scholarly journals The Relationship Between Loneliness and the COVID-19 Pandemic on Cognition and Well-Being in Older Adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 240-240
Author(s):  
Justin Barber ◽  
Allison Gibson ◽  
Shoshana Bardach ◽  
Kelly Parsons ◽  
Julia Johnson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Geriatric Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Psychosocial Interventions ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Subjective Memory ◽  
Memory Assessment ◽  
Before And After

Abstract Social distancing is necessary to limit the spread of Covid-19. However, many older adults are predisposed to isolation and loneliness despite calls to socially distance. The current study examined loneliness during Covid-19 in relation to cognition and wellbeing in older adults. Data were extracted from a U.S. ADRC longitudinal study of aging database. Cognition was assessed using the NACC UDS 3.0 battery. Measures of well-being include: Short Form Health Survey, Subjective Memory Assessment, and Geriatric Depression Scale. Measurement of loneliness was selected from the NIH ADRC Covid-19 questionnaire. Data were from 115 older adults with normal cognition or MCI with a visit ≤18 months before research stoppage in March 2020 and after resumption in late-June 2020. Cognition and wellbeing are compared before and after onset of pandemic. Isolation due to Covid-19 may have long-term implications. Results of this study will highlight the need for acute assessments and psychosocial interventions.

scholarly journals Reported Needs and Depressive Symptoms Among Older Adults Entering Long-Term Services and Supports

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eleanor Rivera ◽  
Karen B Hirschman ◽  
Mary D Naylor
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Unmet Needs ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Geriatric Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Social Activities ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Services And Supports

Abstract Background and Objectives Long-term services and supports (LTSS) are vital for older adults with physical and cognitive disabilities. LTSS can be provided in settings such as nursing homes, assisted living, or via community-based services. During the transition to LTSS, older adults are at risk of increased depressive symptoms. In addition, older adults may identify unmet needs despite having access to new LTSS resources. The goal of this study was to examine the factors associated with increased depressive symptoms among a pool of older adults, with a focus on change in reported needs after starting LTSS. Research Design and Methods This cross-sectional analysis of a cohort study included 352 older adults new to LTSS (R01AG025524). The outcome of depressive symptoms was measured using the Geriatric Depression Scale—Short Form. Reported needs included supportive equipment, devices, transportation, and social activities. Bivariate and linear regression modeling using change in needs 3 months later were performed. Results Depressive symptoms were present among 40% of the LTSS recipients at enrollment and 3 months. At baseline, 29% of LTSS recipients reported a need for supportive equipment, 30% for transportation, and 23% for social activities. After 3 months, an average of 12% of LTSS recipients’ needs were met, 13% of LTSS recipients’ needs persisted, and 11% of LTSS recipients reported new needs. Depressive symptoms 3 months later were higher for those who reported persistent unmet needs compared with those who reported no needs at all, controlling for functional status and LTSS type. Discussion and Implications The transition to LTSS is a vulnerable time for older adults. Assessing the need for equipment, transportation, and social activities during this period may identify opportunities to improve the lives and emotional status of this population.

scholarly journals Disability, Frailty and Depression in the community-dwelling older adults with Osteosarcopenia

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ki-Soo Park ◽  
Gyeong-Ye Lee ◽  
Young-Mi Seo ◽  
Sung-Hyo Seo ◽  
Jun-Il Yoo
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Geriatric Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Normal Group ◽  
World Health ◽  
Common Disease ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Health Organization

Abstract Background The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence of osteosarcopenia in the over 60-year-old community and to evaluate whether osteosarcopenia is associated with disability, frailty and depression. Methods This study was performed using the baseline data of Namgaram-2, among the 1010 surveyed subjects, 885 study subjects who were 60 years or older and had all necessary tests performed were selected. The Kaigo-Yobo checklist (frailty), World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS) and Geriatric Depression Scale-Short Form-Korean (GDSSF-K) were used. The Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia (AWGS 2019) were applied in this study. Osteopenia was measured using data from dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) and osteopenia was diagnosed when the T-score was less than − 1.0. The study subjects were divided into four groups: the normal group, in which both sarcopenia and osteopenia were undiagnosed, osteopenia only, sarcopenia only and the osteosarcopenia group, which was diagnosed with both sarcopenia and osteopenia. Results Of the 885 subjects over 60 years old evaluated, the normal group comprised 34.0%, the only osteopenia group 33.7%, the only sarcopenia group 13.1%, and the osteosarcopenia group 19.2%. WHODAS (17.5, 95% CI: 14.8-20.1), Kaigo-Yobo (3.0, 95% CI: 2.6-3.4), and GDSSF mean score (4.6, 95% CI: 3.9-5.4) were statistically significantly higher in the osteosarcopenia group compared the other groups. Partial eta squared (ηp2) of WHODAS (0.199) and Kaigo-Yobo (0.148) values ​​according to Osteosarcopenia were large, and GDSSF (0.096) was medium Conclusions Osteosarcopenia is a relatively common disease group in the older adults community that may cause deterioration of health outcomes. Therefore, when evaluating osteopenia or sarcopenia in the older adults, management of those in both disease groups should occur together.

scholarly journals EXAMINING DISCREPANCIES IN SOCIAL ROBOT VERSUS HUMAN ASSESSMENTS OF GERIATRIC WELL-BEING

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S329-S329
Author(s):  
Erin Harrington ◽  
Ha Do ◽  
Alex J Bishop ◽  
Celinda Reese-Melancon ◽  
and Weihua Sheng
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Fall Risk ◽  
Social Connectedness ◽  
Geriatric Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Falls Prevention ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Assessment Scores ◽  
Loneliness Scale

Abstract Socially assistive robotic (SAR) technologies represent a viable tool for monitoring the safety and health of older adults. However, it is unclear whether SARs can comprehensively screen geriatric well-being as effectively as trained human clinicians. The purpose of this study was to compare SAR versus human assessment of geriatric well-being. Participants included 30 older adults (Mage = 73.40, SD = 7.88) who completed a robot-administered well-being assessment session during which human-administered evaluation was simultaneously performed. Standardized clinical screening assessment tools common in geriatric care were administered (e.g., Short Blessed Test (SBT), UCLA Loneliness Scale, Geriatric Depression Scale, PHQ-4, Iowa Fatigue Scale, Fall Risk). Multiple dependent sample t-tests were used to explore variability in assessment scores between SAR and human evaluation. Assessment scores significantly differed on several measures, including the SBT (t(29) = -9.33, p < .001), UCLA Loneliness scale (t(19) = 2.37, p < . 05), and fall risk assessment (t(29) = 3.03, p < .01). Specifically, the SAR indicated that older adults were significantly more cognitively impaired, less lonely, and more likely to fall compared to the human administrator. Other observed differences and hypothesized explanations will be discussed in greater detail. The current study indicates that there is a divergence in geriatric assessment outcomes based on human versus SAR administration. Findings have implications relative to further developing SAR technology to align with human-based evaluations to enhance cognitive well-being, social connectedness, and falls prevention.

scholarly journals Do age and education predict performance of older adults on the d2 Test?

Psico ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 119
Author(s):  
Luis Henrique Paloski ◽  
Adriano Medeiros da Cunha ◽  
Camila Rosa de Oliveira ◽  
Marianne Farina ◽  
Valéria Gonzatti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Geriatric Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Partial Correlations ◽  
State Examination ◽  
One Way Anova

The objective of this study was to investigate the association of age and education in the performance of cognitively preserved older adults in the d2 Sustained-Attention Test, and to compare the results of different age groups and levels of schooling in this instrument. The sample was composed of 211 adults, 60 years of age or older, who were not institutionalized, and who completed a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Mini Mental State Examination, the Geriatric Depression Scale (short form), and the d2 Test. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics, partial correlations, multiple linear regression and one-way ANOVA. The results of partial correlations and multiple linear regression showed that age and years of schooling demonstrated significant associations with all d2 Test scores, with age being the predictive variable that showed the greatest influence on the performance of the older adults. Comparison of performance in the d2 Test among the six groups according to the distribution by age group (60-69 years and 70 years or more) and by levels of schooling (primary, secondary and higher) showed that younger adults with a higher level of schooling scored better on the d2 Test, suggesting the need for normative data studies for this population.***Idade e escolaridade são preditoras de desempenho de adultos idosos no Teste d2?***O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar a associação da idade e da escolaridade com o desempenho de idosos cognitivamente preservados no Teste d2 de Atenção Concentrada, além de comparar os resultados de diferentes grupos etários e de níveis de escolaridade nesse instrumento. Participaram 211 adultos com idade igual ou superior a 60 anos, não institucionalizados, que responderam a uma ficha de dados sociodemográficos, ao Mini Exame do Estado Mental, à Escala de Depressão Geriátrica (versão reduzida), e ao Teste d2. A análise dos dados foi conduzida por meio de estatística descritiva, correlações parciais, regressão linear múltipla e ANOVA de uma via (one-way ANOVA). Os resultados das correlações parciais e da regressão linear múltipla revelaram que a idade e os anos de escolaridade demonstraram associações significativas com todos os escores do Teste d2, sendo a idade a variável preditora que demonstrou maior influência no desempenho dos idosos. A comparação de desempenho no teste d2 entre os seis grupos conforme distribuição por faixa etária (60-69 anos e 70 anos ou mais) e por níveis de escolaridade (fundamental, médio e superior) demonstrou que os idosos mais jovens e com maior nível de escolaridade apresentam melhores pontuações no Teste d2, sugerindo a necessidade de estudos de dados normativos para essa população.

scholarly journals Sustained Long-Term Effectiveness of an Energy Management Training Course on Employee Vitality and Purpose in Life

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sai Krupa Das ◽  
Shawn T. Mason ◽  
Taylor A. Vail ◽  
Caroline M. Blanchard ◽  
Meghan K. Chin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Purpose In Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Sf 36

Purpose: Programs designed to sustainably improve employee well-being are urgently needed but insufficiently researched. This study evaluates the long-term effectiveness of a commercial well-being intervention in a worksite setting. Design: A pre/postintervention repeated analysis with follow-up at 6, 12, and 18 months. Setting: Office-based worksites (for-profit, nonprofit, and mixed work-type; n = 8). Participants: One hundred sixty-three employees with a mean age of 47 (11) years (57% female). Intervention: A 2.5-day group-based behavioral program emphasizing vitality and purpose in life (PiL). Measures: Rand Medical Outcomes Survey (MOS) 36-Item Short Form (SF-36) with a focus on vitality (primary outcome), Ryff PiL Scale, Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale, Profile of Mood States, Rand MOS Sleep Scale, physical activity, body weight, blood pressure, and blood measures for glucose and lipids at baseline, 6, 12, and 18 months. Analysis: General linear models with repeated measures for mean values at baseline and follow-up. Results: At 18-month follow-up, sustained improvements were observed for vitality, general health, and mental health domains of SF-36 and PiL ( P < .001 for all measures). Sleep, mood, vigor, physical activity, and blood pressure were also improved at 18 months ( P < .05 for all measures). Conclusions: An intensive 2.5-day intervention showed sustained improvement in employee quality of life, PiL, and other measures of well-being over 18 months.

scholarly journals Role of Sociocultural Factors in Depression among Elderly of Twin Cities (Rawalpindi and Islamabad) of Pakistan

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saira Javed
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Family System ◽  
Nuclear Family ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Geriatric Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Sociocultural Factors ◽  
Twin Cities

This research was conducted to examine the role of sociocultural factors on depression among elderly of twin cities (Rawalpindi and Islamabad) of Pakistan. 310 older adults participated in the present study. Through convenient sampling technique, face to face interview was carried out for data collection. Urdu translated Geriatric Depression Scale Short Form and demographic sheet were used to test hypotheses. Descriptive statistics andt-test were used for data analysis. Results showed significant mean differences among gender, marital status, family system, and status of employment on depression. Financial crisis, feeling of dejection because of isolation, and trend of nuclear family system have been observed as strong predictors of depression in older adults.

scholarly journals Programa de actividad física y su incidencia en la depresión y bienestar subjetivo de adultos mayores (Impact of a physical activity program on older adults’ depression and subjective well-being)

Retos ◽  
2017 ◽  
pp. 14-19
Author(s):  
Lisbet Guillen Pereira ◽  
Egar Bueno Fernandez ◽  
Manuel Gutierrez Cruz ◽  
José Ramón Guerra Santiesteban
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Geriatric Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Geriatric Depression ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Geriatric Center

El artículo se enfoca en el análisis de un programa de actividades físicas y su efecto en la mejora de los niveles de depresión y bienestar subjetivo de adultos mayores. Se utiliza un diseño experimental con pre y pos tratamiento en una muestra de 111 adultos mayores seleccionado mediante criterios de inclusión, a la que se le aplicó un procedimiento de proporción de uno a tres para crear el grupo experimental y de control (n=74 grupo experimental y n=37 el grupo de control). La depresión fue medida aplicando la Escala de Depresión Geriátrica de Yesavage y el bienestar subjetivo a partir de la Philadelphia Geriatric Center Morale Scale. Para el análisis del pre con el post tratamiento se utilizó un modelo de análisis de varianza (ANOVA) con medidas repetidas (MR). Los resultados revelaron diferencias significativas en la Depresión Geriátrica (p=.000) y del Bienestar subjetivo en cada dimensión estudiada: afectos positivos (p=.000), afectos negativos (p=.000) y agitación (p=.000), lo que se concluye que las dos variables dependientes mejoraron de manera significativa al aplicar la propuesta.Abstract: This article focuses on the analysis of a program of physical activities and its effect on reducing depression levels and on increasing subjective well-being of older adults. An experimental design with pre- and post-treatment was applied to a sample of 111 older adults selected in accordance with inclusion criteria, using a one-to-three ratio procedure to create experimental and control groups (Experimental group, n = 74; control group, n = 37). Depression was measured by means of the Yesavage Geriatric Depression Scale, whereas subjective well-being with the Philadelphia Geriatric Center Morale Scale. For the pre-post analysis, a variance analysis model (ANOVA) with repeated measures (MR) was used. Results revealed significant differences in Geriatric Depression (p = .001) and subjective well-being in each dimension studied: positive affects (p = .001), negative affects (p = .001) and agitation (p = .001), We can conclude that the two dependent variables improved significantly after applying the program proposed.

scholarly journals Prevalence of geriatric depression in the Kavre district, Nepal: Findings from a cross sectional community survey

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kedar Manandhar ◽  
Ajay Risal ◽  
Oshin Shrestha ◽  
Nirmala Manandhar ◽  
Dipak Kunwar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Geriatric Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Geriatric Depression ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Abstract Background: The increasing elderly population worldwide is likely to increase mental health problems such as geriatric depression, which has mostly been studied in high-income countries. Similar studies are scarce in low-and-middle-income-countries like Nepal. Methods: A cross-sectional, population-based, door-to-door survey was conducted in randomly selected rural and urban population clusters of the Kavre district, Nepal. Trained nurses (field interviewers) administered structured questionnaires that included a validated Nepali version of the Geriatric Depression Scale short form (GDS-15) for identifying geriatric depression among the elderly (≥60 years) participants (N=460). Those scoring ≥6 on GDS-15 were considered depressed. Logistic regression analysis explored the associations of geriatric depression with regard to socio-demographic information, life style, family support and physical well-being. Results: Of the total 460 selected elderly participants, 439 (95.4%) took part in the study. More than half of them were females (54.2%). The mean age was 70.9 (± 8.6) years. Approximately half (50.6%) were rural inhabitants, the majority (86.1%) were illiterate, and about three-fifths (60.1%) were living with their spouses. The gender-and-age adjusted prevalence of geriatric depression was 53.1%. Geriatric depression was significantly associated with rural habitation (AOR 1.6), illiteracy (AOR 2.1), limited time provided by families (AOR 1.8), and exposure to verbal and/or physical abuse (AOR 2.6). Conclusion: Geriatric depression is highly prevalent in Kavre, Nepal. The findings call for urgent prioritization of delivery of elderly mental health care services in the country. Keywords: depression, elderly, lifestyle, mental health, prevalence

scholarly journals Developing Multimodal IoMT Monitoring System of Geriatric Depression: A Feasibility Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 542-542
Author(s):  
Heejung Kim ◽  
Youngshin Cho ◽  
Kyuhee Lim ◽  
Sunghee Lee ◽  
Yuntae Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Monitoring System ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Geriatric Depression Scale ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Geriatric Depression ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Depressive Group

Abstract The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) is a promising tool to monitor depression and relevant symptoms. However, the multimodal IoMT monitoring system has been rarely developed considering the characteristics of older adults, particularly living in the community. Therefore, it is necessary to know how to develop multimodal IoMT monitoring systems tailored for older adults and evaluate the feasibility for research and practice. We developed a multimodal IoMT monitoring system that included a smartphone for facial and verbal expressions, smartwatch for activity and heart rates, and ecological momentary assessment (EMA) application. A convenience sample of 21 older Korean adults aged over 65 years was recruited from a community center, and 19 participants completed it. The data were collected in four weeks using self-report questionnaires, IoMT devices, and semi-structured interviews between July and December 2020 and were analyzed in mixed methods. Based on the Geriatric Depression Scale-Short Form scores, eight participants were classified in the depressive group (38.1%) and 13 in the non-depressive group (61.9%). A total of 1,505 (70.72%) EMA data were collected, and 1,277 (60.00%) were analyzed. Furthermore, 1,421 (66.78%) facial expression data were collected and labeled, including anger, happiness, neutral, sadness, surprise, and exception. Voice dialogues were transformed into 5,264 scripts. The depressive group showed lower user acceptance relative to the non-depressive group. However, both groups experienced positive emotions, had regular life patterns, and increased their self-interest. Thus, our multimodal IoMT monitoring system is a feasible and useful measure for acquiring mental health information in older adults’ depression.

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