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People do need people: social interaction boosts brain health in older age
- Author:
- RISTAU Stephen
- Journal article citation:
- Generations, 35(2), Summer 2011, pp.70-76.
- Publisher:
- American Society on Aging
Research shows that people with regular social ties demonstrate significantly less cognitive decline when compared to those who are lonely or isolated. This article provides a critical review of the research on socialisation and risk of dementia. It discusses how aspects of socialization can promote brain health and offers practical lifestyle ideas for increased socialisation. The article identifies traditional forms of socialisation, and discusses social media as a new method for socialization and brain health.
Results of intervention research: implications for practice
- Author:
- ROSE Debra J.
- Journal article citation:
- Generations, 26(4), Winter 2002, pp.60-65.
- Publisher:
- American Society on Aging
This American article looks at three intervention strategies which have been proven to be the most effective in reducing fall incidence rates and fall-related injuries among the older adult population. Presents an overview of the strategies: exercised-based interventions; environmental modifications; and mulitfactoral risk-factor assessment and abatement strategies, and highlights relevant research.
Risk factors for falls: a central role in prevention
- Authors:
- RUBENSTIEN Laurence Z., JOSEPHSON Karen R.
- Journal article citation:
- Generations, 26(4), Winter 2002, pp.15-21.
- Publisher:
- American Society on Aging
This American article reviews the risk factors for falls, highlighting the findings of relevant research. Goes on to discusses how identification of these risk factors is the core of a multidimensional fall evaluation.
Using cognitive behavioral strategies to reduce fear of falling: a matter of balance
- Author:
- PETERSON Elizabeth Walker
- Journal article citation:
- Generations, 26(4), Winter 2002, pp.53-59.
- Publisher:
- American Society on Aging
Reports on an American five year ranondomised controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of a group based programme designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity among older adults. The article reviews the principles of cognitive-behavioural theory and describes how those principles are put into practice through the programme.
Dementia: a cross cultural perspective on risk factors
- Authors:
- WATARI Kecia, GATZ Magaret
- Journal article citation:
- Generations, 26(1), Spring 2002, pp.32-39.
- Publisher:
- American Society on Aging
This article provides a review of research on the frequency of dementia and the factors that put people at risk, with implications for intervention and prevention. Where possible the authors address ethnic or cultural differences. However too little research has been been conducted in subject, including the difference in rates of disorder and risk factor profiles.