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Further progression into the Anthropocene may well accelerate existing process of rethinking dementia. We are already seeing more attention to population health and community responses, like age and dementia friendly communities. However, the medical model still dominates as illustrated by our current ...
of old age. The most recent estimate of the prevalence of dementia worldwide reported 35.6 million people affected in 2010, a figure that will increase to 115.4 million people with dementia by 2050 (WHO, 2012; Prince et al., 2013). The inherent costs of such a disease burden are deemed ...
Exergames are playful technology-based exercise programs. They train physical and cognitive functions to preserve independence in older adults (OAs) with disabilities in daily activities and may reduce their risk of falling. This study gathered in-depth
(2010). Examining resilience of quality of life in the face of health-related and psychological adversity at older ages: What is ‘right’ about the way we age? The Gerontologist, 50, 36–47. Article PubMed Google Scholar Hogan, M. (2005). Physical and cognitive activity and exercise ...
The Cushion: a story of dementia and grief Posted onMay 25, 2019 19 This is a piece of narrative non-fiction. A true story, a telling of an incident that happened this week. My mother moved into a nursing home in July last year, after it became obvious that she was no longer fit ...
In America,families are close but children are encouraged to be independent,to make their own decisions,even at a very early age. It’s not unusual for a child of seven to be given an allowance(津贴)every week. The child is encouraged to save some of the money but he or she can ...
The increase in life expectancy is one of the highest accomplishments of humankind. Yet, this situation is also one of the most challenging public health issues. Despite the inevitable advancement of biological age, the deterioration of physiological hom
(for example, treating the dog like a human baby despite its age). In this context, “situated partial connection” is identified as being necessary for meaningful companionship, which is reliant on a form of solid communication, albeit one that is not necessarily limited to words. Second, ...