Mobility is important for community independence. With increasing age underlying pathologies genetic vulnerabilities, physiological and sensory impairments and environmental barriers increase the risk for mobility decline. The literature review broadens the understanding of how mobility decline is paramount to finding…
The latest postal survey conducted by the Vitality 90+ study showed that health and functional ability vary greatly in the nonagenarian age group. Over a third of the 90+-year-olds lives independently and does not need help even with the more…
If successful aging is defined by using conventional criteria that emphasize absence of disease and disability, it is rare among nonagenarians. Doctoral student Lily Nosraty investigated the prevalence of successful aging and its association with sociodemographic factors in a representative…
The Academy of Finland's Research Council for Health has awarded research funding for PhD Mikaela von Bonsdorff and PhD Elina Sillanpää At its meeting on 6 June 2012, the Academy of Finland’s Research Council for Health decided on funding for…
Researcher Mikaela von Bonsdorff: Small babies had significantly higher blood glucose and insulin levels and a higher risk of diabetes at the age of 75 and older. The original publication:von Bonsdorff MB, Muller M, Aspelund T, Garcia M, Eiriksdottir G,…
Research news: Thin as a baby, obese as an adult - a diabetic in old age? Researcher Mikaela von Bonsdorff: Small babies had significantly higher blood glucose and insulin levels and a higher risk of diabetes at the age of…
This study examines retirement plans and everyday life of working carers born in 1955 or earlier. The study uses interviews conducted in WOCAWO project (Working Carers and Caring Workers – Making paid employment and caring responsibilities compatible) in 2009.The research…
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University of JyväskyläActive ageing, life-space mobility and physical activityHow far is too far? Objectively measured and perceived environmental barriers and facilitators and outdoor mobility of community-dwelling older people / Kirsi E Keskinen (PhD project)Outdoor environment as a predictor of participation,…
Gerontology Research Center;PO Box 35, FI-40014 University of JyväskyläStreet Address: Rautpohjankatu 8Gerontology Research CenterPO Box 100FI-33014 University of TampereStreet Address: Arvo Ylpön katu 34 FI-33520 Tampere
Gerontology Research Center;PO Box 35, FI-40014 University of JyväskyläStreet Address: Rautpohjankatu 8Gerontology Research CenterPO Box 100FI-33014 University of TampereStreet Address: Arvo Ylpön katu 34 FI-33520 Tampere
Gerontology Research Center;PO Box 35, FI-40014 University of JyväskyläStreet Address: Rautpohjankatu 8Gerontology Research CenterPO Box 100FI-33014 University of TampereStreet Address: Arvo Ylpön katu 34 FI-33520 Tampere