The Impact of the Sense of Home on the Quality of Life of Older Adults in Tabriz, Iran

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-23
Author(s):  
Minou Gharebaglou ◽  
Hamed Beyti ◽  
Shole Rezaei Zunuz
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Sense Of Home

Fear of memory decline predicts lower quality of life and increased memory failures in older adults: Preliminary findings from a novel fear-avoidance of memory decline scale.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesca Farina ◽  
Marc Patrick Bennett ◽  
James William Griffith ◽  
Bert Lenaert
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Memory Performance ◽  
Fear Avoidance ◽  
Subjective Memory ◽  
Memory Decline ◽  
General Anxiety ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
The Impact

Evidence concerning the impact of fear of memory decline on health-related outcomes is limited. To determine the relationship between fear-avoidance of memory decline, quality of life and subjective memory in older adults using a novel scale to measure fear of memory decline. Sixty-seven older adults (59-81 years) completed a 23-item self-report questionnaire designed to capture experiential, cognitive and behavioral components of fear of memory decline, known as the fear and avoidance of memory decline (FAM) scale. Memory performance was assessed using the Wechsler Memory Scale (WMS-IV) and the Memory Failures Scale (MFS). General anxiety was assessed using the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scales (DASS) and the Geriatric Anxiety Inventory (GAI). Quality of life was assessed using the Older Person’s Quality of Life scale (OPQOL-35). The FAM scale demonstrated good reliability and validity. Three latent factors were observed including: (1) fear-avoidance, (2) problematic beliefs and (3) resilience. After adjusting for age, education, memory performance and general anxiety, higher fear-avoidance predicted lower quality of life (p=.021) and increased memory failures (p=.022). Increased fear of memory decline predicts lower quality of life and subjective memory failures in healthy older adults. Based on these findings, we propose a preliminary fear-avoidance model that explains the development and maintenance of dementia-related functional disability in terms of psychological processes.

Light Up Your Life! The Impact of Task Lighting on Visual Performance and Quality of Life in Older Adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 75 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 7512515308p1
Author(s):  
Martha Sanders ◽  
Caila Frassetto ◽  
Catherine Hill ◽  
Kyeana Martone ◽  
Niamh Butler
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Visual Performance ◽  
Task Lighting ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals The psychosocial benefits of providing non-kin childcare in older adults: A longitudinal study with older New Zealanders

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Á Szabó ◽  
Eva Neely ◽  
C Stephens
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Grandparental Childcare ◽  
Psychosocial Benefits ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Over Time ◽  
New Zealanders

© The Author(s) 2019. Community grandparenting may promote the well-being of older adults. We examined the impact of non-kin and grandparental childcare on quality of life and loneliness using longitudinal data from 2653 older New Zealanders collected over 2 years. Providing both non-kin and grandparental childcare predicted greater self-realisation for women only and was associated with reduced levels of control and autonomy for men. Non-kin childcare was also associated with reduced social loneliness over time independent of gender. Findings suggest that non-kin grandparenting has psychosocial benefits for older adults. Surrogate grandparenting offers promising avenues for those without grandchildren to experience the benefits of grandparenting.

The impact of subjective memory complaints on quality of life in community-dwelling older adults

2014 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 175-181 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yohko Maki ◽  
Tomoharu Yamaguchi ◽  
Tetsuya Yamagami ◽  
Tatsuhiko Murai ◽  
Kenji Hachisuka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Subjective Memory Complaints ◽  
Subjective Memory ◽  
Memory Complaints ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

scholarly journals Impact of Seniors Centers on oral health-related quality of life of older adults

2020 ◽  
Vol 54 ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
Fernanda W. Machado Luz ◽  
Alexandre Emídio Ribeiro Silva ◽  
Ana Paula Perroni ◽  
Marília L. Goettems ◽  
Noéli Boscato
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Clinical Factors ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact

OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of older adults participating or not in Seniors Centers (SC). METHODS: Two independent samples were compared: older adults who participate in SC (n = 124) and older adults who visited Primary Healthcare Centers (PHC) and do not participate in SC (n = 164). The data collected consisted of sociodemographic (sex, age, educational level, marital status, family income) and psychosocial characteristics—Sense of Coherence (SOC), anxiety and depression using HADS, happiness—, and oral clinical evaluation—use and need of dental prosthesis and decayed (D), missing (M), or filled (F) teeth. The resulting OHRQoL was evaluated using the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14). The Mann-Whitney test was used to assess the associations between the independent variables and the OHIP-14. Poisson regression models were also used in the analyses (α=0.05). RESULTS: In the PHC, of the 270 individuals invited to participate in the study, 164 (60.7%) were interviewed and clinically examined; while in the SC, of the 166 individuals invited to participate in the study, 124 (74.7%) were interviewed and clinically examined. After adjustments for sociodemographic, psychosocial and clinical factors, we found that the impact on OHRQoL was 2.8 times higher (95%CI 2.0–4.2) for older adults who did not participate in SC. CONCLUSION: Older adults who participated in SC showed better perception on OHRQoL, independently of sociodemographic, psychosocial and clinical factors.

scholarly journals 2488. The Impact of Reactogenicity After Administration of the Recombinant Zoster Vaccine Upon the Physical Functioning and Quality of Life of Older Adults

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (suppl_1) ◽  
pp. S746-S747 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenneth E Schmader ◽  
Myron J Levin ◽  
Katrijn Grupping ◽  
Sean Matthews ◽  
David Butuk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Physical Functioning ◽  
Zoster Vaccine ◽  
Recombinant Zoster Vaccine ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals NOTEWORTHY: THE IMPACT OF A CHOIR FOR OLDER ADULTS WITH DEMENTIA ON THE WELL-BEING AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF CAREGIVERS

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S752-S752
Author(s):  
Debra J Sheets ◽  
Stuart W MacDonald ◽  
Andre Smith ◽  
Mary Kennedy
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Indicators ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Caregiver Support ◽  
Economic Implications ◽  
Health Quality ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Informal caregivers provide 80% of the care needed to support community-dwelling older adults with dementia. Over time caregivers often face adverse effects on their health, quality of life and well-being; particularly those caring for someone with dementia. This study examines the impact of participation in the Voices in Motion (ViM) choir on caregiver burden, mood and quality of life. A measurement burst approach was used to investigate intraindividual variability on key psychosocial and health indicators. Results indicate that choir participation significantly improves caregiver well-being (e.g. mood, burden) and quality of life. Findings suggest that choirs offer significant caregiver support and respite. The discussion focuses the public policy and on the potential economic implications which suggests a shift is needed in the services available to older adults with dementia and their caregivers.

scholarly journals The Impact of Frailty on the Relationship between Life-Space Mobility and Quality of Life in Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. D. Saraiva ◽  
D. Apolinario ◽  
T. J. Avelino-Silva ◽  
C. De Assis Moura Tavares ◽  
I. F. Gattás-Vernaglia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Life Space ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

The Impact of Loneliness on Quality-of-Life and Patient Satisfaction Among Sicker, Older Adults

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. S168-S169 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin Hawkins ◽  
Shirley Musich ◽  
Sara Wang ◽  
Charlotte Yeh
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Daily functioning, problem solving and satisfaction for quality of life in visually impaired old persons

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Teresa M. Sgaramella ◽  
Laura Nota ◽  
Loredana Carrieri ◽  
Salvatore Soresi ◽  
Giovanni Sato
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Visual Impairment ◽  
Visually Impaired ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Substantial Contribution ◽  
Total Blindness ◽  
The Impact

AbstractAim:The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of several dimensions of functioning on satisfaction for quality of life (QoL) experienced by visually impaired older adults.Participants:A sample of 58 older adults (37 women and 21 men) was involved in the study. Their age ranged from 50 to 88 years (M=68.95, SD=1.51). They were characterized by visual impairment of different origin and visual acuity (VA) ranging from 4/10 to total blindness. The QoL questionnaire was used along with short form-12 health Survey, the National Eye Institute visual function questionnaire-25 and problem solving inventory (PSI) which analyzes problem solving appraisal.Results:A stepwise regression analysis was conducted in order to find predictors of satisfaction for QoL. A contribution of mental and physical health, more specifically, of problem solving appraisal was found.Conclusion:Results support the notion that the functional relationship between visual impairment and satisfaction for QoL must be understood in terms of approaches that incorporate psychological and socio-cognitive elements. Problem solving appraisal, in fact, makes a substantial contribution to the prediction of variance in life satisfaction and it may play an important role for intervention strategies.

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