Roscoe Nicholson
A Closer Examination of the Increased Risk for Coronary Heart Disease & Stroke among the Overweight & Obese
,Being obese or overweight has been associated with greater risk of coronary heart disease and stroke compared to individuals of normal weight. It has not…
Late-Life Physical Activity Associated with Healthy Aging Even among the Previously Inactive
,Studies have shown that mid-life physical activity has been associated with better overall health of individuals at older ages. However, the impact of taking up…
Nut Consumption Associated with Decreased Risk of Death
,Nut consumption has previously been associated with a reduced risk of a number of major chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes,…
Reduction in Stroke Deaths Associated with Greater Attention to High Blood Pressure, Cholesterol & Diabetes
,Since the early twentieth century, there has been a decline in stroke mortality in the United States, and recently this decline has become even stronger.…
Exercise Intention, Sense of Control & Perceived Constraints in Older Adults with Osteoarthritis
,Previous research has shown that exercise is an effective way of managing osteoarthritis for older adults. However, surveys also reveal that older adults with osteoarthritis…
The Meaning of “Successful Aging” for a Diverse Population of Older Adults with Late-Life Disability
,Researchers have defined a number of criteria related to the concept of “successful aging,” which usually include the absence of disease and disability, maintaining a…
An Intervention for Adult Child Caregivers Results in Delay of Residential Care for Individuals with Dementia
,A recent study in the Gerontologist examined the impact of an intervention for adult child caregivers of persons with dementia on their placement in residential…
New Technology for Pill Organizers Allows Wireless Remote Monitoring of Older Adults’ Medication Compliance
,For older adults taking medication, compliance with a physician’s recommended schedule for taking medicine is important for the drugs to succeed and to avoid complications.…
Greater Life Expectancy in the United States Also Associated with More Quality Years of Life
,Life expectancy has been steadily increasing in the United States, but it has been unclear how this longer life span impacts quality of life for…
Using Self-Reports of Individuals with Dementia to Examine How the Experience of Dementia Affects Psychosocial Outcomes
,Most studies of the psychological and social outcomes associated with dementia have relied on reports given by caregivers and clinicians to describe the experiences of…
Out-of-Pocket Health Care Spending in the Last Five Years of Life
,Although a key objective of Medicare is protecting the elderly from financial risk, little research has examined the financial impact of out-of-pocket health care expenditures…
Influences on Caregivers’ Self-Perceived Ability to Provide Individualized Care
,Individualized care (also referred to as person-centered care, consumer-directed care, and self-directed care) takes into account resident individuality, includes resident participation in decision-making processes, and…