Non-adherence to salivary cortisol sampling protocol is associated with low socioeconomic status and psychological factors in older adults

2015 ◽  
Vol 61 ◽  
pp. 68
Author(s):  
Juliana Nery Souza-Talarico ◽  
Alina Yukie Handa ◽  
Deborah Suchecki
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Salivary Cortisol ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Sampling Protocol ◽  
Low Socioeconomic

scholarly journals Blunted diurnal decline of cortisol among older adults with low socioeconomic status

2011 ◽  
Vol 1231 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Owhofasa O. Agbedia ◽  
Vijay R. Varma ◽  
Christopher L. Seplaki ◽  
Teresa E. Seeman ◽  
Linda P. Fried ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Low Socioeconomic

Aging Expectations are Associated With Physical Activity and Health Among Older Adults of Low Socioeconomic Status

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 180-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shilpa Dogra ◽  
Ban Al-Sahab ◽  
James Manson ◽  
Hala Tamim
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Physical Activity Participation ◽  
Activity Participation ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
Aging Expectations

The purpose of the current study was to determine whether aging expectations (AE) are associated with physical activity participation and health among older adults of low socioeconomic status (SES). A cross-sectional analysis of a sample of 170 older adults (mean age 70.9 years) was conducted. Data on AE, physical activity, and health were collected using the 12 item Expectations Regarding Aging instrument, the Healthy Physical Activity Participation Questionnaire, and the Short Form-36, respectively. Adjusted linear regression models showed significant associations between AE and social functioning, energy/vitality, mental health, and self-rated general health, as well as physical activity. These results suggest that AE may help to better explain the established association between low SES, low physical activity uptake, and poor health outcomes among older adults.

Perspectives of Older Adults of Low Socioeconomic Status on the Post-hospital Transition

2014 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 746-756 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shreya Kangovi ◽  
Kathryn Levy ◽  
Frances K. Barg ◽  
Tamala Carter ◽  
Judith A. Long ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
Hospital Transition

scholarly journals Barriers to the Initiation of Home Modifications for Older Adults for Fall Prevention

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 215145932110021
Author(s):  
Jessica M. Wiseman ◽  
David S. Stamper ◽  
Elizabeth Sheridan ◽  
Jeffrey M. Caterino ◽  
Catherine C. Quatman-Yates ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
Promising Tool ◽  
Home Modifications ◽  
Risk Of Falls ◽  
Areas Of Interest

Introduction: Home modifications are associated with decreased risk for falls and facilitate safe aging in place. The purpose of this study was to identify barriers to procurement of home modifications for older adults. Materials and Methods: Cross-sectional interviews by 2 separate (1 male and 1 female) researchers in a Midwestern city of home repair (“handyman”) and construction businesses within 15 miles of the areas of interest (neighborhood with a high socioeconomic status and neighborhood with low socioeconomic status) with a publicly listed phone number (n = 98). Estimated cost, earliest date of installation, and duration for a home modification project (installation of 3 grab bars) were collected. Results: At least 1 response was attained only 43% of the time (n = 42), and residential grab bar installations were not provided by most businesses (n = 24). The average quote for materials and labor was $394.31 (range $125-$1300). Five of the 7 businesses that responded to both researchers with the same representative differed in cost estimates, generally offering a reduced quote for the low socioeconomic status neighborhood by as much as $300. Quotes provided to the female researcher were also higher than those obtained by the male researcher by about $30 regardless of socioeconomic status. The average wait for home modifications was 23 days and the average anticipated duration of the project was 2.6 hours. Discussion: There are financial and procedural barriers to accessing home modifications for older adults who independently attempt to acquire them. There is a need for pathways in clinical and community settings to reduce barriers to home modifications to reduce the risk of falls. Conclusion: Home modifications are a promising tool to reduce falls and fall-related injuries in older adults. However, further work to identify cost-effective and timely options to reduce acquisition barriers is necessary to leverage the preventive power of home modifications.

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