The second half of the 20 th century has been referred as population graying due to increased number of elderly people. Of related familial and social outcomes is the upsurge of antisocial behaviors and violence. Domestic elder mistreatment or abuse as a major health problem is a type of ...
This stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination can oftentimes be seen in policymaking, behaviors, speech, and are often based on serious misconceptions regarding what a person is or is not able to do, due to their age. While ageism is commonly used to describe discriminatory practices against the...
They are also highly perceptive, often seeing relationships and patterns in others’ lives and behaviors that they may not even be conscious of themselves. INFPs value creativity of thought and expression. They often enjoy music, art, literature, dance, and other creativ...
11-13 Emerging studies showed that napping during the daytime may reflect weakened circadian rhythm involved in the development of obesity, but the evidence from large studies is limited.14,15 Sex and age differences may exist for the association between bedtime and obesity, as women and elderly ...
The study underscores that these behaviors affect blood pressure by modulating factors such as visceral fat accumulation, insulin resistance, and vascular endothelial function. What should you do if your blood pressure medication doesn’t work?
Identifying as LGBTQ+:The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) found that 8% of LGBTQ+ elders were physically abused by a caregiver. If an older person is at increased risk of elderly abuse in nursing homes, keep a close watch on them and note any negative changes in their appearance ...
This sort of mental accounting can lead to behaviors that may appear puzzling on the surface but are observed regularly in empirical studies. Income from a windfall gain, for example, is typically spent on different items than is income from regular labor earnings. Even expected income that is ...
(2022a). Multidimensional retirement planning behaviors, retirement confidence, and post-retirement health and well-being among Chinese older adults in Hong Kong. Applied Research Quality Life, 17, 833–849. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11482-020-09901-7 Article Google Scholar Liu, C., Zhou, S...
The researcher Yeates Conwell and his collaborators found that although suicide is rare in nursing homes, indirect self-destructive behaviors, such as refusing to eat or not taking life-sustaining medications, are commonplace. Reviews by McIntosh, Hubbard, and Lester suggest that more elderly persons...
Cyberstalkers may engage in various harmful behaviors, such as: Sending threatening or abusive messages Spreading false information or rumors about the victim Tracking the victim’s online activity or using social media to monitor their whereabouts Hacking into personal accounts or devices to gather in...