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Tufan, Ismail – Educational Gerontology, 2009
Scientific investigations have revealed that behaviors about health and illness states are related to socioeconomic status, gender, and cultural factors. Chronic diseases and comorbidity are common in elderly people when compared to the rest of the population. Major problems of the elderly in Turkey are related to health behaviors, financial…
Descriptors: Investigations, Gerontology, Health Behavior, Older Adults
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Erkal, Sibel – Educational Gerontology, 2010
The present study analyzed home safety and safe behaviors against fall accidents of elderly people living at home. The study group comprised 121 people aged 65+ living in the catchment area of Ankara Mamak Halil Ulgen Health Center. Data were collected via a personal information form and Home-Screen Scale. Statistical analysis used an independent…
Descriptors: Accidents, Safety, Risk, Older Adults