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Filter by:The purpose of this study is to determine whether bringing back the DHEA levels of older persons to the young range produces beneficial effects.
The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of a collaborative model of team care as compared to usual care in improving functional outcomes among community-dwelling low-income older adults.
The purpose of this study is to develop a comprehensive Delirium Abatement Program of care of delirious patients in the post acute care setting and to evaluate its impact on persistence and severity of delirium and on functional recovery.
The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of testosterone replacement on bone density, muscle strength, physical performance, quality of life and prostate symptoms in men selected for low bone mineral density or fracture and some aspect of frailty.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate two types of exercise therapy designed to improve muscle power and mobility: weighted vest exercise vs. progressive resistance training.
Orbicularis oculi muscle is a key structure in the peri-orbital anatomy and is responsible for the major changes of aging in this area. Peri-orbital rejuvenation has been an issue of great interest in plastic surgery. We believe that understanding the age-related histomorphometric changes in orbicularis oculi muscle is important for improving the current rejuvenation techniques or developing the new ones. Nevertheless, a study focusing on this topic has never been performed before, simply because it is difficult and dangerous to perform needle biopsy on orbicularis oculi muscle.
This is a study of whether physical activity of older adults can be improved by linking primary care clinics serving older adults to a community-based program that provides motivational support, including peer counselors, for engaging in and maintaining moderate levels of physical activity. Health care providers at the participating study sites routinely assess and track diabetic patients' physical activity. In addition to this routine care, study volunteers are referred to a support program that has been modelled on the Active Choices Program. Changes in volunteers' levels of activity are measured at 3, 6, and 12 months.
The purpose of this trial is to evaluate the effects of Tai Chi Chih versus Health Education on shingles immunity in older adults as measured by unstimulated and vaccine-stimulated responses. The secondary goal of the study is to determine the effects of Tai Chi Chih versus Health Education on measures of health functioning, depressive symptoms, and health behaviors in the elderly.
The purpose of this study is to gather preliminary data that will determine the feasibility of conducting a Phase III, randomized, controlled trial (RCT) that will provide definite evidence in the use of physical exercise to prevent mobility disability in older persons.
The diagnosis of advanced, incurable cancer at different stages of the adult life span holds a variety of meanings for family members who often must play critical roles in patient care and decision-making. Family caregivers are greatly affected by the diagnosis and treatment of late-stage cancer in a loved one and may find it difficult to meet the demands of taking care of their loved one through end-of-life care and taking care of their own well-being. This grant provides funding to examine processes and outcomes of the intervention for family caregivers of advanced cancer patients.