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Oral Health Assessment by Lay Personnel for Older Adults
Published on: February 2, 2020
Comparison of two health measurements among older adults
1National Open University, Taiwan.
Abstract:
The aims of this study were to develop composite indices for measuring the life relative independence of older adults and to compare the results with the self-rated health status to evaluate the reliability. The life relative independence measures were developed using a representative cross-sectional survey of 2336 samples in Taiwan. The results indicated that older adults have poor social health and economic security, the life relative independence is more effective in health evaluation than the self-rated health status and psychological health is associated with independence. This study provides an improved understanding of scenarios of independence for older adults.
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Special considerations while measuring blood pressure
Monitoring Both Arms:
Monitoring BP in both arms during the initial assessment is advisable, as the systolic value may differ by five to ten mm Hg between arms. For subsequent BP assessments, use the arm with the higher reading.

