Listando por materia "Elderly"
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Addressing the need for family-based elderly care policies in Brazil
(Quaderns de Polítiques Familiars, 2019-12)The Brazilian population is ageing quickly. Of the country's 208 million inhabitants, 8,5% are aged 65 years or older. This percentage will reach 13.44% in 2030. Brazil's old-age dependency ratio, which ... -
Correlation between physical performance and stabilometric parameters in older adults
(Medicina, 2022)Background and Objectives: Falls are a common and serious threat to the health and independence of older adults. The decrease in functional capacity during aging means an increased risk of falls. To ... -
Correlation between physical performance and tensiomyographic and myotonometric parameters in older adults
(Healthcare, 2023)Background: To examine the correlation between physical performance and muscle strength and the variables obtained from tensiomyography and myotonometry. Methods: Fifty-two older adults able to complete ... -
Dia Internacional de la Gent Gran
(Instagram - Servei de Biblioteca (@bibliouic) - UIC Barcelona, 2020-10-01)Avui més que mai ens toca reflexionar sobre la situació de la gent gran. Davant del moment històric que estem vivint, continuarem participant de la cura dels seus drets i el seu benestar. -
Effectiveness of a multicomponent training program on physical performance and muscle quality in older adults: a quasi-experimental study
(International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2023)Aging is associated with a decrease in functional capacity, manifested by a loss of strength, physical performance and muscle quality. Multicomponent training (MCT), characterized by the combination of ... -
Effectiveness of protein supplementation combined with resistance training on muscle strength and physical performance in elderly: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(Nutrients, 2020)The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the combination of resistance training (RT) and protein supplementation (PS), compared to RT alone or combined with a placebo (plS), in the ... -
Factors influencing burden among non-professional immigrant caregivers: a case-control study
(Journal of Advanced Nursing, 2012)Aim: To identify factors related to the burden that is experienced by untrained immigrant caregivers. Background: There is growing concern about how to provide the care required by an ageing population. ... -
Percepción de la propia salud en la vejez
(2015-11-06)En las últimas décadas hemos vivido unos cambios demográficos a nivel mundial debido a una disminución de la mortalidad y la natalidad, y un aumento de la esperanza de vida. Estos cambios están produciendo ... -
Revisión bibliográfica sobre la prevención de caídas en el anciano en Atención Primaria
(2015-12-16)Objetivo: Identificar en la literatura científica internacional, las principales intervenciones que se han utilizado en los centros de AP, para la prevención de caídas del anciano en la comunidad y la ... -
La vivencia de calidad de vida en la vejez
(2016-07-01)En los últimos años, se ha producido un progresivo envejecimiento de la población. Actualmente el 18% total de la población es mayor de 65 años y se prevé un incremento al 38,7% en 2064. Paralelamente, ...