Impact of pain on outcomes in long-term care residents with and without multiple sclerosis
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By minimum data set it was demonstrated that the residence in Long-Term Care (LTC) with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) had more frequent pain, greater physical disability & higher prevalence of pressure ulcers and depression than residents without MS. Alleviate methods to prevent this pain management are presented.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2005
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Integrative review of physical activity intervention research with aging adults
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Results suggest that health behavior interventions can be successful in increasing physical activity in older adults; implications for more rigorously designed research studies are discussed.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2003
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High interest in screening and treatment for mild cognitive impairment in older adults: a pilot study
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A study on elderly people's willingness to be tested and treated for mild cognitive impairment is presented.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2006
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