... assistance: “Industrialization,
urbanization and the changes in the family structure and the increase in the population
The Situation of Elderly People in Turkey and National Plan of Action on Ageing ... work.
The Situation of Elderly People in Turkey and National Plan of Action on Ageing
The Situation of Elderl...
... eating patterns
and nutritional status. On the other hand, the diet has an in uence on the aging process as well
(Solomons, 2000).
The increasing number of elderly people is leading to an increased ... reduction in the variety of foods consumed in the elderly population that further reduces
the energy intake (Roberts and Rosenberg, 2006).
The Survey in...
... gifts and money are the most convincing proof of respect
and affection. Money is a gift. It binds people together and creates a future of
enduring relationships.
One thing is certain: there is ... seven
million, matrilineal Akan living in the south of the country. The aim of the
research was to describe and understand the position of elderly people in t...
... research
proposed and seeking their cooperation. At the time there was no central
organisation, including the National Council for the Aged, with up-to-date national
information on the elderly. The authorities ... by
personal
observation,
and
information was obtained from the matron and members of staffonage, family,
health and reasons for admission.
Of a total...
... working with older people. Training
schemes should include:
− essential knowledge of (and application of) the principles and
methods of occupational therapy and health and wellbeing
promotion ... delivering the intervention, the involvement of
older people in their design and delivery or the involvement of family
members and/ or carers?
More detail on...
... to the delete-
rious effects of all of these conditions in elderly
people,
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which may contribute to the increased
prevalence of salivary problems with age.
Medications. The most common cause of ... pilo-
carpine
25,26
and
cevimeline,
27,28
for the
treatment of xero-
stomia and salivary
hypofunction. These
drugs are effective in
increasing secretions
and dimini...
... diseases of hypertension and heart
disease afflicting 18.2% of the respondents.
Regarding the health condition (activities of daily
living) of the 209 elderly people, the majority of
the respondents, ... factors, and quality of life of
the elderly people
In testing the relationship between the factors
and quality of life of the elderly...
... support.
In Spain, as in the rest of Europe, the majority of elderly people prefer
to live in their homes (77%), and only with their children or in institutions
as the last options in case of need ... family of the
dependants, the expansion of home visits to elderly people by health
professionals, and the adaptation of housing to the ageng proce...
... homes for the elderly people.
Arising from the present situation, and in compliance with the projections of
changing the age structure of the population in the future period, the aim of the
programme ... confronted in Slovenia and which are in
the forefront are the following:an increase in the number of elderly people
requiring proper he...
... toward the end of the ordinary term of living ; designating the age of a
person or thing ”
The age distribution of the world’s population is changing. With advances in medicine
and prolonged ... toilets. The sitting
and standing thus becomes more painful. They walk all along the corners of the wall to
balance their body. The cleaning and balancing goes...