Introduction: The necessity of increasing resources and care support networks to attend the elderly population becomes emergent every year, due to the accelerated growth of the elderly in Brazil. Chronical diseases, ...

The changes resulting from the aging process are related to the increase in the incidence and prevalence of chronic noncommunicable diseases and may lead to a decline in functional and cognitive capacity as well as sleep ...

Studies show the relationship between testosterone, cognition and fragility in the context of old age. In a still small number and without conclusive results, this is a research theme that deserves deepening. The aim of ...

Most people with Diabetes Mellitus (DM) are at increased risk for developing foot problems due to poor treatment adherence. Complications of both DM and person with diabetic feet impact the quality of life. The aged are ...

Introduction: Dementias are responsible for a large part of the impairment of cognitive ability in the elderly and negatively affect functional capacity, quality of life, independence and autonomy. Thus, actions aimed at ...

Introduction: Sarcopenia is a chronic condition associated with the physiological aging process and is defined by the reduction of muscle mass, strength and function. Recently, a specific quality of life assessment instrument ...

Non-specific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP) is considered one of the main complaints reported by the older people, leading to disability and decreased functional performance. The literature describes Pain Neuroscience ...

Introduction: The current scenario in our country shows the growth of the elderly population concomitantly with the increase in the rate of chronic diseases, number of hospitalizations and decline in physical and cognitive ...

The increase in longevity causes more time in the relationship of people with the daily space of life, with an impact on family contexts, which brings to the discussion issues related to the human aging process as a relevant ...

The population aging process brings with it the phenomenon of the feminization of old age, that is, the prevalence of females among the elderly. Chronic pain and emotional factors such as hope, stress and depression ...