A comparison of physician-assisted/Death-with-Dignity death and suicide patterns in older adult women and men

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvia Sara Canetto ◽  
John L. McIntosh
Keyword(s):  
Older Adult ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Death With Dignity ◽  
Assisted Death

Symptom Change in Depression After CBT in Older Adult Women

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ann C. Bilbrey ◽  
Aleksandra Stepanenko ◽  
Johanna Rengifo Nevarez ◽  
Renee Marquett ◽  
Dolores Gallagher-Thompson
Keyword(s):  
Older Adult ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Symptom Change

scholarly journals Binge Eating Among Older Women: Prevalence Rates and Health Correlates Across Three Independent Samples

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salome Adelia Wilfred ◽  
Carolyn Black Becker ◽  
Kathryn E Kanzler ◽  
Nicolas Musi ◽  
Sara E Espinoza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Binge Eating ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Negative Mood ◽  
Doctoral Degree ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Prevalence Rates ◽  
Food Security Status ◽  
Three Samples ◽  
Original Goal

Abstract BackgroundEmerging research indicates that older women struggle with binge eating (BE; consuming unusually large amounts of food in one siting while feeling a loss of control) more frequently than once thought. Yet, health correlates of BE in older adult populations are poorly understood. The original goal of the study was to investigate BE prevalence, frequency, and health correlates in a sample of older adult women. Following surprising findings in this first study, we then aimed to replicate findings in two additional samples of older adult women. MethodUsing self-reported frequencies of BE from three separate samples of older women with very different demographics, we compared BE prevalence, frequency, and health correlates among older women. Study 1 (N = 185) includes data collected online (86% White; 59% overweight/obese status). Study 2 (N = 64) was conducted in person at a local food pantry (65% Hispanic; 47% household income < $10,000/year). Study 3 (N = 100) comprises data collected online (72% White; 50% Masters/Doctoral Degree). ResultsPer DSM-5 frequency criterion of BE at least weekly, we found prevalence rates ranging from 19%-26% across the three samples. Correlates of BE frequency included elevated negative mood, worry, BMI, and less nutritious food consumption. ConclusionsAcross three very different samples in terms of race/ethnicity, education, food security status, measurements, and sampling methodology, we found fairly consistent rates of self-reported BE at least weekly (19-26%). BE is related to negative outcomes among older women, supporting the need for more research in this population.

scholarly journals Stressors and coping mechanisms of older adults teaching in higher education institutions in Manila

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 36-58
Author(s):  
Elmer G. De Jose
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Life Stress ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Correlation Method ◽  
Coping Mechanisms ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
And Coping

This study explored the stressors and coping mechanisms of older adults, 60 years old and over, who teach in three state higher education institutions in Manila, Philippines. Descriptive correlation method of research was employed. One hundred eighty-eight were randomly selected from the roster of 356 target participants. The Older Adults Life Stress Inventory was used to identify the severity of stressors as experienced by the respondent senior professionals for the past 3 years along the areas of physical, health, social, family, occupational and financial domains. The Coping Strategy Inventory Short Form 32 was used to determine typical coping strategies that involve problem-solving, cognitive restructuring, express emotions and social contact. Tests of correlation, however, revealed that all the six stressors areas have a significant positive correlation with problem avoidance, wishful thinking, self-criticism and social withdrawal (p < 0.01). Multiple regression analyses disclosed that older adult men have a greater preponderance to experience stressors than older adult women   Keywords: Older adult professionals, stressors, coping mechanisms, physical-related stressors, health-related stressors, social-related stressors, family-related stressors, occupational stressors, financial stressors.

scholarly journals Body composition and functional autonomy of older adult women after a resistance training program

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 74-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Cabral ◽  
Íris Magalhães ◽  
Cláudio Borba-Pinheiro ◽  
Olavo Rocha-Júnior ◽  
Nébia Figueiredo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Resistance Training Program ◽  
Functional Autonomy

scholarly journals CARDIOVASCULAR RISK MODERATES THE EFFECT OF RESISTANCE TRAINING ON PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE IN OLDER ADULT WOMEN

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S645-S645
Author(s):  
Lauren Marcotte ◽  
Cindy Barha ◽  
Teresa Liu-Ambrose
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Physical Performance ◽  
Interaction Effect ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Functional Decline ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Significant Interaction Effect

Abstract We aimed to examine whether the Framingham Cardiovascular Risk Profile Score (FCRP) moderates the effect of progressive resistance training (RT) on mobility in older adult women. This is an exploratory analysis of a single-blind, 12-month randomized controlled trial in 155 omen, aged 65 to 75 years old, who were randomized to: 1x/week progressive RT; or 2x/week progressive RT program; or 2x/week balance and tone (BAT). At baseline and trial completion, mobility was measured using the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB). The SPPB is a composite measure of usual gait speed, standing balance, and sit to stand performance; scores &lt; 9/12 are indicative of functional decline. Baseline 10-year cardiovascular risk was calculated using the FCRP. Participants were classified as either low risk (&lt;16.5% FCRP score; LCVR) or high risk ≥16.5% FCRP score; HCVR). A complete case analysis (n=126) was conducted using a two-way analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) to evaluate the interaction effect of group by FCRP risk on SPPB scores at trial completion; baseline SPPB scores and age in years were entered as covariates. There was a significant interaction effect (F(1,126)=3.74, p=0.027). At trial completion, both 1x/RT and 2x/RT participants with HCVR demonstrated greater SPPB scores than those with LCVR (11.59 vs. 11.38 for 1x/week; 11.86 vs 11.46 for 2x/week). In contrast, BAT participants with HCVR demonstrated worse SPPB scores than those with LCVR (11.18 vs 11.66). Our data suggest that RT may be more efficacious for improving mobility in older women with higher cardiovascular risk than women with lower risk.

scholarly journals Associations between Self-Reported Physical Activity, Heel Ultrasound Parameters and Bone Health Measures in Post-Menopausal Women

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (17) ◽  
pp. 3177
Author(s):  
Bolaji Lilian Ilesanmi-Oyelere ◽  
Nicole C. Roy ◽  
Jane Coad ◽  
Marlena Cathorina Kruger
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Fat Mass ◽  
Bone Health ◽  
Stiffness Index ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
T Score ◽  
Health Measures ◽  
Heel Ultrasound ◽  
Ultrasound Parameters

Physical activity plays an important role in the maintenance of bone health from childhood through adulthood. This study aimed to explore the associations between self-reported physical activity (PA), activity energy expenditure (AEE), heel ultrasound parameters and bone health measures among older adult women. The AEE was estimated from the responses of questionnaires for 125 older adult women aged 54–81 years. The bone parameters were measured by dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and heel ultrasound parameters by the heel quantitative ultrasound (QUS). This study showed that AEE and the metabolic equivalent task (MET) were positively correlated with the bone and heel ultrasound parameters. However, fat mass (FM) and fat percentage were negatively correlated with AEE and MET. In addition, the regression analysis showed that higher AEE was a strong predictor of a higher spine T-score (β = 0.212, p = 0.015), QUS T-score (β = 0.239, p = 0.011) and stiffness index (β = 0.240, p = 0.010) after adjusting for age, fat mass, lean mass, height and calcium intake. These results contribute to our understanding of the importance of physical activity in postmenopausal women by reiterating the benefits of physical activity for older adult women. Physical activity is an important tool for the prevention and management of osteoporosis.

scholarly journals End-of-Life Caregiving: Challenges Faced by Older Adult Women

2013 ◽  
Vol 39 (6) ◽  
pp. 45-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gwen McGhan ◽  
Susan J. Loeb ◽  
Brenda Baney ◽  
Janice Penrod
Keyword(s):  
End Of Life ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Adult Women
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