Technology has a mediating role in determining the possibilities for good quality of life (QOL). The concept of assisting the older adult through the use of technology so as to access healthcare services has enormous potential. Although the potential of technology in healthcare is widely recognised, technology use can have its downsides. Professionals need to be aware of the risks, namely, those related to the privacy of the older person, which may accompany technology use. Please contact the library to receive a copy of this article - http://bit.ly/1Xyazai
A new series of exercise classes are being launched across Shropshire to help older people maintain their independence and mobility in later life.
The Elevate project is aimed at people aged 65 and above who want to improve their strength and balance, but in a friendly, social setting with time for a cup of tea too!
dentifying frail older people, and in particular, people who are psychologically frail in a community setting is difficult. This article investigates predictors of psychological frailty and constructs a short and effective pre-detection tool for highly psychologically frail older people. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
The article discusses some important issues to consider when assisting older patients and looks at the importance of highlighting any conditions or compromised skin integrity. Topics covered include the three main layers of the skin, an illustration that shows further changes to the skin as a result of age, and brief information about the Skin Tear Audit Research skin tear classification system. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
The report has found a need for tailored training, more continuing professional development, and for more recognition and incentives for those choosing a career in health and social care for older people.
Treatment for hypertension to target blood pressure in community-dwelling African–Americans aged over 65 was associated with a reduced incidence of all-cause dementia.
This study provides further suggestion that lower blood pressure in late middle-age is associated with a reduced risk of developing dementia in later life. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
A new series of exercise classes are being launched across Shropshire to help older people maintain their independence and mobility in later life.
The Elevate project is aimed at people aged 65 and above who want to improve their strength and balance, but in a friendly, social setting with time for a cup of tea too!
Open access. While there is strong evidence that fall prevention interventions can prevent falls in people aged 65 and over, translating evidence into routine practice is challenging. Research regarding how allied health professionals (AHPs) respond to this challenge is limited. As part of the Integrated Solutions for Sustainable Fall Prevention (iSOLVE) project, this study aimed to explore how AHPs were making fall prevention practice routine in primary care and the factors that influenced their fall prevention practice.
To determine the effectiveness of exercise on fall prevention in nursing home residents.. To read the full article, log in using your MPFT NHS OpenAthens details. SSOTP (legacy account) - You can request a copy of this article by replying to this email. Please ensure you are clear which article you are requesting.
To explore the extent to which environmental factors are associated with resident thriving.. To read the full article, log in using your MPFT NHS OpenAthens details. SSOTP (legacy account) - You can request a copy of this article by replying to this email. Please ensure you are clear which article you are requesting.
With the world population rapidly aging, it is increasingly important to identify sociodemographic, cognitive, and clinical features that predict poor outcome in geriatric depression. Self‐report measures of resilience—ie, the ability to adapt and thrive in the face of adversity—may identify those depressed older adults with more favorable prognoses.. To read the full article, log in using your MPFT NHS OpenAthens details. SSOTP (legacy account) - You can request a copy of this article by replying to this email. Please ensure you are clear which article you are requesting.
FrailtySIM is a Virtual Reality workforce development tool that improves person-centred care for older people living with frailty.
Through a set of immersive experiences, it increases awareness of frailty, develops understanding and empathy, enhances observational skills, and deploys assistive technology.
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This series of articles for rehabilitation in practice aims to cover a knowledge element of the rehabilitation medicine curriculum..... The competency addressed in this article is an understanding of how to develop an intervention for people with mild cognitive impairment and dementia to promote their independence, stability, and physical activity. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
This review provides a broad overview of the effectiveness of interventions for subjective cognitive decline (SCD) in improving psychological well-being, metacognition and objective cognitive performance. Open Access Article
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The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of falls on depressive symptoms among the oldest old in Germany longitudinally. . To read the full article, log in using your MPFT NHS OpenAthens details. SSOTP (legacy account) - You can request a copy of this article by replying to this email. Please ensure you are clear which article you are requesting.