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Influence of meltwater on the amount and composition of groundwater in quaternary deposits in Finland
Sulamisen vaikutus pohjaveden määrään ja laatuun Suomen kvartäärimuodostumiss
Roudan muodostumisesta ja esiintymisestä Suomessa vuosina 1955-1975
Engl. summary: On the formation and occurrence of soil frost in Finland 1956 to 197
Wartime studies on the flora in the Porajärvi - Paatene area, Russian Karelia by the late Jorma Soveri
The health and well-being of older adults with dual sensory impairment (DSI) in four countries
Objectives
Dual sensory impairment (DSI) is a combination of vision and hearing impairments that represents a unique disability affecting all aspects of a person’s life. The rates of DSI are expected to increase due to population aging, yet little is known about DSI among older adults (65+). The prevalence of DSI and client characteristics were examined among two groups, namely, older adults receiving home care services or those residing in a long-term care (LTC) facility in four countries (Canada, US, Finland, Belgium). Methods
Existing data, using an interRAI assessment, were analyzed to compare older adults with DSI to all others across demographic characteristics, functional and psychosocial outcomes. Results
In home care, the prevalence of DSI across the four countries ranged from 13.4% to 24.6%; in LTC facilities, it ranged from 9.7% to 33.9%. Clients with DSI were more likely to be 85+, have moderate/severe cognitive impairment, impairments in activities of daily living, and have communication difficulties. Among residents of LTC facilities, individuals with DSI were more likely to be 85+ and more likely have a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Having DSI increased the likelihood of depression in both care settings, but after adjusting for other factors, it remained significant only in the home care sample. Conclusions
While the prevalence of DSI cross nationally is similar to that of other illnesses such as diabetes, depression, and Alzheimer’s disease, we have a limited understanding of its affects among older adults. Raising awareness of this unique disability is imperative to insure that individuals receive the necessary rehabilitation and supportive services to improve their level of independence and quality of life
Use of urine samples collected from bladder and snow to indicate condition of semi-domesticated reindeer
Impact of broad-spectrum anthelmintic treatment in the summer on the weight gain of reindeer calves
The results indicate that broad-spectrum helminth control may increase summer growth of reindeer calves at least when heavily parasitized. The significant weight gain caused by the treatment was, however, relatively small. On natural reindeer pastures with seasonal migration the parasite infection pressure is possibly considerably lower than in this trial
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