Browsing University of Waterloo by Subject "Gerontology"
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Does Apolipoprotein E modify the association of cerebral infarcts with Alzheimer's disease?
(University of Waterloo, 2011-08-26)Background: Dementia is a disease known to cause chronic deterioration of intellectual functions severe enough to interfere with the ability to perform activities of daily living. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most ... -
The Effects of Subjective Age and Aging Attitudes on Mid to Late Life Sexuality
(University of Waterloo, 2012-05-22)Sexuality is being recognized by the medical community as an increasingly important factor for well-being in older adults. Age and well-being are important factors that contribute to older adults’ sexuality. Subjective age ... -
Examination of Factors Related to Driving, Travel Patterns and Falls in Retirement Living Seniors
(University of Waterloo, 2014-05-21)Introduction: To date, there has been little research on driving or transportation use in retirement living seniors or the associations with quality of life, including staying active, socially engaged and connected with ... -
Older Adults Seeking Emergency Care: An Examination of Unplanned Emergency Department Use, Patient Profiles, and Adverse Patient Outcomes Post Discharge
(University of Waterloo, 2013-04-19)Purpose: The purpose of this dissertation was to examine the determinants of unplanned emergency department (ED) use by home care clients, the profile of older ED patients, their transitions from the ED, as well as the ... -
Rehabilitation Therapy Services For Older Long–Stay Clients in the Ontario Home Care System
(University of Waterloo, 2013-02-15)BACKGROUND Rehabilitation therapies are effective for older persons in home-based settings, and have the potential to save money for the health system, while also improving the quality of life for older adults who may ...