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.

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.

Adverse effects of frailty on social functioning in older adults: Results from the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam

Maturitas ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 83 ◽  
pp. 45-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emiel O. Hoogendijk ◽  
Bianca Suanet ◽  
Elsa Dent ◽  
Dorly J.H. Deeg ◽  
Marja J. Aartsen
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Social Functioning ◽  
Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam ◽  
Aging Study ◽  
Longitudinal Aging Study

scholarly journals Prevalence of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in older adults in the Netherlands

2012 ◽  
Vol 201 (4) ◽  
pp. 298-305 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marieke Michielsen ◽  
Evert Semeijn ◽  
Hannie C. Comijs ◽  
Peter van de Ven ◽  
Aartjan T. F. Beekman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Diagnostic Interview ◽  
Elderly Adults ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam ◽  
Aging Study ◽  
Longitudinal Aging Study

BackgroundLittle is known about the prevalence of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) among older adults.AimsTo estimate the prevalence of the syndromatic and symptomatic DSM-IV ADHD diagnosis in older adults in The Netherlands.MethodData were used from the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam (LASA). At baseline, 1494 participants were screened with an ADHD questionnaire and in 231 respondents a structured diagnostic interview was administered. The weighted prevalence of ADHD was calculated.ResultsThe estimated prevalence rate of syndromatic ADHD in older adults was 2.8%; for symptomatic ADHD the rate was 4.2%. Younger elderly adults (60–70 years) reported significantly more ADHD symptoms than older elderly adults (71–94 years).ConclusionsThis is the first epidemiological study on ADHD in older persons. With a prevalence of 2.8% the study demonstrates that ADHD does not fade or disappear in adulthood and that it is a topic very much worthy of further study.

scholarly journals Explanations of socioeconomic differences in changes in physical function in older adults: results from the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam

2006 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Annemarie Koster ◽  
Hans Bosma ◽  
Marjolein I Broese van Groenou ◽  
Gertrudis IJM Kempen ◽  
Brenda WJH Penninx ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
Socioeconomic Differences ◽  
Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam ◽  
Aging Study ◽  
Longitudinal Aging Study

scholarly journals Loneliness in Later Life and Reaching Longevity: Findings From the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lloyd Brandts ◽  
Theo G van Tilburg ◽  
Hans Bosma ◽  
Martijn Huisman ◽  
Piet A van den Brandt
Keyword(s):  
Cox Regression ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Personal Network ◽  
Emotional Loneliness ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam ◽  
Aging Study ◽  
Longitudinal Aging Study ◽  
Social Loneliness

Abstract Objectives There is an increasing research interest in factors that characterize those who reach exceptionally old ages. Although loneliness is often associated with an increased risk for premature mortality, its relationship with reaching longevity is still unclear. We aimed to quantify the association between (social/emotional) loneliness and the likelihood of reaching the age of 90 years in men and women separately. Methods For these analyses, data from the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam (LASA) were used. Loneliness, social loneliness, and emotional loneliness were assessed at baseline using the 11-item De Jong-Gierveld scale in 1992–1993 (at age 64–85 years). Follow-up for vital status information until the age of 90 years was 99.5% completed. Multivariable-adjusted Cox regression analyses with a fixed follow-up time were based on 1,032 men and 1,078 women to calculate risk ratios (RR) of reaching 90 years. Results No significant associations were observed between loneliness and reaching 90 years in both men (RR, 0.90; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.70–1.14) and women (RR, 0.98; 95% CI, 0.83–1.14). Social loneliness was significantly associated with a reduced chance of reaching 90 years in women (RR, 0.82; 95% CI, 0.67–0.99). Discussion The current analyses did not show support for the existence of a meaningful effect of loneliness on reaching longevity in both sexes. When investigating specific dimensions of loneliness, we observed that reporting social loneliness was associated with reaching 90 years in women. This indicates that, for women, a large and diverse personal network at an older age could increase the probability of reaching longevity. However, replication of our findings in other cohorts is needed.

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