A Study on Factors of Job Satisfaction by Workers of Individualized Support Services for Older Adults’ Independent  Living (ISOL) in Gyeonggi Province, Republic of Korea

Abstract Community support services are an integral component of aging in place. In social housing, older adult tenants struggle to access these services due to the siloed nature of housing and health services. This study aims to describe the relationship between community support services and social housing for older adults and examine ways to optimize delivery. Data on government-funded community support services delivered to 74 seniors’ social housing buildings in Toronto, Ontario was analyzed. Neighbourhood profile data for each building was also collected, and correlational analyses were used to examine the link between neighbourhood characteristics and service delivery. Fifty-six community agencies provided 5,976 units of services across 17 service categories, most commonly mental health supports, case management and congregate dining. On average, each building was supported by nine agencies that provided 80 units of service across 10 service categories. Buildings in neighbourhoods with a higher proportion of low-income older adults had more agencies providing on-site services (r = .275, p < .05), while those in neighbourhoods with more immigrants (r = -.417, p < .01), non-English speakers (r = -.325, p < .01), and visible minorities (r = -.381, p < .01) received fewer services. Findings point to a lack of coordination between service providers, with multiple agencies offering duplicative services within the same building. Vulnerable seniors from equity-seeking groups, including those who do not speak English and recent immigrants, may be excluded from many services, and future service delivery for seniors should strive to address disparities in availability and access.

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Exploring the Motivators and Barriers of Older Adults Participating in an Interactive Exergame Intervention

Innovation in Aging ◽

10.1093/geroni/igaa057.1293 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. 402-402

Author(s):

Breanna Crane ◽

Brittany Drazich ◽

Kyle Moored ◽

Michelle Carlson

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

Focus Groups ◽

Video Game ◽

Independent Living ◽

Interactive Video ◽

Retention Rates ◽

Ongoing Research ◽

Spatial Environment ◽

Interactive Video Game

Abstract Cognitive and physical activity are important to maintaining daily functioning in older adults. While bidirectional associations between cognitive and physical activity magnify with increasing age, elucidating shared benefits has been difficult as few interventions explicitly train on cognition and mobility simultaneously. We conducted focus groups among 14 older adults residing in an independent-living center who participated in an interactive video game study called Bandit the Dolphin, where participants simultaneously incorporated cognitive exercise and physical activity while navigating within a complex spatial environment to help Bandit jump, eat fish, and stun sharks. Using ‘sneaky exercise’ tactics, participants utilized upper extremities in conjunction with slight lower extremity movement to move Bandit within a 3-D oceanic environment. We conducted 3 semi-structured focus groups and analyzed the data using the “Sort and Sift, Think and Shift” method to assess general likes and dislikes as well as the primary motivators, barriers, and reasons for remaining in the study. Participants enjoyed the immersive nature, challenge, and “fun factor” of the game. Primary motivators for joining were generativity/helping others, self-improvement, from peer referrals, and because the study looked interesting. Key barriers reported in the study were exhaustion from standing, learning how to play in 3-D space, and frustration from lack of level advancement. Reasons for retention were due to the game being fun, a sense of duty, and fulfilling commitments. This information will guide ongoing research efforts to design interactive video game interventions that are enjoyable for older adults and maintain high retention rates.

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Rates of Cognitive and Functional Impairments in Older Adults Residing in a Continuing Care Senior Housing Community

Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society ◽

10.1017/s1355617721000163 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-12

Author(s):

Ryan Van Patten ◽

Zanjbeel Mahmood ◽

Tanya T. Nguyen ◽

Jacqueline E. Maye ◽

Ho-Cheol Kim ◽

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Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Functional Capacity ◽

Independent Living ◽

Visual Learning ◽

Cognitive Test ◽

Continuing Care ◽

Cognitive Screening ◽

Functional Impairments ◽

Senior Housing ◽

The Mean

Abstract Objective: The current cross-sectional study examined cognition and performance-based functional abilities in a continuing care senior housing community (CCSHC) that is comparable to other CCSHCs in the US with respect to residents’ demographic characteristics. Method: Participants were 110 older adult residents of the independent living unit. We assessed sociodemographics, mental health, neurocognitive functioning, and functional capacity. Results: Compared to normative samples, participants performed at or above expectations in terms of premorbid functioning, attention span and working memory, processing speed, timed set-shifting, inhibitory control, and confrontation naming. They performed below expectation in verbal fluency and verbal and visual learning and memory, with impairment rates [31.4% (>1 SD below the mean) and 18.49% (>1.5 SD below the mean)] well above the general population (16% and 7%, respectively). Within the cognitive test battery, two tests of delayed memory were most predictive of a global deficit score. Most cognitive test scores correlated with performance-based functional capacity. Conclusions: Overall, results suggest that a subset of older adults in the independent living sector of CCSHCs are cognitively and functionally impaired and are at risk for future dementia. Results also argue for the inclusion of memory tests in abbreviated screening batteries in this population. We suggest that CCSHCs implement regular cognitive screening procedures to identify and triage those older adults who could benefit from interventions and, potentially, a transition to a higher level of care.

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Identification of Research Trends in Aging in Place Using Text Mining Analysis

Innovation in Aging ◽

10.1093/geroni/igaa057.163 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. 50-50

Author(s):

Ha Neul Kim ◽

Seok In Nam

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Older Adults ◽

Text Mining ◽

Independent Living ◽

Daily Life ◽

Aging In Place ◽

Research Trends ◽

Life Activity ◽

Daily Life Activity

Abstract Since 1980s professionals and social service providers have focused on aging at the place where people lived. This is the initial concept of the Aging in Place (AIP). Over 40 years, the topics have developed and extended to other disciplines welcoming different perspectives in the study of AIP. Therefore, this study aims to understand the overall research trends in Aging in Place (AIP) studies using text mining analysis to track the evolvement of AIP subtopics not only in Gerontology but also in various fields. To identify the topic trends, we collected the titles, abstracts, and keywords from 1,372 international articles that were published from 1981 to 2019. Then, keywords were extracted and cleaned based on precedent literature and discussions. We analyzed the keywords based on the degree of centrality and visualized the keyword-networks using VOSviewer and Pajek. Top-most popular keywords are “independent living”, “housing”, “older adults”, “home care”, “daily life activity” and “quality of life.” The change in topic trends shows that in the 1980s to early-2000s, research focused on organization and management level of intervention, home(housing) for the older adults, long term care. In the mid-2010s, health-related topics such as daily life activity, health service, health care delivery and quality of life have emerged. Recently, the topics have extended further to technology, caregiver, well-being, and environment design, environmental planning that support independent living of oneself. The research result shows that the interdisciplinary approach regarding AIP is not only inevitable but also encouraged for an in-depth discussion of the field.

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Embedding Health-Promoting Changes Into the Daily Lives of Independent-Living Older Adults: Long-Term Follow-Up of Occupational Therapy Intervention

The Journals of Gerontology Series B ◽

10.1093/geronb/56.1.p60 ◽

2001 ◽

Vol 56 (1) ◽

pp. P60-P63 ◽

Cited By ~ 94

Author(s):

F. Clark ◽

S. P. Azen ◽

M. Carlson ◽

D. Mandel ◽

L. LaBree ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Occupational Therapy ◽

Independent Living ◽

Daily Lives ◽

Long Term Follow Up ◽

Health Promoting ◽

Occupational Therapy Intervention ◽

Therapy Intervention

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Nurses’ Practice Environment and Their Job Satisfaction: A Study on Nurses Caring for Older Adults in Shanghai

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0138035 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 10 (9) ◽

pp. e0138035 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Ying Wang ◽

Weizhen Dong ◽

Kristen Mauk ◽

Peiying Li ◽

Jin Wan ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Job Satisfaction ◽

Practice Environment

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Assessing the Job Satisfaction of Registered Nurses Using Sentiment Analysis and Clustering Analysis

Medical Care Research and Review ◽

10.1177/10775587211035292 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 107755872110352

Author(s):

Matthew Jura ◽

Joanne Spetz ◽

Der-Ming Liou

Keyword(s):

Job Satisfaction ◽

Registered Nurses ◽

Sentiment Analysis ◽

Support Services ◽

Clustering Analysis ◽

Multivariate Analyses ◽

Free Text ◽

Registered Nursing ◽

High Satisfaction ◽

Using Data

Job satisfaction is a critical component of the professional work environment and is often ascertained through surveys that include structured or open-ended questions. Using data from 24,543 respondents to California Board of Registered Nursing biennial surveys, this study examines the job satisfaction of registered nurses (RNs) by applying clustering analysis to structured job satisfaction items and sentiment analysis to free-text comments. The clustering analysis identified three job satisfaction groups (low, medium, and high satisfaction). Sentiment analysis scores were significantly associated with the job satisfaction groups in both bivariate and multivariate analyses. Differences between the job satisfaction clusters were mostly driven by satisfaction with workload, adequacy of the clerical support services, adequacy of the number of RN staff, and skills of RN colleagues. In addition, there was dispersion in satisfaction related to involvement in management and policy decisions, recognition for a job well done, and opportunities for professional development.

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EFFECTS OF COMPUTERIZED COGNITIVE TRAINING ON GAIT SPEED IN COMMUNITY DWELLING OLDER ADULTS, A PILOT STUDY

Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease ◽

10.14283/jpad.2016.102 ◽

2016 ◽

pp. 1-6

Author(s):

J. Blackwood ◽

T. Houston

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Cognitive Training ◽

Gait Speed ◽

Independent Living ◽

Functional Decline ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Computerized Cognitive Training ◽

Home Based ◽

Improved Function ◽

Community Dwelling Older Adults

Background: In older adults declines in gait speed have been identified as predictors of functional decline and have been found in those with cognitive dysfunction. Cognitive training interventions that emphasize addressing executive function (EF) have resulted in a transfer effect from training cognitive processes into improved function. However research examining the effects of an EF specific computerized cognitive training (CCT) program on gait speed (GS) is limited. Objectives: To compare the effects of a six week EF specific CCT program on GS in community dwelling older adults using a pretest/posttest experimental design with subgroup comparisons based on a cutoff GS of 1.0m/s. Setting: Home based Participants: Forty independent living older adults (>65 years) without diagnosed cognitive impairment participated in either the intervention or control groups. Intervention: A six week long progressively challenging EF focused CCT program was performed at home. Measurements: Demographic variables, cognitive function (Trail-Making Test Part B) and GS were measured at baseline at week 7. Between group comparisons were completed for the whole sample initially with subgroup comparisons performed based on participants’ initial GS (Slow walkers: GS<1.0m/s; Fast Walkers: GS>1.0m/s). Results: No differences in GS were found for the whole population, but subgroup analyses restricted to slow walkers demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in GS after 6 weeks of CCT (µ =0.33 m/s, p = 0.03). Other outcomes measures were not statistically different at posttest. Conclusions: Older adults who walk at speeds <1.0m/s may benefit from a progressively challenging CCT program when self-administered in the home.

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