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Multidimensional structure of the Groningen Frailty Indicator in community-dwelling older people.

Bielderman, Annemiek; van der Schans, Cees (Healthy Ageing, Allied Health Care And Nursing); van Lieshout, M.R.; de Greef, Mathieu; Boersma, F.; Krijnen, Wim (Statistical Techniques For Applied Research); Steverink, N.

BACKGROUND: Due to the rapidly increasing number of older people worldwide, the prevalence of frailty among older adults is expected to escalate in coming decades. It is crucial to recognize early onset symptoms to initiate specific preventive care. Therefore, early detection of frailty with appropriate …

2013-08-22AlgemeenArtikel

Effects of physical exercise therapy on mobility, physical functioning, physical activity and quality of life in a population of community dwelling elderly patients with impaired mobility, physical disability and/ or multi morbidity: a meta analysis

de Vries, Nienke; Staal, Bart; van Ravensburg, Dorine; Hobbelen, Hans (Ageing And Allied Health Care); Olde Rikkert, Marcel; Nijhuis-van der Sande, Maria

This is the first meta-analysis focusing on elderly patients with mobility problems, physical disability and/or multi-morbidity. The aim of this study is to assess the effect of physical exercise therapy on mobility, physical functioning, physical activity and quality of life. A broad systematic literature …

2012-01-01AlgemeenArtikel

Ageing-in-place with the use of ambient intelligence technology: perspectives of older users

H.S.M. Kort; Joost van Hoof (Docent); P.G.S. Rutten; M.S.H. Duijnstee

Introduction: Ambient intelligence technologies are a means to support ageing-in-place by monitoring clients in the home. In this study, monitoring is applied for the purpose of raising an alarm in an emergency situation, and thereby, providing an increased sense of safety and security. Apart from these …

2011AlgemeenArtikel

Ageing-in-place with the use of ambient intelligence technology: Perspectives of older users

P.G.S. Rutten; J. van Hoof (Lid Lectoraat); H.S.M. Kort (Lector); M.S.H. Duijnstee (Lector)

Ambient intelligence technologies are a means to support ageing-in-place by monitoring clients in the home. In this study, monitoring is applied for the purpose of raising an alarm in an emergency situation, and thereby, providing an increased sense of safety and security. Apart from these technological …

2011GezondheidArtikel

Can smart home technology deliver on the promise of independent living?

Eveline J.M. Wouters (Lector); Sil Aarts (Lid Lectoraat); Sebastiaan T. M. Peek (Onderzoeker)

Expectations are high with regards to smart home technology. In particular, smart home technology is expected to support or enable independent living by older adults. This raises the question: can smart home technology contribute to independent living, according to older adults themselves? This chapter …

2009-03-06ICT & Media; …Boekdeel

Unattended autonomous surveillance in community-dwelling older adults.

Dr. H.S.M. Kort (Lector); Ir. Joost van Hoof (Lid Lectoraat)

No summary available

2009AlgemeenArtikel

The Groningen Active Living Model, an example of successful recruitment of sedentary and underactive older adults

Stevens, Martin; de Jong, Johan (Healthy Lifestyle, Sports And Physical Activity); Lemmink, Koen

Objective: Many physical activity interventions do not reach those people who would benefit the most from them. The Groningen Active Living Model (GALM) was successful in recruiting sedentary and underactive older adults. Method: In the fall of 2000 older adults in three municipalities in the Netherlands …

2008-10AlgemeenArtikel

The indoor environment and building services for community-dwelling older adults with dementia

J.L.M. Hensen; A.M.C. Schoutens; Ir. Joost van Hoof (Lid Lectoraat); S.H.A. Begemann; Prof. Dr. M.S.H. Duijnstee (Lector); Dr. H.S.M. Kort (Lector)

No summary available

2008AlgemeenArtikel

Unattended autonomous surveillance in community-dwelling older adults: a field study.

H.S.M. Kort; Joost van Hoof (Docent)

Home automation that allows for telecare services is increasingly becoming a tool to help older adults live independently and to improve perceived safety and security. The number of older adults receiving professional care, in relation to housing, on a daily basis is not very large. Only 15% receives …

2008AlgemeenArtikel

Unattended autonomous surveillance in community-dwelling older adults: a field study

Dr. H.S.M. Kort (Lector); Ir. Joost van Hoof (Lid Lectoraat)

No summary available Abstract in Gerontechnology, 7(2), P.121

2008AlgemeenConferentiebijdrage

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