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Showing 1 to 14 of 14 for “"older adults 65+"”.
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BIOMECHANICAL PROFILING OF STAIR NEGOTIATION AND FALL RISK DETECTION IN OLDER PEOPLE
… cause of injury and loss of independence for older people and place escalating demands on the National Health Service (NHS). Individual (e.g. psychological and physiological) and environmental (e.g. stair design) factors influence the biomechanics of stair negotiation and thus, affect stair …
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Meal Consumption Impact on Isotonic Lingual Endurance
Older adults report eating can become a chore as the demands increase during mealtimes. Currently, the effects of aging on isotonic endurance of the swallow musculature is not well understood. The current study aimed to determine the effect of a meal on lingual isotonic endurance in two age groups. …
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Effect of individualized social activities on quality of life among older adults with mild to moderate cognitive impairment in a geriatric psychiatry facility
… intervention (ISAI) on quality of life among older adults with mild to moderate cognitive impairment in a geriatric psychiatry facility. This randomized control trial consisted of 52 older adults (65 years of age or older). A 2 (group condition) x 2 (time of measurement) design was used to …
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Sensory and Cognitive Declines in Older Adults: A Longitudinal Study
… of these two studies in which a sub-sample of older adults: ≥65 years old at the time of original testing approximately four years ago) were re-tested on sensory and cognitive measures. The goal was to examine the extent to which older adults experience longitudinal declines on sensory and …
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Targeting proteostatic maintenance and mitochondrial function with phytochemical compounds in models of brain and skeletal muscle aging
There is a growing population of older adults (>65+ years) worldwide that is projected to increase in coming decades, presenting both a challenge and an opportunity. Specifically, age is the number one risk factor for chronic diseases like sarcopenia, the loss of muscle mass and function, and …
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‘Aging in the Right Place’: An Analysis of the Demographic Profile and Residential Relocation Patterns of Older Adults Living in Residential Facilities in Kingston, Ontario
Despite the firm policy push for Canadian older adults (65+) to continue aging in their own homes, relocating to a residential facility (RF) continues to be both a preferred and needs-driven decision for some older adults. RFs serve as a key factor in supporting the growing older population, …
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The effect of an intergenerational e-mail pen pal project on the attitudes of college students towards older adults
Negative attitudes of college students toward older adults can be a barrier for universities that are attempting to prepare students for future career trends to meet the needs of an aging society. A growing number of college graduates will be needed to provide health and educational services for …
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Comparison of shod vs nonshod on balance and postural sway in older adults
<p>Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of death due to injury and hospitalization. With age, cutaneous sensation in the foot sole diminishes, contributing to balance impairment. Discovering an effective method for retraining the mechanoreceptors of the feet will possibly increase …
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Validity and Reliability of a 5-minute Web-Camera Based Eye Tracking Test to Assess Visual Memory and Cognition
… the 5-minute test scores of cognitively intact adults (18-39 years of age) to the scores of cognitively intact older adults (>65 years of age), 4) examine the relationship between the 5-min web camera based VPC test and additional cognitive tests. This prospective study included two groups, both …
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The Effects of Age, Computer Self-Efficacy, and the Design of Web-Based Training on Computer Task Performance
… population will be comprised of people age 65 and older (Administration on Aging, 2004). Individuals over age 65 will continue to constitute a larger proportion of the total population because people are living longer and healthier lives. With older adults living longer, this senior …
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A Qualitative Descriptive Study of the Needs of Older Adults Recently Diagnosed with Cancer
Adults aged 65 years and older are the population most often diagnosed with cancer. Although much research has been conducted on a person’s adjustment to a cancer diagnosis, there has not been a direct focus on older adults’ perceptions of their needs following a cancer diagnosis. The significance …
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Developing and Evaluating New Methods for Assessing Postural Control and Dynamics
Falls are the leading cause of injuries among older adults (>65) and frequently result in reduced mobility, loss of independence, decreased quality of life, injury, and death. Extensive research has been conducted regarding postural coordination and control, and other mechanisms/processes involved …
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Falls Among Community-dwelling Mid- and Older-Adults in New Zealand
Background: Falls and subsequent injuries among older adults (65 years and over) are a major public health issue contributing to increased morbidity and mortality. Risk factors for falls among older adults have been examined extensively over the years. However, there is a dearth of literature …
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An Ethnographic Study of the Learning Needs, Strategies, and Networks of African American Adults Age 65 and Over in Rural Texas
This study revealed that rural older Blacks have personal learning and related information needs. The study involved the process of researching the learning initiatives of 14 African American adults who were age 65 and over and residents in rural Texas communities. The study participants provided …