by Bubacar Embaló  , Jhenyfer Amanda Ciriaco Canhete  , Gabriel Schmitt da Cruz  , Daniela de Rossi Figueiredo  , Heloisa Godoi  and Ana Lúcia Schaefer Ferreira de Mello

Received: 30 October 2025;  Published: 19 August 2026;  doi: 10.21926/obm.geriatr.2603341

The study aimed to understand the provision of home dental care for homebound older adults within the context of primary healthcare. A mixed-methods, concurrent, parallel, and cross-sectional study was conducted. Quantitative data were collected from 123 homebound older adults through structured questionnaires and oral examinations and analyzed using descriptive and bivariate statistics. Qualitative data were collected through interviews with 37 homebound older adults and/or caregivers and eight [...]

by Paolo Giacomoni  and Pier Francesco Morganti

Received: 05 January 2026;  Published: 23 July 2026;  doi: 10.21926/obm.geriatr.2603340

Aging is defined as the accumulation of damage, and several factors have been recognized as “factors of aging”. A sensible holistic approach is appropriate to reduce the rate of accumulation of damage, while maintaining the well-being of the individual. The holistic approach of L-Raphael defines seven fields of intervention: Outdoor management, Physical management, Medical management, Nutritional management, Stress management, Aesthetic management, and Leisure management. These interventions app [...]