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Hi, there! I noticed that different social networks may have different health implications for the elderly! May I know is there a theory that describes this phenomenon?

AnthonyMei

30 November 2021

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We are launching a cooking group targeting the living-alone elderly in the community. After searching for relevant theories, I could not find a satisfactory one to guide me design my program evaluation. Could you please help me?

We are launching a cooking group targeting the living-alone elderly in the community. After searching for relevant theories, I could not find a satisfactory one to guide me design my program evalu ...

AnthonyMei

30 November 2021

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The existing literature indicates singing opera is good for improving the elderly’s cognitive function. But I measured the pre-test and post-test cognitive scores and found no significant difference. Could you please explain a bit for me?

The existing literature indicates singing opera is good for improving the elderly’s cognitive function. But I measured the pre-test and post-test cognitive scores and found no significant differen ...

MatthewFung

30 November 2021

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I am a fresh program worker at a community center. I hope to organize some Chinese Opera Appreciation groups for older adults in our community. Could you give me a hand on how to promote such an event?

I am a fresh program worker at a community center. I hope to organize some Chinese Opera Appreciation groups for older adults in our community. Could you give me a hand on how to promote such an e ...

MatthewFung

30 November 2021

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Following my prior post, may I further ask about the conditions for causal inferences? Could you please kindly give me a clue, take an example of late-life depression and sleep disturbance.

DanielYuen

30 November 2021

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According to my program evaluation on the service for elderly with depressive symptoms, I surprisedly found that many respondents also have sleep problems. Thus, in my evaluation report, can I say that depression may cause sleep problems?

According to my program evaluation on the service for elderly with depressive symptoms, I surprisedly found that many respondents also have sleep problems. Thus, in my evaluation report, can I say ...

DanielYuen

30 November 2021

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Hello friend. Can we use the Kingston Caregiver Stress Scale (KCSS) to measure the stress level of institutional care staff for the elderly?

ChristopherChing

30 November 2021

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I wonder, for lay family caregivers of elderly persons, which scale might be more suitable?

ChristopherChing

30 November 2021

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Hi, there are too many items in the original Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale. We think it may be unfriendly to the respondents as many caregivers are older adults themselves. May I ask your advice about it?

Hi, there are too many items in the original Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale. We think it may be unfriendly to the respondents as many caregivers are older adults themselves. May I ask your advice ab ...

CharlesKin

30 November 2021

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Caring for elderly persons with dementia could be extremely stressful. We are considering devising a caregivers’ care program. Before the formal service, we want to find a scale to measure caregivers’ stress levels. Do you have any recommendations, please?

Caring for elderly persons with dementia could be extremely stressful. We are considering devising a caregivers’ care program. Before the formal service, we want to find a scale to measure caregiv ...

CharlesKin

30 November 2021

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I wonder if there are any specific ethical rules when providing services for the elderly with hearing loss?

ThomasMing@yahoo.com.hk

30 November 2021

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For a group of old-old persons in our community, we want to provide some auditory training programs for them to tackle hearing loss. But some of them have already suffered from severe hearing impairment and cannot clearly understand program workers’ words. Do you have any suggestions for our service, please?

For a group of old-old persons in our community, we want to provide some auditory training programs for them to tackle hearing loss. But some of them have already suffered from severe hearing impa ...

ThomasMing@yahoo.com.hk

30 November 2021

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