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Determinants of old age disability in Botswana: an empirical investigation using generalized linear models
BACKGROUND: As Botswana experiences a demographic transition marked by an expanding population of older adults, understanding the determinants of disability …
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Exploring the quality of life of older people in long-term care facilities in the Sub-Saharan region: a scoping review
BACKGROUND: Over the past decade, there has been a shift in the family-centered model of care for older people in …
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Influence of sociodemographic and clinical factors on illness progression and quality of life among older adults in Ibadan, Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Given the projected increase in the percentage of older adults globally, particularly in highly populated low- and middle-income countries …
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Cognitive disability among older adults in Botswana: prevalence, trends, and sociodemographic determinants from cross-sectional data
BACKGROUND: Cognitive impairment is a critical issue among older adults, especially as populations age and demands on healthcare systems increase. …
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Effects of social support interventions on depressive symptoms and quality of life among older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Interventions that include participation in social or group connections as measures to prevent or reduce depression have received little …
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Clinical and research implications of the findings of the Tanzania 2022 Population and Housing Census for the development and suitability of neuropsychological tests for older adults in Tanzania
BACKGROUND: The identification of dementia using valid and reliable neuropsychological tests is crucial for the development of effective preventive interventions, …
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Psychological distress among family caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in Uganda
BACKGROUND: Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) present growing global health challenges, especially in aging populations, such as Uganda. In …
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Primary caregivers’ experiences of caring for people living with dementia in Ghana: a phenomenological study
BACKGROUND: Dementia is often associated with functional impairments that limit the independence of persons living with dementia (PwD). As such, …
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Psychological and physical factors related to social integration of older adults in Ghana
BACKGROUND: Globally, older adults aged 60 years and over are outnumbering children under 5 and young people aged 15-24. Much …
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Exploring the knowledge and skills for effective family caregiving in elderly home care: a qualitative study
BACKGROUND: Family caregivers play a crucial role in providing physical, emotional, and social support to the elderly, allowing them to …
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Assessing frailty amongst older people admitted to hospital in a low-income setting: a multicentre study in northern Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Populations are ageing globally and Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) are experiencing the fastest rates of demographic change. Few …
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Knowledge, attitudes and beliefs toward polypharmacy among older people attending Family Medicine Clinic, Nairobi, Kenya
BACKGROUND: Life expectancy has increased over the last century among older people, particularly those aged over 60 years. Aging is …
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Prevalence of physical inactivity and associated factors among older adults in Gondar town, Northwest Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study
INTRODUCTION: Older adults are increasing in number in both developed and developing countries. However, as the world's aging population grows, …
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Geriatric nutritional risk index and adverse medical outcomes among Egyptian patients admitted to a geriatric hospital: a prospective cohort study
BACKGROUND: Elderly are one of the most heterogeneous and vulnerable groups who have a higher risk of nutritional problems. Malnutrition …
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Ageing with HIV: challenges and coping mechanisms of older adults 50 years and above living with HIV in Uganda
INTRODUCTION: Globally, adults 50 years and older are an increasing proportion of persons living with HIV (PLHIV), accounting for 16% …
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Prevalence and correlates of disability in older adults, Ghana: evidence from the Ghana 2021 Population and Housing Census
BACKGROUND: Although there are studies on disabilities in older persons, most of these studies have been carried out in developed …
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Equipping undergraduate medical and nursing students with elderly health care assessment skills at Makerere University, College of Health Sciences, Uganda
BACKGROUND: Elderly health care training and aging science remain the least prioritized discipline of medical education in many African countries. …
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Dementia subtypes, cognitive decline and survival among older adults attending a memory clinic in Cape Town, South Africa: a retrospective study
BACKGROUND: There are no published longitudinal studies from Africa of people with dementia seen in memory clinics. The aim of …
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Behavioral model-guided nutritional counseling could improve the dietary practice and nutritional status of elders in Ethiopia: a quasi-experimental study
BACKGROUND: Physiological, pathological, and socioeconomic changes occurring in older people negatively influence food intake, utilization, nutritional status, and health. These …
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A diarized journey: an interpretative phenomenological analysis of the older person’s lived experience of a hip or knee replacement within a fast-track programme
BACKGROUND: For the older person living with end-stage hip or knee osteoarthritis, a hip or knee replacement can be a …
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