A quasi-experimental study of a reminiscence program focused on autobiographical memory in institutionalized older adults with cognitive impairment
(Source: Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics - June 4, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Teresa Silveira Lopes, Rosa Marina Lopes Brás Martins Afonso, Óscar Manuel Ribeiro Source Type: research

Fear of falling as a risk factor of mobility disability in older persons at five diverse sites of the IMIAS study
(Source: Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics - June 4, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Mohammad Auais, Beatriz E Alvarado, Carmen Lucia Curcio Borrero, Angela Garcia, Alban Ylli, Nandini Deshpande Source Type: research

Effects of tongue pressing effortful swallow in older healthy individuals
Swallowing involves complex physiological and neurological processes (Dodds, 1989). Swallowing difficulty can occur because of dysfunctional physiological processes and/or changes in neuromotor and sensory systems. Dysfunction in any stage of swallowing can result in presbyphagia (changes that are normal during aging) and potentially increase the risk of a swallowing disorder (Doggett, Turkelso, & Coates, 2002; Feinberg, Knebl, Tully, & Segall, 1990). Oropharyngeal structures and muscles corresponding to swallowing in older populations are vulnerable to presbyphagia because of decreased strength, tension, and endurance ove...
Source: Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics - June 2, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Taeok Park, Youngsun Kim Source Type: research

Cognitive and functional impairment in an older community population from Brazil: The intriguing association with frequent pain
(Source: Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics - June 2, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Marcos Antonio Lopes, André Junqueira Xavier, Eleonora D’Orsi Source Type: research

Effects of tongue-pressing effortful swallow in older healthy individuals
(Source: Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics - June 2, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Taeok Park, Youngsun Kim Source Type: research

A comprehensive assessment of the physical, nutritional, and psychological health status of the elderly populace in the Fayoum Governorate (Egypt)
(Source: Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics - June 1, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Naglaa A. El-Sherbiny, Asmaa Younis, Mohamed Masoud Source Type: research

Barriers, motivators, and facilitators of physical activity in dementia patients: A systematic review
(Source: Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics - May 30, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Helena J.M. van Alphen, Tibor Hortobágyi, Marieke J.G. van Heuvelen Tags: Review Source Type: research

Factors associated with hospitalization risk among community living middle aged and older persons: Results from the Swedish Adoption/Twin Study of Aging (SATSA)
(Source: Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics - May 26, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Jenny Hallgren, Eleonor I. Fransson, Ingemar Kåreholt, Chandra A. Reynolds, Nancy L. Pedersen, Anna K. Dahl Aslan Source Type: research

Prediction of one-year mortality by five different frailty instruments: a comparative study in hospitalized geriatric patients
(Source: Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics - May 18, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: M. Ritt, L.C. Bollheimer, C.C. Sieber, K.G. Gaßmann Tags: Protocol Paper Source Type: research

Organizational climate and self-efficacy as predictors of staff strain in caring for dementia residents: A mediation model
(Source: Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics - May 12, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Gery C. Karantzas, Marita P. McCabe, David Mellor, Kathryn Von Treuer, Tanya E. Davison, Daniel O’Connor, Rachel Haselden, Anastasia Konis Source Type: research

Self-Reported Verbal Abuse in 1300+ Older Women within a Private, Tertiary Women’s Health Clinic
(Source: Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics - May 11, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Richa Sood, Paul Novotny, Stephanie S. Faubion, Jacqueline M. Thielen, Lynne T. Shuster, Carol L. Kuhle, Ekta Kapoor, Mary Marnach, Brigitte Barrette, Aminah Jatoi Source Type: research

Skeletal muscle mass and body fat in relation to successful ageing of older adults: The multi-national MEDIS study
(Source: Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics - May 8, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Stefanos Tyrovolas, Josep-Maria Haro, Anargiros Mariolis, Suzanne Piscopo, Giuseppe Valacchi, Vassiliki Bountziouka, Foteini Anastasiou, Akis Zeimbekis, Dimitra Tyrovola, Alexandra Foscolou, Efthimios Gotsis, George Metallinos, Josep-Antoni Tur, Antonia M Source Type: research

Challenging the motor control of walking: gait variability during slower and faster pace walking conditions in younger and older adults
(Source: Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics - May 8, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Maha Almarwani, Jessie M. VanSwearingen, Subashan Perera, Patrick J. Sparto, Jennifer S. Brach Source Type: research

Explaining frailty by lifestyle
(Source: Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics - May 6, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Robbert J.J. Gobbens, Marcel A.L.M. van Assen Source Type: research

Hand tactile discrimination, social touch and frailty criteria in elderly people: A cross sectional observational study
(Source: Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics)
Source: Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics - May 6, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Ana Isabel Vieira, Dália Nogueira, Elisabeth de Azevedo Reis, Maria da Lapa Rosado, Maria Vânia Nunes, Alexandre Castro-Caldas Source Type: research