Objective This systematic review aims to reevaluate the role of minerals on muscle mass, muscle strength, physical performance, and the prevalence of sarcopenia in community-dwelling and institutionalized older adults. Design Systematic review. Setting and Participants In March 2022, a systematic search …

Dit is een presentatie die ik gegeven is op het internationale European Rural Geo Congress in juni 2023 te Groningen

The project ‘A Paradise for Starters’ is concerned with a new typology for affordable housing and co-living. Economy of means is found in a double height dwelling unit with a width of 4 meters, which is open to one side. Because the units are placed obliquely, an open corner can be created with a semi-outdoor …

Abstract: Disability is associated with lower quality of life and premature death in older people. Therefore, prevention and intervention targeting older people living with a disability is important. Frailty can be considered a major predictor of disability. In this study, we aimed to develop nomograms …

Rationale: In order to optimize training effects for prevention of sarcopenia and frailty in community dwelling older adults a higher daily protein intake is required. To increase total daily protein intake to optimal levels (minimal 1.2 g/kg/d, optimal 1.5 g/kg/d) during a resistance exercise training …

Few studies on residential mobility of ageing adults to rural areas have investigated which of them buy a home in a rural risk area. This paper examines which socio-demographic characteristics, housing attributes and earthquake circumstances influence the actual choice of mid-to-later life adults to …

We hebben hoge verwachtingen van leraren als het gaat om de kwaliteit van hun lessen, maar er is nauwelijks tijd om goede lessen voor te bereiden. Kernvraag van de podcastreeks is of het verlagen van het aantal lesuren van leraren ten gunste van (gezamenlijke) ontwikkeltijd kan bijdrage aan betere lessen. …

Introduction: Fall rates and fall-related injuries among community-dwelling older adults (≥65 years) are expected to increase rapidly, due to the aging population worldwide. Fall prevention programs (FPPs), consisting of strength and balance exercises, have been proven effective in reducing fall rates …

Introduction: Poor nutritional status can impair oral health while poor oral health can influence the individual's dietary intake, which may result in malnutrition. This interaction between nutritional status and oral health in older age requires attention, coordination and collaboration between healthcare …

Malnutrition is a serious and widespread health problem in community-dwelling older adults who receive care in hospital and at home. Hospital and home care nurses and nursing assistants have a key role in the delivery of high-quality multidisciplinary nutritional care. Nursing nutritional care in current …