Perspective-Taking Judgments Among Young Adults, Middle-Aged, and Elderly People.

The individual life course is shaped by different social age systems, such as developmental tasks and social constraints. To study the extent to which age differences in goals and concerns reflect these age-graded tasks, 371 19to 64year-old subjects were asked to write down their goals and concerns and to anticipate when they would be actualised, indicating temporal extension. The results showed that adults' goals and concerns reflected the developmental tasks of their own age: Young adults frequently mentioned future educationand family-related goals, the middle-aged had goals related to their children's lives and property, and elderly people were interested in their own health, retirement, leisure activities, and the world. Young adults frequently mentioned concerns related to themselves and their friends, middle-aged and elderly people had occupationand health-related fears, respectively. Moreover, the temporal extension of adults' goals related to education, family, and occupation decreased with age, as the developmental tasks they concerned approached in time.

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Complex treatment of periodontitis: patient’s reaction to the therapy

Periodontology ◽

10.33925/1683-3759-2020-25-2-97-100 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 25 (2) ◽

pp. 97-100

Author(s):

A. K. Iordanishvili ◽

V. A. Guk ◽

A. A. Golovko

Keyword(s):

Elderly People ◽

Periodontal Diseases ◽

Personal Characteristics ◽

The Elderly ◽

Comprehensive Treatment ◽

Complex Treatment ◽

Middle Aged ◽

Aged People ◽

Dental Rehabilitation ◽

Success Of Treatment

Relevance. The success of treatment of periodontal diseases directly depends on the patient’s response to the therapy, therefore, the characteristics of the person’s personal characteristics can affect both the effectiveness of treatment and the prevention of relapse of the disease.Purpose. To study the features of the internal picture of the disease in the process of complex treatment of adult patients suffering from chronic generalized periodontitis.Materials and methods. The generally accepted comprehensive treatment of chronic generalized periodontitis in 69 middle-aged and elderly men was carried out taking into account the personal response of patients Solovyov «Psychosensory-anatomical-functional maladaptation syndrome».Results. When patients were discharged from the hospital, there was a difference in the phenomena of maladaptation among the elderly and middle-aged: in middle-aged people, sufficient adaptation to the conditions of existence was determined; in elderly people, due to the existing comorbid pathology, a state of maladaptation was diagnosed, which was caused by the presence of complaints of defects in the dentition.Conclusion. In elderly people, as soon as possible after completion of treatment in a hospital, dental rehabilitation cannot be considered completed, which requires the adoption of organizational measures for their timely provision of dentures.

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Inflamm-Aging Is Associated with Lower Plasma PTX3 Concentrations and an Impaired Capacity of PBMCs to Express hTERT following LPS Stimulation

Mediators of Inflammation ◽

10.1155/2019/2324193 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2019 ◽

pp. 1-13 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Aaron L. Slusher ◽

Tiffany M. Zúñiga ◽

Edmund O. Acevedo

Keyword(s):

Gene Expression ◽

Young Adults ◽

Telomere Length ◽

Immune Cell ◽

Ex Vivo ◽

Middle Aged ◽

Human Telomerase Reverse Transcriptase ◽

Negatively Associated ◽

Htert Gene ◽

Age Related

Age-related elevations in proinflammatory cytokines, known as inflamm-aging, are associated with shorter immune cell telomere lengths. Purpose. This study examined the relationship of plasma PTX3 concentrations, a biomarker of appropriate immune function, with telomere length in 15 middle-aged (40-64 years) and 15 young adults (20-31 years). In addition, PBMCs were isolated from middle-aged and young adults to examine their capacity to express a key mechanistic component of telomere length maintenance, human telomerase reverse transcriptase (hTERT), following ex vivo cellular stimulation. Methods. Plasma PTX3 and inflammatory cytokines (i.e., IL-6, IL-10, TGF-β, and TNF-α), PBMC telomere lengths, and PBMC hTERT gene expression and inflammatory protein secretion following exposure to LPS, PTX3, and PTX3+LPS were measured. Results. Aging was accompanied by the accumulation of centrally located visceral adipose tissue, without changes in body weight and BMI, and alterations in the systemic inflammatory milieu (decreased plasma PTX3 and TGF-β; increased TNF-α (p≤0.050)). In addition, shorter telomere lengths in middle-aged compared to young adults (p=0.011) were negatively associated with age, body fat percentages, and plasma TNF-α (r=−0.404, p=0.027; r=−0.427, p=0.019; and r=−0.323, p=0.041, respectively). Finally, the capacity of PBMCs to increase hTERT gene expression following ex vivo stimulation was impaired in middle-aged compared to young adults (p=0.033) and negatively associated with telomere lengths (r=0.353, p=0.028). Conclusions. Proinflammation and the impaired hTERT gene expression capacity of PBMCs may contribute to age-related telomere attrition and disease.

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Opioid Literacy in an Immigrant Group in Rural Area: Use of Social Determinant of Health Framework

Innovation in Aging ◽

10.1093/geroni/igaa057.1277 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. 397-397

Author(s):

Hee Yun Lee ◽

Eun Young Choi ◽

Jieun Song ◽

Jamie Gajos ◽

Yan Luo

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Young Adults ◽

Health Literacy ◽

Rural Area ◽

Limited English Proficiency ◽

English Proficiency ◽

Age Groups ◽

Social Determinant ◽

Opioid Overdose ◽

Middle Aged

Abstract Opioid overdose risk is particularly high in immigrant communities partly due to limited English proficiency (Guarino et al., 2015). Previous studies reported that social determinants of health (SDH) have been associated with risk for opioid overdose (Dasgupta et al., 2018). The current study examines the association between SDH and literacy of opioid overdose risk among the immigrant population living in a rural area. Specifically, we examine the association in various age groups including young adults (aged 20 to 34), middle-aged (aged 35 to 49), and older adults (ages 50 to 75). Data were drawn from a sample of Korean American immigrants residing in rural Alabama (N=225). The participants administered the Brief Opioid Knowledge (BOOK) Questionnaire (Dunn et al., 2016). Multiple regression analyses were conducted for three age groups to identify predictors of opioid literacy. Overall, older adults had lower levels of opioid literacy relative to their younger counterparts. Among young adults, low English proficiency, more chronic conditions, and greater depressive symptoms were significant predictors of limited opioid literacy. For the middle-aged adults, lower levels of health literacy and more pain symptoms were associated with limited opioid literacy. Among older adults, women, those with higher English proficiency, and lower health literacy had lower levels of opioid literacy. The findings demonstrated a greater vulnerability of older immigrants to limited opioid literacy. Different predictors based on SDH of limited opioid literacy across age groups have implications for tailored health promotion strategies to reduce opioid overdose risk.

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Environmental stressors and well-being on middle-aged and elderly people: the mediating role of outdoor leisure behaviour and place attachment

Environmental Science and Pollution Research ◽

10.1007/s11356-021-13244-7 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Kuo-Shu Yuan ◽

Tung-Ju Wu

Keyword(s):

Elderly People ◽

Place Attachment ◽

Well Being ◽

Environmental Stressors ◽

Middle Aged ◽

Mediating Role

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Physical activity and mental well-being under COVID-19 lockdown: a cross-sectional multination study

BMC Public Health ◽

10.1186/s12889-021-10931-5 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Costas I. Karageorghis ◽

Jonathan M. Bird ◽

Jasmin C. Hutchinson ◽

Mark Hamer ◽

Yvonne N. Delevoye-Turrell ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Young Adults ◽

Sedentary Behavior ◽

Online Survey ◽

Electronic Device ◽

Well Being ◽

Middle Aged ◽

Steps Per Day ◽

Western Nations

Abstract Background COVID-19 lockdowns have reduced opportunities for physical activity (PA) and encouraged more sedentary lifestyles. A concomitant of sedentariness is compromised mental health. We investigated the effects of COVID-19 lockdown on PA, sedentary behavior, and mental health across four Western nations (USA, UK, France, and Australia). Methods An online survey was administered in the second quarter of 2020 (N = 2541). We measured planned and unplanned dimensions of PA using the Brunel Lifestyle Physical Activity Questionnaire and mental health using the 12-item General Health Questionnaire. Steps per day were recorded only from participants who used an electronic device for this purpose, and sedentary behavior was reported in hours per day (sitting and screen time). Results In the USA and Australia samples, there was a significant decline in planned PA from pre- to during lockdown. Among young adults, Australians exhibited the lowest planned PA scores, while in middle-aged groups, the UK recorded the highest. Young adults exhibited the largest reduction in unplanned PA. Across nations, there was a reduction of ~ 2000 steps per day. Large increases in sedentary behavior emerged during lockdown, which were most acute in young adults. Lockdown was associated with a decline in mental health that was more pronounced in women. Conclusions The findings illustrate the deleterious effects of lockdown on PA, sedentary behavior, and mental health across four Western nations. Australian young and lower middle-aged adults appeared to fare particularly badly in terms of planned PA. The reduction in steps per day is equivalent to the non-expenditure of ~ 100 kcal. Declines in mental health show how harmful lockdowns can be for women in particular.

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Effects of the association between APOE rs405509 polymorphisms and gene-environment interactions on hand grip strength among middle-aged and elderly people in a rural population in southern China

Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research ◽

10.1186/s13018-021-02522-2 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Haoyu He ◽

Huaxiang Lu ◽

Shuzhen Liu ◽

Jiansheng Cai ◽

Xu Tang ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Grip Strength ◽

Elderly People ◽

Rural Population ◽

Southern China ◽

Hand Grip Strength ◽

Environment Interaction ◽

Middle Aged ◽

Hand Grip ◽

Gene Environment ◽

Significant Gene

Abstract Background Hand grip strength is a complex phenotype. The current study aimed to identify the effects of the association between APOE rs405509 polymorphisms and gene-environment interactions on hand grip strength among middle-aged and elderly people in a rural population in Gongcheng, southern China. Methods APOE rs405509 polymorphisms in 1724 participants (695 men and 1029 women, aged 45–97 years old) were genotyped using the Sequenom MassARRAY platform. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS 21.0 and Plink 1.90. Results The APOE rs405509 G allele was associated with lower hand grip strength in all participants (β = −1.04, P value <0.001), and the correlation seemed to be even stronger among women. A significant gene-environment interaction was observed between APOE rs405509 and smoking, especially in men. The hand grip strength of male smokers carrying the GG genotype was significantly higher than that of nonsmokers (P value = 0.004). Conclusions APOE rs405509 polymorphisms might be genetic factors that affect hand grip strength in a rural population in Gongcheng, southern China. The APOE rs405509-smoking interaction has an impact on hand grip strength.

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Diurnal Mood Fluctuation and Age

The International Journal of Aging and Human Development ◽

10.2190/qpud-1ten-u84k-j4ah ◽

1982 ◽

Vol 14 (3) ◽

pp. 189-193 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Donald I. Templer ◽

Carol F. Ruff ◽

Joyce L. Ayers ◽

James A. Beshai

Keyword(s):

Young Adults ◽

Psychiatric Patients ◽

Adolescents And Young Adults ◽

Elderly Persons ◽

Limited Evidence ◽

Middle Aged ◽

Mood Fluctuation ◽

Theoretical Considerations ◽

Normal Adolescents

Normal adolescents and young adults tended to report better mood toward the evening; whereas middle-aged and elderly persons tended to report better mood in the morning. Limited evidence suggests the opposite trends for depressed psychiatric patients. The findings were related to theoretical considerations.

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Clinical and Radiological Differences in Patients Following Traumatic SCI at Different Ages

Ortopedia Traumatologia Rehabilitacja ◽

10.5604/01.3001.0015.2368 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 23 (4) ◽

pp. 305-314

Author(s):

Thalia Saraiva Mendonça ◽

Vitor Dias de Arruda Andrade ◽

Pedro Nogarotto Cembraneli ◽

Julia Brasileiro de Faria Cavalcante ◽

André Salotto Rocha ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Spinal Cord ◽

Spinal Cord Injury ◽

Young Adults ◽

Compression Fracture ◽

Facial Trauma ◽

Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury ◽

Elderly Adults ◽

Middle Aged ◽

Cord Injury ◽

Middle Aged Adults

Background. Traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) is a lesion that can affect several spinal structures, including the vertebrae, spinal cord, ligaments, and other adjacent parts of the spine. Traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) can cause functional changes in patients of different ages. Material and methods. The study aims to determine whether there are social, clinical, and radiological differences between young, middle-aged, and elderly adults with SCI caused by a ground-level fall. This retrospective study analyzed the records of patients with a clinical diagnosis of SCI. It enrolled patients with traumatic spinal cord injury after a ground-level fall divided as follows: young aged adults 18–35 years of age (G1); middle-aged adults aged 36–60 years (G2); and elderly adults aged over 60 years (G3). Their clinical, social, and radiological variables were analyzed. Results. It is observed that low schooling level, being widowed, and being a homemaker were more frequently encountered among elderly adults, whereas being single was more common in middle-aged adults. The morphologic diagnosis of compression fracture and the associated injury of facial trauma occurred more frequently in elderly adults, with an increasing tendency with age. Conservative therapeutic management was most commonly encountered in elderly adults, compared to surgery from a posterior approach in middle-aged adults. Listhesis was better identified in middle-aged adults by computed tomography (CT). Spinal cord contusion and injury to the C1 vertebra were demonstrated in young adults by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Conclusions. 1. Elderly adults with low education level, widowed, and homemakers were more susceptible to SCI caused by a fall. 2. Single marital status was more frequently noted in young adults. 3. The most frequent clinical aspects were the morphological aspect of compression fracture and facial trauma as an associated injury in elderly adults, with the occurrence of facial trauma increasing with age. 4. Conservative therapeutic management was more common in elderly adults than surgery from a posterior approach in middle-aged adults. 5. Regarding the radiological aspects of CT, listhesis was better identified in middle-aged adults. Spinal cord contusions and C1 vertebra lesions were better identified in young adults by MRI.

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