The demand for long-term care is expected to increase due to the rising life expectancy and
the increased prevalence of long-term illnesses. Nursing home residents are at an …

Aim The present study aimed both to gain knowledge on the distinctive clinical
characteristics of older adults with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19), in comparison …

Purpose To determine the differences by age-dependent categories in the clinical profile,
presentation, management, and short-term outcomes of patients with laboratory-confirmed …

Due to their continuous contact with pain and death, healthcare workers have one of the
most stressful professions. Pain and death are more common in nursing homes. During the …

Objetivo Estimar la prevalencia y analizar los factores asociados al síndrome de fragilidad
en adultos≥ 70 años, pertenecientes a un centro de salud de Asturias. Diseño Estudio …

El envejecimiento poblacional se asocia a un mayor uso de recursos sociales sanitarios,
asociados a la mayor morbimortalidad y discapacidad de este grupo etario. La fragilidad es …

Ante el envejecimiento poblacional acelerado que vivimos, y los cambios socioeconómicos
que acarrea, una respuesta educativa para hacer frente es el estudio de la calidad de vida y …

Background: Elderly caregivers present increased physical and mental health problems.
These factors can lead to a lack of autonomy and a need for social support. This study aims …

Cognitive frailty (CF) is a topic of growing interest with implications for the study of preventive
interventions in aging. Nevertheless, little research has been done to assess the influence of …

At present, 19.2% of the Spanish population is aged 65 or older. Polypharmacy is a frequent
condition among the elderly, especially in those living in nursing homes, which is associated …