Background Caring for older persons has become a global necessity to ensure functional
ability and healthy ageing. It is of paramount importance that standards of care are …

Ghana's older population is projected to increase in coming decades and as a result will see
increasing care needs. Understanding the functional difficulties older adults experience, and …

Purpose: Intimate care procedures, such as bathing and toileting, are often regarded as
simple, humble tasks. However, the provision of such care transforms a very private …

Though the Ghanaian social structure is largely communal in several of its social life and
social spaces, the extent to which cohesive neighbourhood affects functional ability of older …

Background To examine the prevalence of toileting disability among older adults in India
and its association with broad aspects of the physical and social environment. Methods We …

Purpose After acquired brain injury (ABI) dependence on intervention for continence
management is common. This preliminary investigation aimed to (i) quantify toileting care …

Nursing home residents engage in lower levels of physical activity, primarily remaining
seated or lying down, except for routine activities of daily living (ADLs). Since ADLs …

Researchers have found that the majority of older individuals want to remain in their home
as they age. However, respecting the right of older individuals to exert control over their life …

Background: Caring for older persons has become a global necessity to ensure functional
ability and healthy ageing. It is of paramount importance that standards of care are …