Aging and functional decline: The prevention’s clock is ticking
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DOI: 10.1177/2047487318762857
Abstract: Populations are aging, with an increasing number of people reaching the ‘oldest old’ categories. Functional decline, along with disability and dependency, are far more common in older individuals, and substantially affect health care and social… read more here.
Keywords: aging functional; cardiology; decline prevention; prevention clock ... See more keywords
Functional Status in Relation to Common Geriatric Syndromes and Sociodemographic Variables – A Step Forward Towards Healthy Aging
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DOI: 10.2147/cia.s462347
Abstract: Purpose Geriatric syndromes (GS) are prevalent in the older population, with an impact on morbidity and disability. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of functional dependence and ten GS in community older adults and… read more here.
Keywords: dependence; sociodemographic variables; syndromes sociodemographic; aging functional ... See more keywords
Axonal Degeneration during Aging and Its Functional Role in Neurodegenerative Disorders
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DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2017.00451
Abstract: Aging constitutes the main risk factor for the development of neurodegenerative diseases. This represents a major health issue worldwide that is only expected to escalate due to the ever-increasing life expectancy of the population. Interestingly,… read more here.
Keywords: aging functional; neurodegenerative disorders; degeneration; axonal degeneration ... See more keywords