scholarly journals Balance of Autonomic Nervous Activity, Exercise, and Sleep Status in Older Adults: A Review of the Literature

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (24) ◽  
pp. 12896
Author(s):  
Miki Sato ◽  
Feni Betriana ◽  
Ryuichi Tanioka ◽  
Kyoko Osaka ◽  
Tetsuya Tanioka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Older People ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Nervous Activity ◽  
Autonomic Nervous Activity ◽  
Healthy Older Adults ◽  
Autonomic Nervous ◽  
Good Sleep

While older people are frequently known to experience sleep disturbances, there are also many older people who have a good quality of sleep. However, little is known about the balance of autonomic nervous activity, exercise habits, and sleep status in healthy older adults. This study reviews the literature regarding balance of the autonomic nervous activity, exercise, and sleep in healthy older adults. Relevant articles were searched from electronic databases using the combination of the following keywords: “Autonomic nervous activity”, “sleep status”, “sleep”, “healthy older adults”, “aging”, “heart rate variability (HRV)” and “exercise”. Articles were included if they met inclusion criteria: (1) Published in English, (2) Article types: research and review articles, (3) Main outcome was related to the autonomic nervous activity, lifestyle, sleep, and/or healthy aging, and (4) Fully accessed. From 877 articles that were identified, 16 articles were included for review. Results showed that the autonomic nervous activity changes with increasing age, particularly a constant decline in cardiac vagal modulation due to the significant decrease in the nocturnal parasympathetic activity. In addition, the autonomic nervous activity was also related to sleep status and lifestyle, particularly the capability to exercise. In preparing older people toward a healthy aging, maintaining good sleep quality and exercise is suggested.

Effect of chewing or compressing food on autonomic nervous activity in older adults

Gerodontology ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 434-440 ◽  
Author(s):  
Midori Ohta ◽  
Takayuki Ueda ◽  
Kaoru Sakurai
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Nervous Activity ◽  
Autonomic Nervous Activity ◽  
Autonomic Nervous

Cross-sectional analysis and prospective observational study of sleep quality, lung function, ventilatory muscle strength, ventilatory patterns, autonomic nervous activity, disease severity, clinical status and quality of life in Myasthenia Gravis: a rese

2014 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 185
Author(s):  
Ezequiel Fernandes Oliveira ◽  
Sergio Roberto Nacif ◽  
Nina Teixeira Fonsêca ◽  
Israel Reis Santos ◽  
Jessica Julioti Urbano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Lung Function ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Disease Severity ◽  
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness ◽  
Clinical Status ◽  
Nervous Activity ◽  
Autonomic Nervous Activity ◽  
Autonomic Nervous

Introduction: The presence of sleep disorders in Myasthenia gravis (MG) patients, can negatively affect the ventilation and the mechanics of breathing in patients with neuromuscular diseases. Some studies have shown a poor quality of sleep, excessive daytime sleepiness and the presence of sleep disordered breathing, while others did not observe a positive correlation. The aim of the study is to investigate sleep quality, lung function, ventilatory patterns, autonomic nervous activity, disease severity, clinical status and quality of life in clinically stable MG patients. Method: We propose a cross sectional analysis and prospective observational study of sleep quality, lung function, ventilatory patterns, autonomic nervous activity, disease severity, clinical status and quality of life in MG patients which will be conducted at the Sleep Laboratory of Nove de Julho University and the Neuromuscular Research Department of the Federal University of São Paulo. The design, conduct, and reporting of this study will follow the rules of The Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) Statement. The protocol will includes body weight; height; body mass index; circumferences of the neck, waist, and hip; heart and respiratory rates; Mallampati index; maximum ventilatory pressures; spirometry; and standard overnight polysomnography, as well as the administration of specific questionnaires addressing the risk of obstructive sleep apnoea, excessive daytime sleepiness and HRQoL. Moreover, specific questionnaires addressing sleep apnoea; excessive daytime sleepiness; symptoms of stress, depression, anxiety, disease severity, clinical status and quality of life will be administered. The 8 outcome variables which will be measured include subjective sleepiness Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), risk of OSA through The Berlin Questionnaire, stress and its manifestations by The Inventory of Symptoms of Stress for Adults (LIPP), anxiety and depression by The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HAD), general quality of life questionnaire using The Short Form 36 (SF36) and specific outcome measure MGQOL 15, MG Composite Scale and The Quantitative Myasthenia Gravis Score. Discussion: This protocol expects to identify the presence and severity of sleep disorders, changes of autonomic nervous activity, HRQoL and consequently contribute to an earlier diagnosis, thus reducing the impact on quality of life of MG patients. Trial registration: The protocol for this study is registered with the Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials (ReBEC RBR-7ckpdd) and World Health Organization under Universal Trial Number UTN: (U1111-1147-7853).

scholarly journals Single Time-Point Study of the Home Environment and Functionality of Older Adults in Spain

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (22) ◽  
pp. 8317
Author(s):  
Estela González ◽  
Carmen Requena ◽  
Paula Álvarez-Merino
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Older People ◽  
Regression Model ◽  
Normative Data ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Social Characteristics ◽  
Cognitive Level ◽  
Distress Scale

Background: The literature favors discussion on socio-spatial conditions at the macro- (city) and micro- (housing) level that promote healthy aging in place. Objectives: (a) Identify the association between physical and social characteristics of the family home and the functional level and quality of life of older people and (b) provide normative data on adequate/inadequate households based on the Home Observation for Measurement of the Environment (HOME) inventory and the Spanish Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly (S-IQCODE) test. Methods: In total, 79 healthy older adults completed the HOME inventory and the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), S-IQCODE, Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K-10) and ICEpop CAPability measure for Older people (ICECAP-O) tests. A regression model, the effect size and the means of the scores of HOME (adequate/inadequate) test and the cognitive level (optimal/normal) were calculated. Results: The regression model discloses that adequate home scores are associated with cognitive level (odds ratio (OR): 0.955, confidence interval (CI)95%: 0.918–0.955); quality of life (OR: 6.542, CI95%: 1.750–24.457), living with other people (OR: 5.753, CI95%: 1.456–22.733) and level of education (OR: 0.252, CI95%: 0.064–0.991). The normative data between HOME and S-IQCODE scores showed a good adjustment (d = 0.70). Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between the physical environment of the home and personal variables (sociodemographic information, quality of life and cognitive functionality). In addition, from this last variable, the normative data of an adequate/inadequate household for an older person have been established.

Sleep, Mild Cognitive Impairment, and Interventions for Sleep Improvement: An Integrative Review

2021 ◽  
pp. 019394592098690
Author(s):  
Maral Torossian ◽  
Sarah Marie Fiske ◽  
Cynthia S. Jacelon
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Integrative Review ◽  
Brain Anatomy ◽  
Healthy Older Adults ◽  
Improvement Interventions ◽  
Sleep Screening

Sleep disturbance in mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is associated with progression to Alzheimer’s disease (AD), more severe AD symptoms, and worse health outcomes. The aim of this review was to examine the relationship between sleep and MCI, and the effectiveness of sleep improvement interventions for older adults with MCI or AD. An integrative review was conducted using four databases, and findings were analyzed using an iterative process. Findings from 24 studies showed that alterations in sleep increased the risk of MCI and that the sleep quality of individuals with MCI or AD was poorer than healthy controls. Changes in brain anatomy were also observed in healthy older adults with sleep disturbances. Examined interventions were shown to be effective in improving sleep. Screening for sleep disturbances in individuals with MCI/AD is crucial to mitigate neurodegenerative or neurobehavioral risks in this population.

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