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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 Proper eating/fasting cycle can regulate circadian rhythms, thereby influencing metabolic regulation, oxidative stress, and cognitive function. However, its association with overall health remains und...

Abstract Background Multimorbidity, defined as the coexistence of at least two chronic diseases in an individual, exhibits spatial heterogeneity in its association with lifestyle factors across different climatic zones. ...

Abstract Background Oral frailty is a key determinant of older adults’ health, functional independence, and quality of life. However, its core elements and interrelationships lack clear systematic conceptualization, an...

Abstract Background Subjective cognitive decline and mild cognitive impairment represent critical windows for intervention as early stages of dementia progression. Although digital health interventions have shown potenti...

Abstract Background Oral frailty is a significant risk factor for systemic frailty and poor health outcomes in older adults. While oral health care interventions may mitigate this decline, the evidence remains fragmented...

Abstract Objective This study aimed to explore self-perceptions and embodied experiences of different dimensions of frailty among older adults with hip fracture, to complement objective frailty assessment and inform the ...

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 ...

Abstract Using data from the 2016, 2018, and 2020 waves of the China Longitudinal Aging Social Survey (CLASS), this study investigated the association between digital social integration and life satisfaction among Chines...

Abstract Background Changes in oral epidemiology have contributed to an older population who are partially dentate in many countries worldwide. This study aims to appreciate older patients’ impressions of the loss of t...

Abstract Objective Advance care planning (ACP) is a process in which older adults with good cognitive ability communicate about end-of-life care with significant others. This study aimed to explore the intergenerational ...

Abstract Background Fear of falling (FOF) is a phenomenon prevalent among older adults associated with adverse outcomes, including reduced mental and physical health, decreased quality of life, and an overall reduction i...

Abstract Background In the Netherlands, approximately 20,000 older adults sustain a hip fracture every year. Most of these patients are frail, institutionalised, have limited postoperative mobility and a high mortality r...

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

Abstract Background Most older adults experience falls inside their house. To prevent them, specially designed screening tools are required to assess fall risk in the home environment. As the home environment can vary si...

Abstract Background Depression risk in older adults is a complex mental health issue influenced by multiple factors, including individual vulnerability and environmental exposure. Although many methods have been used to ...

Abstract Background This study investigates whether Korean older adults who experienced the death of a significant other are more likely to engage in end-of-life care planning (EOLCP), and whether discussing their own de...

Abstract Background Physical exercise has emerged as a promising non-pharmacological approach for improving cognitive and physical function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). However, most existing int...

Abstract Background Insomnia, which is a common complaint among older adults, is associated with cognitive deterioration and a lower quality of life. Kami Guibi-tang (KGT), traditional Eastern herbal medicine, is known t...

Abstract Background Malnutrition among hospitalized older adults in the United States is a growing public health concern associated with poor quality of life, increased mortality, higher readmission rates, and loss of in...

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 Thailand is undergoing a rapid demographic transition toward an aging society, with substantial challenges in ensuring health equity for older adults. While national-level health policies have expande...

Abstract Background Frail older adults in rural Bangladesh face a high burden of unmanaged depression and anxiety due to limited access to mental health care. Tele-mental health services offer a promising alternative to ...

Abstract Background Sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass and strength, is a leading cause of disability and frailty in older adults. Though primarily seen as a musculoskeletal condition, emerging evidence sugg...