Therapeutic Effects of Low-Level Laser Therapy on Cognitive Symptoms of Patients with Dementia: A Double-Blinded Randomized Clinical Trial.

To investigate the effects of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) as a new nonpharmaceutical approach to improve cognitive symptoms in patients with dementia. Routine pharmacological treatment of dementia patients is inefficient and has considerable adverse effects. Recent attempts to develop nonpharmaceutical approaches are considered favorable for patients with dementia.

The Effect of Cyberspace-Based Education on the Well-Being of Caregivers of Elderly People with Dementia.

Introduction: One of the consequences of aging is the prevalence of chronic and age-related diseases, such as dementia. Caring for patients with dementia has a negative impact on the caregiver's well-being. This study aimed to examine the impact of cyberspace-based education on the well-being of caregivers of demented elderly people.

The prevalence and predictors of diabetes distress in elderly with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Aims: Diabetes distress (DD) leads to damaging consequences in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Few studies have been carried out on the DD among elderly in Iran. The aim of the current study was to investigate the prevalence of DD and some of its related factors on the elderly living in Qom, Iran.

Correlation between malnutrition and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in elderly Iranian adults.

Objectives: We aimed to evaluate the association of nutritional status and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among elderly Iranian residents.

Methods: We used the 36-item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) to assess HRQOL among participants with normal nutrition status, at risk of malnutrition, and malnourished.

Results: Mean group scores for the Physical Component Summary (PCS) of the SF-36 were 44, 36.

Domestic elder abuse and associated factors in elderly women in Tehran, Iran.

Objectives: Elderly people are often abused in many ways, with serious and lasting consequences. Elder abuse remains one of the most hidden forms of family conflict, and its frequency is anticipated to be rising in many countries that are rapidly experiencing population aging. The purpose of this study was to investigate the status of domestic elder abuse in elderly women in Tehran, Iran and to identify associated factors.

Prevalence of Dementia and Associated Factors among Older Adults in Iran: National Elderly Health Survey (NEHS).

Background: The prevalence of cognitive impairment and dementia is increasing in Iran and the world. There is no study available on the prevalence of dementia at the national level in Iran. This study aimed to report the rate of dementia at the national level in Iran.

Validity and Reliability of Health Promoting Lifestyle Profile II in the Iranian Elderly.

Background: With increasing age, the prevalence of chronic diseases increases. Since health-promoting behaviors (HPB) are considered a basic way of preventing diseases, especially chronic diseases, it is important to assess HPB. This study examines the validity and reliability of the Health Promoting Lifestyle Profile II (HPLP-II).

Socio-demographic risk factors of mobility dysfunction and limitations in physical functioning disability among the elderly in Iran: A nationwide cross sectional survey.

Objective: To examine self-reported mobility and limitation in physical functioning among the elderly and associated socio-demographic risk factors.

Methods: The population-based cross-sectional study was conducted from January 2012 to January 2013 and comprised subjects from five provinces of Iran. The variables were measured using a questionnaire.

Influenza vaccination uptake and its socioeconomic determinants in the older adult Iranian population: A national study.

Background: The relationship between socioeconomic status and influenza vaccine uptake has a different pattern in different societies. The objective of this study was to assess the socioeconomic factors influencing influenza vaccination uptake in the older adult Iranian population.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 1,350 Iranian adults aged ≥60 years were selected using a multistage sampling method.

The prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) type II among Iranian elderly population and its association with other age-related diseases, 2012.

DM type II is one of the most common chronic diseases. The objective of this study is to investigate the prevalence of DM and its association with other age-related diseases in Iran, 2012. In this cross-sectional study, people aged 60 years and over were selected using multistage sampling method.

The health status of the elderly population of Iran in 2012.

Background: With advancing age comes dramatic increase in the incidence of chronic diseases, disabilities, and mental problems. This study was conducted to epidemiologically describe the health status of the elderly population of Iran.

Material And Methods: People aged ≥60 were selected.