Metagenomic Profiles of the Intestinal Virome of Long-Livers

The microbial community of the human intestine is important for maintaining human health. It has been reported that the gut microbiome changes with age, and it can be enrichedwith certain beneficial bacteria while also losing certain commensal bacteria.Little is known about the gut virome of long-livers. Our research aimed to extract, sequence and analyze the viral fraction of long-livers’ gut microbiota in comparison with those of young adults and the elderly. We were thereby able to characterize the gut virome profiles and viral diversity of three age groups. Keywords: aging, gut microbiome, viral metagenomics, bacteriophages

The unrecognized potential of pet cats for studying aging and age-related diseases

Old cats develop chronic diseases similar to diseases in older people. One-fourth of American households own cats, and almost half are more than 7 years old. Cats share the same environment and are exposed to many of the same chemical stresses. In addition, genomic diversity and population stratification are similar to that occurring in people. With these comparative features, the aging cat represents a geroscience model to investigate the pathogenesis and therapeutic interventions for aging. However, cats are generally not recognized as a translational model for aging research mainly because of the lack of knowledge and appreciation within the scientific community. In addition, cat owners are not aware of any research programs designed to enhance healthy aging in their pets because none exist. Much work is needed to inform and educate the scientific community as well as cat owners about the power of aging cats as a transformative model to investigate aging and age-related diseases that will benefit both human and feline health. Keywords: Aging cats, age-related diseases, healthy aging, geroscience

Refresh Rate Identification Strategy for Optimal Page Replacement Algorithms for Virtual Memory Management

Operating system offers a service known as memory management which manages and guides primary memory. It moves processes between disk and main memory during the execution back and forth. The process in which we provisionally moves process from primary memory to the hard disk so the memory is available for other processes. This process is known as swapping. Page replacement techniques are the methods by which the operating system concludes which memory pages to be swapped out and write to disk, whenever a page of main memory is required to be allocated. There are different policies regarding how to select a page to be swapped out when a page fault occurs to create space for new page. These Policies are called page replacement algorithms. In this paper the strategy for identifying the refresh rate for ‘Aging’ page replacement algorithm is presented and evaluated. Keywords: Aging algorithm, page replacement algorithm, refresh rate, virtual memory management.

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

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,

Progress in drug treatment of older patients with chronic heart failure

Chronic heart failure(CHF) is a serious public health problem in the world, which occurs mostly in the elderly,with extremely high morbidity and mortality. The physiological changes in the cardiovascular system caused by aging are an independent risk factor for CHF. For this reason, effective drug treatment is often used to improve the clinical symptoms and quality of life of older CHF patients, and ultimately achieve the goal of reducing hospitalization rate and cardiovascular mortality. This article describes recent progress of drug therapy for older patients in chronic heart failure. Keywords: Aging, older patients, chronic heart failure, drug therapy

Análise do uso da tecnologia através de aplicativos de jogos como recurso de estimulação cognitiva em idosa com queixas subjetivas de memória: uma análise de prática/ Analysis of the use of technology through game applications as a cognitive stimulation resource in elderly women with subjective memory complaints: a practice analysis

O estudo aponta o uso da tecnologia, através de aplicativos de jogos, como recurso possível na estimulação cognitiva em idosa com queixas subjetivas de memória. Logo, trata-se de uma análise de prática, exploratória, descritiva e comparativa pré e pós-intervenção terapêutica ocupacional dos resultados da Bateria Breve de Rastreio Cognitivo (BBRC). Foram realizadas 16 intervenções com uma idosa de 77 anos, utilizando com recurso o aplicativo de jogos Brainilis, percebendo-se melhora em diferentes funções cognitivas. Os jogos podem ser importantes potencializadores terapêuticos, estimulando o funcionamento neuronal e a organização das habilidades comprometidas. Palavras-chave: Envelhecimento; Memória; Cognição; Tecnologia; Terapia Ocupacional. Abstract: The study points out the use of technology, through game applications, as a possible resource in cognitive stimulation in elderly people with subjective memory complaints. Therefore, this is a practice analysis, exploratory, descriptive and comparative pre- and post-intervention therapeutic occupational by comparing the results of the Cognitive Screening Short Battery (CSSB). Sixteen interventions were performed with a 77-year-old woman, using the Brainilis game application, perceiving improvement in different cognitive functions. The games can be important therapeutic potentials, stimulating neuronal functioning and the organization of compromised abilities. Keywords: Aging; Memory; Cognition; Technology; Occupational Therapy. Resumen: El estudio señala el uso de la tecnología, a través de aplicaciones de juegos, como un posible recurso en la estimulación cognitiva en persona mayor con quejas de memoria subjetiva. Por lo tanto, este es un análisis de la práctica, exploratoria, descriptiva y comparativa, previa y posterior a la intervención, de los resultados de la Batería Corta de Detección Cognitiva (BCDC). Se realizaron dieciséis intervenciones con una mujer de 77 años, usando la aplicación del juego Brainilis, percibiendo una mejora en diferentes funciones cognitivas. Los juegos pueden ser importantes potenciales terapéuticos, estimulando el funcionamiento neuronal y la organización de habilidades comprometidas. Palabras clave: Envejecimiento; Memoria; Cognición; Tecnología; Terapia Ocupacional.

IMPACT OF URBANIZATION ON SOCIO ECONOMIC STATUS OF AGING A CASE STUDY OF JORHAT DISTRICT OF ASSAM

Aging population is evolving into a prime concern for developing countries like India as the median age of these countries are increasing with the every passing day. The problem ageing is facing by some developed countries among those japan is mentionable one. As far as concern of India at present it is not a serious current problem nor it need desperate attention. However, with the increasing median age of the population and weakening root of family values bringing a hazy future for those who are to be become aged in coming days. Perhaps it is due to coming up of new working culture which not allows the children to stay with their parents and they remain away from them for a longer period of time for the sake of job. The problem becomes a matter of serious concern when one of the spouses already died and other need social support and the children can’t come to their parents even they wanted to do so. To present socio economic status of ageing impacted by urbanization with special reference to jorhat town KEYWORDS – aging, population, urbanization, family value, economic status

O enfoque lúdico nas intervenções educativas em saúde bucal para idosos institucionalizados

Um dos grandes desafios globais de saúde é proporcionar à população idosa longevidade associada à qualidade de vida. A institucionalização tem sido uma alternativa importante para oferta de cuidados a idosos. No entanto, nesses espaços, os idosos apresentam maiores demandas odontológicas se comparados aos idosos não institucionalizados. Somado a isso, há o desenvolvimento de problemas psicológicos, como baixa autoestima, depressão e isolamento social. Diante deste contexto, a realização de atividades de educação e promoção em saúde é essencial e pode ter resultados importantes quando desenvolvidas com enfoque lúdico. Sendo assim, este artigo teve como objetivo apresentar um relato de experiência da aplicação de conceitos lúdicos em intervenções educativas com idosos institucionalizados. Foram utilizados alguns jogos que são rotineiros entre os idosos, como bingo, pescaria, jogo da memória, todos adaptados à temática saúde bucal. Por meio dessas atividades foi possível oferecer informação, melhorar a percepção dos idosos sobre autocuidado em saúde bucal, estimulando a higiene bucal independente. Além disso, o enfoque lúdico mostrou-se efetivo e com grande potencial de desenvolvimento. Palavras-chave: Envelhecimento; Qualidade de Vida; Promoção de Saúde; Ludoterapia The ludic focus on educational interventions in oral health for institutionalized elderly Abstract: One of the most challenging global health issues is providing longevity associated with quality of life for the elderly population. Institutionalization has been an important alternative to provide it, however, in those spaces, the elderly has greater dental care demands when compared to the non-institutionalized population. Therefore, there is the development of psychological problems such as low self-esteem, depression, and social isolation. In this context, carrying out education and health promotion activities is essential and can have important results when carried out using a ludic approach. This article aimed to present a report of the experience of applying ludic concepts educational interventions within institutionalized elderly. Some routine games were used with the elderly population, such as bingo, fishing, memory games, each one of them adapted to the theme of oral health. Through these activities, it was possible to offer information, improve the elderly's perception of oral health, and encourage independent oral hygiene. Besides, the ludic approach proved to be effective and with great development potential. Keywords: Aging; Life Quality; Health Promotion; Play Therapy

Travel Behaviour of the Elderly in Planned and Unplanned Communities of Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria

Interest in the study of travel behaviour of the elderly has been growing in the last two decades and many of the works done were concentrated in the global north. Evidence from literature reveals that most of these studies focus more on the impacts of individual and household socioeconomic attributes, urban form, travel attributes, and policy factors on the travel behaviour of the elderly, but less onthe influence of neighbourhood planning. This paper examined the travel behaviour of old people in Festac town (planned) and Ketu (unplanned) community of Lagos metropolis, southwest Nigeria to determine the influence of neighbourhood planning on travel pattern. The two neighbourhoods were carefully and purposively selected for collection of socio-economic and travel data through a structured questionnaire that was administered on 155 randomly selected elderly respondents. The study revealed significant differences and some similarities in respondents’ socio-economic and travel characteristics. Respondents from the planned community have a higher daily meantrip rate and mean trip time than those in unplanned community. Residents of the planned community also undertake higher work and social trips and rely on automobile more than those in unplanned community. Apart from the fact that the majority of respondents travel more during the off-peak period, frequent road congestion was reported as the top mobility challenge among respondents in the two neighbourhoods. The study concluded that neighbourhood planning affects travel behaviour and recommended a walkable neighbourhood concept and promotion of elderly-friendly public transport system for the study area. Keywords: Aging, community, elderly, neighbourhood planning, travel behaviour.

Psychological Factors Influencing Adjustment to Retirement

The quality of aging or life after retirement is determined by levels of psychological well-being and life satisfaction. The levels of psychological well-being and quality of life satisfaction can be influenced by multiple factors including personality, perception of individuals about aging and the quality of respect they get from others. This study was conducted with 170 elderly individuals ranging from 65 to 85 years of age. The results showed significant relationships between dependent variables such as psychological well-being and life satisfaction, and the independent factors including personality, perception of aging and respect from others. Keywords: Aging, Life satisfaction, Psychological well-being, Perception, Personality and respect.