What is Health Literacy?
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Health literacy is essentially having the ability to obtain and understand healthcare related information to be well informed to make ...
The MacArthur Study of Successful Aging
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The MacArthur Study of Successful Aging was initiated by physician Jack Rowe, psychologist Robert Kahn, and a team of 16 ...
Edentulism
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What is Edentulism?Edentulism is the medical term for toothlessness, referring to the loss of one or more teeth. Full edentulism ...
Presbycusis
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One of the most common changes that occurs as individuals age is hearing loss. The term for this condition is ...
Continuum-of-Care for Older Adults
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Continuum-of-care facilities have become increasingly popular over the years due to the prevalence of patient-centered care. Continuum-of-care is described as ...
Light Therapy for Older Adults
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Light therapy is a treatment that involves exposure to an artificial light source. This type of therapy can compensate for ...
What is Programmed Senescence Theory?
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Programmed senescence theory, also known as the evolutionary theory of aging, proposes that aging is a result of genetic programs ...
Xerostomia in Older Adults
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As we age, our bodies undergo various changes that might have an effect on our overall health. One issue that ...
How to Help an Older Loved One with Hoarding Behavior
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It can be hard letting go of valuable items, especially when they hold so much meaning. However, there is a ...
Alzheimer’s Disease: Genetic Testing
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Alzheimer's is a disease that destroys memory and other mental functions. This disease can progress over time. Although there is ...