 Middle East Journal of Age and Ageing 2009; Volume 6, Issue 4 ME-JAA Middle East Journal of Age and Ageing ISSN 1449-8677 Volume 6, Issue 4 August 2009 Chief Editor: Abdulrazak Abyad MD, MPH, AGSF, AFCHS Email: aabyad@cyberia.net.lb Publisher: Ms Lesley Pocock medi+WORLD International 572 Burwood Road, Hawthorn, Vic Australia 3122 Phone: +61 (3) 9819 1224: Fax: +61 (3) 9819 3269 Email: lesleypocock@mediworld.com.au Editorial enquiries: aabyad@cyberia.net.lb Advertising enquiries: lesleypocock@mediworld.com.au While all efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this journal, opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reﬂect the views of The Publishers, Editor or the Editorial Board. The publishers, Editor and Editorial Board cannot be held responsible for errors or any consequenc- es arising from the use of information contained in this journal; or the views and opinions expressed. Publication of any advertisements does not constitute any endorsement by the Publishers and Editors of the product advertised. The contents of this journal are copyright. Apart from any fair dealing for purposes of private study, research, criticism or review, as permitted under the Australian Copyright Act, no part of this program may be reproduced without the permis- sion of the publisher. Contents Editorial 1 From the Editor Abdulrazak Abyad Original Contribution/Clinical Investigation 3 The Application of Romberg Exercise on Falling State of Elderly Persons in Nursing Homes Ahmadali Akbari Kamrani, Farhad Azadi, Pourandokht Pejmanfard, Saeed Siadat, Marjan Akbari Kamrani, Asghar Dadkhah 7 Education effect on Mini-Mental status Examination among Egyptian Elderly Hala S. Sweed, Muhammad F. Abd-Al-Atty, Sherine M. El-Banouby, Ahmed K Mortagy Review Articles 12 Nutrition Educational Program and Health Promotion in Aged People in Iran Sima. Ghasemi; Farshad. Sharii, Shahrbano Maghsoodnia, Fariba Tei- moori, Asghar Dadkhah Models and Methods and Clinical Research 18 Food Consumption Pattern and Micronutrient Intake of Elderly Yorubas in Southwest Nigeria Dr. Ibiyemi O. Olayiwola