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Cuba:
Population-Wide Aging (July 7, 2012)
(Article in
Spanish)
As a result of the emigration of 38,000 citizens
and low fertility rates, the Cuban population is
aging. Population levels are remaining
unchanged, resulting in an aging
population. In 2002 the total population
included 11,177,743 persons, but currently
11,247,925 people inhabit Cuba.
Canada:
Staying On the Job When Dementia Hits (July 5,
2012)
With over half a million Canadians suffering
from dementia and numbers expected to increase
to one million within the next quarter century,
employers are becoming more concerned with how
to accommodate afflicted employees. While the
law protects older people with dementia who
still want to work, Canadian corporations claim
that they have already lost close to three
billion dollars in productivity and profits in
2008 due to the disease. Ultimately, what's best
for both parties is to learn about and
understand the brain disorder, build a
supportive network, and offer modified jobs to
those who are suffering.
Mexico:
The Quantity of Older Persons Grows But Not
That of Geriatricians (June 11, 2012)
(Article in
Spanish)
Some 400 geriatricians are registered with the
Mexican Council of Gerontology ( el Consejo
Mexicano de Geriatría); however,
not all of these geriatricians have
re-certified. According to World Health
Organization predictions, Mexico needs about 10
times more geriatricians than are currently
registered. Because of increasing life
expectancies, in 15 years the Mexican health
care system will encounter a shortage of
geriatricians, according to Luis Miguel
Gutiérrez.
Mexico: Calderón Signed a Degree to
Create the National Institute of Gerontology
(June 25, 2012)
(Article in
Spanish)
The National Institute of Gerontology (Instituto
Nacional de Geriatría) will study aging
and will train specialized caretakers for older
adults. The Executive also initiated
Popular Security (Seguro Popular) that will
begin an Alzheimer’s program.
Argentina:
Seven Thousand Senior Patients (June 9, 2012)
(Article in
Spanish)
In Buenos Aires, Argentina, some 565 nursing
homes will be available for a projected number
of 7,000 older persons. With an increase in life
expectancy and increasing Alzheimer's among
seniors, nursing homes are expected to become
more popular alternatives to home care. However,
such nursing home services in Argentina are
costly. The least expensive nursing homes cost
around 3,500 pesos a month and the most
luxurious services cost 17,000 pesos a month. Of
the 397 nursing home inspections which took
place this year, only twenty-two were closed --
four due to overcrowding and eighteen due to
poor security and health risks. Will the
nursing homes be staffed and maintained to
support older persons in appropriate
ways?
Latin
America: The Aging of Latin America Citizens
Increases the Incidence of Osteoporosis (May
29, 2012)
(Article in
Spanish)
Due to the increasing rates of osteoporosis, the
occurrence of hip fractures will likely increase
in 2050 by 32% in Brazil, by 85% in Argentina,
and by 424% in Mexico. After a hip
fracture, the risk of an older individual dying
within six to eight months increases, according
to Dr. Bruno Muzzi Camargos.
Argentina:
Elderly in Nursing Homes Greatly Miss Families
(April 21, 2012)
(Article in
Spanish)
In Salta, an Argentine province, 60 percent of
seniors are admitted to eldercare facilities
because their families are unable to care for
them. However, staff members who provide such
services are surprised at how rarely families
visit residents. This article reports on
caregivers who say that seniors greatly need
affection and support from their families, even
when receiving top-of-the-line care.
Venezuela:
Bilingual
Seniors Not as Likely to Get Alzheimer’s
(April 3, 2012)
(Article in
Spanish)
A research study carried out by the Center for
Cognition and the Brain in Venezuela analyzed
the degree of linguistic impairment suffered by
71 bilingual patients afflicted with Alzheimer’s
disease. The study coordinator reported that
results indicated a “large overlapping in the
cortical representation of the two languages” –
i.e. Alzheimer’s sufferers preserved well the
phonology and morphology of the language but not
so much the semantics and lexicon.
Canada:
From Dump to Housing, Morbid Unsanitary is an
Unknown Phenomenon (February 29, 2012)
(Article in
French)
Sometimes referred to as the Diogenes Syndrome,
the phenomenon is characterized by carelessness
about personal hygiene and living in squalor.
The condition is a disease affecting mostly
people over the age of 65. Manifested by the
negligence of personal hygiene and living with
lack of care about sanitation, it ultimately
becomes a health risk for those who suffer from
it. It is also demonstrated by the accumulation
of objects that the patient does not want to get
rid of. In Canada, 1-2 percent of the population
suffers from the phenomenon, affecting women as
well as men.
Mexico:
Mayor of Mexico City Promises to Give Away
Free "Viagra" for Older Residents of the City
(February 17, 2012)
(Article in
Russian)
Mayor Marcelo Ebrard of the Mexican capital
announced that the city administration will give
away free drugs for impotence for men 70 years
of age or older. This action is designed to
improve the quality of sexual life of elderly
residents of Mexico City.
Costa
Rica: Classes for Elderly (January 31, 2012)
(Article in
Spanish)
On February 13, personnel in the hospital will
teach older adults ways to prevent hazards and
accidents to which they are exposed. The goal is
to help older adults have a better quality of
life physically, mentally and spiritually.
Golden school of Geriatrics and Gerontology
Hospital will provide classes on every second
Monday of the month. The director of the medical
center will also insist on check-ups to help
prevent serious diseases from developing.
Canada:
Marathon Records (January 11, 2012)
(Article in
Russian)
At a recent marathon in Toronto, a British
citizen of Indian origin, Fauja Singh, ran 42
kilometers, 195 meters in 8 hours, 25 minutes
and 16 seconds. Even though Fauja was one of the
last ones to cross the finish line, he set a
world record. Singh is 100 years old and is a
first person in that age group ever to compete
and successfully complete such a challenging
marathon. His accomplishment will surely serve
as an inspiring example for millions of marathon
enthusiasts around the world.
Canada:
The Grandmother With 600 Gold Medals (January
6, 2012)
(Article in
French)
Olga Kotelko, 92, is a former teacher originally
from Ukraine and now lives in British Columbia.
At the age of 77, this super grandmother decided
to start working out to stay active. Now, as the
only woman over 90 years old to practice long
jump, her mission is accomplished. She also
holds world records in several disciplines such
as hammer, disc and javelin throw, as well as
running races of various distances, all of which
she attributes to her daily exercises. In
addition to lecturing and traveling around the
world for competitions, Olga makes herself
available to science for tests to determine the
origin of her athletic prowess and secrets of
her health.
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