The study finds that older Latinos with low levels of linguistic acculturation are less likely to access mental health services as they age.
Researchers find that an increase in social engagement is associated with a decrease in depressive symptoms over time among long-term care residents in Hong Kong.
The study aimed to develop and test the psychometric properties of the Chinese Health Literacy Scale for Diabetes.
The journal article reviews the effectiveness of Tai Chi at reducing depressive symptoms.
The study explores elderly Chinese immigrants’ opinion of oral health care.
The study examines participation rates for breast and colorectal cancer screening and identify the correlation between them among elderly women.
Researchers find that more than two-thirds of participants considered movement and health issues to be major factors preventing them from engaging in social contact, followed by transportation problems and cost.
This is the first study to examine the clinical and environmental determinants of frailty over time in a sample of nonfrail, old-old Mexican Americans with significant medical comorbidity and functional impairment.
The study finds that that both scales were reliable and valid in assessing Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) among elderly Chinese community dwellers.
The study suggests that medical professionals should prescribe fewer medications to reduce adverse drug reactions and depressive symptoms.
