older adults

Development and Initial Testing of Functional Task Exercise on Older Adults With Cognitive Impairment at Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease – FcTSim Programme – a Feasibility Study.

Development and Initial Testing of Functional Task Exercise on Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment at Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease – FcTSim Programme – a Feasibility Study.

Occup Ther Int. 2013 Jun 13;
Law LL, Barnett F, Yau MK, Gray… Continue reading

Should I Find an Online Friend?

Question by Caleb R: should i find an online friend?
I’ve been having some personal problems, and recently its been hard keeping it all inside. This led to cutting, and a very deep depression. My mom is the only one… Continue reading

Age-Related Differences on the Enhancement of Non- Dominant Hand Motor Function After Parallel Intervention of Anodal Tdcs and Motor Task: A TMS Study.

Age-related differences on the enhancement of non- dominant hand motor function after parallel intervention of anodal tdcs and motor task: a TMS study.

Br J Sports Med. 2013 Jul; 47(10): x-e3
Kakoura E, Baka K, Katsoulaki M, Dang M,… Continue reading

Short-Term Weight Loss Patterns, Baseline Predictors, and Longer-Term Follow-Up Within a Randomized Controlled Trial.

Short-term weight loss patterns, baseline predictors, and longer-term follow-up within a randomized controlled trial.

Obesity (Silver Spring). 2013 Jun 6;
Yank V, Xiao L, Wilson SR, Stafford RS, Rosas LG, Ma J

OBJECTIVE: To examine weight loss patterns and… Continue reading

Clinical Management Practices Adopted by Physiotherapists in India for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A National Survey.

Clinical management practices adopted by physiotherapists in India for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A national survey.

Lung India. 2013 Apr; 30(2): 131-8
Jingar A, Alaparthi GK, Vaishali K, Krishnan S, Zulfeequer , Unnikrishnan B

Evidence supports the use of… Continue reading

Risk Factors Associated With Malnutrition in Older Adults Living in Italian Nursing Homes: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Risk Factors Associated with Malnutrition in Older Adults Living in Italian Nursing Homes: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Res Gerontol Nurs. 2013 Jun 4; 1-11
Papparotto C, Bidoli E, Palese A

Malnutrition is a significant problem among older adults living in… Continue reading

Postradiation Osteosarcoma in an Older Prostate Cancer Survivor: Case Study and Literature Review With Emphasis on Geriatric Principles.

Postradiation osteosarcoma in an older prostate cancer survivor: case study and literature review with emphasis on geriatric principles.

Case Rep Oncol. 2013 May; 6(2): 250-5
Gumber D, Rodin M, Wildes TM

The aging population and the increasing number of… Continue reading

Hedonic and Behavioral Deficits Associated With Apathy in Parkinson’s Disease: Potential Treatment Implications.

Hedonic and behavioral deficits associated with apathy in Parkinson’s disease: Potential treatment implications.

Mov Disord. 2013 May 27;
Jordan LL, Zahodne LB, Okun MS, Bowers D

BACKGROUND: Many individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD) experience apathy independent of depression. METHODS:… Continue reading

Epigenetic Mechanisms Shape the Biological Response to Trauma and Risk for PTSD: A Critical Review.

Epigenetic Mechanisms Shape the Biological Response to Trauma and Risk for PTSD: A Critical Review.

Nurs Res Pract. 2013; 2013: 417010
Heinzelmann M, Gill J

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) develops in approximately one-quarter of trauma-exposed individuals, leading us and… Continue reading

Left Unilateral Pulmonary Edema Complicating Acute Myocardial Infarction: A Rare Presentation.

Left Unilateral Pulmonary Edema Complicating Acute Myocardial Infarction: A Rare Presentation.

Chest. 2012 Oct 1; 142(4_MeetingAbstracts): 105A
Bengaluru Jayanna M, Schima S, Aboeta A

SESSION TYPE: Cardiovascular Student/Resident Case Report Posters IPRESENTED ON: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 01:30… Continue reading