Cooking for One or Two: Applying Participatory Action Research to improve community‐dwelling older adults’ health and well‐being

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 105-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Chojenta ◽  
Edwina Mingay ◽  
Ellie Gresham ◽  
Julie Byles
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Participatory Action Research ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Participatory Action ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults ◽  
Health And Well Being

scholarly journals A Scoping Review of Psychological Sense of Community among Community Dwelling Older Adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 965-965
Author(s):  
Thomas Buckley
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Sense Of Community ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Psychological Sense Of Community ◽  
Psychological Sense ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults ◽  
Health And Well Being

Abstract Psychological sense of community (PSOC) is an important construct for health and well-being outcomes for older adults. Drawing on the Ecological Theory of Aging and the Age-Friendly Cities (AFC) framework, this scoping review explored how PSOC has been used in research with community dwelling older adults. I followed Arksey and O’Malley's (2005) scoping review guidelines. Initial database searches yielded 860 articles. I included 33 in the final sample. I grouped articles based on study populations and conceptualization and operationalization of PSOC. I used thematic analysis to explore topic areas and main findings. The AFC framework guided development of themes and others emerged during analysis. Results show most studies used Asian or White samples and focused on geographic community or neighborhoods. Among the several measures of PSOC, the Brief Sense of Community Scale performed best with older adults. Topical research areas in the thematic analysis were built (1) built environment and neighborhoods, (2) social participation and connection, (3) civic participation, (4) PSOC as a protective factor, (5) health and well-being, (6) relocation, and (7) scale development. PSOC was a consistent predictor of health and well-being and served as a mediator to link neighborhood or environmental characteristics with health and well-being. Future research needs to examine PSOC in geographically and culturally diverse samples and conduct further psychometric testing of PSOC scales with older adults. PSOC is conceptually related to the AFC framework and serves as a mechanism that links AFC features and well-being outcomes. These results can inform practice and refine theory.

scholarly journals Day-to-Day Mobility, Affect, and Stress Couplings in Swiss Older Adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 469-470
Author(s):  
Eun-Kyeong Kim ◽  
Pascal Griffel ◽  
Robert Moulder ◽  
Cheng Fu ◽  
Minxia Luo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Functional Ability ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Intrinsic Capacity ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults ◽  
Health And Well Being ◽  
Daily Time

Abstract The Mobility, Activity, and Social Interactions Study (MOASIS) is part of a global effort to more closely examine indicators of functional ability in relation to person characteristics and life contexts as proposed by the WHO’s healthy aging definition. In MOASIS, sensor-based and self-reported mobility and activity indicators were used to capture functional ability in 153 community-dwelling older adults aged 65-91 over 30 days. The present study examines daily time out-of-home and place diversity and its within-person associations with positive and negative affect and stress. Initial between-person analyses indicate that mobility is only weakly related to indicators of physical and mental health. We propose that the health- and well-being implications of mobility more strongly play out in daily life and at the within-person level, and will examine general health, cognitive ability, and marital status as intrinsic capacity moderators accounting for some of the expected interindividual heterogeneity.

scholarly journals Telehealth Home Support During COVID-19 Confinement for Community-Dwelling Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment or Mild Dementia: Survey Study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Marian Goodman-Casanova ◽  
Elena Dura-Perez ◽  
Jose Guzman-Parra ◽  
Antonio Cuesta-Vargas ◽  
Fermin Mayoral-Cleries
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Cognitive Stimulation ◽  
Mild Dementia ◽  
Sleeping Problems ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults ◽  
Health And Well Being

BACKGROUND The public health emergency of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is rapidly evolving worldwide; some countries, including Spain, have implemented restrictive measures. Populations that are vulnerable to this outbreak and its physical and mental health effects include community-dwelling older adults with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia. Telehealth is a potential tool to deliver health care and decrease exposure risk. OBJECTIVE The aims of this study were to explore the impact of confinement on the health and well-being of community-dwelling older adults with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia, to provide television-based and telephone-based health and social support, and to study the effects of a television-based assistive integrated technology, TV-AssistDem (TeleVision-based ASSistive Integrated Service to supporT European adults living with mild DEMentia or mild cognitive impairment). METHODS A telephone-based survey was administered in Spain to 93 participants in the TV-AssistDem clinical trial from March 25 to April 6, 2020. RESULTS Of the respondents, 60/93 (65%) were women. The mean age was 73.34 (SD 6.07), and 69/93 (74%) lived accompanied. Lockdown measures forced 17/93 respondents (18%) to change their living arrangements. Health status was found to be optimal in 89/93 respondents (96%), with no COVID-19 symptoms. Grocery and pharmacy outings were performed by family members of 68/93 participants (73%); 57 (61%) reported overall well-being, and 65 (70%) maintained their sleep quality. However, participants living alone reported greater negative feelings and more sleeping problems. Regarding leisure activities, 53/93 respondents (57%) took walks, 32 (35%) played memory games, 55 (60%) watched television, and 91 (98%) telephoned relatives. 58/93 (64%) respondents reported accessing moderate or too much COVID-19 information, 89 (97%) received it from television, and 56 (62%) stated that their understanding of the information was extreme. 39/93 (39%) respondents had contacted health and social services, while 29 (31%) requested information regarding these services during the telephone call. There were no significant differences in health and well-being between the intervention and control groups. Respondents with TV-AssistDem performed more memory exercises (24/93, 52% vs 8/93, 17.4%; <i>P</i>&lt;.001) than control respondents. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that during COVID-19 confinement, the physical and mental health and well-being was optimal for the majority of our vulnerable population. However, those living alone reported greater negative psychological effects and sleeping problems. Measures adopted to address the negative experiences of confinement included keeping informed about the situation, accessing health and social services, having a support network that prevents risk of exposure to COVID-19 and guarantees food and medical supplies, a daily routine with maintained sleeping habits and leisure activities, staying physically and mentally active with cognitive stimulation exercises, and ensuring social connectedness using technology. Television sets were preferred technological devices to access COVID-19 information, watch television as a recreational activity, and perform memory exercises as an intellectual activity. Television-based telehealth support using TV-AssistDem demonstrated potential for cognitive stimulation. CLINICALTRIAL ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03653234; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03653234

scholarly journals Understanding the Benefits, Challenges, and the Role of Pet Ownership in the Daily Lives of Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Case Study

Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 2628
Author(s):  
Nataša Obradović ◽  
Émilie Lagueux ◽  
Karine Latulippe ◽  
Véronique Provencher
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Pet Ownership ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults ◽  
Meaningful Role ◽  
Health And Well Being

Human–animal interactions may positively impact the health and well-being of older adults. Considering about one third of community-dwelling older adults report owning a pet, better understanding the benefits, challenges, and the role of pet ownership may help support the relationships between older adults and their pets. This case study aims to better understand the role of pet ownership in the daily lives of older adults and explore the benefits and the challenges of owning a pet for this population. Interviews were conducted with Violet, a 77-year-old dog owner and her healthcare provider. Qualitative data were analyzed by two evaluators and validated by the participants. Both participants agree that the benefits outweigh the challenges for both the older adult and her pet. The benefits and challenges were the following: Violet, taking care of her dog (Jack), (1) could provide Violet with a sense of safety and positively influence her mood; (2) may introduce a slight fall risk; (3) includes financial costs to consider. Ensuring Jack’s well-being is important for Violet and her dog benefits from Violet’s continual presence and care. The findings suggest that improving the fit between characteristics of the owner and their pet may support the meaningful role of pet ownership within the context of aging-in-place.

Swallowing Impairments Increase Emotional Burden in Spousal Caregivers of Older Adults

2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 172-180 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samantha E. Shune ◽  
Ashwini M. Namasivayam-MacDonald
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Spousal Caregivers ◽  
National Study ◽  
Emotional Burden ◽  
Care Recipients ◽  
Swallowing Difficulties ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults ◽  
Health And Well Being

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the type and extent of caregiver burden uniquely experienced by spousal caregivers of older adults with dysphagia. Method: Using the Round 1 surveys from the National Health and Aging Trends Study and the National Study of Caregiving, we analyzed data on 422 community-dwelling older adults and their spousal caregivers. Results: Approximately 17% of care recipients reported swallowing difficulties. Logistic regression analysis revealed that caregivers of spouses with dysphagia were significantly more likely to experience emotional burden, p = .038; odds ratio (OR) = 2.06; 95% confidence interval (CI): [1.04, 4.09]. Of those spouses caring for partners with dysphagia who reported emotional burden, nearly 70% rated the burden moderate to severe. Discussion: Dysphagia in community-dwelling older adults is associated with increased emotional burden among spousal caregivers. Given the intricate relationship between the health and well-being of both members of the caregiving dyad, these findings support the need for interventions that prioritize dyadic health.

Collaborative Remembering and Reminiscence in Older Adults

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda A. Henkel ◽  
Alison Kris
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Nursing Facilities ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Healthy Community ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults ◽  
Health And Well Being ◽  
Care Nursing

This chapter explores the ways in which remembering alone or with others shapes what older adults remember and what they forget, and how such memory activities impact their mental health and well-being. Two related but largely separate bodies of research on older adults are examined, one using a primarily laboratory approach to understand how and when collaborative remembering helps or hinders memory, and the other using descriptive and correlational studies about the functions and values of reminiscing and sharing one’s personal memories with other people. We examine the use and value of reminiscence in healthy community-dwelling older adults, as well as in older adults with some degree of cognitive impairment living in long-term care nursing facilities.

scholarly journals Telehealth Home Support During COVID-19 Confinement for Community-Dwelling Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment or Mild Dementia: Survey Study

10.2196/19434 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (5) ◽  
pp. e19434 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Marian Goodman-Casanova ◽  
Elena Dura-Perez ◽  
Jose Guzman-Parra ◽  
Antonio Cuesta-Vargas ◽  
Fermin Mayoral-Cleries
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Cognitive Stimulation ◽  
Mild Dementia ◽  
Sleeping Problems ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults ◽  
Health And Well Being

Background The public health emergency of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is rapidly evolving worldwide; some countries, including Spain, have implemented restrictive measures. Populations that are vulnerable to this outbreak and its physical and mental health effects include community-dwelling older adults with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia. Telehealth is a potential tool to deliver health care and decrease exposure risk. Objective The aims of this study were to explore the impact of confinement on the health and well-being of community-dwelling older adults with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia, to provide television-based and telephone-based health and social support, and to study the effects of a television-based assistive integrated technology, TV-AssistDem (TeleVision-based ASSistive Integrated Service to supporT European adults living with mild DEMentia or mild cognitive impairment). Methods A telephone-based survey was administered in Spain to 93 participants in the TV-AssistDem clinical trial from March 25 to April 6, 2020. Results Of the respondents, 60/93 (65%) were women. The mean age was 73.34 (SD 6.07), and 69/93 (74%) lived accompanied. Lockdown measures forced 17/93 respondents (18%) to change their living arrangements. Health status was found to be optimal in 89/93 respondents (96%), with no COVID-19 symptoms. Grocery and pharmacy outings were performed by family members of 68/93 participants (73%); 57 (61%) reported overall well-being, and 65 (70%) maintained their sleep quality. However, participants living alone reported greater negative feelings and more sleeping problems. Regarding leisure activities, 53/93 respondents (57%) took walks, 32 (35%) played memory games, 55 (60%) watched television, and 91 (98%) telephoned relatives. 58/93 (64%) respondents reported accessing moderate or too much COVID-19 information, 89 (97%) received it from television, and 56 (62%) stated that their understanding of the information was extreme. 39/93 (39%) respondents had contacted health and social services, while 29 (31%) requested information regarding these services during the telephone call. There were no significant differences in health and well-being between the intervention and control groups. Respondents with TV-AssistDem performed more memory exercises (24/93, 52% vs 8/93, 17.4%; P<.001) than control respondents. Conclusions Our findings suggest that during COVID-19 confinement, the physical and mental health and well-being was optimal for the majority of our vulnerable population. However, those living alone reported greater negative psychological effects and sleeping problems. Measures adopted to address the negative experiences of confinement included keeping informed about the situation, accessing health and social services, having a support network that prevents risk of exposure to COVID-19 and guarantees food and medical supplies, a daily routine with maintained sleeping habits and leisure activities, staying physically and mentally active with cognitive stimulation exercises, and ensuring social connectedness using technology. Television sets were preferred technological devices to access COVID-19 information, watch television as a recreational activity, and perform memory exercises as an intellectual activity. Television-based telehealth support using TV-AssistDem demonstrated potential for cognitive stimulation. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03653234; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03653234

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