol, and its suburbs. Materials and methods: In this cross-sectional descriptive-analytic study, 520 people aged 60 or over were...

  Background and Aim : Nowadays, nurses are an essential part of the health care team involved in the care of older people. The aim of this study was to determine the knowledge about aging process and attitude toward older people among staff nurses of hospitals affiliated to the Kerman University of Medical Sciences in 2006.   Material and Method : In this descriptive analytical study, all of t...

 Background and purpose: Every year, 20-60% of older people experience a fall at least once. Falls account for 40% of all injury deaths at the age of 85 years and older. Medical costs and the need for traumatic ICU care in this population are three times higher than younger patients. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and factors associated with falls in older people living i...

Objectives: Moderate hearing impairment in older age can affect physical and psychosocial health of people. The rate of isolation, lack of self confidence, depression and probably dementia in this people is high. This study was conducted to study the hearing aid effect on older adults depression in tehran nursing homes. Methods & Materials: In this study depression was assessed in 3 groups o...

Objectives: Compared to other age groups, older people, especially frail older people residing in nursing homes use medications more due to the higher prevalence of chronic diseases. This study aimed to investigate prescription patterns for older people in nursing homes of Tehran in 2011. Methods & Materials: In this cross-sectional study, the data of 170 older people, sampled random cluster...

Objectives: The present study aimed at studying the health status of the elderly supported by Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation in Birjand in 2007. Methods & Materials: This descriptive analytical study was done on 250 elderly people who were supported by Imam Khomeini committee in Birjand. For data collection the comprehensive health questionnaire of the elderly was used. The questionnaire wa...