Background Tai chi, also called taiji or tai chi chuan, is a form of mind–body exercise that
originated from China. It combines Chinese martial arts and meditative movements that …

Background The worldwide population is progressively ageing, with an expected increase in
morbidity and demand for long‐term care. Physical rehabilitation is beneficial in older …

Designated a Doody's Core Title!" This is a valuable resource for readers seeking basic to
advanced information on measurement. It should be on the bookshelf of all researchers, and …

A taskforce, under the auspices of The International Association of Gerontology and
Geriatrics–Global Aging Research Network (IAGG-GARN) and the IAGG European Region …

Background Older adults, who are living in nursing homes that provide a high level of long-
term nursing care, are characterized by multimorbidity and a high prevalence of dependency …

PURPOSE: In residential long-term care (LTC), a growing interest exists in the older
residents' Quality of Life (QoL). The Active Ageing-concept (AA) extended this focus, since …

Objective To systematically evaluate the effects of physical exercise on the quality of life
(QOL) of healthy older adults in China. Methods Relevant articles published until December …

Falls amongst older people is a global public health concern. Whilst falling is not a typical
feature of ageing, older people are more likely to fall. Fall injuries amongst older people are …

Context Age-related cognitive decline has become an important public health issue. Tai Chi
may be an effective intervention to protect the cognitive ability of healthy adults, but its effects …

Background A multi-component training program holds promises for the elderly, but still has
to be tested on its feasibility and effect in nursing homes. Aims The aim of this study was (1) …