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Cuidados paliativos de enfermería para pacientes quirúrgicos de edad avanzada: una revisión de alcance

Aquichan (En linea); 24 (2), 2024
Introducción: la discusión sobre los cuidados paliativos en ambientes de alta tecnología y prácticas intervencionistas es uno de los muchos aspectos a considerar en el desafío de proporcionar un continuum de vivir y morir bien a los ancianos. Objetivo: mapear e identificar la literatura existente so...

Effects of Mat Pilates online on the depressive symptoms and quality of life of older people during the COVID-19 pandemic: a randomized controlled clinical trial

Effects of traditional concurrent training and multicomponent training composed by strength training and dance classes on functional and cognitive capacity of older adults: a study protocol

The combination of strength and aerobic training (concurrent training - TG) has been a widely used intervention for improving health outcomes. Also, dance has been well described as a great aerobic activity and can be an interesting option to compose an alternative multicomponent training pro-gram. There...

Effect of strength, aerobic, and concurrent training on the memory of cognitively preserved older adults: a randomized clinical trial protocol

Geriatr Gerontol Aging; 18 (), 2024
Objectives: To verify the effect of strength, aerobic, and concurrent training on the memory of cognitively preserved older adults. Methods: A randomized controlled clinical trial will be conducted. Sedentary older adults (aged 60 to 75 years) of both genders will participate. Outcome measures will inclu...

Relationship between active aging and the Human Development Index: particularities of aging in Brazil

Geriatr Gerontol Aging; 18 (), 2024
Objective: To examine the correlation between the Brazilian Active Aging Index (AAI-Brazil) and the Human Development Index (HDI) at both national and regional levels. Methods: Based on the original AAI developed by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe in response to the World Health Organiz...

Finding purpose in life: the way of the masters’ athletes

Geriatr Gerontol Aging; 18 (), 2024
Increasing longevity poses major challenges for society and older persons, highlighting the importance of identifying factors that promote healthy aging and the maintenance of functional abilities. Among these factors, psychological well-being – particularly purpose in life – is crucial. Purpose in l...

Associations of social isolation with sociodemographic aspects and health indicators in Brazilian middle-aged and older adults: ELSI-Brazil

Geriatr Gerontol Aging; 18 (), 2024
Objectives: To investigate the prevalence of social isolation and its associations with sociodemographic and health indicators in Brazilian middle-aged and older adults recruited from households. Methods: A cross-sectional study of baseline data (2015–2016) of 7886 Brazilian adults aged 50 years and ol...

Intrinsic capacity as proposed by the World Health Organization and 30-month mortality among older adults in long-term care facilities

Geriatr Gerontol Aging; 18 (), 2024
Objetivo: Analisar o efeito da Capacidade Intrínseca na mortalidade de 30 meses em residentes idosos de Instituição de Longa Permanência. Metodologia: Estudo de coorte prospectivo realizado de julho de 2020 a dezembro de 2022 com análise de sobrevivência de idosos residentes de ILPIs brasileiras. N...

Moving from an “anti-aging” paradigm toward the concept of “disease-free aging”: the role of senolytics in modern medicine

Geriatr Gerontol Aging; 18 (), 2024
Senescent cells increase with aging and are related to the promotion of inflammation and neoplasia through the senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP). These cells are closely related to the biological aging process and, most importantly, to age-associated diseases, such as osteoporosis and oste...

Acompanhamento de cuidadores de idosos: relato de experiência de estágio em psicologia

INTRODUÇÃO: O envelhecimento populacional no Brasil acontece de forma bastante acelerada e alerta para as condições de saúde dessa população, pois com o adoecimento das pessoas idosas, muitas se tornam dependentes de cuidados específicos, aumentando o número de indivíduos que passarão a exerce...