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Fall risk factors in community-dwelling elderly people
(Norsk forening for epidemiologi, 2012)
Falls are a common and serious problem for older adults. Approximately one-third of older communitydwelling people fall at least once a year. The main purpose of this paper is to present risk factors for fall in older ...
The relationship between coping, self-esteem and health on outdoor walking ability among older adults in Norway
(Cambridge University Press, 2010-05-07)
Walking is an essential component of outdoor mobility, and recognised as one of the best forms of physical activity for older adults. The purpose of this study is to examine the relationships between socio-demographic ...
Effect of animal-assisted activity on balance and quality of life in home-dwelling persons with dementia
(Elsevier, 2016)
Purpose of the study was to examine if animal-assisted activity with a dog (AAA) in home-dwelling persons with dementia (PWDs) attending day-care centers would have an effect on factors related to risk of fall accidents, ...
Engagement in elderly persons With dementia attending animal-assisted Group activity
(Sage, 2016)
The need for meaningful activities that enhance engagement is very important among persons
with dementia (PWDs), both for PWDs still living at home, as well as for PWDs admitted to a
nursing home (NH). In this study, we ...
Effect of animal-assisted interventions on depression,agitation and quality of life in nursing home residentssuffering from cognitive impairment or dementia: a clusterrandomized controlled trial
(Wiley, 2016)
Objectives
The prevalence of neuropsychiatric symptoms in cognitively impaired nursing home residents is known to be very high, with depression and agitation being the most common symptoms. The possible effects of a ...
A falls prevention programme to improve quality of life, physical function and falls efficacy in older people receiving home help services: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
(BioMed Central, 2017)
BACKGROUND:
Falls and fall-related injuries in older adults are associated with great burdens, both for the individuals, the health care system and the society. Previous research has shown evidence for the efficiency ...
Associations between physical function and depression in nursing home residents with mild and moderate dementia: a cross-sectional study
(BMJ Publishing Group, 2017-07-20)
Objectives: The primary aim of this study is to describe depression and physical function in nursing home residents with dementia, as well as to examine the associations between depression and balance function, lower limb ...
Effects of 12 Weeks of Supervised Exercise After Endovascular Treatment: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
(Wiley, 2014-12-02)
Background and Purpose. This study aimed to assess the effects of supervised exercise training (SET) after percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) compared with PTA alone on physical function, limb hemodynamics and ...
Associations between health-related quality of life, physical function and fear of falling in older fallers receiving home care
(BMC, 2018)
Falls and injuries in older adults have significant consequences and costs, both personal and to society. Although having a high incidence of falls, high prevalence of fear of falling and a lower quality of life, older ...
Association between generic and disease-specific quality of life questionnaires and mobility and balance among women with osteoporosis and vertebral fractures
(Editrice Kurtis, 2011-08)
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The aims of this study were to assess correlations between two health-related quality of life (HRQOL) measurements, the Quality of Life Questionnaire issued by the European Foundation for Osteoporosis ...