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Understanding the Experiences of the Community-Dwelling Older Adults of the FallProofTM Program
DownloadFall 2019
Background: One in three community-dwelling older adults aged 65 years or older experience at least one fall per year, leading to fall-related injuries, loss of independence, and, in some instances, death. Effective interventional strategies exist to prevent falls and their negative consequences...
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Spring 2012
This study examined the usability of medication adherence technologies (MATs) to improve medication adherence among older adults. A MATs survey and a product trial were used to understand the perspectives of health care providers and older adults. The survey was distributed to health care...
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Use of autobiographical memory cues as cognitive support for episodic memory: Comparison of individuals with mild-stage Alzheimer's disease and healthy older adults
DownloadFall 2009
The purpose of the study was to examine the effectiveness of autobiographical memories to support the improvement of episodic memory (i.e., word recall) in patients with mild- stage Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and healthy older adults. Participants included 20 healthy young-old adults (M Age =...
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Using Machine Learning to Identify Common Engagement-Related Behaviours Demonstrated by Older Adults with Dementia While Playing Mobile Games
DownloadFall 2022
Background: Dementia causes impairment of a person’s memory, cognitive abilities, and behaviour, making it difficult for a person to complete daily tasks. Dementia affects the behavioural, psychological, and social dimensions of older adults living with the disease. Older adults living with...
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Spring 2010
Although exercise has received support for its physiological and mental health benefits, less is known about mindfulness activities. The purpose of this study was to explore how yoga, exercise, and no activity relate to hope, psychological distress, and mental health. Participants who practiced...
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Zebrafish Targeted Mutagenesis to Unveil Normal Physiological Functions of, and Interactions between, Prion Protein (PrP) and Amyloid Precursor Protein (APP): Relevance to Alzheimer’s disease
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Much of the work on Prion Protein (PrPC) and Amyloid Precursor Protein (APP) biology has focused on the contributions of their misfolded forms or aggregated metabolites to prion diseases and Alzheimer’s disease, respectively. As subversion/partial loss of some normal functions are also likely...