Factors associated with institutionalization among the oldest old: Results based on the nationally representative study ‘old age in Germany (D80+)’
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DOI: 10.1002/gps.6099
Abstract: To examine the factors associated with institutionalization among individuals aged 80 years and over in Germany (total sample and stratified by sex). read more here.
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Creative Aging: Unraveling the Psychosocial Benefits of Art Among Germany's Oldest Old. Findings From the Nationally Representative Study “Old Age in Germany (D80+)”
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DOI: 10.1002/gps.70039
Abstract: There is a dearth of studies examining the link between artistic activity and psychosocial outcomes exclusively among the oldest old. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the association between artistic activity and… read more here.
Keywords: psychosocial benefits; unraveling psychosocial; aging unraveling; oldest old ... See more keywords
Prevalence and Associated Factors of Depressive Symptoms and Major Depressive Disorder Among the Oldest‐Old in India
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DOI: 10.1002/gps.70112
Abstract: Few studies have assessed the prevalence and correlates of major depressive disorder (MDD) and depressive symptoms among the oldest‐old (≥ 80 years) in low‐ and middle‐income countries. Using national data from India, the study's objective… read more here.
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How Safe is Performing Cholecystectomy in the Oldest Old? A 15-year Retrospective Study from a Single Institution
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DOI: 10.1007/s00268-017-4147-8
Abstract: BackgroundGlobally, the number of people aged 80 years or over, the “oldest old,” is the fastest growing population group. Because of the strong association between age and gallstone disease, both prevalence and incidence of this disease… read more here.
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[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.
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Terminal care in oldest old dying from COVID-19 in the acute hospital
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DOI: 10.1007/s00391-022-02036-4
Abstract: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has a high mortality, especially in the oldest old. Dying from COVID-19 is often characterized by symptoms such as breathlessness and agitation but data concerning medical treatment in the dying phase… read more here.
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Treatment of Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis in the Oldest Old
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DOI: 10.1007/s40265-024-02138-w
Abstract: Osteoporosis and osteoarthritis are key diseases of musculoskeletal ageing and are increasing in prevalence and burden with the progressively ageing population worldwide. These conditions are thus particularly common in ‘the oldest old’, and there are… read more here.
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Associations of coffee drinking with physical performance in the oldest-old community-dwelling men The Helsinki Businessmen Study (HBS)
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DOI: 10.1007/s40520-020-01645-6
Abstract: Background Habitual coffee drinking has been associated with lower risk of various chronic diseases linked to poor physical performance. Objective We explored cross-sectional associations between coffee consumption and physical performance among oldest-old community-dwelling men in… read more here.
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Rural-urban differences in the association between disability and body mass index among the oldest-old in China.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2018.12.002
Abstract: INTRODUCTION The issue of disability prevention is considered as a priority for research in geriatrics in modern society, especially for the oldest-old. There are many evidences certificated that obesity is associated with disability in developed… read more here.
Keywords: rural urban; disability; oldest old; differences association ... See more keywords
Macronutrient composition and sarcopenia in the oldest-old men: The Helsinki Businessmen Study (HBS).
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2020.04.024
Abstract: BACKGROUND & AIM Sarcopenia is associated with increased risk for several adverse health outcomes including frailty, disability, loss of independence, and mortality. We examined cross-sectional associations between sarcopenia and detailed dietary macronutrient composition in community-living… read more here.
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Predictors of mortality among adult, old and the oldest old patients with bloodstream infections: An age comparison.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ejim.2020.12.017
Abstract: BACKGROUND Bloodstream infections (BSIs) are a major cause of mortality in elderly. Objective of the study is to identify factors predictive of mortality in old and oldest old patients. METHODS This is a single centre… read more here.
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