• We will also consult older people's representatives and their families in user fora to gain insight into the views of our members, with a focus on what matters to older people and how navigators will serve the purpose of good care and good quality of life. (age-platform.eu)
  • Includes advice and links for services at home, support for carers, rest homes and hospitals, finding local services, positive ageing and a resources library. (health.nz)
  • Objectives: The objective of this project is to fill the gap by developing a prototype of a decision support tool to help older self-funders and their family carers overcome their fear of the unknown and feel confident to seek professional financial guidance or advice. (ilpnetwork.org)
  • At the same time, 46 million Americans aged 18 or older experienced a substance use disorder in 2022. (cdc.gov)
  • A second study, which carried out in-depth interviews with a smaller sample of older residents and health and care workers across B&NES, also highlighted social connection as protective against food insecurity. (bath.ac.uk)
  • Alongside the rising cost of food and fuel, older people talked of tasks such as shopping, food preparation, and socialising as becoming increasingly difficult due to health and mobility issues, including access to suitable transport. (bath.ac.uk)
  • Rebecca Reynolds, Director of Public Health and Prevention at Bath & North East Somerset Council, said: "We commissioned this research to shed new light on the issue of food insecurity in B&NES as we knew from previous local research that older people were much less likely to use our food banks or food pantries. (bath.ac.uk)
  • Alongside people on low incomes with children and those with disabilities, some older people are managing a complex set of challenges including low income, health and mobility issues and a lack of social connection affecting their ability to access, cook and eat affordable healthy food. (bath.ac.uk)
  • NavCARE was created to help older persons living with declining health age safely in their homes by connecting them with volunteers, so called patient navigators. (age-platform.eu)
  • You are older and or frail or have other health conditions. (cancerresearchuk.org)
  • Izzey Clark, Sofi Melvin and Tanya Harrison, therapists in our Bassetlaw service, have been getting out in the community and attending local groups for older people to talk about mental health and the support on offer. (everyturn.org)
  • Our therapists are raising awareness about mental health, giving top tips for taking good care of our wellbeing and helping people recognise the signs of poor mental health so they know when to get more support. (everyturn.org)
  • Through a proactive outreach model, the OPHRSP aims to engage with tenants, assess and link people to relevant health services and community care. (merri.org.au)
  • The program supports tenants in reaching their goals and providing social and welfare services to improve their health and social connectedness while sustaining and maintaining their tenancies to prevent housing breakdowns & homelessness. (merri.org.au)
  • This page brings together resources, research and services that focus on the health of older people in the Waikato and those who care for them. (health.nz)
  • As more people live longer, there is a need for more resources, more research and more health services to to support those affected by age-related health conditions and to promote healthy ageing. (health.nz)
  • Provides information about the work of the Ministry's Health of older people team. (health.nz)
  • A New Zealand website to prevent falls and fractures, supported by Ministry of Health, ACC and others. (health.nz)
  • A Needs Assessment Service or NASC works with people who have a health or disability concern to help support them to continue living at home. (health.nz)
  • According to the Gaza Health Ministry, the death toll has reached 4,385, with more than 13,000 people wounded. (wgntv.com)
  • Black females had the greatest risk of poor nutritional health, however more indicators of social isolation, support, and capital were associated with nutritional risk for black men. (nih.gov)
  • Instead, the think tank recommends that policy makers focus on three groups: older workers, mothers and people with ill health or disabilities, whose employment rates have proven to be responsive to policy changes in the past. (peoplemanagement.co.uk)
  • Louise Murphy, economist at the Resolution Foundation, says Britain did a great job of getting more people into work in the 2010s and needs to reboot progress on this by supporting working mothers in low-income families and helping people who need to take periods of time off for ill health stay attached to their jobs. (peoplemanagement.co.uk)
  • Public health advice should include tailored communication strategies for those older people and other groups who have limited access to digital technology and lower health literacy. (ltccovid.org)
  • These include older adults , health care workers and those with underlying conditions putting them at risk of severe disease and death. (ltccovid.org)
  • This includes older people, many of whom continue to work and to attend crowded health care settings. (ltccovid.org)
  • The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on older adults were felt throughout the health care system , from intensive care units through to long-term care homes. (bvsalud.org)
  • This study examines how primary care clinics, in three Canadian provinces, cared for their older adult patients during the pandemic , while also navigating the rapidly changing health policy landscape. (bvsalud.org)
  • Two main themes emerged from the data (1) navigating the noise understanding and responding to public health orders and policies affecting health and health care , and (2) receiving and delivering care to older persons during the pandemic policy -driven challenges & responses. (bvsalud.org)
  • Older adults found the public health information overwhelming, but appreciated the approaches adapted by primary care clinics to continue providing care, even if it looked different. (bvsalud.org)
  • The need for accessible mental health services and support groups tailored to the specific needs of older individuals living with HIV is crucial to ensure their overall quality of life. (who.int)
  • Regarding risk factors, older adults and people of all ages with severe underlying health conditions such as heart disease, lung disease, and diabetes seem to be at higher risk of developing severe illness. (cdc.gov)
  • The regional strategy on nutrition and framework on obesity prevention guide our work for improving nutrition to support health and wellbeing for all, at all ages. (who.int)
  • We are working with governments and other partners to support the implementation of the regional strategy and framework, which will have a high impact on improving the health of people across the Region, and will play a major part in assisting countries to meet their commitments under the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. (who.int)
  • Staff members were responsive to offering support in simple, practical, and emotional situations and in addressing matters they perceived as deficits in social and health services. (lu.se)
  • This supplement was designed to obtain information on the social aspects and health status of middle-aged and older people. (cdc.gov)
  • Data on family structure and relationships, living arrangements, community and social support, conditions and impair- ments, occupation and retirement, functional limitations, and use of health services were collected. (cdc.gov)
  • Guidance for targeting vaccination defines population groups in four broad categories that correspond with the objectives of a pandemic vaccination program - to protect people who: 1) maintain homeland and national security, 2) provide health care and community support services, 3) maintain critical functions of society, and 4) are in the general population. (cdc.gov)
  • infected health care personnel may transmit infection to vulnerable persons receiving care for non-influenza illness. (cdc.gov)
  • poor health and fear of injury were bigger concerns for individuals 40 years and older. (cdc.gov)
  • The most preferred support system for older individuals was advice from a health professional and for younger individuals was group support. (cdc.gov)
  • This study suggests that a group walking program at lunchtime would likely meet the needs of many people, even those who are not physically active, although older people might want access to professional health advice before joining. (cdc.gov)
  • Housing-with-care is a recent but natural evolution of retirement housing to provide an environment capable of enabling older people to maintain their independence even if they become physically or mentally frail. (housingcare.org)
  • Older people at home receiving HCS are likely to be less frail and less dependent on others than care home residents. (bmj.com)
  • In this trial researchers want to see how well this works for older people or those who are frail. (cancerresearchuk.org)
  • 27th November 2023 The residents of the Ruth Mompati District Municipality welcomed the amendments of the Older Persons Amendment Bill during public hearings that. (polity.org.za)
  • Talking about freedom, sat in Margaret Thatcher's old Rover" read the UK prime minister's tweet in July 2023. (manchester.ac.uk)
  • This guideline covers care and support for adults with learning disabilities as they grow older. (nice.org.uk)
  • These new resources address a significant gap in the knowledge and practice of supporting people with learning disabilities as they grow older. (pavpub.com)
  • Supporting People with Intellectual Disabilities to Have a Good Life as They Grow Older is a new self-study guide designed to both support the delivery of training via the companion training pack , but can also be purchased separately to provide a self-study route. (pavpub.com)
  • For staff supporting people with learning disabilities, it may be difficult to recognise these changes or know how best to meet their changing needs. (pavpub.com)
  • People with learning disabilities often age biologically at a younger chronological age than the general population, and many will have very different life experiences of getting older, for example having missed out on work, having a family and developing long-term relationships. (pavpub.com)
  • Christine has over 35 years' experience of working with people with learning disabilities and their families. (pavpub.com)
  • Central to her work has been developing ideas alongside people with learning disabilities and their families, partnership working and person-centred approaches. (pavpub.com)
  • She worked at the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities for 10 years where her particular areas of interest were planning with families, improving the quality of support, older people with learning disabilities and the development of social and community networks. (pavpub.com)
  • Christine set up Together Matters as she believes that talking, planning and working together help people to find new approaches to overcome hurdles and can lead to people with learning disabilities getting good lives. (pavpub.com)
  • The information will be useful for anyone providing support to people with learning disabilities as they get older, and also to those managing support services, commissioning support, and shaping and reviewing care and support plans. (pavpub.com)
  • People are incredibly resourceful but low wages and benefits and the loss of vital services through austerity have left their mark - particularly for those who don't have family and friends they can rely on. (bath.ac.uk)
  • It aims to support people to access the services they need as they get older. (nice.org.uk)
  • Local commissioners and providers of healthcare have a responsibility to enable the guideline to be applied when individual professionals and people using services wish to use it. (nice.org.uk)
  • It provides older people who fled Myanmar with a safe environment to access services and support, and to socialise with others. (helpage.org)
  • We also help older people access emergency services if they need them and provide specialist referrals. (helpage.org)
  • So, when we started working in the camps, we formed a management committee of 15 older people who meet twice a month to ensure the services we provide are high quality and the needs of older people are met. (helpage.org)
  • Six ophthalmologists and three medical professionals from Cox's Bazar's Baitush Sharaf Hospital, a non-profit eyecare services provider, came to our space to provide support. (helpage.org)
  • Recent years have seen the growth of a new type of age exclusive developments whose attraction is that they focus on encouraging and supporting an active, healthy and sociable lifestyle, whilst still providing a range of 'hospitality' services, as well as care if or when needed. (housingcare.org)
  • Care services offered to people in housing-with-care facilities are regulated, subject to periodic inspections and awarded grades. (housingcare.org)
  • Navigation interventions offer potential to support, educate, and empower patients and to address individual and community barriers to the timely access to the services and resources that they need. (age-platform.eu)
  • Perceptions of thriving of older people living in long-term care facilities have been surveyed 2 but not those receiving home care services (HCS). (bmj.com)
  • All tenants can self-refer, as can any support services currently linked to the tenants. (merri.org.au)
  • Provides timely, relevant information about services for older people in New Zealand. (health.nz)
  • Through a national office and a nationwide network of 35 Age Concerns, they provide services, information and support to older people in response to local needs. (health.nz)
  • Support services may include, for example, personal care, home help or equipment to make your home safer for you. (health.nz)
  • You could explore services available in the local community for older people - the Age UK website below lists local services. (bupa.co.uk)
  • In March, Vodafone Ireland partnered with ALONE and donated 1,000 new smartphones to support older members of our society, allowing them to stay connected with loved ones and giving them access to online services while cocooning. (seniortimes.ie)
  • In particular, we aim to provide support and assistance to those who may not be equipped with the necessary digital skills to stay connected with family and friends and with essential services. (seniortimes.ie)
  • Sign up to our e-newsletter for the latest news about our homes and services, charitable activities and how you can support us through fundraising activities and appeals. (fote.org.uk)
  • For black men, not being married (an indicator of social support) and not attending religious services regularly, restricting activities for fear of being attacked, and perceived discrimination (indicators of social capital) were associated with increased nutritional risk. (nih.gov)
  • The Older Persons High Rise Support Program (OPHRSP) was developed to respond to the needs of tenants who have unmet support requirements and who live in high-rise accommodation. (merri.org.au)
  • Neighborhood support can improve aging in place for older adults, but research on the role of public housing staff in supporting older tenants is lacking. (lu.se)
  • maintenance staff, n = 18) collected data about critical situations among older tenants residing in apartments in Sweden. (lu.se)
  • We found that older tenants asked staff for help with daily tasks. (lu.se)
  • The staff identified CI management dilemmas in meeting older tenants' support needs while following the housing company's. (lu.se)
  • The staff identified CI management dilemmas in meeting older tenants' support needs while following the housing company's regulations, maintaining professional responsibilities, respecting individual work attitudes and preferences, and experienced a lack of competencies in some situations. (lu.se)
  • The paper reports on 1000 community-dwelling older adults aged 65 and older enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Study of Aging, a longitudinal observational study of mobility among older black and white participants in the USA. (nih.gov)
  • Participants were 15 older persons (10 women and five men) selected from a larger sample of older persons (N = 81). (bvsalud.org)
  • The mean age of the participants was 69.6 years old (SD = 7.45). (bvsalud.org)
  • We subdivided participants into six age groups (55 years or younger, 56-60 years, 61-65 years, 66-70 years, 71-75 years, and older than 75 years). (nih.gov)
  • 14 483 (8%) of 186 854 participants in the 28 trials were older than 75 years at randomisation, and the median follow-up duration was 4·9 years. (nih.gov)
  • All participants 60 year of age and older are asked about social support. (cdc.gov)
  • The analysis included 18,294 participants, median age 75 years and median triglyceride level 106 mg/dL, from the ASPirin in Reducing Events in the Elderly (ASPREE) study, a placebo-controlled, randomized trial of daily low-dose aspirin in older people without dementia or history of cardiovascular disease (CVD) at recruitment. (medscape.com)
  • The ecological perspective or a system approach thus provides guidelines for the practitioner to design and implement the most effective program, while addressing participants' preferences, perceived barriers and support system needs. (cdc.gov)
  • A 60% share of the estimated new diagnoses […] in 2020 occurred in persons aged 65 years and older. (age-platform.eu)
  • Interviews were conducted with primary care providers (n = 17) and older adult patients (n = 47) from October 2020 to September 2021. (bvsalud.org)
  • As people grow older their personal circumstances often mean that they become more dependent on a single person or their immediate family to meet changing care and support needs. (sandwell.gov.uk)
  • With advancements in medical treatments, more individuals are now living longer with HIV, leading to a growing population of older individuals who require specialized care and support. (who.int)
  • This thesis emphasize that informal caregivers of persons with dementia needs formal care to be proactive and deliver available care and support early in the course of the disease. (lu.se)
  • Professionals should be aware about what factors are associated with informal caregivers' psychological well-being and burden to provide proper care and support, and to promote a healthy transition in the caregiving role and through the course of the dementia disease. (lu.se)
  • Most adults are able to do this, but research indicates that almost half a million people aged over 65 will experience some form of abuse or neglect. (sandwell.gov.uk)
  • An estimated 3.6 million people aged 50 years and older are living with HIV globally and for the first time since the start of the HIV epidemic, 10% of the adult population living with HIV in low- and middle-income countries is aged 50 or older. (who.int)
  • The eye specialists at Baitush Sharaf Hospital were quick to respond and help these people in need, and their work has helped hundreds of older people from Myanmar improve their vision, which can transform their day-to-day lives. (helpage.org)
  • Find out more about our response in Bangladesh helping people who have fled Myanmar and about the work of our network member RIC . (helpage.org)
  • You work together to decide what support you need. (health.nz)
  • The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has introduced a new system to help people over 66 claim for additional support. (disabilitypartnershipcalderdale.org)
  • The findings have led to calls for action to encourage more people back into work ahead of any proposals on tackling economic inactivity in the spring budget next month. (peoplemanagement.co.uk)
  • The report states that people who are economically inactive because of long-term sickness or disability are four times more likely to re-enter work after a few months of sick leave than they are to re-enter work after a period of more than two years, emphasising the importance of retaining the worker-employer relationship with early intervention. (peoplemanagement.co.uk)
  • Angela Matthews, head of policy and research at the Business Disability Forum, says an inclusive economy is about ensuring everyone who can and wants to work has the means, support and barrier-free opportunities to do so. (peoplemanagement.co.uk)
  • Considering the return of mothers to the workforce, Victoria Benson, CEO of Gingerbread, focuses on single parents, who she says are valuable to our economy and want to work, but will require flexibility and support. (peoplemanagement.co.uk)
  • Black Country Women's Aid can provide support by the disability specialist Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) who work across Sandwell and Walsall to help disabled victims of abuse get support which focuses on their specific needs. (sandwell.gov.uk)
  • Instead, people just got to work, and the interface got translated bit-by-bit along the way by admins, in exactly the same way a Wikipedia gets built as a whole by editors. (wikimedia.org)
  • Not allowing people to simply 'get to work' on a Wikipedia, and requiring that there be 'several hoops to jump through before a new language gets its own project' actually works against smaller languages. (wikimedia.org)
  • But regardless of monetary issues, people should be allowed to get to work on smaller wikipedias without too many hurdles. (wikimedia.org)
  • personnel at increased risk of exposure to persons with pandemic illness, and also increased work load to respond to the pandemic. (cdc.gov)
  • When it comes to work , how old is too old? (cdc.gov)
  • Many work ers benefit significantly from continuing to work into old age. (cdc.gov)
  • In addition to providing economic security and often wider access to healthcare options, work enhances well-being , promotes social interaction, increases the variety and quality of life, and provides many people with a sense of accomplishment and achievement. (cdc.gov)
  • Although some older individuals work out of necessity, many report that they continue to work to contribute, or to "make a difference. (cdc.gov)
  • For example, lack of time or need for child support could be addressed by increased staffing, encouraging team work, and providing social support. (cdc.gov)
  • Contact Disability Support Link (DSL) , which is Waikato DHB's Needs Assessment and Service Coordination (NASC) agency. (health.nz)
  • Anyone, including the older person themselves, can refer an older person to Disability Support Link for a needs assessment. (health.nz)
  • On average, older victims experience abuse for twice as long before seeking help as those aged under 61 and nearly half have a disability. (sandwell.gov.uk)
  • Worked with ESCC library service to provide outreach IT support - promoting library service which offers this at the libraries on a regular basis. (wealden.gov.uk)
  • AGE Platform Europe participates in a new research project that aims to provide patient navigators to older people with cancer and their families. (age-platform.eu)
  • With access to online video clips, the guide works through the same content in order to provide opportunities for support staff to learn at their own pace and to enhance their continuing professional development in this vital area. (pavpub.com)
  • The Volunteer and Community Development Program at Barkly Street and Holmes Street aim to provide social interaction and support to residents of these public housing estates. (merri.org.au)
  • What we aim for in new Wikipedias is project that provide good information to the people. (wikimedia.org)
  • A Wikipedia is there to provide people with knowledge and for this an appropriate user interface is essential. (wikimedia.org)
  • Can {you/SP} count on anyone to provide {you/him/her} with emotional support such as talking over problems or helping {you/him/her} make a difficult decision? (cdc.gov)
  • Through the new Vodafone smartphone support line for older people, we hope to instil confidence in those who are new to smartphones use by allowing them to stay connected and maintain some normality as we navigate through this pandemic. (seniortimes.ie)
  • Policy and practices in primary care that supported the provision and receipt of care for older persons during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative case study in three Canadian provinces. (bvsalud.org)
  • Although much attention has been paid to hospitals and long-term care homes throughout the pandemic , less attention has been paid to the impact on primary care clinics, which had to rapidly change their approach to deliver timely and effective care to older adult patients . (bvsalud.org)
  • The programme is run by Community Catalysts - it is supported and funded by Devon County Council. (devon.gov.uk)
  • Research is needed to explore perceptions of thriving for the older person both at home and in community settings. (bmj.com)
  • We're so proud of Izzey, Sofi and Tanya, who, by getting out in the community and getting involved in these groups, are helping typically unreached communities to get support to make sure no one struggles alone. (everyturn.org)
  • MOSS encourages community members from all ages, backgrounds and skill levels to volunteer with the OPHRS (Old Persons High Rise Support) Volunteer Program. (merri.org.au)
  • There are numerous volunteer roles that support our residents to engage in a range of enjoyable and relevant activities, while also increasing our resident's connection to the wider local community. (merri.org.au)
  • MOSS accepts Foodbank donations on behalf of members of the local community and residents of Older Persons High Rise Support Programs. (merri.org.au)
  • Since the partnership, Vodafone and ALONE have gained a deeper understanding of what digital support older smartphone users require, which has led to the development of this smartphone support helpline for the older members of our community. (seniortimes.ie)
  • Vittoria Romano is a community dietitian who specialises in care of older adults, supporting care homes and appropriate prescribing of nutritional products. (fote.org.uk)
  • Your local area coordinator can help you find advice and support in your community. (swansea.gov.uk)
  • The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), one of the UK's leading sight loss charities and the largest community of blind and partially sighted peopl. (swansea.gov.uk)
  • CHICAGO - Members of the Jewish community who participated in a candlelight vigil on Saturday night say they want members of the Palestinian-American community to know that they support them and will do what they can to help thousands of people suffering in Gaza. (wgntv.com)
  • The U.N. chief urged the international community on Tuesday, Aug. 15, to deploy a multinational force comprising "police special forces and military support units" to Haiti to combat gangs with sophisticated weapons and restore security to the impoverished Caribbean nation. (klfy.com)
  • Discuss the poem " Limerick: There was an Old Person of Chili " with the community. (poetry.com)
  • Higher triglyceride levels - a main energy source for the brain - are associated with lower risk for dementia that is not mediated by age, sex, or APOE-ε4 allele status, a large study of community-dwelling older adults suggests. (medscape.com)
  • A total of 16,148 persons 55 years of age and older living in the community were interviewed. (cdc.gov)
  • The social support section (variable name prefix SSQ) provides personal interview data on emotional, material, and network (the number of members in a network) support. (cdc.gov)
  • In the last 12 months, who was most helpful in providing {you/SP} with emotional support? (cdc.gov)
  • Action for Elders is a registered charity that works with older people to make a real difference to the quality of their later life, whatever their circumstances. (actionforelders.org.uk)
  • In healthcare, decision support tools are used to help patients compare treatment options and feel more confident about making choices. (ilpnetwork.org)
  • infected healthcare personnel may transmit infection to vulnerable persons hospitalized for non-influenza illnesses. (cdc.gov)
  • Having dementia , which becomes more common as you get older, can also make you more likely to become depressed too. (bupa.co.uk)
  • A common challenge in older adults: Classification, overlap, and therapy of depression and dementia. (bupa.co.uk)
  • The support Gogo Mareva has is her aged husband who has dementia. (who.int)
  • Triglyceride levels may serve as a useful predictor for dementia risk and cognitive decline in older populations," the investigators write. (medscape.com)
  • Some people require an area to pray, while others have special food restrictions, so we make sure everyone feels welcome. (helpage.org)
  • Information for older people to make decisions about staying at home, retirement villages, homecare, day care and rest homes. (health.nz)
  • But as we get older, there may be certain things that make depression more likely. (bupa.co.uk)
  • How this was relevant at the funeral of a person, whose life was tragically cut short, doesn't make sense. (co.zw)
  • It is through your donations that we are able to make a difference to the lives of older people. (fote.org.uk)
  • When an abuser engages in controlling behaviour they are performing 'a range of acts designed to make a person feel subordinate or dependent. (sandwell.gov.uk)
  • As the world continues to make significant progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS, the need to address the unique challenges faced by people living with HIV as they age is continually growing. (who.int)
  • Old cells must die to make room for new cells. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Bath & North East Somerset Council is urging people struggling with food insecurity to come forward for help with food and financial issues, and other support available locally. (bath.ac.uk)
  • Retirement housing includes a wide spectrum of apartment blocks and bungalow estates that are for people over a certain age (typically 55 or 60), have on-site management, usually include communal spaces (residents' lounge, garden, parking, buggy store) and often have a vibrant social life. (housingcare.org)
  • We urgently need more volunteers to help older and vulnerable people in the local area to live independently. (cotswoldfriends.org)
  • During Covid lockdown the Library Service offered IT support. (wealden.gov.uk)
  • Can your company support the Age UK Telephone Friendship Service? (ageuk.org.uk)
  • The Age UK Telephone Friendship Service gives older people the vital gift of a weekly phone call. (ageuk.org.uk)
  • Merri Outreach Support Service (MOSS) acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands and waters of Victoria. (merri.org.au)
  • The service can be availed of by simply dialling the freephone number to be put in touch with a retail agent who will support the caller through any questions they may have about the functionality of their device. (seniortimes.ie)
  • Housing-with-care developments run by housing associations and local authorities tend to be called 'extra care' or 'independent living' schemes, and explicitly seek to accommodate people who need daily help. (housingcare.org)
  • Our dedicated local staff support people to remain mobile and give them the opportunity to socialise with others. (actionforelders.org.uk)
  • The generosity and support of a number of local, national and international organisations brought a smile to the faces of Cotswold Friends clients and volunteers over the Christmas period. (cotswoldfriends.org)
  • We have provided a list of local and national organisations which could offer you further advice and support. (swansea.gov.uk)
  • However, some local business owners said they are afraid of an economic downfall without the support from visitors. (wkrn.com)
  • Statin therapy has been shown to reduce major vascular events and vascular mortality in a wide range of individuals, but there is uncertainty about its efficacy and safety among older people. (nih.gov)
  • The proportional reduction in major vascular events was similar, irrespective of age, among patients with pre-existing vascular disease (p trend =0·2), but appeared smaller among older than among younger individuals not known to have vascular disease (p trend =0·05). (nih.gov)
  • Firstly, older individuals with HIV often face a higher risk of developing age-related comorbidities like Gogo Mareva, such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and certain cancers. (who.int)
  • Education campaigns need to be tailored for specific age groups to help dispel misconceptions and promote understanding, fostering a more inclusive society for older individuals living with HIV. (who.int)
  • Research evidence suggests that although financial issues such as how to pay for care and how long funds will last are major concerns, people are reluctant to seek professional financial guidance or advice. (ilpnetwork.org)
  • This piece takes a selection of excerpts from the WHO Guidance that we feel have particular significance for older people in LMICs and provides some brief additional commentary. (ltccovid.org)
  • The only increase in consumption is among senior citizens, which we think is either Baby Boomers coming home to roost or arthritis and the aches and pains of growing older-people finding that marijuana is better pain solution than opioids or other things. (marijuanamoment.net)
  • While the physical classes have been suspended, the hope is that the new Smartphone support line for older people will continue to offer some advice and support to those who may need it most. (seniortimes.ie)
  • He offers information and advice about important areas affecting older people and their families. (fote.org.uk)
  • The best way to get specialist support and advice. (sandwell.gov.uk)
  • Results and conclusions: The resulting tool combines information about care and finance options, associated costs, written scenarios plus videos of people talking about their experiences, and questions to encourage users to think about their preferences and how confident they feel about seeking professional advice. (ilpnetwork.org)
  • Studies of smoking cessation show that smokers prefer physician advice for support to quit smoking and women specifically prefer group assistance. (cdc.gov)
  • One study of a large group of adults found that most people preferred walking, regardless of their age. (cdc.gov)
  • A care home is a residential setting where a number of older people live, usually in single rooms or hotel-style suites, because they need regular or continuous access to care. (housingcare.org)
  • Yet a review of research in adult social care found evidence of very few decision tools to help older people plan and prepare for paying for care in later life. (ilpnetwork.org)
  • Would you support the government restricting access to social media to people who are at least 16 years old? (fx1019.ca)
  • The team is also letting people know that they don't need to go through their GP to access our support, they can self-refer online or over the phone. (everyturn.org)
  • Customers can access the Smartphone Support Line For Older People , freephone on 01 873 1166 from Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm. (seniortimes.ie)
  • The new system introduced by the DWP has been created to help even more people aged over 66 access support worth around £3,300 on average each year. (disabilitypartnershipcalderdale.org)
  • With the link to the application page, you can find out exactly what you will get from the DWP, including access to other financial support. (disabilitypartnershipcalderdale.org)
  • Almost 1.5 million older people feel more lonely at Christmas than any other time of year. (ageuk.org.uk)
  • She was feeling low, but with the support of Tabitha, her telephone befriender, Terry was able to feel more hopeful. (ageuk.org.uk)
  • Over the course of our visits, we've often noticed that older people feel as though they shouldn't ask for help because they think they're 'wasting someone's time' or that there are other people who are 'worse off' than them. (everyturn.org)
  • It can feel that there is a lot of pressure on all of us to diet and lose weight, including as we get older. (fote.org.uk)
  • I would feel guilty but the only casualties are a few peoples' credibility. (stereophile.com)
  • Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness will be evaluated through an international trial, performed across six European countries (Belgium, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Poland and Portugal) and involving 532 cancer patients aged 70 years and older and their family caregivers. (age-platform.eu)
  • Abuse of older people, or elder abuse, is a single or repeated act or lack of appropriate action occurring within any relationship in which there is expectation of trust that causes harm or distress to an older person (aged 60 years and older). (who.int)
  • Over 1,400 people in Israel have been killed, mostly in the initial Oct. 7 attack when Hamas militants stormed into Israel, and in response, the Israeli government cut off electricity, fuel and food to Gaza. (wgntv.com)
  • The team need to find 759 people to take part. (cancerresearchuk.org)
  • As long as the User Interface is not localised it is not yet ready to go life for the people to find information in their language. (wikimedia.org)
  • There is a lot of information online but people can find it hard to identify what is relevant to them. (ilpnetwork.org)
  • But we looked from DC to 500kHz (down to -1440dBV) then up to 500 MHz and down to -100dBV at low currents, high currents, low voltage and high voltage and we could not find anything different in any respect between this new cable and the old design or in fact the new cable and our current loudspeaker cable, NACA5. (stereophile.com)
  • A new study published this month in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society attempts to fill in that knowledge gap, surveying Colorado residents over 65 to learn how older generations use and obtain cannabis in a fully legal state. (marijuanamoment.net)
  • Residents receive 24-hour support from a dedicated staff in a secure, welcoming neighborhood. (atriaseniorliving.com)
  • Legalization has attracted a growing number of older Americans to use marijuana, but little is known about how exactly this demographic is approaching cannabis in the 21st century. (marijuanamoment.net)
  • Other takeaways from the study: older Americans seem to gravitate toward edibles (42 percent), compared to smoking cannabis (29 percent). (marijuanamoment.net)
  • This is a population that, in many cases, had firsthand experience with cannabis during their young adulthood, and have now returned to cannabis in older age," NORML Political Director Justin Strekal said in a press release. (marijuanamoment.net)
  • Through these activities in the age-friendly space, we showed the solidarity that the people of Bangladesh have with those who have fled Myanmar. (helpage.org)
  • We want to transform the age-friendly space into a hub of solidarity across generations where all age groups can come together to support older people. (helpage.org)
  • Of late, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has had Arafat under siege in his compound in Ramallah for over two years -until a few days ago, when the French, distancing themselves from US politics in the Middle East and expressing their solidarity with the Palestinian people, offered, in a humanitarian gesture, to treat the ill Arafat in a French hospital. (gulfnews.com)
  • Social engagement, independence and the physical environment are important considerations for supporting the well-being of the older person. (bmj.com)
  • Almost all jobs help older people sustain and extend their physical activity level and support increased social engagement and larger support networks. (cdc.gov)
  • They are based on a measure of association (median odds ratios) between abuse of older people and the consequence in question across the relevant studies. (who.int)
  • For example, fear of injury may preclude older employee from participation in physical activity program. (cdc.gov)
  • There is still a small space allocated for me in this large camp," said a 62-year-old woman from Myanmar who regularly visits the age-friendly space. (helpage.org)
  • Last year, over 10 million people trusted us to help them with some of the biggest issues in their lives. (ageuk.org.uk)
  • And this was the moment 28-year-old Gina from California was born. (dailymail.co.uk)
  • My dog is over a year old and. (curezone.com)
  • She said her boys would invite their friends over to her house to watch her one year old puppy piddle. (curezone.com)
  • A year old for a boxer is still young. (curezone.com)
  • Harare, Zimbabwe - Seventy-three (73) year old Brenda Mareva** was diagnosed with HIV in 2009 and commenced treatment same year. (who.int)
  • During a year the sample is composed of 36,000 to 46,000 households including 92,000 to 135,000 people depending on the year. (cdc.gov)
  • My 92-year-old grandfather cuts hay atop a 5-ton tractor each summer, baling winter feed for more than 800 head of cattle. (cdc.gov)
  • This study examines the relationships that exist between social isolation, support, and capital and nutritional risk in older black and white women and men. (nih.gov)
  • For white women only, the perception of a low level of social support was associated with increased nutritional risk. (nih.gov)
  • Additionally, the indicators of social support and capital adversely affecting nutritional risk for black men differed from those associated with nutritional risk in other ethnic-gender groups. (nih.gov)
  • The triangles show the relative importance of different risk factors for abuse of older people. (who.int)
  • Why are older people at high risk of coercive control? (sandwell.gov.uk)
  • At the same time, these older adults exhibit a range of behaviors that place them at risk for HIV infection including low levels of prevention measures and relatively higher rates of multiple partnerships," said Dr Kanyowa. (who.int)
  • Unfortunately, there are currently no campaigns targeting older adults so many perceive themselves to not be at risk of contracting HIV despite evidence showing that older males are sexually active while the changes in women's vagina such as vaginal wall dryness and thinning increase a woman's risk of acquiring HIV," said Clinician and HIV Researcher Dr Cleopas Chimbetete. (who.int)
  • Any patient who presents an imminent safety risk to themselves or another person should be considered a candidate for hospitalization. (medscape.com)
  • The most common source of support for respondents was friends and family. (bath.ac.uk)
  • As there is a fast-growing number of older people with cancer, it is essential to develop high-quality, equitable, and cost-effective care across the continuum of supportive, palliative, end-of-life, and survivorship care for both cancer patients and their family caregivers. (age-platform.eu)
  • Vodafone Ireland has today launched a dedicated smartphone helpline to support older members of our society who are alone, in isolation or cannot see family and friends. (seniortimes.ie)
  • Dr Leda Blackwood , Department of Psychology at the University of Bath, said: "Our research found that amidst the wealth of Bath and surrounding towns and villages, many people have been struggling for some time with food insecurity. (bath.ac.uk)
  • They want to help these people and have donated both their time and money. (helpage.org)
  • Growing older is a process with numerous gradual or sudden changes over time. (pavpub.com)
  • It can be difficult to tell the two conditions apart, especially as older people often have both at the same time. (bupa.co.uk)
  • Please respect the West Side, let our families have time to grieve and take care of all these things that we need to for now on the West side, but definitely support all those businesses on the other side," Palomino said. (wkrn.com)
  • University of Bath psychology research from Dr Leda Blackwood and Rebecca Hurwitz reveals high levels of food insecurity for older people on low incomes. (bath.ac.uk)
  • New research commissioned by Bath & North East Somerset Council has revealed high levels of food insecurity for older people who are on low incomes. (bath.ac.uk)
  • Very little research has been done on older people so we may be mistaken in thinking that these limits apply to everyone. (rcpsych.ac.uk)
  • We know from recent research that giving some chemotherapy first worked for younger, fitter people with bowel cancer. (cancerresearchuk.org)
  • This research has implications for nutritional policies directed towards older adults. (nih.gov)
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. (nih.gov)
  • The study received support from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)/HCF Research Foundation. (medscape.com)
  • Throughout the learning process, the themes of person-centred planning, good communication, and building confidence and encouraging independence are central to the development of good support. (pavpub.com)
  • and black women and men were the groups most likely to be socially isolated and to possess the least amounts of social support and social capital. (nih.gov)
  • For planning purposes, note that the estimated number of persons in occupational groups are only those who are critical to maintaining essential functions. (cdc.gov)