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Abstract Introduction Quality of life (QoL) is a core aspect of healthy ageing, reflecting the ability of older persons to adapt and maintain well-being in later life. Urban–rural differences pose distinct challenges, ...

BackgroundThis study examines the effect of initiating medications with anticholinergic activity on the cognitive functions of older persons.MethodsParticipants were 896 older community-dwelling, Catholic clergy without ...

The elderly population has been increasing significantly, which obliges states to recognize their rights and to implement the instruments that procure their wellbeing. In this framework it is important to establish the f...

Abstract Background Migration can occur at any age and has long-term repercussions on health and well-being later in life. This study aims to assess cognitive functioning ability in later life and its association with ag...

Abstract Background Visual and hearing impairments can increase dependence across the life course; however, their impact may be particularly pronounced in older adults due to age-related functional decline and increased ...

ObjectivesAt the nexus of rapid digitization and demographic aging, leveraging the social potential of digital technologies to achieve active aging goals has emerged as a key concern. Drawing on the digital empowerment p...

Numerous studies have documented subtle but consistent sex differences in self-reports and observer-ratings of five-factor personality traits, and such effects were found to show welldefined developmental trajectories an...

The peculiarities of professional training of future educators for the forming of older preschool-age children’s national consciousness are substantiated in the article. The main tasks, directions, and means of nationa...

Introduction and aims: This study examined oral health inequalities by socioeconomic position (SEP) among single-person households in South Korea, a growing but understudied demographic group. While prior research has hi...

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is determined by the presence of any five of nine diagnostic criteria, leading patients with heterogeneous clinical features to be diagnosed under the same label without an individua...

Abstract Background Population ageing presents increasing challenges for health systems. Identifying complex needs and planning individualized care through Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA), promoting intergenerat...

Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) may face challenges in employment settings due to difficulties in social functioning. Bespoke employment interventions aim to make it easier for adults with ASD to secure and m...

Background: Caregivers are individuals responsible for assisting older, sick, or disabled persons. The majority of care services are provided by family members acting as primary caregivers. Providing care for older peopl...

Objective To analyze the prevalence of potentially inappropriate medication use in older adults and develop a nomogram for predicting the individualized risk for potentially inappropriate medication use. Methods A retros...

BackgroundThe growing global population of older adults presents significant challenges for health and social care systems, requiring effective quality improvement (QI) interventions to enhance care delivery and outcomes...

Abstract Background A conceptually guided framework examining how family communication relates to advance directive completion rates among older adults may offer useful insights for improving end-of-life decision-making ...

Abstract Background Medication management at hospital discharge is particularly complex for older patients with multimorbidity, with additional communication challenges arising from both patient and healthcare-related fa...

Managing multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs) is a growing priority for health and social care systems, as MLTCs often lead to frailty and reduced resilience to adverse health events. Behaviour change interventions for ...

The Indonesian population is aging very rapidly and as the number of old people increases, the number of retirees increases as well. Many scholars have argued the benefits of civic engagement in old age, but there is lac...

As global populations age, active aging and lifelong learning have become critical policy objectives. In Taiwan, the Ministry of Education (MOE) promotes Older Adults’ Self-Guided Learning Groups (OASLGs); however, the...

Abstract Objective To evaluate the association between the acceptance on the part of the patients and their reasons to consent to or refuse medical student attendance during gynecological outpatient care, considering t...

Abstract Background Suicide mortality represents a growing public health crisis in the United States, disproportionately affecting people with recent incarceration histories. The purpose of this study was to assess how c...

Abstract Hip fracture is a key global health challenge with an estimated incidence of 26 million new cases by 2050. Although the World Health Organization 's Intrinsic capacity (IC) framework provides a comprehensive app...

BackgroundStroke remains a primary cause of long-term disability worldwide, with upper-limb deficits affecting up to 80% of survivors acutely and 40% chronically. These deficits lead to considerable effects on their inde...