Geriatrics in Brazil: A Big Country with Big Opportunities

Leme, Mariana Deckers; Espino, David V.

doi:10.1111/j.1532-5415.2005.53557.x

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“…Balance rehabilitation programs are based on activities such as walking in a straight line, one foot support, walking on different types of surfaces, and overcoming obstacles [1,3,5]. Sport and other cultural activities are used in rehabilitation programs [6].…”

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Balance and Muscle Strength in Elderly Women Who Dance Samba

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Considering the growth of the aging population, and the increasing risk for falls and related morbidity, it is vital to seek efficient, comprehensive, and culturally relevant prevention programs for elderly people to reduce risks for falls. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the postural balance and muscle strength among women participating in the "Wing of Baianas" in the carnival parades. One hundred and ten women, with an average age of 67.4±5.9 years, were divided into two groups: Baianas group—elderly participants of the carnival parades in the “Wing of Baianas”, and a Control group of women who do not dance samba. Assessments included a physical activity questionnaire, isokinetic muscle strength testing for the knee extensors and flexors, and a postural balance assessment completed on a force platform. There were no differences between groups, for postural balance outcomes, during the eyes open condition; however, with eyes closed, there was a significant effect between groups (Baianas vs Control) in all variables. The Baianas group showed less medio-lateral displacement (p < 0.04); and anteroposterior displacement (p < 0.007); larger amplitudes of medio-lateral displacement (p < 0.001); and anteroposterior displacement (p < 0.001); increased mean velocity (p < 0.01); and elliptical area (p < 0.01) There were no differences in the isokinetic peak torque corrected by body weight, total work and flexor/extensor ratio. Participation in the Wing of Baianas is associated with better balance with closed eyes, but there were no differences between dancers and non-dancers for muscle strength.

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Balance and Muscle Strength in Elderly Women Who Dance Samba

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“…Permanecem, portanto, os desafios. 5 A população idosa apresenta maior vulnerabilidade para problemas de saúde que a população geral, e utiliza com maior frequência os serviços de saúde. A presença de transtornos mentais nessa faixa etária também é alta; em um estudo, a internação psiquiátrica aparecia entre as dez principais causas de internação entre idosos do sexo masculino.…”

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Incidência de depressão e fatores associados em idosos residentes na comunidade: revisão de literatura

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2009

Rev. bras. geriatr. gerontol.

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Depression in late life is a common psychiatric disorder among elderly community residents. Several risk factors have been described in literature. This study aimed to review the literature on the incidence of old age depression among community residents and the risk factors associated. A literature search was conducted in MEDLINE, LILACS and SCIELO databases using the following key words: "elderly", "risk factors", "depression", and "incidence". The incidence of late life depression in elderly people living in community varied from 5.4 to 24.1 % (median: 12,0; interquartil range: 12,5) . The main predictors of depressive disorders and depressive symptoms cases were: female sex, advanced age, marital condition, low educational status, socio-economic deprivation, living condition, low social support, life events, previous depression, psychiatry comorbidity, personality characteristics, sleep disorders, cognitive impairments, poor health conditions, functional limitations and pain. Depression is a common condition among community-living elderly people and it is considered a serious issue. The identification of factors associated with the incidence of depression may help health professionals to offer early diagnosis and more accurate therapeutic intervention.

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“…Social pensions provide insurance against the risks that older people face, including uncertainty over how long they will live, how long they will remain healthy, and whether they can count on the support of others if they need it. Social pensions play a significant role in alleviating chronic poverty (159), as having a pensioner in the family reduces the risk of the household poverty (160). Dependent older persons are particularly likely to benefit as informal care would be bolstered and incentivized, and formal / paid care would be more affordable.…”

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