Background: Depression is a prevalent and disabling condition in older persons (≥ 60
years) that increases the risk of mortality and negatively influences quality of life (QOL). The …

Background Resilience can be defined as the maintenance or quick recovery of mental
health during or after periods of stressor exposure, which may result from a potentially …

Objectives: In the scientific literature on aging, a recent core issue has been the role of
individuals' internal and external resources, which are considered intrinsically connected, in …

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Abstract Background: Big Five personality traits correlate with affective disorders, with
neuroticism considered a risk factor, and conscientiousness and extroversion considered …

Abstract Purpose To evaluate the Mediterranean diet (MD) adherence of an elderly Greek
population, and its association with the grade of cognitive decline and psychological status …

Due to different nature of social engagements of older adults in South Asian countries
specially attributed to the traditional family-based care and support, beneficial effects of …

Executive functions (EFs) have been identified as processes in the ability to select and apply
adaptive strategies for coping with stress. This study compares executive functioning, short …

Globally, the number of falls among the elderly is rising, particularly among those 60 and
older. An important contributing element to these falls is the fact that elderly people who live …

Issues in Aging combines social, psychological, biological, and philosophical perspectives
to present a multifaceted picture of aging. Novak illustrates both the problems and the …