The validity of nutritional status as a marker for future disability and depressive symptoms among high-risk older adults

Article Abstract:

A checklist for identifying high-risk older persons whose nutritional status may indicate future disability and depressive symptoms is analyzed. Results indicate that the ten-item questionnaire about eating habits may improve the effectiveness of preventative interventions by identifying those who are most likely to suffer functional disability and depression in a year's time.

Health aspects, Aged, Elderly, Food and nutrition, Nutrition, Capacity and disability

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Subjective memory complaint in relation to cognitive performance and depression: a longitudinal study of a rural Chinese population

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Subjective memory complaint was found to be correlated with poorer performance on objective memory tests, after controlling for depression and demographic factors, according to results of a longitudinal study in rural China. Faster cognitive decline or dementia over three years could not be predicted on the basis of subjective memory complaint.

China, Statistical Data Included, Chinese, Chinese (Asian people), Memory in old age, Old age memory

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Predicting driving cessation over 5 years in older adults: psychological well-being and cognitive competence are stronger predictors than physical health

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A study conducted on older adults and examining the psychological, medical and sensorimotor risk factors in these individuals, after they have stopped driving since last 5 years is presented.

United States, Science & research, Physiological aspects, Aged automobile drivers, Elderly drivers

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