[Social Work with old people and Social Gerontology].
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DOI: 10.1007/s00391-017-1261-z
Abstract: The current article outlines the development of Social Work with older people in the German social state and the role of gerontological discourses in this process. Some theories of Social work are introduced to show… read more here.
Keywords: old people; social work; work old; people social ... See more keywords
Diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism in old people
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DOI: 10.1007/s00508-019-01579-8
Abstract: Purpose To review the diagnosis and the treatment of both subclinical and overt hypothyroidism in old people, which could represent a challenge for the clinicians. Methods Narrative literature review. An extensive literature search was performed using… read more here.
Keywords: hypothyroidism; old people; treatment hypothyroidism; diagnosis treatment ... See more keywords
Estimating renal function in old people: an in-depth review
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DOI: 10.1007/s11255-017-1682-z
Abstract: Estimates of glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) should provide accurate measure of an individual’s kidney function because important clinical decisions such as timing of renal replacement therapy and drug dosing may be dependent on eGFR. Formulae… read more here.
Keywords: egfr; old people; estimating renal; review ... See more keywords
Biomarkers for vascular ageing in aorta tissues and blood samples
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DOI: 10.1016/j.exger.2019.110741
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Functional and quantitative alterations and senescence of circulating and expanded endothelial progenitor cells (EPC), as well as systemic and tissue modifications of angiogenetic and inflammatory molecules, were evaluated for predicting age-related vessel wall remodeling,… read more here.
Keywords: mean age; old people; age; age range ... See more keywords
Nutritional interventions among old people receiving support at home
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DOI: 10.1017/s002966511700413x
Abstract: With the focus of care shifting from the hospital to the community, supportive nutritional care to old people is to become an important issue to address in the community, since undernutrition has serious consequences, both… read more here.
Keywords: home; old people; people receiving; among old ... See more keywords
Psychological Resilience Level after Cognitive-Behavior Therapy in Old People with Empty Nest Syndrome - A single-case Experimental Design
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DOI: 10.1080/07317115.2022.2108361
Abstract: ABSTRACT Objectives The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT) on resilience in old people with “empty nest syndrome.” Methods Three older adults with empty nest syndrome underwent CBT… read more here.
Keywords: resilience; nest syndrome; cognitive behavior; empty nest ... See more keywords
Boom! Adversarial Ageism, Chrononormativity, and the Anthropocene
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DOI: 10.1080/10486801.2018.1475364
Abstract: Old people are the enemy. Or so says their increasing demonisation in some Western cultures. This goes beyond longstanding stigmatisation as ugly, unproductive, and obsolete. It casts old people as avaricious and burdensome, apparently effortless… read more here.
Keywords: old people; ageism chrononormativity; ageism; boom adversarial ... See more keywords
Prevalence of malnutrition among old people in Africa: systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-065197
Abstract: Objective To summarise available evidence and estimate the pooled prevalence of malnutrition among old people in Africa. Design Systematic review and meta-analysis. Setting Any healthcare or community research reporting the prevalence or incidence of malnutrition… read more here.
Keywords: meta analysis; prevalence; malnutrition; prevalence malnutrition ... See more keywords
The Effects of the Task Balance Training Program on the Glial Cell Line-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Levels, Cognitive Function, and Postural Balance in Old People
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DOI: 10.1155/2022/9887985
Abstract: Exercise in the form of physical activity can provide neuroprotective benefits. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of the task balance training program (TBT program) on the glial cell-derived neurotrophic factor… read more here.
Keywords: postural balance; cognitive function; program; old people ... See more keywords
Effects of kidney function, serum albumin and hemoglobin on dementia severity in the oldest old people with newly diagnosed Alzheimer’s disease in a residential aged care facility: a cross-sectional study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12877-020-01789-0
Abstract: Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD), low serum albumin, and anemia are known risk factors for cognitive decline in older people. We investigated the association between kidney function and cognitive impairment severity in oldest-old people with… read more here.
Keywords: old people; oldest old; function; kidney function ... See more keywords
Effects of gaze stability exercises on cognitive function, dynamic postural ability, balance confidence, and subjective health status in old people with mild cognitive impairment
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DOI: 10.12965/jer.1938026.013
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to determine whether gaze stability exercises would result in improvements of cognitive function, balance ability and subjective health status in old people with and without mild cognitive impairment (MCI).… read more here.
Keywords: old people; balance confidence; stability exercises; gaze stability ... See more keywords