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Changes in health status subsequent to nursing home closure

Article Abstract:

An investigation was conducted to examine changes in cognitive performance, depression, social engagement, and activities of daily living (ADL) among interinstitutional relocations undertaken by nursing home residents. The negative health outcomes as a result of interinstitutional relocation are thought to occur as a result of stress, which influence physical, social, and psychological conditions, and stress is experienced because of the loss of familiar objects and caregivers, and the potential loss of possessions and friends.

Author: Castle, Nicholas G.
Publisher: Transaction Publishers, Inc.
Publication Name: Ageing International
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0163-5158
Year: 2005
United States, Psychological aspects, Influence, Nursing home patients, Hospital closures

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Malaysian elderly: the cultural precursors

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The impact of cultural values on the old age living of the three ethnic groups in Malaysia, namely, Malay, Chinese and Bidayuh is studied. The methodology outlines the influence of cultural values such as compliance, preserving face and harmony on the planning of the future accommodation.

Author: Yusnani, Mohd Yusof
Publisher: Transaction Publishers, Inc.
Publication Name: Ageing International
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0163-5158
Year: 2006
Malaysia, Ethnic groups, Homes and haunts, Minority aged, Minority elderly

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Experiences of older informal caregivers to people with HIV/ AIDS in Lome, Togo

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A study was conducted to examine the experiences of older caregivers to people living in HIV/ AIDS in Lome, Togo. A mixed qualitative-quantitative design was used to identify several challenges faced by the elderly caregivers.

Author: Moore, Ami R., Henry, Doug
Publisher: Transaction Publishers, Inc.
Publication Name: Ageing International
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0163-5158
Year: 2005
Togo, Caregivers, Health surveys, Aged patients, Elderly patients

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Subjects list: Health aspects, Social aspects
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