scholarly journals “Work Is Like a Therapy That Prevents Aging”

SAGE Open ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 215824401668723
Author(s):  
Nicole Ruggiano ◽  
Janice O’Driscoll ◽  
Andreja Lukic ◽  
Linda Schotthoefer
Keyword(s):  
Older Adult ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Later Life ◽  
The United States ◽  
Dade County ◽  
Productive Activity ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Social Trends ◽  
Productive Activities ◽  
Older Adult Population

Diversity among the older adult population is expected to increase significantly. In addition, economic, demographic, and social trends in the United States have led to growing interest in understanding attitudes, behaviors, and plans regarding retirement among middle-aged and older adults. However, there is currently little knowledge about minorities’ interests and expectations for retirement. This community-based participatory study addressed gaps in knowledge by asking a diverse sample of adults about their experiences and expectations for retirement. Data collection involved focus groups with Hispanics, Haitians, African Americans, and immigrants living in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The findings indicate that productive activity in later life was desired by participants across racial and ethnic groups, though higher income participants reported having greater opportunities for pursuing desired productive activities later in life. Implications for policy and services are discussed.

A Survey of Mobile Phone Use in Older Adults

2007 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Young Seok Lee
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
The United States ◽  
Mobile Phone Use ◽  
Usage Patterns ◽  
Basic Features ◽  
Older Adult Population

Mobile phone adoption by older adults is radically increasing. As a part of multiple empirical studies to improve older adults' experiences with mobile phones, a survey was conducted to investigate a number of specific aspects of mobile phone use in the older adult population including motives of ownership, usage patterns, preferences on mobile phone features, and perceived usability of their own phones. A total of 154 older adults from 20 states of the United States who owned a mobile phone participated in this study. Results indicated that participants used a few basic features of mobile phones since they used them mainly for personal communication and safety reasons. Overall, participants perceived that their current phones offered marginal “ease of use”, but they found most usability problems with understanding error messages, inputting text, and understanding user manuals. The majority of older adults (over 50%) desired a phone with basic features that include making /receiving a call, phonebook, emergency call, voice message checking, speed dial, ringer change, and clock. However, effects of age and gender were found on mobile phone usage patterns and design preferences, which suggest a need of focusing on diverse groups within the older adult population.

scholarly journals Exploring Technology Perceptions and Intentions to Use in Older Adults

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 194-194
Author(s):  
Stephanie Williams ◽  
Elizabeth Orsega-Smith ◽  
Laurie Ruggiero
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
The United States ◽  
Human Interaction ◽  
Security Risk ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Access To Technology ◽  
Intent To Use ◽  
Older Adult Population

Abstract By the year 2035, the older adult population is expected to expand to 78 million in the United States. Advancing technology has made aging in place a more accessible possibility; however, understanding what is preventing this population from adopting the advancing devices remains to be a challenge as the presence of a digital divide continues to exist. A 34-question survey adapted from the Technology Proficiency Self-Assessment Questionnaire, and the National Technology Readiness survey was administered to 101 participants over the age of 50 across five local senior centers. The average age range was 70-79 and most were female (79.2%), white (69%), and owned or had access to technology such as a computer or cell phone (93%). Examples of findings include 86% felt technology limited human interaction and 69% felt the use of technology could lead to security risk and a breach of privacy, while 79% felt technology could improve their quality of life. Results found 60-69-year-olds were significantly more likely (p<.05) to have or use technology versus 80-89-year-olds. Correlation between perception and intent to use technology among older adults was positive with a coefficient value of .59(p<.01). Showing a relationship between perceptions and behavioral intentions to use technology, specifically in 60-69-year-olds. This study found access to technology (i.e. computers, cell phones, internet) was not a driving factor of usage among the older population attending a senior center. To increase understanding further exploration of perceptions and intentions to use technology is warranted in the older adult population.

scholarly journals Physical Activity, Diabetes, and Heart Conditions Among Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Older Adults

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 403-404
Author(s):  
Yeonjung (Jane) Lee ◽  
Tyran Terada
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Native Hawaiian ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Pacific Islander ◽  
The United States ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Older Adult Population

Abstract The Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (NHOPI) older adult population remains understudied and are disproportionately affected by diabetes and heart conditions. Research has shown that participating in physical activity is a protective factor for many of the health conditions experienced by older adults. Yet, the link between physical activity, diabetes, and heart conditions among the NHOPI older adult population is limited. The purpose of this study is to identify the characteristics of NHOPI older adults and to explore the association between physical activity levels and diabetes/heart conditions. Methods and findings Using data from the 2014 Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander National Health Interview Survey (NHPI NHIS), which is considered to have a representative sample of NHOPI, the study explores the associations between physical activity and diabetes/heart conditions. A total of 1,045 older adults ages 50 years and older were included for analyses. Weighted multivariate analyses with multiple imputation techniques were used. The NHPI NHIS is the first federal survey focusing on the NHOPI population of the United States with rich information on health. Results and Implications Those with who were engaged in a sufficient physical activity had lower odds of having diabetes or heart conditions than their counterparts without physical activity while controlling for other sociodemographic characteristics. Findings highlight the importance of physical activity promotion intervention in preventing cardiovascular disease. Research and practice addressing health disparities and cardiovascular conditions should leverage efforts to provide culturally relevant physical activity types and resources to NHOPI older adults.

scholarly journals PRECISION IN ESTIMATES OF DISABILITY PREVALENCE FOR THE POPULATION AGED 65 AND OVER IN THE UNITED STATES BY RACE AND ETHNICITY

2014 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
C. SIORDIA
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Race And Ethnicity ◽  
Independent Living ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
The United States ◽  
Survey Period ◽  
Disability Prevalence ◽  
To Come ◽  
Older Adult Population

Background:Populations are aging worldwide. In the United States (US), the older adult (aged ≥65)population will increase rapidly in the decades to come. Identifying public health needs in older adults requiresthat sample-derived estimates of disability prevalence be produced using transparent methodologies. Objectives:Produce estimates of disabilities for the US older adult population by race and ethnicity and present measures onthe ‘level of precision’ in the estimates. Design:Cross-sectional study used American Community Survey (ACS)Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) 3-year file collected during 2009-2011 survey period. Setting:Community dwelling population aged ≥65 in US. Participants: The 1,494,893 actual survey participants(unweighted count) are said to represent 40,496,512 individuals after population weights are applied (weightedcount). From the weighted counts, the average age is 75, about 56% are females, and most (80%) are Non-Latino-Whites (NLW). Results: Qualitative comparisons provide some evidence that except for hearing,disability prevalence is highest in Non-Latino-Blacks along the following disability items: independent living(25%); ambulatory (34%); self-care (15%); cognitive (11%); and vision (11%). Person inflation ratios, width of95% confidence interval, and rates of allocations are smaller in NLWs than all the other race-ethnic groups—suggesting disability estimates for NLWs merit the highest level of confidence. Conclusions: Improvingmeasures of health in the older adult population requires that efforts continue to highlight how estimates ofdisability prevalence have the potential to vary in precision and as a function of various known and unknownfactors.

Hearing Threshold Levels at Age 70 Years (65–74 Years) in the Unscreened Older Adult Population of the United States, 1959–1962 and 1999–2006

2012 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 437-440 ◽  
Author(s):  
Howard J. Hoffman ◽  
Robert A. Dobie ◽  
Chia-Wen Ko ◽  
Christa L. Themann ◽  
William J. Murphy
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Hearing Threshold ◽  
The United States ◽  
Threshold Levels ◽  
Older Adult Population

Alternative methods of pain management for the older adult population: Review of topical pain medications

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 109-122
Author(s):  
Candice Tavares
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
The United States ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Alternative Methods ◽  
Pain Medications ◽  
Older Adult Population

Abstract The older adult population is one of the fastest growing age groups in the United States. As this population continues to expand, determining the safest way to provide pain management has become increasingly important. More than 50% of community-dwelling older adults experience pain on a daily basis, and up to 83% of those in assisted living facilities experience persistent pain. Pain is exceedingly challenging to treat safely and effectively in the elderly because of the physiologic changes that occur as people age. In addition, many nonnarcotic medications with analgesic properties are listed in both the 2012 American Geriatrics Society Beers Criteria for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults and the Pharmacy Quality Alliance high-risk medications lists. An approach to the growing challenge of managing pain in the elderly that is gaining popularity among community-dwelling patients is the use of topical pain medications. The goal of this article is to review some of the available literature regarding the use of various topical analgesics alone or in combination, and to discuss their known or theoretical mechanisms of peripheral pain modulation. Commercially available or compounded topical pain medications may be used to replace or augment doses of oral medications in an effort to decrease the risk of adverse drug events for older adult patients. When prescribing topical pain medications physicians should consider the nature of the pain targeted, the type of analgesia expected from each ingredient, the potential for systemic absorption, and related side effects.

Dental fear and anxiety in an older adult population

1991 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 120-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Locker ◽  
Andree Liddell ◽  
David Burman
Keyword(s):  
Older Adult ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Dental Fear ◽  
Fear And Anxiety ◽  
Older Adult Population
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