Although there are indications that mental illness is prevalent among older persons only a small percentage of the elderly receive mental health services. This is especially true for older members of minority groups. One mental health program is providing preventive services for the elderly including ...
In recent years there has been an increased emphasis on violence and abuse within society and in particular the abuse and neglect of older people. It therefore seems appropriate to consider the potential role that issues related to violence, gender and mental health might contribute towards providing...
A tool to assess nutritional status in older persons was really needed. It took 5 years to design the MNA® (Mini Nutrition Assessment) tool, complete
The focus group participants were delighted to learn that the Washington Heights location was a community space, which offered general health information via pamphlets and the use of computers to the public. Certain participants even inquired at the front desk about services offered or brought home ...
Furthermore, older adults as a group often have various diseases and thus could be seen as persons in a vulnerable situation. However, the older adults in this study were required to have the mental capacity to make their own decision about whether to participate in the interview situation or...
EMS: Emergency Medical Services HCA: Healthcare Aides IH: Interior Health Authority IKT: Integrated knowledge translation LTC: Long term Care NH: Nursing Homes OPTIC: Older Persons’ Transitions in Care OPTICS: Older Persons’ Transitions in Care Success T3: Transition Tracking Tool.Refer...
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Effects of problem solving therapy on mental health outcomes in family caregivers of persons with a new diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment or early dementia: a randomized controlled trial. Am J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2014;22(8):771-781. doi:10.1016/j.jagp.2013.07.007PubMedGoogle ScholarCross...
One-way analysis of variance or independent-sample t-tests were used to identify significant variables related to the need for assistance from voluntary services. The dependent variable represented the need for support from voluntary services among older persons. Significant influencing factors identified ...
Falls in older adults significantly impact overall health and healthcare costs. Intrinsic capacity (IC) reflects functional reserve and is an indicator of healthy aging. Aims To explore the association between IC and recent falls (≤ 90 days) in community-dwelling octogenarians from the Aging an...