A Study on Community Senior Citizen Center as the Senior Health Care Center Vitalization Plan Measures

Characteristics of undiagnosed COPD in a senior community center

OBJECTIVE To determine the characteristics of undiagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in a senior community center. METHODS We performed a cross-sectional, observational study with the following procedures: questionnaire to record demographic and health status data, anthropometry, questionnaire about COPD risk factors and symptoms, spirometry, and socioeconomic evaluation. Si...

Impact of Health Literacy on Senior Citizen Engagement in Health Care IT Usage

Objective: Patient engagement in health care information technology (IT) is required for government reimbursement programs. This research surveyed one older adult group to determine their willingness to use health information from a variety of sources. Health literacy was also measured using the Newest Vital Sign (NVS) and eHealth Literacy Scale (eHEALS) tools. Method: Regression models determi...

Critical factors in the successful utilization of senior center meals.

Pathological Gambling and the Senior Citizen

Senior Center-Based Hepatitis C Screening in Baltimore

Despite significant advancements in hepatitis C virus (HCV) treatments, the majority of individuals infected with HCV remain undiagnosed. We report on senior citizen center-based HCV testing in Baltimore, which revealed a 9.4% prevalence of infection. Our data suggest that community-based HCV testing and linkage to care in appropriate settings is feasible and high yield.