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THE EFFECT OF NUTRITION ON DEVELOPMENT OF OSTEOPOROSIS: THE ROLE OF THE NURSE

The purpose of this paper is to provide nursing staff and especially those involved in osteoporosis patients with all the necessary information and new data on the disease, especially in relation to nutrition, aiming at prevention and improvement of both

EXERCISE FOR THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF OSTEOPROSIS

This is a review of the role of exercise in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. Any therapeutic effort to combat osteoporosis aims to prevent fractures by strengthening the muscles, increasing the density, bone size and strength, and relieving the

European report on preventing elder maltreatment

Elder abuse is pervasive in all countries in the WHO European Region, and estimates suggest that at least 4 million people in the Region experience elder abuse in any one year. Most countries in the Region have an ageing population,

EXERCISE FOR OSTEOPOROSIS AND THE PREVENTION OF FALLS

Ανασκόπηση ειδών ασκήσεων για την πρόληψη και τη θεραπεία της οστεοπόρωσης και για την πρόληψη των πτώσεων σε ηλικιωμένα άτομα.

Obesity in the Third Age.

The aim of this work was to study the degree of obesity of the older population in Attica by gender, age, level of education and occupation in order to assess their health status.The results indicated increased risk of obesity related

Prevention of falls as a significant parameter of a healthy and successful aging

Among all health-related problems of the elderly, falls seem to constitute one of the most serious due to its substantial impact on the older person, the family and the healthcare system. Such accidents may be caused by a large number

Prevention and treatment of post-stroke depression and anxiety disorders

A high percentage of patients with stroke (about 40%) will eventually develop depression. Post-stroke depression is associated with deficits in activities of daily living, poor functional recovery, more cognitive deficits and increased mortality both in the short-term and the long

The role of exercise in the incidence and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder leading to cognitive decline, personality changes, global mental dysfunction and functional incapacity. The disease is one of the primary causes of morbidity in older adults and constitutes a significant burden for the patients,

The role of proper nutrition in preventing osteoporosis

This thesis is divided into three parts:A) A review of contemporary literature on osteoporosis, specificities and diagnostic methods for the disease.B) Eating habits and a better quality of our lives through appropriate healthy dietary habits that should begin in childhood.C)

The role of older volunteers in promoting healthy nutrition for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases.

The aims of the study were: a) to actively involve elderly people as volunteers in the promotion of healthy diet, and b) to evaluate elderly people’s capabilities in operating as health educators and influence other elderly people’s attitudes and behaviour.