Sökning: "aged 80 years and over"
Visar resultat 1 - 5 av 69 avhandlingar innehållade orden aged 80 years and over.
1. Dementia, depression and delirium in the very old : prevalences and associated factors
Sammanfattning : Emotional suffering in old age is largely caused by a variety of psychiatric disorders which are often, however, undertreated and underrecognized. This leads to reduced quality of life and functional status and increased morbidity and mortality. Dementia, delirium and depression are common disorders in the very old, and are similar in several ways. LÄS MER
2. Healthy Ageing and Well-Being in Old Age
Sammanfattning : In the decades to come, Sweden will be facing an unprecedented increase in the proportion of inhabitants aged 80 years or older. This age group is characterised by large heterogeneity; however ageing also poses challenges for health and well-being. These challenges apply not only to the individual, but also to the health care systems. LÄS MER
3. Hearing in increasing age. Epidemiological and psychoacoustic aspects
Sammanfattning : Presbyacusis, age-related hearing decline, is the most common cause of hearing impairment in the more developed countries. Planning of health services for the hearing impaired requires knowledge of hearing in increasing age and in demographic changes. LÄS MER
4. Understanding spirituality and religiosity among very old people : measurements and experiences
Sammanfattning : Background: Spirituality is a multifaceted concept. In this thesis, spirituality is understood as an overarching term and a core of a person´s being. Religiosity is seen as one of many expressions of spirituality. Very old people are a vulnerable population, with an increased risk to be exposed to negative life events. LÄS MER
5. Morale in very old people : With focus on stroke, depression and survival
Sammanfattning : Background: Morale is a multidimensional concept, often defined as a future-oriented optimism or pessimism regarding the problems and opportunities associated with ageing. Very old people, older than 80 years, constitute an age group that is expected to increase in Europe from 4.7% of the general population today to 12. LÄS MER