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Barriers and facilitators of older adults for professional …

WebOlder adults are at an increased risk for mental health issues, yet they are less likely to seek professional help. This systematic review aims to identify and …

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The burden of health conditions for middle-aged and …

WebMany adults are living longer with health conditions in the United States. Understanding the disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) for such health conditions may …

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Self-rated health and objective health status as predictors …

WebSelf-rated health (SRH) is a subjective indicator of health status that integrates biological, mental, social and functional aspects of a person, including …

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Community-based mental health and well-being …

WebMental health support is often scarce in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), with mental health stigmatised. Older adults are some of the most vulnerable …

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Healthy aging through the lens of community-based practitioners: a

WebNearly one in every seven Americans is 65 years and older, facing day-to-day challenge of aging. Although interest in healthy aging is growing, most of the efforts are directed towards understanding the perceptions of older adults. Little is known about the perspectives of community-based practitioners who work with older adults and deliver …

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Older adults in the digital health era: insights on the …

WebThe COVID-19 pandemic has increased internet use by older age groups to an unprecedented level in Hungary mirroring the general tendency in the total population. …

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Identifying and understanding the health and social care needs of …

WebBackground As the population is aging, the number of persons living with multiple chronic conditions (MCC) is expected to increase. This review seeks to answer two research questions from the perspectives of older adults with MCC, their caregivers and their health care providers (HCPs): 1) What are the health and social care needs of …

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The relationship and mechanism between education and …

WebPopulation is ageing worldwide due to declined mortality and fertility, with the majority of older persons living in under-developed and developing countries including …

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Driving the determinants of older people’s mental health …

WebBackground Population aging is a pervasive phenomenon occurring rapidly worldwide, while sustainable development goals are considered the mental health …

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Challenges and opportunity in mobility among older adults – key

WebAttention is focused on the health and physical fitness of older adults due to their increasing age. Maintaining physical abilities, including safe walking and movement, significantly contributes to the perception of health in old age. One of the early signs of declining fitness in older adults is limited mobility. Approximately one third of 70-year …

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Health literacy among older adults is associated with their …

WebMany older adults have low levels of health literacy which affects their ability to participate optimally in healthcare. It is unclear how cognitive decline contributes to …

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Relationships between stroke prevalence, health literacy, …

WebStroke may cause debilitating neurological deficiencies that result in motor, sensory, and cognitive deficits and poorer psychosocial functioning. Prior studies have …

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Oral health and healthy ageing: a scoping review

WebGood oral health is an important part of healthy ageing, yet there is limited understanding regarding the status of oral health care for older people globally. This …

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Socioeconomic status, loneliness, and depression among older …

WebDepression is a key issue during ageing. In Europe, depression is more prevalent among people aged over 64 years than among other age groups [].Depression …

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Influencing factors, gender differences and the decomposition of

WebIn a reality where multiple complex factors are constantly intertwined and changing, the promotion of health equity for the whole population is an enduring …

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Adequate access to healthcare and added life expectancy among …

WebAdequate access to healthcare is associated with lower risks of mortality at older ages. However, it is largely unknown how many more years of life can be attributed to having adequate access to healthcare compared with having inadequate access to healthcare. A nationwide longitudinal survey of 27,794 older adults aged 65+ in mainland …

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Chronic health conditions and mortality among older adults with …

WebIn Aotearoa New Zealand it is estimated that the proportion of the total population made up of adults over the age of 65 years will increase from 15% to 2016 to …

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Staff knowledge, attitudes and confidence levels for fall …

WebFalls are the most common health problem affecting older people in long-term care facilities (LTCFs), with well-recognised adverse psychological and physical …

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Health needs, access to healthcare, and perceptions of ageing …

WebBackground India’s elderly population is rising at an unprecedented rate, with a majority living in rural areas. Health challenges associated with ageing, changing social networks and limited public health infrastructure are issues faced by the elderly and caregivers. We examined perceptions of health needs of the elderly across local …

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Characteristics, outcomes, facilitators and barriers for psychosocial

WebThe National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines state that psychosocial interventions should be the first line of treatment for people with dementia …

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Psychological and physical factors related to social integration of

WebGlobally, older adults aged 60 years and over are outnumbering children under 5 and young people aged 15–24. Much evidence exists on the importance of high social …

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The relationship between marital status and cognitive impairment …

WebMarital status is a potentially essential factor for cognitive impairment. Relevant research examining the potential pathways through which the marital status of …

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Relationship between social interaction and health of the floating

WebAlthough the health of the floating elderly population is an important part of active and healthy ageing, it is neglected in current Chinese society. Based on the …

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The feasibility of integrating a home telehealth model for older

WebThe effectiveness of telehealth lies in its potential for improving symptom management and quality of life for patients with long-term chronic conditions, as well as …

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