Brain Health and Exercise in Older Adults

2013 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 256-271 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael A. Gregory ◽  
Dawn P. Gill ◽  
Robert J. Petrella
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Brain Health

scholarly journals Brain Health: Attitudes towards Technology Adoption in Older Adults

Healthcare ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
Nadir G. Abdelrahman ◽  
Raza Haque ◽  
Molly E. Polverento ◽  
Andrea Wendling ◽  
Courtney M. Goetz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Technology Adoption ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Social Engagement ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Handheld Devices ◽  
Brain Health ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Health Related

(1) Background: There is increasing scholarly support for the notion that properly implemented and used, technology can be of substantial benefit for older adults. Use of technology has been associated with improved self-rating of health and fewer chronic conditions. Use of technology such as handheld devices by older adults has the potential to improve engagement and promote cognitive and physical health. However, although, literature suggests some willingness by older adults to use technology, simultaneously there are reports of a more cautious attitude to its adoption. Our objective was to determine the opinions towards information technologies, with special reference to brain health, in healthy older adults either fully retired or still working in some capacity including older adult workers and retired adults living in an independent elderly living community. We were especially interested in further our understanding of factors that may play a role in technology adoption and its relevance to addressing health related issues in this population; (2) Methods: Two focus groups were conducted in an inner-city community. Participants were older adults with an interest in their general health and prevention of cognitive decline. They were asked to discuss their perceptions of and preferences for the use of technology. Transcripts were coded for thematic analysis; (3) Results: Seven common themes emerged from the focus group interviews: physical health, cognitive health, social engagement, organizing information, desire to learn new technology, advancing technology, and privacy/security; and (4) Conclusions: This study suggests that in order to promote the use of technology in older adults, one needs to consider wider contextual issues, not only device design per se, but the older adult’s rationale for using technology and their socio-ecological context.

scholarly journals La Dieta y la Salud del Cerebro

EDIS ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wendy J Dahl ◽  
Alexa Barad ◽  
Pooja Tolani
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Spanish Language ◽  
Human Nutrition ◽  
Food Science ◽  
Brain Health ◽  
Language Version

Seguir una dieta saludable proporciona muchos beneficios a lo largo del ciclo de la vida. Mantener buenos hábitos de alimentación a medida que envejecemos puede ser especialmente útil para preservar la salud cognitiva―la capacidad de recordar, aprender y tomar decisiones. This is the Spanish-language version of FSHN17-9/FS304, Diet and Brain Health. This 4-page document provides tips for healthful eating that may help to maximize brain health in older adults. Written by Wendy J. Dahl and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, April 2018. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs307

scholarly journals Perspectives of African American Older Adults on Brain Health

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 354-358
Author(s):  
Shoshana H. Bardach ◽  
Beverly Benton ◽  
Charlene Walker ◽  
Doris Love Alfred ◽  
Eseosa Ighodaro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
African American ◽  
Brain Health ◽  
African American Older Adults

scholarly journals Recurrent diabetic ketoacidosis and cognitive function among older adults with type 1 diabetes: findings from the Study of Longevity in Diabetes

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. e001173 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary E Lacy ◽  
Paola Gilsanz ◽  
Chloe W Eng ◽  
Michal S Beeri ◽  
Andrew J Karter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Type 1 Diabetes ◽  
Executive Function ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Diabetic Ketoacidosis ◽  
Brain Health ◽  
Psychomotor Speed ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Global Cognitive Function

IntroductionDiabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious complication of diabetes. DKA is associated with poorer cognition in children with type 1 diabetes (T1D), but whether this is the case in older adults with T1D is unknown. Given the increasing life expectancy in T1D, understanding the role of DKA on brain health in older adults is crucial.Research design and methodsWe examined the association of DKA with cognitive function in 714 older adults with T1D from the Study of Longevity in Diabetes. Participants self-reported lifetime exposure to DKA resulting in hospitalization; DKA was categorized into 0 hospitalization, 1 hospitalization or ≥2 hospitalizations (recurrent DKA). Global and domain-specific cognition (language, executive function/psychomotor speed, episodic memory and simple attention) were assessed. The association of DKA with cognitive function was evaluated via linear and logistic regression models.ResultsTwenty-eight percent of participants (mean age=67 years; mean age at diagnosis=28 years; average duration of diabetes=39 years) reported a lifetime history of DKA resulting in hospitalization (18.5% single DKA; 9.7% recurrent DKA). In fully adjusted models, those with recurrent DKA had lower global cognitive function (β=−0.13; 95% CI −0.22 to 0.02) and lower scores on the executive function/psychomotor speed domain (β=−0.34; 95% CI −0.51 to 0.17). Individuals with recurrent DKA were also more likely to have the lowest level of cognitive function on the executive function/psychomotor speed domain (defined as 1.5 SD below the population mean; OR=3.26, 95% CI 1.43 to 7.42).ConclusionsAmong 714 older adults with T1D, recurrent DKA was associated with lower global cognitive function, lower scores on the executive function/psychomotor speed domain and 3.3 times greater risk of having the lowest level of cognitive function in our sample on the executive function/psychomotor speed domain. These findings suggest that recurrent DKA may negatively impact the brain health of older patients with T1D and highlight the importance of DKA prevention.

scholarly journals P1-055: COMPENSATORY TRAINING TO SUPPORT BRAIN HEALTH AND FUNCTIONAL INDEPENDENCE IN OLDER ADULTS WITH SUBJECTIVE COGNITIVE COMPLAINTS

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. P254-P254
Author(s):  
Alyssa Weakley ◽  
Sarah E. Tomaszewski-Farias ◽  
Michelle Chan ◽  
Olivia Huss ◽  
Jason Gravano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Functional Independence ◽  
Brain Health ◽  
Cognitive Complaints ◽  
Subjective Cognitive Complaints

Brain Health Knowledge in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

2012 ◽  
Vol 38 (9) ◽  
pp. 650-657 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolyn S. Park ◽  
Meredith Troutman-Jordan ◽  
Mary A. Nies
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Brain Health ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

scholarly journals The Effect of Music Therapy on Cognitive Functioning Among Older Adults

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 784-784
Author(s):  
Kuei-Min Chen
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Interaction ◽  
Older People ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Cognitive Functioning ◽  
Brain Health ◽  
Community Based Interventions ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Therapy Interventions ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Music creates and fosters connection and interrelationships between individuals and encourages social interaction. Indeed, community-based interventions are a powerful way to engage older people. This presentation will provide an overview of music therapy and the impact it can have on the cognitive functioning of older people. Examples of music therapy interventions in the community can be found in nursing homes, hospitals, or communities. Differences in receptive (passive) music therapy and active music therapy will be discussed along with the impact these therapies may have on individuals experiencing cognitive decline. Moreover, studies of music therapy combined with other activities, such as exercise or art will be discussed. This research will be presented within the context of the recommendations put forth by the Global Council on Brain Health aimed at adults aged 50+.

scholarly journals Monitoring Older Adult Blood Pressure Trends at Home as a Proxy for Brain Health

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicole Cassarino ◽  
Blake Bergstrom ◽  
Christine Johannes ◽  
Lisa Gualtieri
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Design Thinking ◽  
Digital Health ◽  
Primary Care Providers ◽  
The United States ◽  
Warning Signs ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Brain Health ◽  
At Home

Even when older adults monitor hypertension at home, it is difficult to understand trends and share them with their providers. MyHealthNetwork is a dashboard designed for patients and providers to monitor blood pressure readings to detect hypertension and ultimately warning signs of changes in brain health. A multidisciplinary group in a Digital Health course at Tufts University School of Medicine used Design Thinking to formulate a digital solution to promote brain health among older adults in the United States (US). Older adults (aged 65 and over) are a growing population in the US, with many having one or more chronic health conditions including hypertension. Nearly half of all American adults ages 50-64 worry about memory loss as they age and almost all (90%) wish to maintain independence and age in their homes. Given the well-studied association between hypertension and dementia, we designed a solution that would ultimately promote brain health among older adults by allowing them to measure and record their blood pressure readings at home on a regular basis. Going through each step in the Design Thinking process, we devised MyHealthNetwork, an application which connects to a smart blood pressure cuff and stores users’ blood pressure readings in a digital dashboard which will alert users if readings are outside of the normal range. The dashboard also has a physician view where users’ data can be reviewed by the physician and allow for shared treatment decisions. The authors developed a novel algorithm to visually display the blood pressure categories in the dashboard in a way straightforward enough that users with low health literacy could track and understand their blood pressure over time. Additional features of the dashboard include educational content about brain health and hypertension, a digital navigator to support users with application use and technical questions. Phase 1 in the development of our application includes a pilot study involving recruitment of Primary Care Providers with patients who are at risk of dementia to collect and monitor BP data with our prototype. Subsequent phases of development involve partnerships to provide primary users with a rewards program to promote continued use, additional connections to secondary users such as family members and expansion to capture other health metrics.

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