Elderly
14 October 2015
In figures, the flu causes around 3,000 deaths and the loss of 60,000,000 working hours annually. It also causes 17.4% of temporary disabilities,...
15 April 2015
An innovative programme that we have implemented achieves significant improvements in muscle strength and balance in older people
Important...
13 March 2015
Insomnia in geriatric patients is a frequent pathology, which often goes unnoticed and is not given the necessary attention by carers and...
21 January 2015
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the second most common cause of infection in the elderly, and the leading cause of bacteraemia. The frequent use...
09 December 2014
Depression in the elderly is the most frequent psychiatric pathology in this age group, being a relevant source of disability, significant...
01 December 2014
On 27th and 28th November the Basque Government presented a "Guide for the implementation and use in municipalities", produced by Matia Instituto...
08 April 2014
We are pleased to announce the publication in March 2014 of a review of Delirium in elderly patients by Dr. Sharon Inouye, the main researcher and...
27 February 2014
The team of workers at the Julián Rezola Gerontological Centre believe that an important part of a person's satisfaction also comes from...
11 October 2013
Dysphagia and swallowing disorders are a major health problem, especially in people with neurodegenerative diseases, in relation to malnutrition,...
16 August 2013
A few Fridays ago we told you about the interesting application developed by the Vodafone APPSccesibles Foundation and its applications aimed at the...