Talking with your doctor: a guide for older people

Article Abstract:

Good communication with the doctors and other health professionals can always help in maintaining a good health care. A good doctor is always able to take the patients concern on memory, depression, sexual function, and incontinence seriously rather than brushing them off as normal part of aging.

Evaluation, Diagnosis, Physician and patient, Physician-patient relations

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The nature of self-directed learning in older rural adults

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The purpose of this study is to understand the way older, rural adults utilize self-directed learning in the changes of late life. Twenty interviews are conducted for this purpose and it is found that self-directed learning has a positive influence on the life satisfaction of older adults.

Middle aged persons, Surveys, Change, Change (Philosophy)

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Developing technology to support the functional independence of older adults

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Exploration of how computational capabilities can enhance day-to-day activities is done. An overview of the issues is presented that must be considered to ensure success of the development efforts, including older adults' attitudes towards technology and their needs and capabilities.

Usage, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Technology, Technology in education

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