Background Maltreatment of older people (elder abuse) includes psychological, physical,
sexual abuse, neglect and financial exploitation. Evidence suggests that 10% of older adults …

Background regular physical activity is one of the key components of a healthy lifestyle. It is
associated with better physical and cognitive functioning in later life and with increased life …

Objectives To systematically review published evidence on self-neglect (SN) and its risk
factors among community-dwelling older adults. Method A comprehensive literature search …

Context Both elder self-neglect and abuse have become increasingly prominent public
health issues. The association of either elder self-neglect or abuse with mortality remains …

Objectives The purpose of this exploratory study was to see if meaning in life is associated
with mortality in old age. Methods Interviews were conducted with a nationwide sample of …

Mounting research has demonstrated relationships between meaning in life (MIL) and a
wide range of health-relevant outcomes, including health symptoms, health-promoting …

The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between older adults' religiosity,
sense of meaning in life, and health behavior. Three dimensions of religiosity were …

The clinical application of the concept of patient autonomy has centered on the ability to
deliberate and make treatment decisions (decisional autonomy) to the virtual exclusion of …

The United States is undergoing an aging boom. Every day, 8000 Baby Boomers reach the
retirement age of 65. Currently, adults 65 years and older represent 14% of the US …

Capacity evaluations of older adults assist in determining whether a situation should be
considered elder/dependent adult abuse and which type of intervention is warranted …