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“I have never experienced any problem with my health. So far, it hasn’t been harmful”: older Greek-Australian smokers’ views on smoking: a qualitative study.

Smoking tobacco products is one of the largest preventable health risk factors for older people.Greek-Australians have the highest prevalence of cigarette use in Australia for older people, but there is a lack of knowledge about Greek-Australian’s perspectives on smoking cessation.

5 steps to protect you and your loved ones.

Health care is a priority for all of us and is of particular importance to people suffering from chronic conditions. Vaccination provides the best protection against illnesses that could lead not only to serious health problems but also to cause

Otago, Strength and balance – Primary exercise program.

This is a manual of primary exercise program for the elderly, which has been translated into Greek and is based on Otago program. The Otago Exercise Program was created after research that aimed at prevention of falls in older people

Evaluation of Improvement in the Quality of Life and Physical Activity After Total Knee Arthroplasty amongst Greek Older Women.

Abstract: Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the changes in quality of life of patients after total knee arthroplasty and to assess the changes in physical activity by using a self-reported questionnaire and by counting the

Self-reported discrimination againstthe third age by professional social workers.

This study investigated the self-reported discrimination of professional social workers working in both age-related and non- related working conditions. The results highlight the primacy of positive prejudices against negatives, and with women being superior to male professionals. No significant difference

Dietary habits of people aged 65 years or older according to the Nutritional Guide of the Ministry of Health.

The present work focuses on the nutrition of the age group over 65 years of age with respect to the recommendations of the Ministry of Health, the habits of this group, as well as the relation of nutrition to health

Sex differences in depression among older adults: are older women more vulnerable than men to social risk factors? The case of open care centers for older people in Greece.

This study examined depression, which, research has indicated, is the most common mental health problem affecting older people, especially women. Our objective was to estimate the prevalence of depression among older people in an urban Greek population and to investigate

Malnutrition in the elderly

Investigating the factors that cause malnutrition one can understand its effects on the body which make it difficult additionally difficult for older people expereincing normal physiological old age. Recognizing the risk factors that can lead to malnutrition or even the

Adult vaccination: Protect yourself from the unexpected.

This site is addressed to people living in Greece and deals with adult vaccination. The information contained is intended for general information and education to the public and under no circumstances replaces the advice of a doctor or other competent

Effect of exercise on bone mass and physical condition of middle-aged and elderly women.

The main purpose of this study was to investigate its roleExercise as a means of secondary prevention of osteoporosis andOf the injuries caused by it by examining it Its effect on the bone mass and on the other hand on