Effects of a 10-week multimodal exercise program on physical and cognitive function of nursing home residents: a psychomotor intervention pilot study.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Interprofessional collaborative practice (ICP) is currently recommended for the delivery of high-quality integrated care for older people. Frailty prevention and management are key elements to be tackled on a multi-professional level. AIM:This study aims to develop a consensus-based European multi-professio...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Roller-Wirnsberger R,Lindner S,Liew A,O'Caoimh R,Koula ML,Moody D,Espinosa JM,van Durme T,Dimitrov P,Benjak T,Nicolaidou E,Hammar T,Vanhecke E,Junius-Walker U,Csizmadia P,Galluzzo L,Macijauskienė J,Salem M,Rietman L,

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:In response to surgical stress, the body reacts with a change in metabolism to a catabolic state. This is further aggravated by the fasting state preoperatively. We aimed to determine the effects on catabolism i.e., body composition and IGF-I bioavailability as measured by the serum IGF-I/IGFBP-1 ra...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Aronsson A,Al-Ani NA,Brismar K,Hedström M

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Low total lymphocyte count (TLC) has been found to be a poor prognostic factor in adults affected by heart diseases, malignancy, and renal failure. The aims of this study were to verify if a low TLC was associated with in-hospital mortality in older persons and to evaluate whether this association w...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Marengoni A,Petroboni B,Casella S,Martinelli D,Cossi S

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dysfunctional T-cell immunity contributes to susceptibility to infectious disease in the elderly. A characteristic feature of this "immunosenescence" is the predominance of clonal expansions of CD8 cells and decreased diversity of the T-cell antigen receptor repertoire. Lifelong chronic antigenic stress commonly cause...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Pawelec G,Gouttefangeas C

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cognitive and physical deficits independently raise the risk for negative events in older adults. Less is known about whether their co-occurrence constitutes a distinct risk profile. This study quantifies the association between cognitive impairment, no dementia (CIND), slow walking speed (WS) and their comb...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Grande G,Vetrano DL,Fratiglioni L,Marseglia A,Vanacore N,Laukka EJ,Welmer AK,Rizzuto D

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is unclear whether motor-cognitive dual tasks predict cognitive decline better than either motor or cognitive tasks alone. AIMS:To examine the utility of the novel motor-cognitive dual-task test [Stepping Trail Making Test (S-TMT)], as a predictor of cognitive decline, and compare its predictive performa...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Osuka Y,Kim H,Watanabe Y,Taniguchi Y,Kojima N,Seino S,Kawai H,Sakurai R,Inagaki H,Awata S,Shinkai S

更新日期：2020-09-23 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the prevalence and related factors of cognitive impairment in community-dwelling older residents in Beijing, China. METHODS:This is a cross-sectional study. A total of 2017 older individuals aged ≥ 60 years from Beijing Longitudinal Study of Aging were included in this study. Information on d...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Han R,Tang Z,Ma L

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Although the role of afferent input from cervical muscles on the control of posture and locomotion is recognised, it is surprising that there is an absence of data reporting whether joint position sense at the cervical level is impaired in older healthy adults. The present experiment was designed to...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Vuillerme N,Pinsault N,Bouvier B

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a family composed of six siblings, four of which affected by late-onset Alzheimer's disease (LOAD). We constructed the family pedigree, evaluated mutations usually associated with early-onset Alzheimer's disease (APP, PSEN1, PSEN2), and assessed polymorphisms in the apolipoprotein E (APOE) gene and in cyto...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Abbate C,Arosio B,Cantatore A,Viti N,Giunco F,Bagarolo R,Nicolini P,Gussago C,Ferri E,Casati M,Rossi PD,Casè A,Bergamaschini L,Vergani C,Mari D

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease and a leading cause of adult disability. There is no cure for OA and there is no effective treatment to stop its progression. Current pharmacologic treatments such as analgesics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may improve the pain and offer some r...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Messina OD,Vidal Wilman M,Vidal Neira LF

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:The process applied to identify fall risks in frail elderly persons remains a matter of debate. We intended to develop a fall screening instrument for clinically defined subgroups of long-term care residents, to be administered by nursing staff. METHODS:Fall risk indicators were selected by multipl...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Becker C,Loy S,Sander S,Nikolaus T,Rissmann U,Kron M

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Obesity and lack of physical exercise characterize increasing numbers of people in Western societies, resulting in increasing morbidity and mortality. Regular physical exercise, on the other hand, has been shown to be beneficial. Beneficial effects have also been shown in laboratory rodent studies--...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Viidik A,Skalicky M

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Frailty is a geriatric syndrome that predicts increased morbidity and mortality. In order to investigate specific immune system modulations that may contribute to frailty, eleven age- and sex-matched pairs of community-dwelling frail and non-frail older adults were identified. METHODS:Peripheral bl...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Leng SX,Yang H,Walston JD

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:The effect of heavy work-related physical loads (WRPL) on low back pain (LBP) and impaired physical function has been studied extensively in active workers but not in pensioners. METHODS:We compared LBP and physical function in post-menopausal pensioners, divided according to their life-long WRPL i...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Gnudi S,Sitta E,Gnudi F,Pignotti E

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The clinical problems and needs of our oldest old (≥85 years) are often substantially different from those of younger patients, and are arguably different from younger elderly patients (age 65-84). With the increasing number of frail oldest olds residing in Nursing Homes (NH), we aim to identi...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Honney K,Trepte NJ,Parker RA,Patel J,Mallinson R,Sultanzadeh SJ,Potter JF,Myint PK

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Parkinson's disease (PD) typically occurs in elderly people and some degree of cognitive impairment is usually present. Cognitive reserve (CR) theory was proposed to explain the discrepancy between the degree of brain pathologies and clinical manifestations. We administered a comprehensive neuropsychological battery t...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Ciccarelli N,Monaco MRL,Fusco D,Vetrano DL,Zuccalà G,Bernabei R,Brandi V,Pisciotta MS,Silveri MC

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor (AChEis) therapy in Alzheimer Disease (AD) has been shown to provide cognitive benefits and to slow progression of the disease. AChEis have also been demonstrated to improve behavioral symptoms, although there seem to be subtle differences in the magnitude of response....

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Rozzini L,Vicini Chilovi B,Bertoletti E,Trabucchi M,Padovani A

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:The aim of this study was to investigate superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity together with malondialdehyde (MDA) levels in a group of Chinese patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). METHODS:Serum SOD activity and MDA levels were analysed in 56 AMD patients with subtypes (early dry, ge...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Jia L,Dong Y,Yang H,Pan X,Fan R,Zhai L

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sagittal spinal alignment is an important determinant for proper spinal function. Alterations in spinal alignment may serve as leading factor for diminished body biomechanics. Although increased age is suggested to be associated with changes in lumbosacral alignment, in turn body posture, this is still a cur...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Coskun Benlidayi I,Basaran S

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We define active aging as a striving for activities as per one's goals, capacities and opportunities. AIM:To test the 1-year counselling intervention effects on active aging. METHODS:In this two-arm single-blinded randomized controlled trial, the intervention group received individually tailored counsellin...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Rantanen T,Hassandra M,Pynnönen K,Siltanen S,Kokko K,Karavirta L,Kauppinen M,Sipilä S,Saajanaho M,Portegijs E

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Most elderly persons live in developing countries where current geriatric epidemiological data are scarce. We aimed to study major comorbidities, polypharmacy, functional and nutritional status in a Turkish community-dwelling female elderly clinic population. METHODS:Female geriatrics outpatient cl...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Bahat G,Tufan F,Bahat Z,Tufan A,Aydin Y,Akpinar TS,Nadir S,Erten N,Karan MA

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Patient navigation improves outcomes in various clinical contexts, but has not been evaluated in secondary fracture prevention. METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed charts of patients, age 50 + from April to October, 2016 hospitalized with fragility fracture contacted by a patient navigator. Patients were ...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Jia KQ,Southerland L,Phieffer L,Stephens JA,Ing SW

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of mortality in end-stage renal disease patients (ESRD). The rate of elderly and polypathologic patients in ESRD is increasing. Elevated levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) have been shown to be associated with increased mortality in ESRD patients. The aim of t...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Millet C,Bosson JL,Pernod G,Wauters JP,Couturier P,Quesada JL,Zaoui P

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Poor adherence to medications is a major health concern especially among older subjects. To plan future studies to improve adherence, an epidemiological study, called "Fiesole Misurata", was conducted. The aim of the present paper was to verify the representativeness of the database in evaluating th...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Lapi F,Lucenteforte E,Moschini M,Bonaiuti R,Di Pirro M,Barchielli A,Benemei S,Belladonna M,Nesti N,Coppini R,Taras M,Vannacci A,Ungar A,Mugelli A

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The diagnostic value of the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte count ratio (NLR) and the Appendicitis Inflammatory Response (AIR) score for identifying acute appendicitis (AA) perforation in elderly patients in the emergency department (ED) were evaluated. METHODS:A total of 103 patients who were admitted for appendecto...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Jung SK,Rhee DY,Lee WJ,Woo SH,Seol SH,Kim DH,Choi SP

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Whether or not there has been a "compression of morbidity" in older ages has been vividly debated during the last decades. Previous studies have found indications of both improved and deteriorated health among elderly persons. Few studies have analyzed how changes in health indicators are influenced...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Wilhelmson K,Allebeck P,Steen B

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cognitive impairment is common among stroke survivors. However, there is controversy on the role of the stroke itself or the associated subcortical damage in post-stroke cognitive decline. AIM:To assess the independent contribution and the interaction of age, the stroke itself and diffuse subcortical damage...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Del Brutto OH,Mera RM,Zambrano M,Lama J

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fall-induced deaths of elderly people are a major problem. AIM AND METHODS:Using the Official Cause-of-Death Statistics of Finland, we aimed to determine the current trends in the number and age-adjusted incidence (per 100,000 persons) of fall deaths among older Finns by taking into account 50 years or olde...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Kannus P,Niemi S,Sievänen H,Parkkari J

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Several measurements were taken for frailty classification in geriatric population. "Frailty index" is based on "deficits in health," but it is still not available in Italian version. Thus, the aim of the present work was to validate a version of "frailty index" for the Italian geriatric community. ...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Abete P,Basile C,Bulli G,Curcio F,Liguori I,Della-Morte D,Gargiulo G,Langellotto A,Testa G,Galizia G,Bonaduce D,Cacciatore F

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Finding a biomarker of long length-of-stay (LOS) would provide a simple solution to target frail older inpatients at such risk. The aim of this study was to determine whether serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) deficiency, defined as serum concentration <25 nmol/L, was associated with long LOS among inpatients admitted ...

journal_title：Aging clinical and experimental research

authors： Beauchet O,Launay CP,Maunoury F,de Decker L,Fantino B,Annweiler C

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00