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Innovativeness and acceptance of retirement housing of faculty pre-retirees at selected Thai universities

Creator:

Buasri, Virajada

Abstract:

Changing demographics and lifestyles in Thailand are eroding traditional patterns of family support for the elderly. Caring for the elderly within the family structure is no longer assured. However, the concept of living in retirement housing is unfamiliar to most senior Thai citizens. The purpose of this study was to...

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Dissertation

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areas, were examined. Four types of housing, perceived as new options to Thai people, were considered
Effects of the aging-related loss in lower extremity strength on the feasible region for balance recovery

Creator:

Kadono, Norio

Abstract:

A backward fall is a major cause of hip fractures. Hip fractures have the potential to increase the mortality rate of older adults. Thus, the prevention of backward falls by older adults is a critical subject to be studied. Specifically, it remains unknown what effect aging-related losses in muscle strength...

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Dissertation

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potential to increase the mortality rate of older adults. Thus, the prevention of backward falls by