introduction: geriatric syndromes lead to a number of disabilities which dramatically affect the quality of life in ageing. facilitating the process of self-care can improve the elder's health to a great extent which has received less attention in previous studies. this study aimed at investigating the relationship between the disability and self-care in the elderly of yazd. methods: this ...

objectives: the purpose of this study was to investigate the relation of personality traits with depression in active and non – active elderly women in tehran city. methods & materials: the present research is descriptive–correlation. for this purpose, 188 elderly women (94 active and 94 non - active elders) in the age range of 63-82 in tehran city availably selected as statistical sample. meas...

OBJECTIVES To estimate the incidence of pneumonia by COPD status and the excess cost of inpatient primary pneumonia in elders with COPD. STUDY DESIGN A retrospective, longitudinal study using claims linked to eligibility/demographic data for a 5% sample of fee-for-service Medicare beneficiaries from 2005 through 2007. METHODS Incidence rates of pneumonia were calculated for elders with and ...

knee osteoarthritis can have negative effects on the physical and mental conditions, social and family relations, general health and positive feelings of elders. for example, severe limitation of motion and increased depression, which are results of this disease, can have negative impacts on elders. the purpose of this study was to compare the levels of depression in healthy active and inactive...

The "empty-nest" elderly family has become increasingly prevalent among old people in China. This study aimed to explore the causality between empty nests and elders' health using effective instrumental variables, including "whether old parents talk with their families when they are upset" and "ownership of housing". The results showed that empty nests had a significantly adverse influence on e...

BACKGROUND Momentum must be controlled in stable locomotor activities, including sit-to-stand and gait. The relationship of momentum control and balance maintenance in elders or in a balance-impaired population has not been studied. Although decreased locomotor speed has long been reported among elders, the literature is lacunar concerning the mechanical mechanisms underlying this slowing. The ...

objectives: the main purpose of this study was to determine the interactive role of physical activity and personality traits inpsychosocial development of elders. methods & materials: this research was a casual comparative with 300 elders (150 active and 150 non-actives) with 60-85 years old from tehran selected as statistical sample on available bases. all subjects completed psychosocial devel...

OBJECTIVES To estimate the 12-month institutionalization rate and to identify the associated predictors among functionally impaired elders with or without cognitive impairment. METHODS A cohort of Hong Kong community-dwelling elders aged 65 or older with functional and/or cognitive impairments was recruited and interviewed from 2007 to 2008. Twelve months after the baseline interview, the fam...

PURPOSE This study investigated changes in attitudes toward elders in general and elders with dementia after students finished a gerontological nursing practicum. METHODS Questionnaires developed for Asian cultures were administered pre practicum, immediately post practicum, and at 8-months follow up to 31 senior students in a baccalaureate nursing program. The 1-week practicum occurred at tw...

In the era of SARS, there have been much concern about the atypical features of SARS in elders, and they have even been described as “invisible SARS.” The Hong Kong Geriatrics Society (HKGS) advocates the need to approach elders in the era of SARS with appropriate attitude, knowledge and skills. The HKGS has formed a Special Interest Groups (SIG) on “SARS in Elders” in April 2003. The aim is to...