Vulnerability of the elderly: a conceptual analysis
KTF Barbosa, FMRL Oliveira… - Revista brasileira de …, 2019 - SciELO Brasil
Objective: To analyze the concept of vulnerability of the elderly. Method: A concept analysis,
according to the method proposed by Walker and Avant, operationalized through integrative …
according to the method proposed by Walker and Avant, operationalized through integrative …
[PDF][PDF] Understanding the potential for robot assistance for older adults in the home environment
Robots with a wide range of capabilities are being developed that could provide assistance
for older adults to perform activities of daily living. Robots have the potential to support the …
for older adults to perform activities of daily living. Robots have the potential to support the …
Domestic robots for older adults: attitudes, preferences, and potential
The population of older adults in America is expected to reach an unprecedented level in the
near future. Some of them have difficulties with performing daily tasks and caregivers may …
near future. Some of them have difficulties with performing daily tasks and caregivers may …
Assessing dexterity function: a comparison of two alternatives for the NIH Toolbox
STUDY DESIGN: Clinical measurement. INTRODUCTION: Manual dexterity is an important
aspect of motor function across the age span. PURPOSE OF THE STUDY: To identify a …
aspect of motor function across the age span. PURPOSE OF THE STUDY: To identify a …
Challenges to aging in place: Understanding home maintenance difficulties
Age-related declines in capabilities may compromise older adults' ability to maintain their
homes, threatening successful aging in place. Structured interviews were conducted with 44 …
homes, threatening successful aging in place. Structured interviews were conducted with 44 …
Dexterity as measured with the 9-Hole Peg Test (9-HPT) across the age span
Study design Cross-sectional observational, clinical measurement. Introduction Manual
dexterity is an important aspect of motor function across the age span. Purpose of the study …
dexterity is an important aspect of motor function across the age span. Purpose of the study …
State-of-the-art assistive powered upper limb exoskeletons for elderly
The number of older people is growing rapidly around the world. Ageing process results in
reduced or restricted mobility which is essential to perform activities of daily living. Currently …
reduced or restricted mobility which is essential to perform activities of daily living. Currently …
Incident instrumental activities of daily living difficulty in older adults: Which comes first? Findings from the advanced cognitive training for independent and vital elderly …
DM Feger, SL Willis, KR Thomas, M Marsiske… - Frontiers in …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Introduction: Instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) are complex daily tasks important
for independent living. Many older adults experience difficulty with IADLs as their physical …
for independent living. Many older adults experience difficulty with IADLs as their physical …
Explaining the influence of practice on the grooved pegboard times of older adults: role of force steadiness
The purpose was to identify the variables that can explain the variance in the grooved
pegboard times of older adults categorized as either fast or slow performers. Participants (n …
pegboard times of older adults categorized as either fast or slow performers. Participants (n …
Effects of accessible website design on nondisabled users: age and device as moderating factors
S Schmutz, A Sonderegger, J Sauer - Ergonomics, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
This study examined how implementing recommendations from Web accessibility guidelines
affects nondisabled people in different age groups using different technical devices. While …
affects nondisabled people in different age groups using different technical devices. While …