Relationship Between Urinary (UI) Incontinence & Functional Mobility and Life Satisfaction in Older Adult Women

Introduction: The aging process results in falls, frailty, and functional dependence. However, the practice of physical exercises can prevent negative impacts on the older adult health. Objective: To compare the incidence of frailty, physical aspects, and number of falls among older adult women and sedentary controls. Methods: The study has a cross-sectional design and included 70 community-dwelling older adult women (73.96±7.52 years). The frailty phenotype (Fried Criteria) and the history of falls in the last 12 months were analyzed, followed by the evaluation of muscle power (Five times Sit-to-Stand Test), functional mobility (Time Up and Go), balance (Mini BESTest) and fear of falling (Falls Efficacy Scale). The Mann Whitney and Chi-Square tests were used for statistical analysis. Results: The frailty rate among sedentary women (Pre-frail: 42.9%; Frail: 57.1%) was different from athlete women (Non frail: 100%). The rate of falls was the same in both groups (25.7%), however, sedentary controls fell at home (100%), while older adult athlete women fell in sports activities (88.9%). The athletes showed better scores (p<0.001) in all physical aspects when compared to the sedentary controls in muscle power (11.25 vs 24.10 seconds), functional mobility (10.01 vs. 16.04 seconds), balance (27 vs 19 points) and fear of falling (16 vs 27 points). Conclusion: Ahlete older women had lower frailty rates and fear of falling, as well as better physical aspects. The characteristics of falls were different, indicating the need and the importance of contemplating the lifestyle in prevention programs promoting healthy life for older adults.

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Effects of Meridian Acupressure in Joktaeyang Bangkwang Kyeong on the Physical Health State, Depression, and Life Satisfaction of Korean Older Adult Women Living Alone

Journal of Gerontological Nursing ◽

10.3928/00989134-20151218-01 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 42 (2) ◽

pp. 28-35 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Sohyune R. Sok

Keyword(s):

Life Satisfaction ◽

Physical Health ◽

Older Adult ◽

Living Alone ◽

Health State ◽

Adult Women ◽

State Depression

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Are Older Adult German Women Satisfied with Their Lives?

GeroPsych ◽

10.1024/1662-9647/a000002 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 23 (1) ◽

pp. 39-49 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Isabelle Albert ◽

Katrin Labs ◽

Gisela Trommsdorff

Keyword(s):

Life Satisfaction ◽

Older Adult ◽

Well Being ◽

Family Satisfaction ◽

Adult Women ◽

Life Domains ◽

Study Results ◽

Self Construal ◽

Partner Satisfaction ◽

General Life Satisfaction

Along with increased life expectancy, successful aging and possibilities for increasing well-being in old age have become important research topics in recent years. The present study (a) examines the relationship between satisfaction in several life domains (with respect to family, friendships, and health) and general life satisfaction of older adult women in Germany, and (b) determines which factors moderate the importance of satisfaction in these different life domains for the evaluation of general life satisfaction. More precisely, we examine the role of partnership status and self-construal. The sample consisted of 98 German women between the age of 58 and 83 years (M = 69.6 years; SD = 5.9 years) who were interviewed in the framework of the interdisciplinary and cross-cultural Value of Children Study. Results showed that for women living with a partner, satisfaction with family was most important for their general life satisfaction, whereas for women without a partner, satisfaction with friendships and with socioeconomic status had prominent roles. In addition, the kind of self-construal moderated the relations between (1) satisfaction with family and general life satisfaction and (2) satisfaction with health and general life satisfaction. Family satisfaction was less important for the general life satisfaction of women who were highly independently oriented; for women who had a strongly pronounced self-construal (either independent or interdependent), satisfaction with health was less important for general life satisfaction.

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Symptom Change in Depression After CBT in Older Adult Women

PsycEXTRA Dataset ◽

10.1037/e608852013-001 ◽

2013 ◽

Author(s):

Ann C. Bilbrey ◽

Aleksandra Stepanenko ◽

Johanna Rengifo Nevarez ◽

Renee Marquett ◽

Dolores Gallagher-Thompson

Keyword(s):

Older Adult ◽

Adult Women ◽

Symptom Change

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A Social Media Game to Increase Physical Activity Among Older Adult Women

Case Medical Research ◽

10.31525/ct1-nct04095923 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Social Media ◽

Older Adult ◽

Adult Women

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Binge Eating Among Older Women: Prevalence Rates and Health Correlates Across Three Independent Samples

10.21203/rs.3.rs-726279/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Salome Adelia Wilfred ◽

Carolyn Black Becker ◽

Kathryn E Kanzler ◽

Nicolas Musi ◽

Sara E Espinoza ◽

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Keyword(s):

Binge Eating ◽

Older Women ◽

Older Adult ◽

Negative Mood ◽

Doctoral Degree ◽

Adult Women ◽

Prevalence Rates ◽

Food Security Status ◽

Three Samples ◽

Original Goal

Abstract BackgroundEmerging research indicates that older women struggle with binge eating (BE; consuming unusually large amounts of food in one siting while feeling a loss of control) more frequently than once thought. Yet, health correlates of BE in older adult populations are poorly understood. The original goal of the study was to investigate BE prevalence, frequency, and health correlates in a sample of older adult women. Following surprising findings in this first study, we then aimed to replicate findings in two additional samples of older adult women. MethodUsing self-reported frequencies of BE from three separate samples of older women with very different demographics, we compared BE prevalence, frequency, and health correlates among older women. Study 1 (N = 185) includes data collected online (86% White; 59% overweight/obese status). Study 2 (N = 64) was conducted in person at a local food pantry (65% Hispanic; 47% household income < $10,000/year). Study 3 (N = 100) comprises data collected online (72% White; 50% Masters/Doctoral Degree). ResultsPer DSM-5 frequency criterion of BE at least weekly, we found prevalence rates ranging from 19%-26% across the three samples. Correlates of BE frequency included elevated negative mood, worry, BMI, and less nutritious food consumption. ConclusionsAcross three very different samples in terms of race/ethnicity, education, food security status, measurements, and sampling methodology, we found fairly consistent rates of self-reported BE at least weekly (19-26%). BE is related to negative outcomes among older women, supporting the need for more research in this population.

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Stressors and coping mechanisms of older adults teaching in higher education institutions in Manila

New Trends and Issues Proceedings on Humanities and Social Sciences ◽

10.18844/prosoc.v5i3.3909 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 5 (3) ◽

pp. 36-58

Author(s):

Elmer G. De Jose

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Older Adults ◽

Older Adult ◽

Life Stress ◽

Short Form ◽

Higher Education Institutions ◽

Correlation Method ◽

Coping Mechanisms ◽

Adult Women ◽

And Coping

This study explored the stressors and coping mechanisms of older adults, 60 years old and over, who teach in three state higher education institutions in Manila, Philippines. Descriptive correlation method of research was employed. One hundred eighty-eight were randomly selected from the roster of 356 target participants. The Older Adults Life Stress Inventory was used to identify the severity of stressors as experienced by the respondent senior professionals for the past 3 years along the areas of physical, health, social, family, occupational and financial domains. The Coping Strategy Inventory Short Form 32 was used to determine typical coping strategies that involve problem-solving, cognitive restructuring, express emotions and social contact. Tests of correlation, however, revealed that all the six stressors areas have a significant positive correlation with problem avoidance, wishful thinking, self-criticism and social withdrawal (p < 0.01). Multiple regression analyses disclosed that older adult men have a greater preponderance to experience stressors than older adult women Keywords: Older adult professionals, stressors, coping mechanisms, physical-related stressors, health-related stressors, social-related stressors, family-related stressors, occupational stressors, financial stressors.

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