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Time Of Day, Attention, Sleep Quality, And Driving Experience: Possible Moderators Of Age-Related Differences In Driving Performance, Carol L. Bennett Dec 2006

Time Of Day, Attention, Sleep Quality, And Driving Experience: Possible Moderators Of Age-Related Differences In Driving Performance, Carol L. Bennett

Theses and Dissertations

Auto crashes are more likely in the afternoon, and older adults are involved in more crashes later in the day as compared to earlier in the day. Factors that may influence older adult’s driving included visual spatial attention and sleep quality. In addition, circadian preference may also influence driving. The purpose of this study was to evaluate these factors in older adults. This study included younger adults (N= 41, M= 21.6 years) and older adults (N= 40, M= 65.5 years) who were tested between 8 and 10 a.m. or between 3 and 5 p.m. Participants were tested on a computerized …

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The Extrinsic Apoptotic Pathway In Aged Skeletal Muscle: Roles Of Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha And Interleukin-15, Emidio E. Pistilli Dec 2006

The Extrinsic Apoptotic Pathway In Aged Skeletal Muscle: Roles Of Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha And Interleukin-15, Emidio E. Pistilli

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

Apoptosis is implicated in the loss of skeletal muscle mass following periods of reduced activity (i.e.-disuse) as well as during the normal aging process (i.e.-sarcopenia). Aging is also characterized by elevations in circulating cytokines, specifically TNF-alpha, which has been associated with the sarcopenic process. The specific signaling components that participate in the pro-apoptotic pathway downstream of the type I TNF receptor (i.e.-extrinsic apoptotic pathway) within skeletal muscle have not been clarified. Additionally, few studies have been performed with the aim of disrupting this apoptotic pathway, and thereby sparing muscle mass in the aged. Therefore, the purposes of this dissertation were …

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Evaluation Of A Tube Feeding Decision Aid For Substitute Decision Makers, Emily H. Bower Dec 2006

Evaluation Of A Tube Feeding Decision Aid For Substitute Decision Makers, Emily H. Bower

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

Substitute decision makers may be in a position to make "preference-sensitive" decisions for their patient, including whether to approve tube feeding. The present study evaluated the only known tube feeding decision aid for substitute decision makers (Mitchell, Tetroe, & O'Conner, 2001). Sixty adults completed a pre-questionnaire, read an active control brochure (control group) or decision aid (experimental group), and completed a post-questionnaire. Both groups demonstrated increased knowledge and decisional conflict at post-test, although the experimental group had higher scores in both. Participants who were either in favor or against tube feeding at pre-test rarely changed their decision at post-test. Control …

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Psychometric Properties Of The Readiness For Hospital Discharge Scale, Marianne E. Weiss, Linda Piacentine Dec 2006

Psychometric Properties Of The Readiness For Hospital Discharge Scale, Marianne E. Weiss, Linda Piacentine

College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications

The purpose of the study was to assess the psychometrics properties of the Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale (RHDS), a 23-item instrument that measures patients' perception of readiness for discharge. Data were obtained from 356 respondents from two urban tertiary medical centers (adult and children's) in the midwestern United States who were participants in a larger study of predictors and outcomes of readiness for hospital discharge. Confirmatory factor analysis, contrasted group comparisons, and predictive validity testing supported the 4-factor structure and construct validity of the instrument. Following deletion of two poorly performing items, Cronbach's alpha for the revised 21item scale …

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Kearifan Dan Manifestasinya Pada Tokoh-Tokoh Lanjut Usia, Augustine Sukarlan Basri Dec 2006

Kearifan Dan Manifestasinya Pada Tokoh-Tokoh Lanjut Usia, Augustine Sukarlan Basri

Makara Human Behavior Studies in Asia

This study tried to identify the characteristics and factors of wisdom using three age groups: young adult, middle adult, and elderly. Forty three characteristics were established. Factor analysis and one-way analysis of variance were used and 5 factors were found: (1) Spiritual-Moral Condition; (2) Interpersonal Relationship Ability; (3) Judgment and Decision Making Ability; (4) Personal Condition; and (5) Exceptional/Specific Ability. Spiritual-Moral Condition was a unique factor that former researches did not mention this condition as a factor of wisdom. This condition was also judged as the prime contributor to describe wisdom. Using interview, this study also described the unique manifestations …

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Kearifan Dan Manifestasinya Pada Tokoh-Tokoh Lanjut Usia, Augustine Sukarlan Basri Dec 2006

Kearifan Dan Manifestasinya Pada Tokoh-Tokoh Lanjut Usia, Augustine Sukarlan Basri

Makara Human Behavior Studies in Asia

This study tried to identify the characteristics and factors of wisdom using three age groups: young adult, middle adult, and elderly. Forty three characteristics were established. Factor analysis and one-way analysis of variance were used and 5 factors were found: (1) Spiritual-Moral Condition; (2) Interpersonal Relationship Ability; (3) Judgment and Decision Making Ability; (4) Personal Condition; and (5) Exceptional/Specific Ability. Spiritual-Moral Condition was a unique factor that former researches did not mention this condition as a factor of wisdom. This condition was also judged as the prime contributor to describe wisdom. Using interview, this study also described the unique manifestations …

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Finalists For Unh Presidency Announced, Matthew Cookson, Jennifer Murray Nov 2006

Finalists For Unh Presidency Announced, Matthew Cookson, Jennifer Murray

Media Relations

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A Construction Of Twelve Lifelong Learners’ Perspectives: An In-Depth, Naturalistic Study Of Self-Integration Of Learning, Marvin L. Hunt Nov 2006

A Construction Of Twelve Lifelong Learners’ Perspectives: An In-Depth, Naturalistic Study Of Self-Integration Of Learning, Marvin L. Hunt

College of Education and Human Sciences: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

This research focuses on understanding people who have chosen to learn throughout their lives. A broad question guided this investigation: What is the rich, lived, lifelong learning experience from the individual’s perspective? This question allowed each participant freedom to explore and define issues he/she considered important relative to lifelong learning. Twelve lifelong learners from a wide range of backgrounds, ages, and experience were serially selected using maximum variation sampling. Most qualitative research uses a priori questions aimed at a specific topic, limiting participants’ discussion. In this study, however, grand tour questions prompted each participant to offer information about lifelong learning …

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November 20, 2006 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham Nov 2006

November 20, 2006 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

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2006.11.16 - Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes, Northeastern Illinois University Board Of Trustees Nov 2006

2006.11.16 - Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes, Northeastern Illinois University Board Of Trustees

Board of Trustees - 2006

Meeting materials for the NEIU Board of Trustees

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Spartan Daily, November 7, 2006, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Nov 2006

Spartan Daily, November 7, 2006, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 127, Issue 41

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November 6, 2006 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham Nov 2006

November 6, 2006 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

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Prism #18, October/November 2006, Office Of The Provost Nov 2006

Prism #18, October/November 2006, Office Of The Provost

Prism: Western Michigan University's Newsletter for Academic Affairs

No abstract provided.

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Medical Education Digest, Vol. 8 No. 6 (November/December 2006), Nova Southeastern University Nov 2006

Medical Education Digest, Vol. 8 No. 6 (November/December 2006), Nova Southeastern University

Medical Education Digest

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Flight Physician - November, 2006, Civil Aviation Medical Association Nov 2006

Flight Physician - November, 2006, Civil Aviation Medical Association

Browse all Civil Aviation Medical Association Newsletters

A sixteen page newsletter of the Civil Aviation Medical Association. The newsletter provided news about civil aviation medicine and information related to the organization.

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2006 A Spotlight On San Diego's Third Sector, Laura Deitrick, Kevin Raftner, Linda Kato, Stephen H. Velez-Confer Nov 2006

2006 A Spotlight On San Diego's Third Sector, Laura Deitrick, Kevin Raftner, Linda Kato, Stephen H. Velez-Confer

State of Nonprofits and Philanthropy in San Diego

In conjunction with the University of San Francisco's Institute for Nonprofit Organization Management, the Center produced a report focused on the contributions of the San Diego nonprofit sector to the local economy. This report's intent is to create an understanding of the nonprofit sector, measure its capacity & economic contributions, and chart its future. This project was presented November 13, 2006.

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Community Mobility And Dementia: A Review Of The Literature, Nina M. Silverstein, Megan Vanderbur Nov 2006

Community Mobility And Dementia: A Review Of The Literature, Nina M. Silverstein, Megan Vanderbur

Gerontology Institute Publications

By the year 2030, 70 million Americans will be 65 or older. Approximately 80 percent of this population will likely be driving themselves. And without appropriate and timely interventions, many are likely to be driving with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Current estimates suggest that 2 percent of the population 65 to 74, 19 percent of the population 75 to 84, and 47 percent of the population 85 and older are likely to suffer from Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder. By the year 2050, the number of Americans with Alzheimer’s disease could range from 11.3 million to 16 million. This significant …

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Interaction Between Objective And Subjective Occupational Conditions Affecting Physical Health Of Women Workers, Jinky Leilanie Lu Nov 2006

Interaction Between Objective And Subjective Occupational Conditions Affecting Physical Health Of Women Workers, Jinky Leilanie Lu

Journal of International Women's Studies

This is an investigation on the interaction between the subjective and objective occupational conditions in affecting the overall health of women workers in industries that have accommodated information technology. The sample consisted of 23 establishments and 630 women respondents. Results show that the most prevalent issues among workers in the electronics industry included the need to upgrade skills, repetitive and fast paced work, pressure at work, and work that entailed both physically and mentally demanding tasks. It was found that the overall good physical health of the workers was affected by these factors: overtime, mental work, close monitoring, medium industries, …

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University Reporter - Volume 11, Number 03 - November 2006 Nov 2006

University Reporter - Volume 11, Number 03 - November 2006

1996-2009, University Reporter

This issue of the University Reporter includes articles about funding for the Institute for Community Inclusion's Center for Children with Special Needs, increasing enrollment and diversity at UMass Boston, the efforts of UMass Boston researchers to change the way chemistry is taught in hig schools, the 5th anniversary celebration of the Emerging Leaders Program, actor Danny Glover's involvement with the University's homelessness project, and other news from UMass Boston.

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Formative Research For Interface Design For Older Adults: Reducing Adverse Self-Medication Behaviors, Z Strickler, C Rauh, Pj Neafsey, C Lin Nov 2006

Formative Research For Interface Design For Older Adults: Reducing Adverse Self-Medication Behaviors, Z Strickler, C Rauh, Pj Neafsey, C Lin

DRS Biennial Conference Series

The current project Reducing Adverse Self-Medication Behaviors in Older Adults builds on an earlier study by the investigators (Preventing Drug Interactions in Older Adults), in which a computer software program was developed to help older adults learn to avoid common, harmful, drug interactions. The program contains attractive, simplified animations demonstrating how two types of prescription medications (antihypertensives and anticoagulants) work in the human body, and how these can interact with over-thecounter (OTC) drugs and alcohol in ways that may lead to harmful health outcomes. The interface and animations were designed to be easy to use and appealing to older adults …

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The Health Condition Of Older Women In Ghana: A Case Study Of Accra City, Chuks J. Mba Nov 2006

The Health Condition Of Older Women In Ghana: A Case Study Of Accra City, Chuks J. Mba

Journal of International Women's Studies

In the context of increased rural-urban migration, social exclusion of some of the recent urban arrivals and the sharp change in life style in urban communities, some of the most critical health problems of older people may be found in cities. This paper attempts to characterize the general health condition of older women (50 years and over) in Accra, Ghana’s capital city. It employs secondary analysis of data from the Accra Women’s Survey, 2004. The findings broadly suggest that an overwhelming majority of older women lack basic education, are not in any form of paid employment, and are widowed, separated …

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Download The Pdf Of The Full Issue Oct 2006

Download The Pdf Of The Full Issue

CenterPieces

For easy printing, the full newsletter is available as a single PDF.

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Geriatric Education Update Oct 2006

Geriatric Education Update

CenterPieces

Despite extensive government cutbacks in funding for aging research and elimination of federal support for geriatric and gerontological training, Jefferson has launched exciting new programs in this area. The year-old Division of Geriatric Medicine, housed within the Dept. of Family and Community Medicine, is under the directorship of Dr. Christine Arenson. In collaboration with CARAH, the Dept. of Occupational Therapy and the Dept. of Nursing, the Division has received funding for a Geriatric Education Center. In addition to Drs. Arenson and Gitlin, participants in this initiative include Dr. Cecelia Borden (Dept. of Nursing), Stephen Kern (Dept. of Occupational Therapy), Nancy …

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Crusader, October, 27, 2006, College Of The Holy Cross Oct 2006

Crusader, October, 27, 2006, College Of The Holy Cross

Student Newspapers

The student newspaper for the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. Articles include coverage of campus events and issues, sports, editorials and special features.

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Are There Differences Between Rural And Urban Social Workers? Understanding Educational And Demographic Predictors, Paul Force-Emery Mackie Oct 2006

Are There Differences Between Rural And Urban Social Workers? Understanding Educational And Demographic Predictors, Paul Force-Emery Mackie

Social Work Department Publications

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Religious Older Adults Have A Higher Quality Of Life Than Their Non-Religious Peers, Lori Wright Oct 2006

Religious Older Adults Have A Higher Quality Of Life Than Their Non-Religious Peers, Lori Wright

Media Relations

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Lancaster, Jeanette Interview For The Miami Valley College Of Nursing And Health Oral History Project, Donna M. Curry, Jeanette Lancaster Oct 2006

Lancaster, Jeanette Interview For The Miami Valley College Of Nursing And Health Oral History Project, Donna M. Curry, Jeanette Lancaster

Wright State University - Miami Valley College of Nursing and Health Oral History Project

Donna Miles Curry interviewed Jeanette Lancaster about the founding of the Wright State University College of Nursing and Health. In the interview Dr. Lancaster discusses her career and her decision to come to Wright State as faculty with the College of Nursing and Health.

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Council On Academic Affairs Minutes, Oct 19, 2006, Eastern Kentucky University Oct 2006

Council On Academic Affairs Minutes, Oct 19, 2006, Eastern Kentucky University

Council on Academic Affairs

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Washington University Record, October 19, 2006 Oct 2006

Washington University Record, October 19, 2006

Washington University Record

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Current, October 16, 2006, University Of Missouri-St. Louis Oct 2006

Current, October 16, 2006, University Of Missouri-St. Louis

Current (2000s)

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