Participation in Social Activities and the Association with Socio-Demographic and Health-Related Factors among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Jamaica

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 427-447 ◽  
Author(s):  
Douladel Willie-Tyndale ◽  
Desmalee Holder-Nevins ◽  
Kathryn Mitchell-Fearon ◽  
Kenneth James ◽  
Hazel Laws ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Social Activities ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

Associations of socioeconomic and health related factors with fall risk on community dwelling older adults from Alentejo

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Jerônimo ◽  
M Santos ◽  
S Picamilho ◽  
M Caldas ◽  
C Pereira
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Fat Mass ◽  
Fall Risk ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Cognitive State ◽  
World Population ◽  
Sociodemographic Characteristics ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

Abstract Introduction With the world, population ageing falls become a problem. Portugal follows this tendency, particularly in Alentejo. Ecological models evidence that biological, behaviour and socioeconomic factors explain falls. However, the role of socioeconomic and health-related factors on the risk of falls is not well known. Objectives To analyse the association of socioeconomic and health-related factors with fall risk on community-dwelling older adults from Alentejo. Methodology This observational study involved 384 community-dwelling older adults (73.6 ± 6.0 years), the minimal sample size calculated by Open Epi Online program, of whom 40.6% fell at least once in the previous year. Sociodemographic characteristics (age, gender, marital status, schooling, retirement age, living alone and yield) and health-related factors (number of health conditions, cognitive state, fat mass %, physical activity, and depression index) were accessed. Results Univariate Regression Logistic showed that gender was the only sociodemographic characteristics which significantly explains falls occurrence, in which to be woman increases the likelihood of falling on 96% (OR: 1.96, p < 0.05). As regard health-related factors, results show that for each additional health condition the likelihood of falling increased 17%, for each additional 1% on fat mass this likelihood increased 4%, and for each additional point on depression index this likelihood increased 15.1% (OR: 1.04 to 1.17, p < 0.05). Conclusion Health-related factors showed to be more preponderant in the occurrence of falls compared to socio-demographic characteristics. Women with more chronic conditions increased fat mass, and high depression index will be the most susceptible to falls. Thus, preventive measures should play particular attention to these persons.

scholarly journals Related Factors and Clinical Outcomes of Osteosarcopenia: A Narrative Review

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 291
Author(s):  
Tatsuro Inoue ◽  
Keisuke Maeda ◽  
Ayano Nagano ◽  
Akio Shimizu ◽  
Junko Ueshima ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Longitudinal Studies ◽  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

Osteopenia/osteoporosis and sarcopenia are common geriatric diseases among older adults and harm activities of daily living (ADL) and quality of life (QOL). Osteosarcopenia is a unique syndrome that is a concomitant of both osteopenia/osteoporosis and sarcopenia. This review aimed to summarize the related factors and clinical outcomes of osteosarcopenia to facilitate understanding, evaluation, prevention, treatment, and further research on osteosarcopenia. We searched the literature to include meta-analyses, reviews, and clinical trials. The prevalence of osteosarcopenia among community-dwelling older adults is significantly higher in female (up to 64.3%) compared to male (8–11%). Osteosarcopenia is a risk factor for death, fractures, and falls based on longitudinal studies. However, the associations between osteosarcopenia and many other factors have been derived based on cross-sectional studies, so the causal relationship is not clear. Few studies of osteosarcopenia in hospitals have been conducted. Osteosarcopenia is a new concept and has not yet been fully researched its relationship to clinical outcomes. Longitudinal studies and high-quality interventional studies are warranted in the future.

scholarly journals The Association Between Personality and Homebound Status in Older Adults: Results From the NHATS

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 233-233
Author(s):  
Xiaocao Sun ◽  
Minhui Liu ◽  
Christina E Miyawaki ◽  
Yuxiao Li ◽  
Tianxue Hou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Personality Assessment ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults ◽  
Ordinal Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Hispanic White

Abstract Personality is associated with predictors of homebound status like frailty, incident falls, and depression. It has been rarely investigated whether personality predicts homebound status among older adults. Using the combining cross-sectional data of the Year 2013 and Year 2014 data from the National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS), this study examined the association between personality traits and homebound status in a sample of community-dwelling older adults aged 65 years and older (N=2,788). Homebound status (non-homebound, semi-homebound, and homebound) was determined by the frequency, difficulty, and help of outdoor mobility. Personality traits, including conscientiousness, agreeableness, openness, extraversion, and neuroticism were assessed using the 10-item Midlife Development Inventory on a rating scale from 1 (not at all) to 4 (a lot). Each personality trait was included as a predictor in an ordinal logistic regression model to examine its association with homebound status after adjusting demographic and health-related covariates. The sample was on average 79±7.53 years old, non-Hispanic White (72.0%), female (58.6%), living alone (35.4%) or with spouse/partner only (37.4%). Seventy-four percent, 18%, and 8% of participants were non-homebound, semi-homebound, and homebound, respectively. Homebound participants tended to be less-educated older females. The average scores of conscientiousness, agreeableness, openness, extraversion, and neuroticism were 3.19±0.75, 3.57±0.56, 2.81±0.83, 3.13±0.75, and 2.22±0.86, respectively. Among these five personality traits, high conscientiousness (OR=1.34, p<0.001) and extraversion (OR=1.16, p=.03) were associated with a reduced likelihood of being homebound. These findings provided a basis for potential personality assessment to identify and protect individuals with high homebound risk.

Association Between Anticholinergic Drug Use and Health-Related Quality of Life in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

Drugs & Aging ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 34 (10) ◽  
pp. 785-792 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benoit Cossette ◽  
Maimouna Bagna ◽  
Modou Sene ◽  
Caroline Sirois ◽  
Gabrielle P. Lefebvre ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Anticholinergic Drug ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

scholarly journals What influences diet quality in older people? A qualitative study among community-dwelling older adults from the Hertfordshire Cohort Study, UK

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (15) ◽  
pp. 2685-2693 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ilse Bloom ◽  
Wendy Lawrence ◽  
Mary Barker ◽  
Janis Baird ◽  
Elaine Dennison ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
Older People ◽  
Social Engagement ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Hertfordshire Cohort Study ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

AbstractObjectiveTo explore influences on diet in a group of community-dwelling older adults in the UK.DesignData were collected through focus group discussions with older people; discussions were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and transcripts analysed thematically.SettingHertfordshire, UK.SubjectsParticipants were sampled purposively from the Hertfordshire Cohort Study, focusing on those whose diets had been assessed at two time points: 1998–2001 and 2011.ResultsNinety-two adults participated (47 % women; 74–83 years) and eleven focus groups were held. A number of age-related factors were identified that were linked to food choices, including lifelong food experiences, retirement, bereavement and medical conditions, as well as environmental factors (such as transport). There appeared to be variability in how individuals responded to these influences, indicating that other underlying factors may mediate the effects of age-related factors on diet. Discussions about ‘keeping going’, being motivated to ‘not give up’, not wanting to be perceived as ‘old’, as well as examples of resilience and coping strategies, suggest the importance of mediating psychological factors. In addition, discussion about social activities and isolation, community spirit and loneliness, indicated the importance of social engagement as an influence on diet.ConclusionsInterventions to promote healthier diets in older age should take account of underlying psychological and social factors that influence diet, which may mediate the effects of age-related factors.

scholarly journals Prevalence of frailty syndrome and its associated factors among community-dwelling elderly in East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 205031211877558 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fairus Asma Mohd Hamidin ◽  
Siti Nur’Asyura Adznam ◽  
Zuriati Ibrahim ◽  
Yoke Mun Chan ◽  
Nur Hafizah Abdul Aziz
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Peninsular Malaysia ◽  
Clinical Syndrome ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Frailty Syndrome ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Prevention Programmes ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

Objective: Frailty is a clinical syndrome with increased risk of poor health outcomes and particularly prevalent in older adults and community population. The study’s aim was therefore to determine the prevalence of frailty and its association with sociodemographic and socioeconomic characteristics, health-related status, and anthropometric measurements among community-dwelling older adults. Methods: A total of 279 older adults aged 60 years and above were randomly selected. Respondents were classified as non-frail (<2 criteria) or frail (≥3 criteria) based on the ‘phenotype of frailty’. A binary logistic regression was used to determine predictors of frailty. Results: The prevalence of frailty was 18.3%. The frail older adults were positively associated with advanced age, being unmarried, hospitalisation in the previous year, poor self-rated health, and lower body mass index. Discussion: These results give an overview on underlying effects and guiding actions for prevention programmes functioning to reverse and minimise the adverse effects of frailty syndrome.

Comparison of Related Factors According to the Frailty Level of the Rural Community-Dwelling Older Adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 295-308
Author(s):  
Heekyung Chang ◽  
Mikyoung Kim ◽  
Jiyeon Lee ◽  
Boram Kim ◽  
Chorong Gil
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

scholarly journals The type 2 diabetes-specific dementia risk score (DSDRS) is associated with frailty, cognitive and functional status amongst Mexican community-dwelling older adults

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Omar Yaxmehen Bello-Chavolla ◽  
Carlos Alberto Aguilar-Salinas ◽  
José Alberto Avila-Funes
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Dementia Risk ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

Abstract Background The type 2 diabetes (T2D) specific dementia-risk score (DSDRS) was developed to evaluate dementia risk in older adults with T2D. T2D-related factors have been shown increase the risk of age-related conditions, which might also increase dementia risk. Here, we investigate the associations of DSDRS with frailty, disability, quality of life (QoL) and cognition in community-dwelling older adults with T2D. Methods We included 257 community-dwelling older adults with T2D to evaluate the association between DSDRS and Mini-mental state examination (MMSE), Isaac’s set-test (IST), clock drawing test (CDT), quality of life (SF-36), risk of malnutrition (Mini-Nutritional Assessment or MNA), as well as frailty, Katz’ and Lawton-Brody scores. We also assessed the phenotype and correlates of high-estimated dementia risk by assessing individuals with DSDRS >75th age-specific percentiles. Results Mean age of participants was 78.0 ± 6.2 years. DSDRS showed a significant correlation with MMSE test, IST, CDT, SF-36, MNA, Lawton-Brody and Katz scores, and an increasing number of frailty components. DSDRS was higher among frail, pre-frail, and subjects with limited ADL and IADL (p < 0.001). Participants with DSDRS >75th age-specific percentiles had lower education, MMSE, IST, SF-36, MNA, Katz, Lawton-Brody, and higher frailty scores. High-estimated 10-year dementia risk was associated with ADL and IADL disability, frailty and risk of malnutrition. When assessing individual components of DSDRS, T2D-related microvascular complications were associated to all outcome measures. Conclusion The DSDRS is associated with frailty, disability, malnutrition and lower cognitive performance. These findings support that T2D-related factors have significant burden on functional status, QoL, disability and dementia risk.

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