Unmet healthcare need is a critical indicator, showing a plausible picture of how the healthcare system works in the unprecedented pandemic situation. It is important to understand what factors affect healthcare services of older adults in the midst of t
We interviewed 5,059 adults 40 years and older. We assessed orientation (whether a person recognized who they were, where they were, and what time it was), and immediate and delayed recall of 10 words read out loud. Overall, 8 percent of the population had cognitive impairment, with a si...
However, very little research has distinguished empirically between older people's perception of how others in their social context perceive them (personal meta-perceptions) and the shared perceptions in society (societal meta-perceptions). Drawing on theories of intergroup relations and stereotyping and...
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What causes anorexia in older adults?Decreased sense of taste and smell Living alone Change in environment, such as moving to a nursing home Low income Dental problems, dentures that do not fit well, or chewing or swallowing problems Medical conditions that affect your appetite, such as cancer,...
For some older people, particularly those with lifelong histories of depression, the development of a disabling illness, loss of a spouse or a friend, retirement, moving out of the family home or some other stressful event may bring about the onset of a depressive episode, Difficulty adapting...
There are many factors that influence older adults' travel choices. This paper explores the associations between mode of travel choice for a short trip and older adults' personal characteristics. This study included 406 drivers over the age of 64 who were enrolled in a large integrated health pla...
What causes or increases the risk for depression in older adults?Depression may be caused by changes in brain chemicals that affect the person's mood. His or her risk for depression may be higher if he or she has any of the following:...
What to Do as You Grow OlderOn change, loss, end-of-life, and more.Caregiving The Life-Threatening Fall: Expect One If You're 65 or Older Stan A. Goldberg Ph.D. on December 4, 2024 It's a mystery why we fall, but unless we can understand the dynamics of falling, it's ...
(2012) Enhancing autonomy for older people in residential care: what factors affect it? International Journal of Older People Nursing7, 7074 doi: 10.1111/j.1748-3743.2012.00310.xAs the population ages, the expectations of consumers rise and future care provision for older people will demand that...