are a threat to the health of older adults and can reduce their ability to remain independent. 跌倒对老年人的健康造成威胁,也会使他们独立生活的能力下降。 What Can Happen After a Fall? 跌倒后会有什么后果? Many falls do not cause injuries. But one out of five falls does cause a serious in...
Older adults have different perceptions of health compared with younger adults because of their age-related changes, diseases, and limitations. There are also differences between older adults' and health professionals' perceptions of health. The purpose of this systematic review was to analyze and ...
The decline in late-life disability prevalence in the United States was one of the most important developments in the well-being of older Americans in the 1980s and 1990s, but there is no guarantee that it will continue into the future. We review the past literature on trends in disability ...
Health Information for Older Adults Alki: The Washington Library Association JournalMartin, Carolyn
Older adults are disproportionately affected by gum disease, oral cancer, untreated tooth decay, and edentulism. Poor oral health in this population can negatively impact activities of daily living, contributing to frailty and decreased quality of life. This collection aims to collate research exploring...
Consuming plant-based foods rich in whole grains and beans and incorporating brightly colored or strongly flavored vegetables and fruits can help reduce the risk of breast cancer. Limiting red and processed meats, sugary drinks, sodas and foods high in fat and starch supports this diet. 4. ...
Older adults are at an especially high risk for mouth and tooth infections and the complications that can come with these problems. Losing teeth, which is mainly caused by infection, not only leads to changes in our appearance but may also make it harder to chew certain foods. That can make...
Participants: Older adults (N = 20; age 62+) residing in an apartment community. Procedures: Collection of baseline objective and self-report measures with a focus on physical activity; administration of the 10-week AFRESH program via weekly sessions; collection of follow-up data 12 and 36 ...
health of older rural Chinese adults and the mediating role of the grandparentparent relationship in terms of grandparentgrandchild family capital and self-rated health.Data were derived from a random sample of 1,027 adults aged 60 and older who were interviewed in the rural Chaohu region in ...
A preliminary report says the pilot of a plane that crashed in northeast Wyoming in July, killing three members of the Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame quartet The Nelons, declared an emergency and the loss of the autopilot shortly before the incident that in total killed seven peopl...