scholarly journals Behavioral Health and Most-Interested Topics Among Older Adults in Three Aging-in-Community Programs in Florida

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 349-349
Author(s):  
Su-I Hou
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Behavioral Health ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Total N ◽  
Healthy Older Adults ◽  
Aging In Community ◽  
Program Sample ◽  
Lunch Program

Abstract This study compares behavioral health and most-interested topics among older adults in three aging-in-community (AIC) programs: a university-based lifelong learning program (LLP; 38%), a county neighborhood lunch program (NLP; 29%), and a village program sample (33%) (total n=289). Mean age was 72.4 (SD=8.68) years. Although perceived health was similar (mean=3.76), LLP and village members reported higher quality of life than NLP participants (p=.004). Two-thirds of the participants indicated at least half of their daily plates filled with fruits and vegetables, and at least 10 min. walking in 4.5 days during a typical week. The duration of each walking was lower among NLP members (23 min.), compared with village (31 min.) or LLP members (35 min.) (p=.002). The top three most interested topics were brain health, giving back, and keep community healthy. Older adults in AIC programs were overall healthy and active. Results have implication on tailored program development.

scholarly journals PROGRAM PLANNING STRATEGIES AMONG OLDER ADULTS PARTICIPATING IN THREE PROGRAMS PROMOTING AGING-IN-COMMUNITY

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S408-S409
Author(s):  
Su-I Hou
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Information ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Program Planning ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
New Technology Adoption ◽  
Aging In Community ◽  
Planning Strategies ◽  
Risk Takers ◽  
Lunch Program

Abstract This study examines program planning strategies among older adults participating in programs promoting aging-in-community (AIC) programs. Older adults from three programs were recruited (n=290): a university-based lifelong learning program (LLP; n=110), a county neighborhood lunch program (NLP; n=84), and a village program (n=96). Mean age was 72.4 (SD=8.68) years and 78% female. Findings showed NLP participants were more likely to obtain health information from TV (p=.030), friends and neighbors (p=.016), family members (p<.001), or mailed advertisement (p<.001); while less likely to obtain health information online (p<.001). Village members preferred afternoon while NLP participants preferred morning programs (p=.025). Most desired frequency was weekly (45%) and delivered in small group modes (68%). NLP participants were more likely to report self as risk takers (29% vs. 17%) or old tradition (23% vs. 3-8%) towards new technology adoption (p<.001). Results have implications on tailored program planning for older adults in different AIC programs.

scholarly journals Remain Independence and Neighborhood Social Cohesiveness Among Older Adults Participating in Three Community-Based Programs Promoting Aging-in-Community in the USA

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 233372142096025
Author(s):  
Su-I Hou
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Inverse Relationship ◽  
Group Differences ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Community Based Programs ◽  
Aging In Community ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Lunch Program ◽  
Community Based Services

Objectives: Aging-in-community has been a preferred way to aging. This study examines and compares remain independence (RI) and neighborhood social cohesiveness (NSC) among three programs promoting aging-in-community (AIC). Methods: Older adults from three AIC programs were surveyed: a village program, a county neighborhood lunch program, and a university-based lifelong learning program. Previously validated RI (3-item) and NSC (4-items) measures were used. Results: Mean age was 72.4 ( SD = 8.68) years ( n = 289). Both the RI and NSC scales showed satisfactory reliabilities, with Cronbach’s alphas of .81 and .88, respectively. Analyses showed significant inter-group differences on both RI and NSC. After controlling for demographics, regressions showed inter-group differences remained for RI, while disappeared for NSC. Education level had an inverse relationship with RI, whereas married status had a positive relationship with NSC scores. Discussion: Findings call attentions to RI among higher education and NSC among single older adults for community-based services and programs promoting aging-in-community.

scholarly journals Activity Levels in Healthy Older Adults: Implications for Joint Arthroplasty

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura E. Thorp ◽  
Diego Orozco ◽  
Joel A. Block ◽  
Dale R. Sumner ◽  
Markus A. Wimmer
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Total Joint Arthroplasty ◽  
Joint Arthroplasty ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Implant Design ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Healthy Older Adults ◽  
Daily Step Count ◽  
Steps Per Day

This work evaluated activity levels in a group of healthy older adults to establish a target activity level for adults of similar age after total joint arthroplasty (TJA). With the decreasing age of TJA patients, it is essential to have a reference for activity level in younger patients as activity level affects quality of life and implant design. 54 asymptomatic, healthy older adults with no clinical evidence of lower extremity OA participated. The main outcome measure, average daily step count, was measured using an accelerometer-based activity monitor. On average the group took steps per day, approximately 4000 more steps per day than has been previously reported in patients following total joint arthroplasty. The present work provides a reference for activity after joint arthroplasty which is relevant given the projected number of people under the age of 65 who will undergo joint arthroplasty in the coming years.

scholarly journals How many meals should I eat each day?

EDIS ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wendy Dahl ◽  
Zainab Alyousif
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Nutritional Quality ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Healthy Older Adults ◽  
Total Food

For older adults who want to stay healthy, it’s a common question. Should I eat three meals a day or is two meals adequate? Also, should I eat snacks between my meals? For healthy older adults, the number of meals may not matter as much as the total food eaten in a day. It is the nutritional quality of your meals and snacks and the total calories eaten that are most important. Aiming to meet the recommended servings of food groups, i.e. fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy will help promote good health and prevent illness.

scholarly journals Quality of Life in Older Adults with Cochlear Implantation: Can It Be Equal to That of Healthy Older Adults?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taskin Tokat ◽  
Togay Müderris ◽  
Ergul Basaran Bozkurt ◽  
Uğurtan Ergun ◽  
Abdulhalim Aysel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Cochlear Implantation ◽  
Healthy Older Adults

scholarly journals Behavioral Health, Social Engagement, and Long-Term Care Services Use Among Community Older Adults: USA vs. Taiwan

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 348-349
Author(s):  
Su-I Hou ◽  
Chien-Ching Li ◽  
Darren Liu
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Behavioral Health ◽  
Social Engagement ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Aging In Community ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

Abstract As healthcare advances, older adults are living longer. While 90% of older adults prefer aging in their own homes and communities, it is important to examine key factors influencing healthy aging-in-community and community-based long-term care (LTC) services available in different countries. This symposium examines behavioral health, social engagement, and LTC services utilization among community-dwelling older adults in the USA and Taiwan. Lessons learned from older adults across countries will provide insights for tailored community-based LTC services and program development. Dr. Hou from The University of Central Florida (UCF) will highlight similarities and differences in behavioral health profiles and the topics that most interest community-dwelling older Americans participating in three aging-in-community programs in Central Florida. Dr. Wang from Case Western Reserve University will examine the impact of neighborhood social cohesion on mobility among community-dwelling older Americans aged 65 and older from the national Health and Retirement Study. Dr. Liu from National Cheng-Kung University in Taiwan will share results of healthy lifestyle on quality of life among community-dwelling older adults in southern Taiwan. Dr. Young from State University of New York at Albany will compare long-term care use among community-dwelling older adults with and without dementia in Central Taiwan. Finally, Drs. Cao and Hou from UCF will analyze home and community-based services in the USA versus Taiwan. This symposium will further discuss similarities and differences of key factors related to healthy aging-in-community, along with practical recommendations and lessons learned across countries and cultural environments to improve community-based long-term care services and programs.

A comparison of health-related quality of life between older adults with heart failure and healthy older adults

Heart & Lung ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seongkum Heo ◽  
Debra K. Moser ◽  
Terry A. Lennie ◽  
Cheryl Hoyt Zambroski ◽  
Misook L. Chung
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Heart Failure ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Healthy Older Adults ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

scholarly journals Dual-Task Exercise to Improve Cognition and Functional Capacity of Healthy Older Adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naina Yuki Vieira Jardim ◽  
Natáli Valim Oliver Bento-Torres ◽  
Victor Oliveira Costa ◽  
Josilayne Patricia Ramos Carvalho ◽  
Helen Tatiane Santos Pontes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Exercise Training ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Dual Task ◽  
Cognitive Stimulation ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Healthy Older Adults ◽  
Physical Exercise Training

BackgroundIt has been suggested that physical inactivity and lack of stimulating cognitive activity are the two most significant modifiable risk factors to impair cognitive function. Although many studies that investigated the cognitive effects of physical exercise and cognitive stimuli in dual-task conditions showed improved cognitive performance, others have not confirmed these findings. The main aim of the present work is to analyze the effects of a dual-task multimodal physical exercise training, at moderate intensity, and cognitive stimulation on cognitive and physical function in healthy older adults.MethodsThis clinical trial was registered on the Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials (RBR-9zrx3d). Here we tested the effects of a dual-task multimodal physical exercise training, at moderate intensity, on cognitive and physical function and quality of life in community dwelling older adults. The training protocol included 24 group sessions, 2/week, per 75 min. Cognition was assessed using CANTAB automated neuropsychological tests and Functional Capacity to Exercise tests. Performance was compared from baseline to post intervention and to a non-exercise control group using Mixed Linear Model for repeated measures.ResultsControl (CG) and dual-task (DTEx) groups progressed differentially over time on performance of episodic memory, sustained visual attention, functional mobility, cardiorespiratory fitness, lower limbs strength resistance, agility, quality of life and dual-task performance with significant improved DTEx performance. Control group did not show any significant changes on these tests except for showing a reduction in dual-task performance.ConclusionWe suggest that the dual-task combination of multisensory cognitive stimulation and multimodal moderate physical exercise training, twice a week, may be adopted as an effective program to reduce progression of age-related cognitive decline and improve physical fitness and quality of life on healthy older adults.Clinical Trial RegistrationBrazilian Registry of Clinical Trials: https://ensaiosclinicos.gov.br/rg/RBR-9zrx3d -UTN code: U1111-1233-6349.

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