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Studying centenarians requires a “positive biology” approach, where rather than focusing on disease, the research aims to understand the causes of positive phenotypes and explain biological mechanisms of health and longevity. This review outlines the characteristics of the key centenarian studies. Variables that may relate to the longevity of these oldest old are also described, including cardiovascular health, cognitive function, physical ability, mental and cognitive health, personality, and the social circumstances of the centenarian.
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Older people are complex and have a higher absolute risk of diabetes?related complications and thus should be a target group for diabetes and geriatric nursing intervention. Patients with diabetes also have poor knowledge and understanding of the condition and self-management skills. Management of older people with diabetes should be individualized. Comprehensive geriatric assessment takes into account medical, psychosocial, and functional considerations. Many of the presenting complaints of older people are multifactorial. The reliability and objectivity of the history should also be considered. Other aspects of management include dentition, nutritional status, swallowing, medications, physical activity, fall prevention, palliative care, and support services as well as pressure injuries in dependent older people. Finally, with the current COVID-19 pandemic, the approach for service delivery may also need adjustments to take into account infection prevention and control measures, such as the use of virtual consultations.
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During the 74th World Health Assembly, a resolution was passed aiming to achieve better oral health as part of universal health coverage, with plans to draft a global strategy and action plan. Oral diseases are a significant problem globally, with implications for older people's health and quality of life. Oral health is important for healthy aging. Integration of oral health into primary care settings and use of a life-course approach have been shown to be effective in the 8020 campaign in Japan. Accurate data on prevalence of oral disease is required to monitor effectiveness of public health approaches, which should be segregated based on setting, sociodemographic status, and comorbidities. These public health approaches should also be adapted and tailored for implementation during the current COVID-19 pandemic. These considerations are essential to progress the agenda of oral health for healthy aging.
Durante a 74ª Assembleia Mundial da Saúde, foi aprovada uma resolução com o objetivo de alcançar melhores resultados orais saúde como parte da cobertura universal de saúde, com planos para esboçar uma estratégia global e um plano de ação. As doenças bucais são um problema significativo em todo o mundo, com implicações na saúde dos idosos e qualidade de vida. A saúde bucal é importante para um envelhecimento saudável. Integração da saúde bucal no primário as configurações de atendimento e a utilização de uma abordagem ao longo da vida mostraram-se eficazes na década de 8020 campanha no Japão. Dados precisos sobre a prevalência de doenças bucais são necessários para monitorar eficácia das abordagens de saúde pública, segregadas com base na localização, status sociodemográfico e comorbidades. Essas abordagens de saúde pública também devem ser adaptadas e adaptadas para implementação durante a atual pandemia de COVID-19. Essas considerações são essenciais para progredir na agenda da saúde bucal para o envelhecimento saudável.