Researchers find that health literacy had no direct effect on diabetes self-care but had an indirect effect through perceived communication capacity with care providers, and diabetes knowledge was not significantly associated with diabetes self-care or perceived communication capacity.
Findings from the study suggest a significant association between high mental demands at work and better cognitive functioning.
Cognitively demanding work conditions seem to be associated with a decreased risk of cognitive deterioration in old age, according to results from the study.
The study sought to identify associated factors of economic burden in elderly hospitalized in acute care units in Mexico.
The study examines the frequency and predictors of hospitalization and emergency room use among residents with Alzheimer’s disease at admission and after one year in a long-term care facility.
The study finds that the potentially beneficial effects of engaging in productive activities had no effect on the mental health status of older Chinese.
The study finds that immigrants, especially non-citizens, use emergency departments at a lower level than the U.S.-born.
A new study that finds that adult children’s higher socioeconomic status was associated with reduced ambivalence among parents.
A new study finds that a majority of rural older adults in China are reasonably satisfied with their lives despite the challenges they face.
Among other results, researchers find that social resources may reduce the impact of physical health on mental health.
