This study compares the effects of two resistance training programs in peripheral and respiratory musculature on muscle mass strength physical performance identifies appropriate parameter for assessing intervention effects. Thirty-seven institutionalized older Spanish adults with sarcopenia were analyzed: control group (n = 17), 9), 11). Measured outcomes appendicular skeletal (ASM/height2, ASM/weight, ASM/BMI), isometric knee extension, arm flexion handgrip strength, maximal inspiratory...

Recently, the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP2) has updated sarcopenia definition based objective evaluation of muscle strength, mass and physical performance. The aim this study was to analyse relationship between clinical aspects such as functionality, comorbidity, polypharmacy, hospitalisations falls order support screening institutionalised older adults, well estimate prevalence population using EWGSOP2 new algorithm. A multicentre cross-sectional conducted...

Aim The aim of this study was to assess the internal consistency, hypothesis testing and criterion‐related validity Spanish versions Kihon Checklist (KCL) – original 25‐item reduced 15‐item for screening frailty in community‐dwelling older adults. Methods A cross‐sectional carried out between March September 2018 Valencia province (Spain). sample 251 participants recruited. Construct assessed using four different instruments, alternative measures corresponding KCL domains (handgrip strength,...

Recently the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP2) has updated diagnostic criteria for sarcopenia, which consist of one or more measures muscle strength, mass, and physical performance, plus an initial screening test called SARC-F. The main objective was to compare number cases using different measurements options. A cross-sectional study conducted Spanish older adults (n = 272, 72% women). Combining proposed by steps described EWGSOP2 algorithm, 12 options were...

Information on public services for older people is often limited to institutional care and Home Help/Home Care, be it individuals in surveys, statistics a specific country or international comparisons. Yet, these two major many countries are supplemented — substituted by other, minor services. The latter include such as transportation services, meals-on-wheels, alarm systems, day care. In this study the authors use various data sources provide information all most of types support Denmark,...

In both Spain and Sweden the most important public support for older people that is provided in their own homes are home-help services. Sweden, these programmes were expanded years of economic growth but recently have radically declined. still strives to expand them spite financial problems. Both countries ration services different ways. provides relatively few hours help with household tasks, primarily poor old people. At present, one two per cent 65-plus population covered. Local...

The main purpose of this paper is to evaluate the innovative nursing home voucher scheme that was introduced by Valencia Autonomous Region Spain in early 1990s implement targets laid down national plan for development older people's services. article begins with a review evolution Spanish social services, and especially sector, then summarises genesis, objectives characteristics scheme. part reports performance analysis economic evaluation programme. On basis detailed information over four...

La información sobre los servicios públicos para las personas mayores a menudo se limita la atención residencial y ayuda domicilio. Sin embargo, estos básicos son en muchos países complementados o sustituidos por otros de menor envergadura, como el transporte, comidas domicilio, teleasistencia centros día. Esta diversificación partió un racionamiento lograr una asignación más racional recursos y, si podía, gasto. En este trabajo utilizan diversos datos España Suecia. Cuando consideran todos...

This study aims to analyse the small business sector in Spain for institutional care. In Autonomous Region of Valencia, this is represented by non‐profit institutions. Our results show that centres easily fulfil legal requirements, especially with regard personnel. They are generally high quality and receive a large amount volunteer work funds from donators. Small an accurate daily cost per user up €56.48, substantially lower rate than those offered centres.

sociales en la actualidad presentan muchas deficiencias, que se han evidenciado especialmente con el COVID-19. Estos hechos convertido al cohousing senior una atractiva alternativa de alojamiento para ellos. El avance del supone un empuje hacia modernización los alojamientos y servicios las personas mayores, particular residencias. lleva varios años experiencia otros países europeos, representa forma convivir deseable entre mayores y/o familias desean compañía compartir tareas. Para conocer...

Analizamos los enfoques de las políticas atención a largo plazo (LTC) en general, utilizando España y Suecia como ejemplos. A pesar sus diferencias, especialmente la vida familiar, cobertura servicios es un poco diferente, aunque depende gran medida municipios para prestación servicios, mientras que tiene una administración más compleja. Un problema importante LTC evaluar necesidades personas mayores. El uso información macrodemográfica arriba hacia abajo menudo da resultado escenarios...

Spanish long term care is in danger, therefore we propose a change the nursing home funding system.We use as an example extremely complex financing system of Valencian Region.In this region, there are many mechanisms: two types public subsidies, different accessibility plans, voucher scheme and cash benefit approach related to residential service.We evaluate these methods through quasi-market theory.We find that approaches have negative impact on equity, efficiency freedom choice new,...