scholarly journals Cohort Differences in Cognitive Aging in the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam

2016 ◽  
pp. gbw129 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anamaria Brailean ◽  
Martijn Huisman ◽  
Martin Prince ◽  
A. Matthew Prina ◽  
Dorly J. H. Deeg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Aging ◽  
Cohort Differences ◽  
Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam ◽  
Aging Study ◽  
Longitudinal Aging Study

scholarly journals Cohort differences in having and retaining friends in personal networks in later life

2010 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nan L. Stevens ◽  
Theo G. Van Tilburg
Keyword(s):  
Older Persons ◽  
Survival Rates ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Personal Networks ◽  
Personal Choice ◽  
Cohort Differences ◽  
Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam ◽  
Aging Study ◽  
Longitudinal Aging Study ◽  
Gender Specific

Friendship has increased in importance during the last few decades. The study examines whether friendship has become more prevalent in personal networks of older adults. Three cohorts of older persons have been followed since 1992 for 17 years in the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam. The younger cohort had friends more often and retained friends longer than two older cohorts. The differences are related to personal choice, relational competence and greater structural opportunities for making and keeping friends that were available to the younger cohort. Women retained same-sex friends longer than men. The oldest women lost cross-sex friends more often than did men. This is related to different gender-specific survival rates and to women’s tendency to retain friendships longer.

scholarly journals COHORT DIFFERENCES IN THE IMPORTANCE OF SEXUALITY AND EVALUATION OF ONE’S SEX LIFE IN LATE MIDLIFE

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S793-S793
Author(s):  
Karolina Kolodziejczak ◽  
Johanna Drewelies ◽  
Dorly J Deeg ◽  
Martijn Huisman ◽  
Denis Gerstorf
Keyword(s):  
Historical Change ◽  
Cohort Differences ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Cohort Difference ◽  
Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam ◽  
Aging Study ◽  
Longitudinal Aging Study ◽  
Middle Aged Adults ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Late Midlife

Abstract Age-related declines in multiple aspects of sex life are well documented, but we know little about historical change in key sexuality facets. We examine cohort differences in the perceived importance of sexuality and the evaluation of one’s sex life among middle-aged adults. We compare data from 55 to 64-year-olds in the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam (LASA) obtained in 1992–1993 (n = 718) vs. 2012–2013 (n = 860). Results revealed that later-born adults perceive sexuality as more important than their earlier-born peers. Effect sizes were small at the sample level (d < .15), but substantial for particular subpopulations (women without partner: d = .56). In zero-order models, later-born adults evaluated their sex life as slightly less pleasant, but differences did not hold when covarying relevant individual and cohort difference factors. We conclude that historical changes in late-midlife sexuality are multifaceted and discuss theoretical and practical implications of our findings.

scholarly journals Perceived Importance and Enjoyment of Sexuality in Late Midlife: Cohort Differences in the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam (LASA)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karolina Kolodziejczak ◽  
Johanna Drewelies ◽  
Dorly J. H. Deeg ◽  
Martijn Huisman ◽  
Denis Gerstorf
Keyword(s):  
Physical Health ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Actual Behavior ◽  
Historical Changes ◽  
Cohort Differences ◽  
Perceived Importance ◽  
Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam ◽  
Aging Study ◽  
Longitudinal Aging Study ◽  
Late Midlife

Abstract Introduction Age-related declines in multiple facets of sexuality in later life are well documented. However, most studies have been cross-sectional with data collected at one point in time, leaving questions about cohort differences and interrelated historical changes in physical health and psychosocial functioning unanswered. Methods We examined cohort differences in perceived importance and enjoyment of sexuality in late midlife using data from the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam (LASA) obtained 20 years apart, 1992–1993 (N = 718) and 2012–2013 (N = 860), from two independent samples aged 55 to 65 years (both samples: Mage ≈ 60, 52–53% women). Results Later-born adults in late midlife reported attributing slightly higher importance to sexuality than their earlier-born peers and experiencing their sex life as slightly less pleasant. Effect sizes were small at the sample level (d < .15), but substantial for certain population segments. For example, historical increases in reported importance of sexuality were especially pronounced among women with no partner (d = .56). When controlling for socio-demographic, physical health, and psychosocial factors, cohort differences in perceived importance of sexuality remained significant, but those for enjoyment did not. Conclusions Late-midlife sexuality undergoes historical changes. Specifically, reported perceived importance of sexuality has increased over historical time, especially in particular population segments. Policy implications We discuss whether our findings represent historical changes in actual behavior, perception, or the willingness to report on one’s sex life.

scholarly journals Older adults report cancellation or avoidance of medical care during the COVID-19 pandemic: results from the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noah A. Schuster ◽  
Sascha de Breij ◽  
Laura A. Schaap ◽  
Natasja M. van Schoor ◽  
Mike J. L. Peters ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Medical Care ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Multiple Chronic Conditions ◽  
Hospital Outpatient ◽  
Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam ◽  
Aging Study ◽  
Longitudinal Aging Study

Abstract Purpose Delay of routine medical care during the COVID-19 pandemic may have serious consequences for the health and functioning of older adults. The aim of this study was to investigate whether older adults reported cancellation or avoidance of medical care during the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic, and to explore associations with health and socio-demographic characteristics. Methods Cross-sectional data of 880 older adults aged ≥ 62 years (mean age 73.4 years, 50.3% female) were used from the COVID-19 questionnaire of the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam, a cohort study among community-dwelling older adults in the Netherlands. Cancellation and avoidance of care were assessed by self-report, and covered questions on cancellation of primary care (general practitioner), cancellation of hospital outpatient care, and postponed help-seeking. Respondent characteristics included age, sex, educational level, loneliness, depression, anxiety, frailty, multimorbidity and information on quarantine. Results 35% of the sample reported cancellations due to the COVID-19 situation, either initiated by the respondent (12%) or by healthcare professionals (29%). Postponed help-seeking was reported by 8% of the sample. Multimorbidity was associated with healthcare-initiated cancellations (primary care OR = 1.92, 95% CI = 1.09–3.50; hospital OR = 1.86, 95% CI = 1.28–2.74) and respondent-initiated hospital outpatient cancellations (OR = 2.02, 95% CI = 1.04–4.12). Depressive symptoms were associated with postponed help-seeking (OR = 1.15, 95% CI = 1.06–1.24). Conclusion About one third of the study sample reported cancellation or avoidance of medical care during the first months of the pandemic, and this was more common among those with multiple chronic conditions. How this impacts outcomes in the long term should be investigated in future research.

scholarly journals Frailty Changes Predict Mortality in 4 Longitudinal Studies of Aging

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erwin Stolz ◽  
Emiel O Hoogendijk ◽  
Hannes Mayerl ◽  
Wolfgang Freidl
Keyword(s):  
Mortality Risk ◽  
Clinical Decision Making ◽  
Frailty Index ◽  
Credible Interval ◽  
Clinical Decision ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Time To Event Data ◽  
Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam ◽  
Aging Study ◽  
Longitudinal Aging Study

Abstract Background Baseline frailty index (FI) values have been shown to predict mortality among older adults, but little is known about the effects of changes in FI on mortality. Methods In a coordinated approach, we analyzed data from 4 population-based cohorts: the Health and Retirement Study (HRS), the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE), the English Longitudinal Survey of Ageing (ELSA), and the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam (LASA), comprising a total of 24 961 respondents (65+), 95 897 observations, up to 9 repeated FI assessments, and up to 23 years of mortality follow-up. The effect of time-varying FI on mortality was modeled with joint regression models for longitudinal and time-to-event data. Results Differences (of 0.01) in current FI levels (hazard ratio [HR] = 1.04, 95% credible interval [CI] = 1.03–1.05) and baseline FI levels (HR = 1.03, 95% CI = 1.03–1.05) were consistently associated with mortality across studies. Importantly, individuals with steeper FI growth also had a higher mortality risk: An increase in annual FI growth by 0.01 was associated with an increased mortality risk of HR = 1.56 (95% CI = 1.49–1.63) in HRS, HR = 1.24 (95% CI = 1.13–1.35) in SHARE, HR = 1.40 (95% CI = 1.25–1.52) in ELSA, and HR = 1.71 (95% CI = 1.46–2.01) in LASA. Conclusions FI changes predicted mortality independently of baseline FI differences. Repeated assessment of frailty and individual’s frailty trajectory could provide a means to anticipate further health deterioration and mortality and could thus support clinical decision making.

scholarly journals Predictors in starting and stopping Internet use between 2002 and 2012 by Dutch adults 65 years and older

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 715-730 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Berner ◽  
Marja Aartsen ◽  
Dorly Deeg
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Cox Regression ◽  
Demographic Predictors ◽  
Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam ◽  
Aging Study ◽  
Longitudinal Aging Study ◽  
Normal Cognition ◽  
High Sense

Research has indicated the need to consider the ageing process with technology adoption by older adults. This study examined psychological, health, social and demographic predictors with starting and stopping Internet use by older adults (2002–2012). Data were used from the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam, and Cox regression analyses were done to test predictors over time with starting or stopping Internet use. The results indicated that older adults starting to use the Internet (11.6%) outnumbered those who stopped (3.1%). Psychological, health, social and demographic predictors separately predicted starting and stopping Internet use. Starting use was predicted by lower age, higher education, normal cognition and living alone. The predictors in stopping use were being younger, having a high sense of mastery and being higher educated. The results need to be interpreted as indicative due to the small number of stoppers. Suggestions are made on how to improve usability.

Hoe pakt de hogere AOW-leeftijd uit?

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 137-160
Author(s):  
Dorly J.H. Deeg ◽  
Mariska van der Horst ◽  
Cécile R.L. Boot
Keyword(s):  
Content Type ◽  
Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam ◽  
Aging Study ◽  
Longitudinal Aging Study

Samenvatting Door de recente verhoging van de AOW-leeftijd in Nederland is een nieuwe groep ontstaan: de betaald werkenden tussen de oude AOW-leeftijd van 65 jaar en de nieuwe AOW-leeftijd, de ‘65-pre-AOW’ers’. In een eerste kenschets van deze groep vergelijken wij hun werk- en individuele kenmerken met die van de 61-64-jarige werkers, de ‘61-64’ers’, en de werkers boven de nieuwe AOW-leeftijd, de ‘post-AOW’ers’. In 2019 verschaften 764 61-70-jarige deelnemers aan de voor Nederland representatieve Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam gegevens over sociaal-demografische kenmerken, financiële situatie, gezondheid, werkcapaciteit en werkkenmerken. Het aandeel werkenden verschilde duidelijk naar leeftijd: 67% bij de 61-64’ers, 48% bij de 65-pre-AOW’ers en 16% bij de post-AOW’ers. Ook het gemiddeld aantal werkuren per week verschilde en bedroeg 31, 27 respectievelijk 18 uren. Voor de werkende 61-64’ers en 65-pre-AOW’ers was hun financiële situatie een belangrijke drijfveer om door te werken. De werkende 61-64’ers en 65-pre-AOW’ers hadden minder gezondheidsbeperkingen dan de werkende post-AOW’ers, maar de werkende post-AOW’ers rapporteerden een hogere werkcapaciteit. De werkende 65-pre-AOW’ers vormden een minderheid van hun leeftijdsgenoten. Om te bevorderen dat meer mensen tot de AOW-leeftijd doorwerken, zeker aangezien deze hoger wordt, zouden de arbeidsomstandigheden beter aangepast moeten worden aan de werkcapaciteit in deze leeftijdsgroep.

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