scholarly journals Blunted diurnal decline of cortisol among older adults with low socioeconomic status

2011 ◽  
Vol 1231 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Owhofasa O. Agbedia ◽  
Vijay R. Varma ◽  
Christopher L. Seplaki ◽  
Teresa E. Seeman ◽  
Linda P. Fried ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Low Socioeconomic

Aging Expectations are Associated With Physical Activity and Health Among Older Adults of Low Socioeconomic Status

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 180-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shilpa Dogra ◽  
Ban Al-Sahab ◽  
James Manson ◽  
Hala Tamim
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Physical Activity Participation ◽  
Activity Participation ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
Aging Expectations

The purpose of the current study was to determine whether aging expectations (AE) are associated with physical activity participation and health among older adults of low socioeconomic status (SES). A cross-sectional analysis of a sample of 170 older adults (mean age 70.9 years) was conducted. Data on AE, physical activity, and health were collected using the 12 item Expectations Regarding Aging instrument, the Healthy Physical Activity Participation Questionnaire, and the Short Form-36, respectively. Adjusted linear regression models showed significant associations between AE and social functioning, energy/vitality, mental health, and self-rated general health, as well as physical activity. These results suggest that AE may help to better explain the established association between low SES, low physical activity uptake, and poor health outcomes among older adults.

Perspectives of Older Adults of Low Socioeconomic Status on the Post-hospital Transition

2014 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 746-756 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shreya Kangovi ◽  
Kathryn Levy ◽  
Frances K. Barg ◽  
Tamala Carter ◽  
Judith A. Long ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
Hospital Transition

scholarly journals Barriers to the Initiation of Home Modifications for Older Adults for Fall Prevention

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 215145932110021
Author(s):  
Jessica M. Wiseman ◽  
David S. Stamper ◽  
Elizabeth Sheridan ◽  
Jeffrey M. Caterino ◽  
Catherine C. Quatman-Yates ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Low Socioeconomic ◽  
Promising Tool ◽  
Home Modifications ◽  
Risk Of Falls ◽  
Areas Of Interest

Introduction: Home modifications are associated with decreased risk for falls and facilitate safe aging in place. The purpose of this study was to identify barriers to procurement of home modifications for older adults. Materials and Methods: Cross-sectional interviews by 2 separate (1 male and 1 female) researchers in a Midwestern city of home repair (“handyman”) and construction businesses within 15 miles of the areas of interest (neighborhood with a high socioeconomic status and neighborhood with low socioeconomic status) with a publicly listed phone number (n = 98). Estimated cost, earliest date of installation, and duration for a home modification project (installation of 3 grab bars) were collected. Results: At least 1 response was attained only 43% of the time (n = 42), and residential grab bar installations were not provided by most businesses (n = 24). The average quote for materials and labor was $394.31 (range $125-$1300). Five of the 7 businesses that responded to both researchers with the same representative differed in cost estimates, generally offering a reduced quote for the low socioeconomic status neighborhood by as much as $300. Quotes provided to the female researcher were also higher than those obtained by the male researcher by about $30 regardless of socioeconomic status. The average wait for home modifications was 23 days and the average anticipated duration of the project was 2.6 hours. Discussion: There are financial and procedural barriers to accessing home modifications for older adults who independently attempt to acquire them. There is a need for pathways in clinical and community settings to reduce barriers to home modifications to reduce the risk of falls. Conclusion: Home modifications are a promising tool to reduce falls and fall-related injuries in older adults. However, further work to identify cost-effective and timely options to reduce acquisition barriers is necessary to leverage the preventive power of home modifications.

scholarly journals Increase in BMI in Adults over 60 Years of Low Income in Mexico: Comparison of 2012 with 2018 (P18-034-19)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alicia Munoz-Espinosa ◽  
Lucia Cuevas-Nasu ◽  
Marco Antonio Avila ◽  
Teresa Shamah-Levy
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
The Body ◽  
Social Program ◽  
World Health ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
Low Socioeconomic

Abstract Objectives Describe the changes in the magnitude and distribution of the Body Mass Index (BMI) in older adults of low socioeconomic status who are beneficiaries of a social program (Prospera) in Mexico, according to sociodemographic characteristics. Methods We analyzed data of weight and height of older adults (>60 years) obtained from the National Health and Nutrition Survey of Mexico (ENSANUT) of the years 2012 and 2018. The ENSANUT is a probabilistic and multistage survey with national representativeness. We calculated the BMI and classified older adults into three stages (Underweight (UW), Overweight (OW) and Obesity (OB)) in accordance with the methodology and cut-off points specified by the World Health Organization (WHO). Prevalences were estimated by sex, age, the area of residence, and geographic region. Then, the ENSANUT 2012 and 2018 were compared, identifying if the household was of low socioeconomic status and if it was beneficiary of the social program “Prospera”. Results 7.1% of women beneficiaries of Prospera, over 80 years old, were classified with UW, as well as 3.5% of women in the South region. 7.5% of men, beneficiaries of Prospera, over 60 years old who live in the North Region, had UW. In women older than 60 years, OW + OB increased from 2012 to 2018, both in those that were not beneficiaries (76% in 2012 vs 82.1% in 2018) and in those that were beneficiaries of Prospera (61% in 2012 vs 68.2% in 2018). The proportion of men older than 60 years beneficiaries of Prospera, with OW + OB, decreased in the urban area (76.6% in 2012 Vs. 49.3% in 2018) and, in men who were not beneficiaries of Prospera (71.1% in 2012 Vs 24.2% in 2018). Conclusions The number of older adults in Mexico is increasing and the prevalence of OW, mainly among women, is getting higher. It is important to take immediate actions given the health complications associated with overweight and obesity. Funding Sources Mexico´s Government.

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