Background Inadequate protein intake is associated with poor physical functioning and suboptimal recovery in hospitalised older adults. Despite standard dietetic care, dietary protein intakes falls well below the recommended levels. To address this problem, we developed an intensified trans-sectorial …

Introduction By 2050, the global population aged 60 and older is projected to more than double, underscoring the need for programs that promote healthy aging (World Health Organization (WHO), 2024). In Cabo Verde, the Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) program, implemented in 2021, emphasizes …

By 2050, the proportion of the world’s population that is over 60 will nearly double from 12% to 22%, representing nearly 2 billion older people worldwide. In response, the United Nations declared 2021–2030 to be the Decade of Healthy Aging, aiming to improve the lives of older people, their families, …

Objective: To assess the effectiveness of interventions using feedback from objective measurements to reduce sedentary behavior in older adults during rehabilitation. Data Source: Cochrane Library, Web of Science, PubMed, Embase and Emcare were systematically searched for controlled trials in May 2023. …

Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic disease primarily affecting older adults, mainly impacting the hip and knee joints. The increasing prevalence of OA contributes to rising healthcare demands and costs. Current OA treatment guidelines emphasize the importance of self-management education and …

As migrant populations age, the care system is confronted with the question how to respond to care needs of an increasingly diverse population of older adults. We used qualitative intersectional analysis to examine differential preferences and experiences with care at the end of life of twenty-five patients …

Background: As more and more older adults prefer to stay in their homes as they age, there’s a need for technology to support this. A relevant technology is Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven lifestyle monitoring, utilizing data from sensors placed in the home. This technology is not intended to replace …

The aging population presents challenges for healthcare, particularly in maintaining the functional independence of older adults. The Decision Support Tool for Functional Independence was developed to identify declines in functional independence and promote collaboration between healthcare professionals. …

Powerful Ageing is a power training intervention offered by Dutch municipalities to improve the physical functioning of its older residents, thereby reducing their reliance on assistive living devices and social support services. This study aimed to investigate the effects of Powerful Ageing on muscle …

Studies evaluating the effects of power training in older adults use a variety of measurement tools and outcome parameters, limiting comparability of results and calling the validity of conclusions into question. This study aimed to identify a core outcome set (COS) to measure the effects of power training …