Effect of old age on the subpopulations of enteric glial cells in human descending colon
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DOI: 10.1002/glia.24272
Abstract: Old age is associated with a higher incidence of lower bowel conditions such as constipation. Recent evidence suggest that colonic motility may be influenced by enteric glial cells (EGCs). Little is known about the effect… read more here.
Keywords: descending colon; egcs; old age; human descending ... See more keywords
What becomes of people admitted to acute old age psychiatry wards? An exploration of factors affecting length of stay, delayed discharge and discharge destination
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DOI: 10.1002/gps.4563
Abstract: The study sought to identify the variables associated with increased length of stay on old age psychiatry inpatient wards. It also explored the factors related to delayed discharge and the likelihood of patients admitted from… read more here.
Keywords: age psychiatry; psychiatry; discharge; length stay ... See more keywords
Effectiveness of reflex therapy on depression among older people residing at old age homes in Chennai
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DOI: 10.1002/gps.4617
Abstract: Aging is a biological process experienced by mankind. It is a sequence of changes across the life span of an individual. Although aging is the last stage of life, it is multidimensional process. Currently, 10%… read more here.
Keywords: older people; depression; effectiveness reflex; reflex therapy ... See more keywords
Eating disorder treatment in very old age: A case for using CBT
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DOI: 10.1002/gps.5618
Abstract: Dear Editor, Eating disorders occur in individuals of all ages. Prevalence rates for the very old (80+) are unknown, though estimates for those above age 65 range from 2% to 4%. Individuals 65+ face particular… read more here.
Keywords: old age; disorder treatment; treatment; eating disorder ... See more keywords
Work, retirement, and muscle strength loss in old age
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DOI: 10.1002/hec.3517
Abstract: Reduced muscle strength is an accurate predictor of functional limitations, disability, and mortality. Hence, understanding which socio-economic factors contribute to preserve muscle strength in old age is central to the design of social policies that… read more here.
Keywords: retirement; strength; muscle strength; old age ... See more keywords
Childhood exposure to birth registration laws and old-age mortality.
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DOI: 10.1002/hec.4643
Abstract: This paper studies the effects of the enactment of birth registration laws, as the official universal and uniform method of recording births, across US states in the first decades of the 20th century on old-age… read more here.
Keywords: birth registration; old age; registration laws;
[Psychosomatic medicine in old age].
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DOI: 10.1007/s00391-017-1337-9
Abstract: Approximately 25% of people over 65 years old suffer from psychiatric disorders but in cases of simultaneously occurring somatic diseases the prevalence is increased. Sickness, loss of important reference persons and life crises in older… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; medicine old; age; psychosomatic medicine ... See more keywords
[Spirituality in old age as dynamic aging task].
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DOI: 10.1007/s00391-018-1391-y
Abstract: BACKGROUND A multitude of studies have demonstrated a positive effect of spirituality for dealing with difficult situations in life; however, specific studies on spirituality in older age are exceptionally rare within the German gerontological research… read more here.
Keywords: age; oldest old; spirituality; old age ... See more keywords
Can markers of biological age predict dependency in old age?
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DOI: 10.1007/s10522-019-09795-5
Abstract: Recent research has shown that markers of biological age, such as leukocyte telomere length (LTL), epigenetic clocks and the frailty index (FI) are predictive of mortality and age-related diseases. However, whether these markers associate with… read more here.
Keywords: markers biological; age; old age; dependency ... See more keywords
Combining remaining life expectancy and time to death as a measure of old-age dependency related to health care needs
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DOI: 10.1007/s10754-022-09328-7
Abstract: Public concern about the rising number of older dependent citizens is still based mainly on standard population aging indicators. This includes the old-age dependency ratio (OADR), which divides the state pension age population by the… read more here.
Keywords: health care; population; old age; age ... See more keywords
Preparing for an “Insured” Old Age: Insurance Purchase and Self-Support in Old Age in Rural China
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DOI: 10.1007/s10823-018-9348-6
Abstract: This article explores an emerging trend among young and middle-aged rural couples in Northeast China who have purchased recently marketized commercial insurance as a way to prepare for self-support in old age. It discusses how… read more here.
Keywords: self support; age; insurance; support old ... See more keywords