The Role of Dietary Patterns in the Contribution of Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Community-Dwelling Older Chinese Adults in Hong Kong

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 558-563 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth Chan ◽  
Forrest Yau ◽  
Blanche Yu ◽  
Jean Woo
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Cardiorespiratory Fitness ◽  
Dietary Patterns ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Older Chinese ◽  
Older Chinese Adults

scholarly journals PERCEIVED STRESS, SOCIAL SUPPORT, AND DRY MOUTH AMONG U.S. OLDER CHINESE ADULTS

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S31-S31
Author(s):  
Weiyu Mao ◽  
Weiyu Mao ◽  
Yiwei Chen ◽  
Bei Wu ◽  
Shaoqing Ge ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Dry Mouth ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Friend Support ◽  
Older Chinese ◽  
Older Chinese Adults ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Dry mouth is a common condition among older adults that negatively influences oral health, general health, and quality of life. The role of psychosocial factors in oral health conditions and diseases remains largely unknown. We examined the relationship between perceived stress and dry mouth among US older Chinese adults and further investigated the moderating role of social support from different sources in the relationship. Data came from baseline of the Population Study of Chinese Elderly in Chicago between 2011 and 2013 (N = 3,157). Stepwise logistic regression models with interaction terms were used. More perceived stress was significantly associated with a higher likelihood of reporting dry mouth. Friend support was protective against dry mouth. The effect of perceived stress on dry mouth varied by levels of family and friend support. To prevent or reduce dry mouth, interventions need to consider perceived stress and social support in this growing population.

scholarly journals Malnutrition risks and their associated factors among home-living older Chinese adults in Hong Kong: hidden problems in an affluent Chinese community

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin M. H. Wong ◽  
Winnie K. W. So ◽  
Kai Chow Choi ◽  
Regina Cheung ◽  
Helen Y. L. Chan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Chinese Community ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Older Chinese ◽  
Home Living ◽  
Older Chinese Adults

The mediating role of health professionals' recommendation in the uptake of colorectal cancer testing among older Chinese adults

2013 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 170-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kai-chow Choi ◽  
Helen YL Chan ◽  
Dorothy NS Chan ◽  
Wendy WT Lam ◽  
Carmen WH Chan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Older Chinese ◽  
Older Chinese Adults

scholarly journals Attitudes towards Advance Care Planning and Healthcare Autonomy among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Beijing, China

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ning Zhang ◽  
Xiao-hong Ning ◽  
Ming-lei Zhu ◽  
Xiao-hong Liu ◽  
Jing-bing Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Advance Care ◽  
Older Chinese ◽  
Older Chinese Adults ◽  
Beijing China

Objectives. To investigate the preferences of ACP and healthcare autonomy in community-dwelling older Chinese adults.Methods. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted with older adults living in the residential estate of Chaoyang District, Beijing.Results. 900 residents were enrolled. 80.9% of them wanted to hear the truth regarding their own condition from the physician; 52.4% preferred to make their own healthcare decisions. Only 8.9% of them preferred to endure life-prolonging interventions when faced with irreversible conditions. 78.3% of the respondents had not heard of an ACP; only 39.4% preferred to document in an ACP. Respondents with higher education had significantly higher proportion of having heard of an ACP, as well as preferring to document in an ACP, compared to those with lower education. Those aged <70 years had higher proportion of having heard of an ACP, as well as refusing life-prolonging interventions when faced with irreversible conditions, compared to those aged ≥70 years.Conclusions. Although the majority of community-dwelling older Chinese adults appeared to have healthcare autonomy and refuse life-prolonging interventions in terms of end-of-life care, a low level of “Planning ahead” awareness and preference was apparent. Age and education level may be the influential factors.

The effects of an intervention group with the support of non-pharmacological Chinese medicine on older Chinese adults with insomnia

2006 ◽  
Vol 49 (6) ◽  
pp. 791-803 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kai-fong Chan ◽  
Petrus Ng ◽  
Ka-ying Ng
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Group Intervention ◽  
Behavioral Treatment ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Older Chinese ◽  
Older Chinese Adults

English This article reports a pilot study on an intervention group which integrated behavioral treatment and non-pharmacological Chinese medicine to reduce the problem of insomnia for older Chinese adults. Findings showed that the six-session group intervention was effective. The highlight of each session was presented and implications for social work practice discussed. French Cet article présente les résultats d'un projet pilote en intervention de groupe, mené pour répondre aux problèmes d'insomnie de la population âgée de Hong Kong. Ce projet a fait appel à des traitements comportementaux et à la pharmacopée traditionnelle chinoise. Les résultats indiquent que les interventions de groupe ont été concluantes. On aborde également les implications pour le travail social en Chine et ailleurs. Spanish Se informa sobre un estudio piloto de una intervención de grupo para tratar los problemas de insomnio entre personas mayores en Hong Kong. Esta intervención integra los tratamientos de conducta y medicina china no farmacológica. Los resultados sugieren que la intervención de grupo fue efectiva. Se exponen las implicaciones para el trabajo social en China y en otros lugares.

Association Between Malnutrition and Depression Among Community-Dwelling Older Chinese Adults

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 107-117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Junmin Wei ◽  
Linlin Fan ◽  
Yuhui Zhang ◽  
Shirley Li ◽  
Jamie Partridge ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Chinese Adults ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Related Cost ◽  
Important Concern ◽  
Older Chinese ◽  
Older Chinese Adults ◽  
Care Costs

Malnutrition and depression are of important concern among older adults. We investigated the association between malnutrition and depression among community-dwelling older Chinese adults and how both affect health care costs. Data from 4916 older adults (age ≥60 years) collected as part of 2013-Wave II China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) survey were analyzed. Measures of body mass index and weight loss were used as indicators of malnutrition. Malnourished subjects were 31% more likely to be depressed than their non-malnourished counterparts (odds ratio = 1.311, P < .1). Health care–related cost was ¥591.8 higher for malnourished older adult per year compared to a non-malnourished counterpart ( P < .1), thus confirming that incidence of depression coupled with malnutrition significantly increases health care–related costs. These results highlight the importance of malnutrition and depression screening and treatment for older Chinese community-dwelling adults, and the importance of community-based nutrition-specific programs that could address the needs of the affected populations.

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