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Correlates of physical activity among depressed older people in six low ‐income and middle‐income countries: A community‐based cross‐sectional study
ConclusionsThe current data provide guidance for future interventions across LMICs to assist older people with depression engage in regular PA. The promotion of social cohesion may increase the efficacy of future public health initiatives, while from a clinical perspective, somatic co‐morbidities, MCI, pain, and slow gait need to be considered.Key points More than 40% of older people with depression in low‐income and middle‐income countries do not meet physical activity guidelines. Somatic co‐morbidities, lower body mass index, pain, and slow gait need to be considered. The promotion of social cohesion may increase...
Source: International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry - October 1, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Davy Vancampfort, Brendon Stubbs, Nicola Veronese, James Mugisha, Nathalie Swinnen, Ai Koyanagi Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

Pain in the Geriatric Patient with Advanced Chronic Disease
This article examines the data on the prevalence of pain, co-occurring symptoms, and challenges in managing pain in these conditions.
Source: Clinics in Geriatric Medicine - August 8, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Veerawat Phongtankuel, Prin X. Amorapanth, Eugenia L. Siegler Source Type: research