Objective The use of virtual reality and augmented reality to improve older adults' quality of
life has rapidly increased in recent years. This systematic mapping review aimed to provide …

International calls and frameworks for policies on ageing in sub-Saharan African countries,
encapsulated in the UN Madrid Plan of Action on Ageing (2002) and the African Union …

Abstract Background In Brazil, a rapidly aging country suffering from large inequalities, the
study of the quality of life (QOL) of aged people is important for the future health. The aim of …

Background Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is a vital benchmark to assess the effects
of health interventions and policies. Measuring HRQOL of the general population is …

Age-related challenges and transitions can have considerable social, psychological, and
physical consequences that may lead to significant changes in quality of life (QoL). As such …

Background Measurement of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in dementia is difficult. At
some point people with dementia become unable to meaningfully assess their own HRQoL …

This paper examines the determinants and policy implications of active and healthy ageing
in Sub-Saharan Africa, taking the case of Bamenda, in Cameroon. Specifically, the study …

Yhteiskunnan onnistumista hyvinvointitavoitteiden saavuttamisessa on arvioitu jo 1900-
luvun alkupuolelta mittaamalla kansantuotteen kehitystä. 1960-luvulla mukaan tulivat …

Purpose The present study aims to explore characteristics associated with low perception of
autonomy among community-dwelling older adults. Patients and methods This original …

European welfare states are cutting back their responsibilities for long-term care,
emphasising 'self-reliance'and replacing care as an entitlement of citizenship with targeted …