Browsing by Subject "Aging"
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(2007-04-27)It is important for people to live comfortably and independently in their homes. Homes can be adapted to aid people with various disabilities. This publication explains how to make such adaptations for people with vision ...
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(Texas A&M University, 2007-04-25)This thesis presents a study made on erosion control blankets with respect to their aging and longevity. Erosion control blankets have been relied upon increasingly in recent times replacing the old and traditional methods ...
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(2022-10-25)The population of adults 65+ is growing and expected to be 20% by 2030. Most older adults remain in the community as they age and will need varying degrees of assistance to avoid costly institutional care. At the same time, ...
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An alternative to disengagement theory : its value in explaining the Texas winter visitor phenomenon (Texas A&M University. Libraries, 1980)This exploratory study had the following objectives (1) to assess the utility of Hochschild's alternative (neo) theory for explaining the aging process among a sub-population of aging adults specifically, winter visitors ...
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(2002-01-31)Many simple, inexpensive devices can make daily activities easier and safer for the elderly and those who have physical disablities. This publication suggests products for living and sleeping areas, kitchens and bathrooms. ...
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Brain Networks and Behavior in Aging Females: Impacts of Menopause, Sex Hormones, and Sleep Patterns (2022-06-07)With both healthy aging and age-related disease, there are sex differences in brain and behavioral outcomes. Collectively, the literature suggests that females experience more severe aging impacts than males. Emerging ...
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(1999-09-02)Adult children play a crucial role in helping aging parents. When relationships with siblings are poor, everyone suffers. Brothers and sisters can build strong relationships and unite in caring for elderly parents when ...
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(2001-02-20)Declining health and the increased need of care and support for aging parents may strain even the best relationships. This publication discusses ways that adult children can analyze and improve their relationships with ...
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(2015-10-12)Economic, environmental, and engineering benefits have motivated the implementation of warm mix asphalt (WMA) in the United States. While asphalt foaming has become the most popular method for producing WMA, concerns remain ...
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(2020-11-24)Populations are rapidly aging in many developed nations including Japan. Providing care for the elderly is one of the major social problems facing Japanese society. Exacerbating the demographic problem of the aging population, ...
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(Texas A&M University, 2006-08-16)Hot-mix asphalt concrete (HMAC) mixture fatigue characterization constitutes a fundamental component of HMAC pavement structural design and analysis to ensure adequate field fatigue performance. HMAC is a heterogeneous ...
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(2006-12-12)People who care for elderly relatives often ignore their own needs. This publication offers guidance to help caregivers maintain their own personal well-being while caring for an elderly relative. Topics include stress ...
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(2019-07-23)Research regarding factors that impact musculoskeletal characteristics of horses is sparse. Therefore, we conducted four experiments to assess potential effects of breed, exercise training, complexed trace mineral ...
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(2002-01-31)The principle of universal design is that homes should be as usable as possible by people of all ages and physical ablities. This might be accomplished by widening doors, making floor levels flush, placing electrical outlets ...
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(2022-11-17)Vasoconstrictor function, which is essential for vascular homeostasis, declines with aging. Aging induces molecular alterations, leading to the gradual loss of vascular homeostasis. Thus, aging is a significant risk factor ...
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(Texas A&M University, 2004-11-15)Aging is associated with increases in regional and systemic vascular resistance and arterial blood pressure. One possible mechanism through which these age-associated alterations occur is enhanced vasoconstrictor responsiveness, ...
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(2009-05-15)Aging is associated with increases in regional and systemic vascular resistance and impaired ability to increase blood flow to active muscles during exercise. Aging enhances vasoconstrictor responsiveness in both humans ...
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(2009-09-30)ABSTRACT The Effects of Alcohol, and Age on Astrocytes in Female Rats Following an Inflammatory Stimulus (May 2006) Ashley N. Simpson Department of Biology Texas A&M University Research Advisor: Dr. Farida ...
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(PLOS, 2014-12-18)The common non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug ibuprofen has been associated with a reduced risk of some age-related pathologies. However, a general pro-longevity role for ibuprofen and its mechanistic basis remains ...
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(2017-05-09)he energy for sustaining life is released through the oxidation of glucose, fats, and proteins. A part of the energy released within each cell is stored as chemical energy of Adenosine Tri- Phosphate molecules, which is ...