scholarly journals PET OWNERSHIP HISTORY AND SUCCESSFUL AGING OUTCOMES IN COMMUNITY-LIVING OLDER ADULTS

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S52-S53
Author(s):  
Erika Friedmann ◽  
Nancy R Gee ◽  
Eleanor M Simonsick ◽  
Stephanie Studenski ◽  
Erik Barr ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
Physical Functioning ◽  
Successful Aging ◽  
Verbal Learning ◽  
Older Age ◽  
Psychological Status ◽  
Community Living ◽  
Pet Ownership ◽  
The Past

Abstract Diminishing cognitive and physical function, worsening psychological symptoms and increased mortality risk and morbidity typically accompany aging. Health needs of the aging population will continue to increase as the proportion of the population aged 50 years and older increases. Pet ownership (PO) has been linked to better health outcomes in older adults, particularly those with chronic health conditions. However, much of the evidence is weak with little known about the contribution of PO to successful aging in community living older adults. This study examines associations between PO and cognitive performance, physical functioning, and psychological status in community living older adults. Participants in the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging (>50 years old, N=378) completed physical functioning, cognitive and psychological testing, and a ten-year PO history. Most participants (89%) had owned pets at some point and 24% currently have pets. Fourteen percent have 1-4 dogs, 12% have 1-4 cats, and 3% have others. PO was lower with older age (p<.001). In regression analysis controlling for age decade, pet ownership within the past 10 years (PO10) independently predicted cognitive function [total verbal learning (p=.04), and short (p=.015) and long (p=.031) delay free recall, ] but not physical function or psychological status. PO was lower in older age groups as was cognitive, physical functional, and psychological status, while PO within the past 10 years was associated with better verbal learning and memory independent of age. Longitudinal analysis is required to disentangle the sequential associations between PO and change in health status over time..

scholarly journals Daytime napping and successful aging among older adults in China: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chunyu Xin ◽  
Baiyang Zhang ◽  
Shu Fang ◽  
Junmin Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Functioning ◽  
Physical Functioning ◽  
Successful Aging ◽  
Active Engagement ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Five Dimensions ◽  
Lower Likelihood ◽  
Low Probability ◽  
Nighttime Sleep

Abstract Background The study aimed to examine the association between daytime napping and successful aging (including its five dimensions, “low probability of disease,” “no disease-related disability,” “high cognitive functioning,” “high physical functioning,” and “active engagement with life”) among China’s older adults using data from the Chinese Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study conducted in 2015. Methods Cross-sectional data were used in the analysis. Multivariable logistic regressions were conducted to investigate the association between daytime napping and successful aging, and stratified analyses were performed to explore differences in nighttime sleep duration. Results A total of 7469 participants were included in the analysis. Daytime napping was prevalent in China’s older adults (59.3%). The proportion of study participants with “successful aging” was 13.7%. Additionally, 48.6, 91.7, 54.1, 78.5, and 49.1% participants achieved “low probability of disease,” “no disease-related disability,” “high cognitive functioning,” “high physical functioning,” and “active engagement with life,” respectively. Compared with the 0 min/day napping group, the > 60 min/day napping group was associated with a lower probability of achieving successful aging (OR, 0.762; 95% CI, 0.583–0.996). In the nighttime sleep duration stratification, the findings showed that in the ≥8 h/night group, napping > 60 min per day was associated with a lower likelihood of aging successfully (OR, 0.617; 95% CI, 0.387–0.984). Considering the five dimensions of successful aging, moderate and long daytime napping were negatively associated with “low probability of disease”; long daytime napping had negative associations with “no disease-related disability” and “high physical functioning”; moderate daytime napping had positive associations with “high cognitive functioning” and “active engagement with life.” Conclusions Long daytime napping showed a lower likelihood of successful aging among the elderly in China. Special attention is necessary for elderly people who sleep for longer duration both during day and night. Biological and social factors affecting the relationship between daytime napping and successful aging need to be explored in depth in the future.

scholarly journals Pet Ownership Patterns and Successful Aging Outcomes in Community Dwelling Older Adults

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erika Friedmann ◽  
Nancy R. Gee ◽  
Eleanor M. Simonsick ◽  
Stephanie Studenski ◽  
Barbara Resnick ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Successful Aging ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Pet Ownership ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults ◽  
Ownership Patterns

scholarly journals PET OWNERSHIP PATTERNS IN COMMUNITY- LIVING OLDER ADULTS

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (suppl_1) ◽  
pp. 974-974
Author(s):  
E Friedmann ◽  
N Gee ◽  
E Simonsick ◽  
S Studenski
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Community Living ◽  
Pet Ownership ◽  
Ownership Patterns

scholarly journals PERFORMANCE ON COGNITIVE FUNCTIONING RELATED TO SUCCESSFUL AGING

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S654-S654
Author(s):  
Neyda Ma Mendoza Ruvalcaba ◽  
Elva Dolores Arias Merino ◽  
Maria Elena Flores Villavicencio ◽  
Melina Rodriguez Díaz
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Working Memory ◽  
Cognitive Functioning ◽  
Physical Functioning ◽  
Processing Speed ◽  
Successful Aging ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Cognitive Domain ◽  
Learning Potential ◽  
Visuospatial Skills

Abstract Introduction The cognitive functioning, as a general measure, is a criterion commonly used to define and operationalize successful aging. (Project-Conacyt-256589) The aim of this study is to analyze cognitive function and its relationship with the successful aging in older adults. Methods Population based, random sample included n=401 community-dwelling older adults 60-years and older (mean age=72.51,SD=8.11 years,59.4% women). Cognitive functioning was assessed by a comprehensive battery including working memory(Digit Span Backward WAIS-IV), episodic memory, metamemory(self-report), processing speed(Symbol Digit WAIS-IV), attention(TMT-A), executive functioning(TMT-B), learning potential(RAVLT), language(FAS), visuospatial skills(Block Design WAIS-IV). Successful aging was operationalized in accordance with Rowe & Kahn definition (no important disease, no disability, physical functioning, cognitive functioning, and being actively engaged). Sociodemographic and health data were also asked. Data were analyzed in SPSSv24. Results In total 11.2% were successful agers and 11.4% had Mild Cognitive impairment. Global cognitive functioning was significantly related to the achievement of successful aging criteria. Specifically, the more successful agers showed a significant (p′s<.05) better performance on learning potential, working memory, metamemory, processing speed and attention. Executive functions were not related to successful aging criteria. None cognitive domain was related to the being actively engaged criteria. Better visuospatial skills were showed in older adults meeting the criteria of being free of disability and high physical functioning. Conclusion Knowledge generated by this study reveals the role of specific domains of cognitive functioning in successful aging, and sets a scenario to promote successful aging, through alternatives centered in the improvement of cognition in the older adults.

A Meta-Analysis of the Correlates of Successful Aging in Older Adults

2016 ◽  
Vol 39 (5) ◽  
pp. 657-677 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sin-Hyang Kim ◽  
Sihyun Park
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
Successful Aging ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Aging Population ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Relative Strength ◽  
Analytic Method ◽  
Consensus Definition ◽  
Online Databases

Objective: Successful aging (SA) is a concept that remains without a consensus definition. The purpose of the current study was to explore the components of SA by systematically reviewing factors correlated with SA. We also compared the relative strength of the components by using the meta-analytic method. Methods: A meta-analysis was conducted to quantitatively synthesize the correlates of SA from three online databases: PubMed, CINAHL, and SCOPUS. Main Findings: The correlates were categorized into four domains: (1) avoiding disease and disability, (2) having high cognitive/mental/physical function, (3) actively engaging in life, and (4) psychologically well adapted in later life. The domain “psychologically well adapted in later life” showed the strongest association with SA, ES( r) = .482. Conclusion: The findings of this study were meaningful in terms of examining the strength of the correlations between the domains and overall SA and, further, providing evidence for building interventions for aging population.

scholarly journals Olfaction and Physical Function in Older Adults: Findings From Health ABC

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 530-531
Author(s):  
Yaqun Yuan ◽  
Zhehui Luo ◽  
Chenxi Li ◽  
Eleanor Simonsick ◽  
Eric Shiroma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
Physical Performance ◽  
Physical Functioning ◽  
Knee Extensor ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Knee Extensor Strength ◽  
Race Disparities

Abstract The present study aims to investigate poor olfaction in relation to physical functioning in community-dwelling older adults and potential sex and race disparities. The analysis included 2511 participants aged 71-82 years (51.7% women and 38.4% blacks) from the Health Aging, and Body Composition (Health ABC) study. Olfaction was tested with the 12-item Brief Smell Identification Test (BSIT). Physical function measures included the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), the Health ABC Physical Performance Battery (HABCPPB), gait speed of 20-meter walk, fast 400-meter walking time, grip strength, and knee extensor strength, repeatedly assessed annually or biennially for a follow-up of seven years. We analyzed each of these physical function measures using mixed models, adjusting for demographics, lifestyle, and comorbidities. For all measures except grip and knee extensor strength, poor olfaction was clearly associated with poorer physical performance at baseline and a faster decline over time. For example, at baseline, the multivariate adjusted SPPB was 8.23 ± 0.09 for participants with poor olfaction and 8.55 ± 0.09 for those with good olfaction (P = 0.02), after seven years of follow-up, the corresponding scores decreased to 6.46 ± 0.12 and 7.36 ± 0.10 respectively (cross-sectional P<0.001, and P for olfaction-by-year interaction < 0.001). For grip and knee extensor strength, similar differences were suggested but didn’t reach statistical significance. The overall results were similar by sex and race. In summary, poor olfaction is clearly associated with faster decline in physical functioning in older adults and future studies should investigate its potential health implications.

104 Sociodemographic, Cognitive & Physical Function Characteristics among Older Adult Fallers with and without Cognitive Frailty: Preliminary Results

2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (Supplement_4) ◽  
pp. iv18-iv27
Author(s):  
Resshaya Murukesu ◽  
Devinder Kaur Ajit Singh ◽  
Suzana Shahar ◽  
Ponnusamy Subramaniam
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Verbal Learning ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Step Test ◽  
Medical Attention ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
Cognitive Frailty

Abstract Introduction Older adults with frailty and cognitive impairment are more susceptible to falls. The risk factor of falls and faller profiles among older adults in general has been established. However, information regarding potential risk factors and faller patterns among older adults with cognitive frailty is limited. Objective To examine the sociodemographic, cognitive and physical function characteristics of fallers with and without cognitive frailty. Methods A total of 133 community dwelling older adults aged 60 years and above were screened at three older adult activity centres in Kuala Lumpur. Sociodemographic details were obtained via interview. Cognitive Frailty was identified using the Clinical Dementia Rating Scale and Fried Frailty Index. Cognitive function was assessed using the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE), Digit Span (DS) test and Ray Auditory Verbal Learning Test (RAVLT). The Senior Fitness test was used to asses physical function. Characteristics of falls were documented using a self-administered questionnaire. Data was descriptively analysed; independent T-test was used for continuous variables and chi-square test was used for categorical variables. Results Prevalence of falls was 21.1% (n=28). Within fallers, 42.9% (n=12) were cognitively frail and 57.1% (n=16) were not. Fallers with cognitive frailty were significantly older (mean age = 72.31±5.29) (p<0.001), had lower MMSE scores (p<0.01), lower 2 Minute Step test scores (p<0.001) and lower Lawton Instrumental Activities of Daily Living scores (p<0.05). Descriptively, fallers with cognitive frailty were mostly recurrent fallers (67%), sustained falls outdoors due to ‘slip and fall’ and majority sought medical attention after the fall(s). Conclusion Fallers with cognitive frailty were older and had lower physical and cognitive function as compared to those without. There is a need to further understand the relationship between falls and cognitive frailty in order to provide holistic fall prevention and management strategies. Acknowledgement of grant UKM(DCP-2017-002/2) and Ministry of Higher Education(LRGS/BU/2012/UKM-UKM/K/01).

scholarly journals Stronger Functional Connectivity in the Default Mode and Salience Networks Is Associated With Youthful Memory in Superaging

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiahe Zhang ◽  
Joseph M Andreano ◽  
Bradford C Dickerson ◽  
Alexandra Touroutoglou ◽  
Lisa Feldman Barrett
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Functional Connectivity ◽  
Successful Aging ◽  
Memory Performance ◽  
Verbal Learning ◽  
Memory Task ◽  
Recognition Task ◽  
Neural Basis ◽  
Default Mode

Abstract “Superagers” are older adults who, despite their advanced age, maintain youthful memory. Previous morphometry studies revealed multiple default mode network (DMN) and salience network (SN) regions whose cortical thickness is greater in superagers and correlates with memory performance. In this study, we examined the intrinsic functional connectivity within DMN and SN in 41 young (24.5 ± 3.6 years old) and 40 older adults (66.9 ± 5.5 years old). Superaging was defined as youthful performance on a memory recall task, the California Verbal Learning Test (CVLT). Participants underwent a resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scan and performed a separate visual–verbal recognition memory task. As predicted, within both DMN and SN, superagers had stronger connectivity compared with typical older adults and similar connectivity compared with young adults. Superagers also performed similarly to young adults and better than typical older adults on the recognition task, demonstrating youthful episodic memory that generalized across memory tasks. Stronger connectivity within each network independently predicted better performance on both the CVLT and recognition task in older adults. Variation in intrinsic connectivity explained unique variance in memory performance, above and beyond youthful neuroanatomy. These results extend our understanding of the neural basis of superaging as a model of successful aging.

scholarly journals Association of Physical Function With Driving Space and Crashes Among Older Adults

2019 ◽  
Vol 60 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda S Ng ◽  
Jack M Guralnik ◽  
Cora Man ◽  
Carolyn DiGuiseppi ◽  
David Strogatz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
Physical Functioning ◽  
Longitudinal Research ◽  
Prevalence Ratio ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Older Drivers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Longitudinal Effects ◽  
Driving Outcomes

Abstract Background and Objectives Balancing both driver mobility and safety is important for the well-being of older adults. However, research on the association of physical function with these 2 driving outcomes has yielded inconsistent findings. This study examined whether physical functioning of older drivers, as measured by the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), is associated with either driving space or crash involvement. Methods Using cross-sectional data of active drivers aged 65–79 years from the AAA Longitudinal Research on Aging Drivers (LongROAD) study (n = 2,990), we used multivariate log-binomial and logistic regressions to estimate the associations of the SPPB with either self-reported restricted driving space in the prior 3 months or any crashes in the past year. Interaction with gender was assessed using likelihood ratio tests. Results After adjustment, older drivers with higher SPPB scores (higher physical functioning) had lower prevalence of restricted driving space (8–10 vs. 0–7, prevalence ratio [PR] = 0.88, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.78–0.99; 11–12 vs. 0–7, PR = 0.78, 95% CI: 0.61–0.99). Fair (8–10), but not good (11–12), scores were significantly associated with reduced crash involvement (8–10 vs. 0–7, odds ratio [OR] = 0.71, 95% CI: 0.60–0.84). Gender was not a significant effect modifier. Discussion and Implications This study provides evidence that higher physical functioning is associated with better driving mobility and safety and that the SPPB may be useful for identifying at-risk drivers. Further research is needed to understand physical functioning’s longitudinal effects and the SPPB’s role in older driver intervention programs.

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