scholarly journals Modern views on the role and place of gerontological rehabilitation in the nation's health improvement system

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (Vol.12, no.1) ◽  
pp. 21-26
Author(s):  
Yulia РROKOPCHUK ◽  
Veronika VOLYANSKAYA ◽  
Elvira SERAFIMOVA ◽  
Sergey GUSHCHA ◽  
Alexander PLAKIDA
Keyword(s):  
Aging Process ◽  
Health Improvement ◽  
Geriatric Rehabilitation ◽  
Physical Factors ◽  
Functional Changes ◽  
Aging Mechanism ◽  
Rehabilitation Centers ◽  
Theory Of Aging ◽  
Keywords Aging ◽  
Somatic Diseases

The article discusses the aging process (theory of aging, mechanism, concept of the aging process, physiological and functional changes that negatively affect the condition of a patient with a gerontological profile). Geriatric rehabilitation is discussed, including physical (professional geriatric rehabilitation based on rehabilitation centers) and mental rehabilitation. It is shown that medical and psychological rehabilitation, which includes psychocorrection and psychotherapy, is essential. The paper assesses the rehabilitation possibilities (rehabilitation algorithms involving both natural and preformed physical factors) in gerontological patients suffering from various somatic diseases Keywords: aging, geriatric rehabilitation, medical and physical rehabilitation, medical and psychological rehabilitation,

Possibilities of natural and preformed therapeutic factors of the altai region in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases

2020 ◽  
pp. 38-47
Author(s):  
Inna Antipova ◽  
Irina Smirnova ◽  
Elena Titskaya ◽  
Oksana Pavlovna ◽  
Tatyana Tikhonova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Health Improvement ◽  
Physical Factors ◽  
Adaptive Potential ◽  
Nordic Walking ◽  
Altai Region ◽  
High Incidence ◽  
Comprehensive Examination ◽  
Therapy Manual ◽  
Cholesterol Fraction

A comprehensive examination and health improvement of 40 patients has been performed using therapeutic physical factors of the sanatorium «Belokurikha», JSC «Belokurikha Resort». High incidence of overweight, hereditary burden of cardiovascular diseases, hyperglycemia, low physical activity, dyslipidemia and atherogenic cholesterol fraction has been revealed. At the same time, 60 % of the examined patients had combination of 3–4 risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, most often obesity, dyslipidemia, hyperglycemia. It is established that appointment of pathogenetically based treatment complex, including physical therapy, manual massage, general mineral baths, peloidotherapy, Nordic walking, therapy with elastic pseudo-boiling layer has signifi cant anti-infl ammatory and hypolipidemic eff ects, helps to reduce the severity of endogenous intoxication, and to increase adaptive potential.

scholarly journals How Small Molecules Affect the Thermo-Oxidative Aging Mechanism of Polypropylene: A Reactive Molecular Dynamics Study

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 1243
Author(s):  
Fan Zhang ◽  
Yufei Cao ◽  
Xuan Liu ◽  
Huan Xu ◽  
Diannan Lu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Dynamics ◽  
Acetic Acid ◽  
Small Molecules ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Hydroxyl Group ◽  
Oxidative Aging ◽  
Reactive Molecular Dynamics ◽  
Aging Mechanism ◽  
Effects Of Temperature

Understanding the aging mechanism of polypropylene (PP) is fundamental for the fabrication and application of PP-based materials. In this paper, we present our study in which we first used reactive molecular dynamics (RMD) simulations to explore the thermo-oxidative aging of PP in the presence of acetic acid or acetone. We studied the effects of temperature and oxygen on the aging process and discussed the formation pathways of typical small molecule products (H2, CO, CO2, CH4, C2H4, and C2H6). The effect of two infection agents, acetic acid and acetone, on the aging reaction was analyzed emphatically. The simulation results showed that acetone has a weak impact on accelerating the aging process, while acetic acid has a significant effect, consistent with previous experimental studies. By tracking the simulation trajectories, both acetic acid and acetone produced small active free radicals to further react with other fragment products, thus accelerating the aging process. The first reaction step of acetic acid is often the shedding of the H atom on the hydroxyl group, while the reaction of acetone is often the shedding of the H atom or the methyl. The latter requires higher energy at lower temperatures. This is why the acceleration effect of acetone for the thermo-oxidative aging of PP was not so significant compared to acetic acid in the experimental temperature (383.15 K).

Design of a Contact Assistive Robot for the Disabled, Elderly, and Infirm People

2020 ◽  
pp. 69-89
Author(s):  
Tawanda Mushiri ◽  
Panashe Adrian Mombeyarara ◽  
Thanks Marisa
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Design Procedure ◽  
Gait Training ◽  
Health Improvement ◽  
Assistive Robots ◽  
Rehabilitation Centers ◽  
Assistive Robot ◽  
The Disabled ◽  
Actual Design ◽  
Further Development

The use of a wheelchair for normal routines or rehabilitation has various physiological and psychological implications. The use of contact assistive robots in developing countries is limited mainly due to their expensive nature. The benefits of exoskeleton use include health improvement, increased self-dependency, and self-sustenance. The chapter offers a solution through the design of a cheap contact assistive robot for the disabled. The design procedure includes the integration of acquired knowledge on gait training and existing exoskeletons acquired from intense research, visits to rehabilitation centers, and use of computer-aided software for design and simulations. A fully functioning scaled prototype was made that demonstrated the operating principle of the actual design. The design provides a successful baseline for further development of exoskeletons suitable and cheaper for developing countries with an initial estimated total material cost of USD$9000.

The inflammatory process in aging

2000 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 207-222 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hae Young Chung ◽  
Hyon Jeen Kim ◽  
Kyung Jin Jung ◽  
Ji Sung Yoon ◽  
Mi Ae Yoo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Free Radical ◽  
Inflammatory Process ◽  
Redox State ◽  
Free Radical Theory ◽  
Radical Theory ◽  
Functional Changes ◽  
Related Disease ◽  
Progressive Loss ◽  
Theory Of Aging ◽  
Aging Phenomena

Aging processes are time-dependent, deteriorative functional changes. These functional changes lead to a progressive loss of the organism’s ability to withstand both internal and environmental stresses, causing the failure of cellular homeostasis. Among the modern hypotheses, the ‘Oxidative Stress Hypothesis’ offers the best mechanistic elucidation of aging phenomena. Based on the ‘Free Radical Theory of Aging’, this hypothesis has gained popularity among researchers in the field of gerontology as well as other biomedical fields. Its primary premise proposes that aging and its related disease processes are the net result of free radical-induced damage, asserting further that an organism’s inability to produce counterbalancing antioxidative defences, i.e. defences that offset disturbances in the redox state, underlies its cause.

Health Promotion and Education

2016 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 550-570 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenio Costa Lima ◽  
Celia Pereira Caldas ◽  
Renato Peixoto Veras ◽  
Renata de Freitas Correa ◽  
Diego Bonfada ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
Population Aging ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health Improvement ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Health Promotion And Education ◽  
Full Text Review ◽  
Health Organization

Considering the population aging and the failure of biologistic and hospital-based treatment model, health promotion programs based on scientific evidence are necessary. A comprehensive review of literature was performed, aiming to identify and analyze health promotion and education experiments focused on the aging process. Papers published in eight databases, together with the database of the Pan-American Health Organization, were selected based on review of titles and abstracts, followed by a full text review conducted by two independent reviewers. A total of 22 studies were included, the majority of which adopted a quantitative approach, with a sample larger than 100 elderly or pre-retirement individuals. The majority of studies reported positive results in terms of health promotion and education. One study obtained minimum improvement and one reported that no statistically significant improvement had occurred. The positive effects most indicated by authors were: general or self-perceived improvement in physical health, improvement in psychosocial aspects and in relation to the aging process, improvement in adherence to preventative actions and in healthy conduct and lifestyle, increase in level of physical activity, improvement in quality of life and/or physical well-being, and improvement in activities of daily living or reduction of the risk of developing disabilities.

MORPHOFUNCTIONAL PARAMETERS OF SKIN DERMIS AND ITS CHANGES DURING AGING (REVIEW)

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (60) ◽  
pp. 111-116
Author(s):  
Корнеева ◽  
Larisa Korneeva ◽  
Малюк ◽  
Ekaterina Maliuk ◽  
Целуйко ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mast Cells ◽  
Connective Tissue ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
Physical Factors ◽  
Cellular Composition ◽  
Intercellular Substance ◽  
Skin Changes ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Different Types

The review reveals modern concepts of morphology and biochemistry of the intercellular substance of connective tissue of the skin dermis, as well as the characteristic of its cellular composition (fibroblasts, mast cells, histiocytes). The main physical factors influencing the aging process have been studied. It has been shown that age-related skin changes are associated with the decrease in the number of fibroblasts and the amount of collagen, changes in its structure and the relation between its different types of collagens.

scholarly journals CONHECIMENTO E HABILIDADES NECESSÁRIAS AO PROFISSIONAL DE EDUCAÇÃO FÍSICA PARA ATUAR COM IDOSOS

2012 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marize Amorim Lopes ◽  
Sidney Ferreira Farias ◽  
Patrícia Orofino Pires
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
Specific Treatment ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Degenerative Diseases ◽  
Old People ◽  
Education Professionals ◽  
Education Professional ◽  
Walking Programs ◽  
Keywords Aging

resumo   O objetivo do estudo foi identificar o conhecimento e as habilidades necessárias ao profissional de Educação Física para atuar com idosos.  O estudo envolveu seis profissionais de Educação Física que trabalham com idosos há mais de 5 anos. Foi utilizado um questionário com nove perguntas abertas e fechadas, envolvendo o conhecimento na área da gerontologia e da educação física, e as habilidades necessárias do profissional de Educação Física para atuar com idosos. Os dados foram analisados por meio de estatística descritiva. Dos profissionais de Educação Física, 5 desenvolviam atividades de dança e ginástica com os idosos, 4 recreação e jogos, e 3 caminhada. Os conhecimentos gerontológicos necessários no trabalho com idosos que se destacaram foram às alterações psicossociais e consequências no processo de envelhecimento, a epidemiologia do envelhecimento, e o processo de envelhecimento; e os conhecimentos da área de Educação Física, foram as atividades físicas adequadas para os idosos, os conhecimentos gerais sobre envelhecimento, as medidas e avaliação física e mental, os conhecimento das doenças crônico-degenerativas. Entre as  habilidades destacaram-se: saber escutar e ter paciência; conhecimento dos exercícios físicos adequados às doenças; carisma e laços afetivos; comunicação; conhecimento de gerontologia. Todos os profissionais de Educação Física apontaram o conhecimento do processo de envelhecimento e suas consequências como imprescindível para atuar com idoso. O estudo sugere que o profissional de Educação Física, para atuar com idosos, deve ter conhecimentos gerontológicos articulados com os da educação física, os quais fundamentarão e direcionarão a prática educativa, bem como, que suas habilidades devem priorizar a percepção de que o idoso necessita atendimento específico. palavras-chave Envelhecimento. Gerontologia Educacional. Educação Física. Habilidades Profissionais.   abstract   The aim of this study was to identify the skills and knowledge the professionals of Physical Education need to work with elderly. Six professionals of physical education that performed with elderly for more than 5 years were chosen for the study. A form including 9 open and closed questions was used, involving knowledge about gerontology, physical education and the required skills to perform with elderly. Data was analyzed through descriptive statistics. Among the physical education professionals, 5 coordinated dance and gymnastics activities, 4 coordinated recreation and games, and 3 coordinated walking programs. The gerontological knowledge necessary to perform activities with elderly was: psycho-social alterations and consequences on the aging process, aging epidemiology, aging process. Physical Education knowledge put in evidence: adequate physical activities to old people, bio-psychosocial knowledge about aging, measures and physical and mental assessment, knowledge about chronic-degenerative diseases. Skills highlighted: patience and ability to listen, to provide adequate exercises considering each particular disease, charisma and social-affective relation, communication, knowledge about gerontology. All of the coordinators pointed out the knowledge about the aging process and its consequences as essential to work with old people. This study suggests that the Physical Education professional, when treating with elderly, need gerontological and physical education knowledge in order to base and guide the educative practice. The focus on the highlighted skills suggests that elderly need specific treatment.   keywords Aging. Educational Gerontology. Physical Education. Professional Skills.

Biomodulação facial com PRGF gel - relato de caso

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
pp. 32-39
Author(s):  
Ana Laura Fontana ◽  
Jéssica Crespi ◽  
Gustavo Lessing ◽  
Altair Menosso
Keyword(s):  
Aging Process ◽  
Volume Loss ◽  
Functional Changes ◽  
Collagen Stimulation

Biomolecular aging processes are generally accompanied by phenotypic, structural, and functional changes associated with rhytids, volume loss, skin sagging, and dermal atrophy. Due to these processes, tissue restructuring and volumizing help in the aging process bringing improvements to these tissues. In the current market, there are autologous biomodulators that bring restructuring and volumizing in a safe and healthy way. The objective of this study was to show facial biomodulation with the use of PRGF-Gel and its characteristics. PRGF-Gel was used in a female patent in the malar, mandibular, labial, nasogenian and mentual grooves. Great results were obtained in terms of durability and in addition to volumizing, the biomaterial presented collagen stimulation and hydration.

From Neuroplasticity to Scaffolding

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 24-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gillian Ewing
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Aging ◽  
Aging Brain ◽  
Past Century ◽  
Aging Research ◽  
Functional Changes ◽  
The Past ◽  
Theory Of Aging ◽  
Giant Step ◽  
Future Work ◽  
Neuroimaging Techniques

This paper is a review of cognitive aging research centred on the Scaffolding Theory of Aging and Cognition (STAC), a theory which brings together much of the previous research into cognitive aging over the past century and suggests directions for future work. From Santiago Ramon y Cajal, with his microscope and talented drawings, to today’s researchers with psychological and neurobiological methods and technology, particularly neuroimaging techniques, such as fMRI, sMRI, PET, etc., enormous progress has been made, through cognitive reserve, dedifferentiation, compensation, hemispherical asymmetry, inhibition and neurotransmission, to the Scaffolding theory of aging and cognition and beyond. Prior to 1990, research was almost entirely behavioural, but the advent of neuroimaging has boosted research and given rise to a new domain known as cognitive neuroscience, combining behavioural and neurobiological approaches to investigate structural and functional changes in the aging brain. Having reviewed the existing literature on cognitive aging research, the author concludes that although the scaffolding theory brings together a significant body of work and ideas, it is not yet the single, unifying theory for researchers. However, it does represent a giant step toward that theory.

Analytical Investigation on the Aging Process of Vegetable Insulating Oil

2013 ◽  
Vol 683 ◽  
pp. 608-611
Author(s):  
Ning Zhang ◽  
Ying Hui Han ◽  
Xue Yang ◽  
Shuo Zhang ◽  
Song Wei
Keyword(s):  
Ignition Temperature ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
Analytical Investigation ◽  
Biodegradation Rate ◽  
Electric Industry ◽  
Environment Friendly ◽  
Academic Field ◽  
Insulating Oil ◽  
Aging Mechanism ◽  
Aging Resistance

Development and improvement of environment-friendly insulating oil is one of the hot topics in electric industry and academic field. Vegetable insulating oil (VIO) has the higher ignition temperature and higher flash point .The biodegradation rate of VIO is also higher, while its electrical properties are equal to mineral insulating oil. A lot of technologies, including the addition antioxidants, hydrogenation, microwave, and other related technologies, can enhance the aging resistance and improve the practicability of the VIO. In this paper, the aging mechanism of VIO was analyzed and the related modified measures were summarized, which lays the foundation for further studies.

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