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The burden of health conditions for middle-aged and …

Date of death was obtained through linkage to the National Death Index. The HRS also conducted an interview with a surviving spouse, child, or other … See more

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Social connection and physical health outcomes among …

Social connection is recognized as an important determinant of health and well-being. The negative health impacts of poor social connection have been reported in research …

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Barriers and facilitators of older adults for professional …

Older adults are at an increased risk for mental health issues, yet they are less likely to seek professional help. This systematic review aims to identify and summarize …

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The intersectional impact of sex and social factors on …

Background Self-rated health (SRH) is a widely validated measure of the general health of older adults. Our aim was to understand what factors shape individual perceptions of …

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Malnutrition-related conditions and interventions in US …

Factors that decrease independence and increase morbidity must be reduced to improve the nutrition, health, and other challenges confronting older adults. In the United …

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Self-rated health and objective health status as predictors …

Self-rated health (SRH) is a subjective indicator of health status that integrates biological, mental, social and functional aspects of a person, including individual and cultural …

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Healthy aging through the lens of community-based …

Nearly one in every seven Americans is 65 years and older, facing day-to-day challenge of aging. Although interest in healthy aging is growing, most of the efforts are …

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The application of health information technology for the …

Aging is an important part of the natural human life, which has recently caused new challenges for the health systems [].The elderly are the most recipients of healthcare services …

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Understanding the care and support needs of older …

The number of older people with unmet care and support needs is increasing substantially due to the challenges facing the formal and informal care system in the United …

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Social factors influencing utilization of home care in …

Background Older adults want to live at home as long as possible, even in the face of circumstances that limit their autonomy. Home care services reflect this emergent …

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Loneliness and its correlation with self-care and activities of daily

Aging is defined as the progressive deterioration of the structure and function of body organs over time and is associated with biological and physiological changes [1, …

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Benefits and barriers associated with the use of smart home health

Rationale. Recent developments in medicine, public health, and medical technologies have led to an increase in life expectancy and an upwards trend in the global …

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Effect of home-based lifestyle interventions on cognition in older

Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is frequently a precursor to dementia, affecting aspects of cognition such as language, thinking, or memory. Lifestyle interventions are …

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Understanding geriatric models of care for older adults living with …

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) continues to be characterized as one of the most prominent public health threats [], although advances in antiretroviral therapy (ART) have …

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Health among workers retiring after the state pension age: a

In recent decades, many countries have observed increasing labor force participation beyond the state pension age (SPA). However, there is a lack of research on …

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Dietary characteristics of urban community-dwelling older adults …

With the aging of the population worldwide, extending healthy life expectancy is an urgent issue. Muscle mass has been reported to be associated with physical independence …

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Health needs, access to healthcare, and perceptions of ageing in …

Background India’s elderly population is rising at an unprecedented rate, with a majority living in rural areas. Health challenges associated with ageing, changing social …

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Adequate access to healthcare and added life expectancy …

At age 65, adequate access to healthcare increased life expectancy by approximately 2.0–2.5 years in men and women and across urban-rural areas compared with those who reported …

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The feasibility of integrating a home telehealth model for older

The effectiveness of telehealth lies in its potential for improving symptom management and quality of life for patients with long-term chronic conditions, as well as …

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Effect of medication adherence on quality of life, activation …

Usually, old age brings a poor quality of life due to illness and frailty. To prolong their lives and ensure their survival, all elderly patients with chronic diseases must adhere to their …

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The association between internet use and the choice of medical

Background As older people have complex medical needs and still encounter challenges in accessing online health information, the relationship between Internet use and …

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Rehabilitation after surgery for hip fracture – the impact of prompt

Hip fractures are a catastrophic injury for older people, responsible for substantial reductions in physical function, and high levels of morbidity and mortality [].Even in advanced …

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What factors preventing the older adults in China from living …

Data source and participants. Data for this study were sourced from the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS) [], a representative dataset of China’s older …

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