Perception of Social Support and Cognitive Performance in Older Adults With Depression
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.3978
Abstract: This cross-sectional study assesses the association between perceived social support and cognitive performance in older adults with depression. read more here.
Keywords: support cognitive; adults depression; cognitive performance; performance older ... See more keywords
Effect of Angiotensin System Inhibitors on Physical Performance in Older People – A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2020.07.012
Abstract: Objective Preclinical and observational data suggest that angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEi) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) may be able to improve physical performance in older people via direct and indirect effects on skeletal muscle.… read more here.
Keywords: older people; performance older; review meta; physical performance ... See more keywords
High performance older adults in a population-based sample with low education: Pietà study
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1759760
Abstract: Abstract Background Healthy brain aging can be defined as aging without neurological or psychiatric disorders, sustaining functional independence. In addition to the absence of disease and preserved functionality, there are individuals who stand out for… read more here.
Keywords: performance older; older adults; age; education ... See more keywords
Measuring mealtime performance in older adults with suspected oropharyngeal dysphagia: an updated systematic review of psychometric properties.
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DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2023.2178033
Abstract: PURPOSE To update a previous review of psychometric properties of performance-based outcome measurement instruments (PerFOMs) for task performance in the context of meal activity of older adults (≥65 years) with suspected oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD). MATERIALS AND… read more here.
Keywords: mealtime performance; psychometric properties; performance older; older adults ... See more keywords
The Association between Malnutrition and Physical Performance in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies
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DOI: 10.1093/cdn/nzac007
Abstract: Abstract In recent years the focus of healthcare and nutritional science in older adults has shifted from mortality towards physical performance and quality of life. The aim of this review was to summarize observational studies… read more here.
Keywords: meta analysis; physical performance; performance older; older adults ... See more keywords
Cognitive assessment in the time of pandemics: mandatory surgical face mask usage affects cognitive test performance of older adults
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DOI: 10.1111/psyg.12883
Abstract: The most important disadvantage of surgical mask usage is that it can aversely affect communication. This study aimed to evaluate the possible effects of face masks on the cognitive test performance of older adults. read more here.
Keywords: cognitive test; performance older; older adults; mask usage ... See more keywords
The Psychometric Properties of the Short Physical Performance Battery to Assess Physical Performance in Older Adults: A Systematic Review.
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DOI: 10.1519/jpt.0000000000000337
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Maintaining physical performance in older age is critical. The Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) is one of many tools available to measure physical performance in older people. PURPOSE Describe the psychometric properties… read more here.
Keywords: physical performance; performance older; short physical; psychometric properties ... See more keywords
Resilience, Stress, and Cortisol Predict Cognitive Performance in Older Adults
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DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11081072
Abstract: Objective: to determine the relationship between stress, resilience, and cognitive performance in older people without dementia. Method: multiple linear regressions were performed using measures of cognitive performance as dependent variables, and measures of stress and… read more here.
Keywords: resilience; stress; cognitive performance; performance older ... See more keywords
Influential Factors of Masticatory Performance in Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18084286
Abstract: While appropriate nutrient intake is important for older adults, various oral problems cause decreased masticatory function. This cross-sectional study aimed to identify the factors associated with decreased masticatory performance in older adults. Oral examinations were… read more here.
Keywords: performance older; cross sectional; sectional study; masticatory performance ... See more keywords