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Sarcopenia Is Associated with High Pulse Pressure in Older Women.

Journal of aging research

Coelho Júnior HJ, Aguiar Sda S, Gonçalves Ide O, Sampaio RA, Uchida MC, Moraes MR, Asano RY.
PMID: 26346157
J Aging Res. 2015;2015:109824. doi: 10.1155/2015/109824. Epub 2015 Aug 05.

Introduction. Sarcopenia is a geriatric syndrome associated with impairment of muscle function, metabolism, and cognition in older women. Recent studies have shown a relationship between changes in muscle mass and the cardiovascular system. However, this relationship has not been...

Gender, Success, and Drop-Out during a Resistance Exercise Program in Community Dwelling Old Adults.

Journal of aging research

Geirsdottir OG, Chang M, Briem K, Jonsson PV, Thorsdottir I, Ramel A.
PMID: 28890833
J Aging Res. 2017;2017:5841083. doi: 10.1155/2017/5841083. Epub 2017 Aug 14.

BACKGROUND: Resistance exercise training can be effective against sarcopenia. We identified predictors of drop-out and compared physical outcomes between men and women after such training.METHODS: Subjects (RESULTS: Drop-out was 11.9% and not significantly different between genders. Drop-outs were significantly...

Weekly Physical Activity Levels of Older Adults Regularly Using a Fitness Facility.

Journal of aging research

Turner MJ, Schmitt EE, Hubbard-Turner T.
PMID: 27293890
J Aging Res. 2016;2016:5010285. doi: 10.1155/2016/5010285. Epub 2016 May 18.

The aim of this paper was to determine if weekly physical activity levels were greater in an independent-living older adult population that was regularly participating in structured fitness activities. Also, lifetime exercise history and sex differences were investigated in...

The Impact of Social and Cultural Engagement and Dieting on Well-Being and Resilience in a Group of Residents in the Metropolitan Area of Naples.

Journal of aging research

Rapacciuolo A, Perrone Filardi P, Cuomo R, Mauriello V, Quarto M, Kisslinger A, Savarese G, Illario M, Tramontano D.
PMID: 27298737
J Aging Res. 2016;2016:4768420. doi: 10.1155/2016/4768420. Epub 2016 May 19.

Social isolation and exclusion are associated with poor health status and premature death. A number of related isolation factors, inadequate transportation system and restrictions in individuals' life space, have been associated with malnutrition in older adults. Since eating is...

Impact of Polypharmacy on the Rehabilitation Outcome of Japanese Stroke Patients in the Convalescent Rehabilitation Ward.

Journal of aging research

Kose E, Maruyama R, Okazoe S, Hayashi H.
PMID: 28042484
J Aging Res. 2016;2016:7957825. doi: 10.1155/2016/7957825. Epub 2016 Nov 29.

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Novel Combined Training Approach Improves Sleep Quality but Does Not Change Body Composition in Healthy Elderly Women: A Preliminary Study.

Journal of aging research

Sousa TMDS, Rodrigues B, Uchida MC, Ruberti OM, Schwingel PA, Novais TMG, Oliveira PLL, Almeida FJF, Pulcherio JOB, Gambassi BB.
PMID: 29062575
J Aging Res. 2017;2017:8984725. doi: 10.1155/2017/8984725. Epub 2017 Sep 14.

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a novel combined training protocol on sleep quality and body composition of healthy elderly women. The study sample consisted of 8 sedentary elderly individuals with mean (±SD) of...

Increased energy intake and a shift towards high-fat, non-staple high-carbohydrate foods amongst China's older adults, 1991-2009.

The journal of aging research & clinical practice

Pan K, Smith LP, Batis C, Popkin BM, Kenan WR.
PMID: 25657984
J Aging Res Clin Pract. 2014;3(2):107-115.

OBJECTIVE: We examined trends from 1991-2009 in total energy intake and food group intake, and examine whether shifts varied by age or generation.DESIGN: Longitudinal time series (1991, 1993, 1997, 2000, 2004, 2006, 2009).SETTING: Nine provinces in China.PARTICIPANTS: Older Chinese...

Sustainability literacy of older people in retirement villages.

Journal of aging research

Xia B, Zuo J, Skitmore M, Buys L, Hu X.
PMID: 25587448
J Aging Res. 2014;2014:919054. doi: 10.1155/2014/919054. Epub 2014 Dec 22.

With many developed countries experiencing the aging of the population, older people play a large role in contributing to environmental problems but also to environmental solutions. The purpose of this research is to understand the awareness and behavior of...

The Association between Sleep Problems, Sleep Medication Use, and Falls in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Results from the Health and Retirement Study 2010.

Journal of aging research

Min Y, Nadpara PA, Slattum PW.
PMID: 27547452
J Aging Res. 2016;2016:3685789. doi: 10.1155/2016/3685789. Epub 2016 Jul 12.

Background. Very few studies have assessed the impact of poor sleep and sleep medication use on the risk of falls among community-dwelling older adults. The objective of this study was to evaluate the association between sleep problems, sleep medication...

Exploring Innovative Solutions for Quality of Life and Care of Bed-Ridden Nursing Home Residents through Codesign Sessions.

Journal of aging research

van Hoof J, Wetzels MH, Dooremalen AM, Overdiep RA, Nieboer ME, Eyck AM, van Gorkom PJ, Zwerts-Verhelst EL, Aarts S, Vissers-Luijcks C, van der Voort CS, Moonen MJ, van de Vrande HA, van Dijck-Heinen CJ, Wouters EJ.
PMID: 26543647
J Aging Res. 2015;2015:185054. doi: 10.1155/2015/185054. Epub 2015 Oct 12.

Bed-ridden nursing home residents are in need of environments which are homelike and facilitate the provision of care. Design guidance for this group of older people is limited. This study concerned the exploration and generation of innovative environmental enrichment...

Health Status and Health Determinants of Older Immigrant Women in Canada: A Scoping Review.

Journal of aging research

Guruge S, Birpreet B, Samuels-Dennis JA.
PMID: 26273480
J Aging Res. 2015;2015:393761. doi: 10.1155/2015/393761. Epub 2015 Jul 27.

Increasing international migration in the context of aging populations makes a comprehensive understanding of older immigrant women's health status and determinants of their health particularly urgent. Using Arksey and O'Malley's framework, we conducted a scoping review to examine the...

The Factors Influencing the Sense of Home in Nursing Homes: A Systematic Review from the Perspective of Residents.

Journal of aging research

Rijnaard MD, van Hoof J, Janssen BM, Verbeek H, Pocornie W, Eijkelenboom A, Beerens HC, Molony SL, Wouters EJ.
PMID: 27313892
J Aging Res. 2016;2016:6143645. doi: 10.1155/2016/6143645. Epub 2016 May 23.

Purpose. To provide an overview of factors influencing the sense of home of older adults residing in the nursing home. Methods. A systematic review was conducted. Inclusion criteria were (1) original and peer-reviewed research, (2) qualitative, quantitative, or mixed...

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