Understanding frailty among older people living in old age homes and the community in Nepal: A cross-sectional study
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0251016
Abstract: Introduction Frailty is a state of being vulnerable to adverse health outcomes such as falls, delirium, and disability in older people. Identifying frailty is important in a low-income setting to prevent it from progressing, reducing… read more here.
Keywords: older people; age; community; age homes ... See more keywords
Breakthrough infection with SARS-CoV-2 delta variant in old-age homes in a Southern District of Kerala, India
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DOI: 10.4103/ijph.ijph_1084_22
Abstract: Background: The incidence of breakthrough infection with the emergence of new variants of concern of SARS-CoV-2 is posing a threat, and it is pertinent to understand the role of vaccines in protecting the elderly and… read more here.
Keywords: breakthrough infection; age homes; old age; sars cov ... See more keywords
Prevalence of Psychiatric Illness among Residents of Old Age Homes in Northern India
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DOI: 10.4103/jnrp.jnrp_340_17
Abstract: Context: There are many factors which compelled older adults to live in old age homes (OAHs) and vulnerable to psychological problems. Studies reported high prevalence of mental health problems (20%–60%) among elderlies of OAHs. Therefore,… read more here.
Keywords: prevalence psychiatric; age homes; prevalence; psychiatric illness ... See more keywords