The analysis of elderly people attitude to alternative practices of health maintenance in the context of activity prolongation is presented. By the example of conducted sociological research it is demonstrated that besides medication, health resources maintenance includes the following relevant methods: physical exercises and fitness; quit pernicious habits; rational nutrition; sexual activity
Chernyshkova E.V. Alternative practices of health maintenance in elderly age // Saratov Journal of Medical Scientific Research, Vol. 7, Issue 4, 2011, pp. 923-925

The article presents analysis of medical services consumed by gerontological social group in Saratov region. Results of sociological questionnaire and statistic data, published by Saratov Ministry for Social Development in 2010, were used as the basis of this paper
Chernyshkova Е.М., Andriyanova E.A. Medical services consumed by elderly persons in the context of social inequality (by the example of Saratov region) // Saratov Journal of Medical Scientific Research, Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2011, pp. 138-141

The article deals with the analysis of the principal factors influencing sexual activity of elderly persons. Data of foreign study and sociologic research carried out in Saratov region (2010) were used as the base for the analysis. It was revealed that the primary determinants of sexual activity in old age are the following: state of health, presence or absence of a partner, active lifestyle
Chernyshkova Е. V. Sexual activity in old age // Saratov Journal of Medical Scientific Research, Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2011, pp. 693-694