Perspectives on mobility among older adults living with different frailty and cognitive statuses
Introduction Mobility is an important aspect of healthy aging, but little is known about older
adults' perspectives and needs in relation to their mobility. This qualitative study aims to …
adults' perspectives and needs in relation to their mobility. This qualitative study aims to …
Poor self-rated health and associated factors among older persons in Malaysia: A population-based study
Objective: This study aims to determine the prevalence of poor self-rated health (SRH) in
Malaysia and its association with sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyle behavior …
Malaysia and its association with sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyle behavior …
The burden of premature mortality among older adults: a population-based study in Malaysia
Background The populations of many countries—including Malaysia—are rapidly growing
older, causing a shift in leading causes of disease and death. In such rapidly ageing …
older, causing a shift in leading causes of disease and death. In such rapidly ageing …
Vision and hearing impairments affecting activities of daily living among Malaysian older adults by gender
Vision and hearing impairments are common among older adults and can cause
undesirable health effects. There are limited studies from low-and middle-income countries …
undesirable health effects. There are limited studies from low-and middle-income countries …
The Prevalence and Association Between Social Support and Physical Activity Among the Rural Community-Dwelling Older Women in a Southeast Asian Country
T Marthammuthu, FM Hairi… - Journal of Aging …, 2023 - journals.humankinetics.com
While physical activity ensures healthy aging, rural community-dwelling older women tend to
be more physically inactive compared with their counterparts in Malaysia. As social support …
be more physically inactive compared with their counterparts in Malaysia. As social support …
Social support in maintaining mental health and quality of life among community-dwelling older people with functional limitations in Malaysia: a population-based …
NZ Balqis-Ali, WH Fun - BMJ open, 2024 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objective This study aimed to examine the mediation role of perceived social support in the
relationship between functional limitations, depressive symptoms and quality of life among …
relationship between functional limitations, depressive symptoms and quality of life among …
In search for a sustainable and equitable long-term care for Malaysia
Like many other countries across the globe, Malaysia is rapidly graying. It is projected that
older adults will comprise 10–15% of the country's total population in the next decade …
older adults will comprise 10–15% of the country's total population in the next decade …
Effects of home visits on quality of life among older adults: a systematic review protocol
YL Tay, NS Abu Bakar, R Tumiran, NH Ab Rahman… - Systematic reviews, 2021 - Springer
Background Home visiting services for older adults have been offered for decades to
maintain and promote health and independent functioning, thus enhancing quality of life …
maintain and promote health and independent functioning, thus enhancing quality of life …
Does Active Aging Reduce Mortality Risk Among Older Adults? A Survival Analysis in Malaysia
Active aging is important for promoting the health, wellbeing, and participation of older
adults. This study investigated the association between active aging and mortality risk …
adults. This study investigated the association between active aging and mortality risk …
Interventions and development strategies towards intensive social support among the participants of activity center for older adults in Malaysia
FH Zainuddin, M Hamidi… - Asian Social Work and …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Social support is essential for improving the lives of older adults. However, some
respondents of other literature reported receiving less adequate financial support from …
respondents of other literature reported receiving less adequate financial support from …