Light Up Your Life! The Impact of Task Lighting on Visual Performance and Quality of Life in Older Adults

Evidence concerning the impact of fear of memory decline on health-related outcomes is limited. To determine the relationship between fear-avoidance of memory decline, quality of life and subjective memory in older adults using a novel scale to measure fear of memory decline. Sixty-seven older adults (59-81 years) completed a 23-item self-report questionnaire designed to capture experiential, cognitive and behavioral components of fear of memory decline, known as the fear and avoidance of memory decline (FAM) scale. Memory performance was assessed using the Wechsler Memory Scale (WMS-IV) and the Memory Failures Scale (MFS). General anxiety was assessed using the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scales (DASS) and the Geriatric Anxiety Inventory (GAI). Quality of life was assessed using the Older Person’s Quality of Life scale (OPQOL-35). The FAM scale demonstrated good reliability and validity. Three latent factors were observed including: (1) fear-avoidance, (2) problematic beliefs and (3) resilience. After adjusting for age, education, memory performance and general anxiety, higher fear-avoidance predicted lower quality of life (p=.021) and increased memory failures (p=.022). Increased fear of memory decline predicts lower quality of life and subjective memory failures in healthy older adults. Based on these findings, we propose a preliminary fear-avoidance model that explains the development and maintenance of dementia-related functional disability in terms of psychological processes.

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The psychosocial benefits of providing non-kin childcare in older adults: A longitudinal study with older New Zealanders

10.26686/wgtn.12702854.v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Á Szabó ◽

Eva Neely ◽

C Stephens

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Older Adults ◽

Longitudinal Study ◽

Well Being ◽

Grandparental Childcare ◽

Psychosocial Benefits ◽

The Impact ◽

Over Time ◽

New Zealanders

© The Author(s) 2019. Community grandparenting may promote the well-being of older adults. We examined the impact of non-kin and grandparental childcare on quality of life and loneliness using longitudinal data from 2653 older New Zealanders collected over 2 years. Providing both non-kin and grandparental childcare predicted greater self-realisation for women only and was associated with reduced levels of control and autonomy for men. Non-kin childcare was also associated with reduced social loneliness over time independent of gender. Findings suggest that non-kin grandparenting has psychosocial benefits for older adults. Surrogate grandparenting offers promising avenues for those without grandchildren to experience the benefits of grandparenting.

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The impact of subjective memory complaints on quality of life in community-dwelling older adults

Psychogeriatrics ◽

10.1111/psyg.12056 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 14 (3) ◽

pp. 175-181 ◽

Cited By ~ 24

Author(s):

Yohko Maki ◽

Tomoharu Yamaguchi ◽

Tetsuya Yamagami ◽

Tatsuhiko Murai ◽

Kenji Hachisuka ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Older Adults ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Subjective Memory Complaints ◽

Subjective Memory ◽

Memory Complaints ◽

The Impact ◽

Community Dwelling Older Adults

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The Impact of the Sense of Home on the Quality of Life of Older Adults in Tabriz, Iran

Journal of Aging and Environment ◽

10.1080/26892618.2021.1987370 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-23

Author(s):

Minou Gharebaglou ◽

Hamed Beyti ◽

Shole Rezaei Zunuz

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Older Adults ◽

The Impact ◽

Sense Of Home

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Impact of Seniors Centers on oral health-related quality of life of older adults

Revista de Saúde Pública ◽

10.11606/s1518-8787.2020054001648 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 54 ◽

pp. 7

Author(s):

Fernanda W. Machado Luz ◽

Alexandre Emídio Ribeiro Silva ◽

Ana Paula Perroni ◽

Marília L. Goettems ◽

Noéli Boscato

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Older Adults ◽

Oral Health ◽

Family Income ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Clinical Factors ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related ◽

The Impact

OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of older adults participating or not in Seniors Centers (SC). METHODS: Two independent samples were compared: older adults who participate in SC (n = 124) and older adults who visited Primary Healthcare Centers (PHC) and do not participate in SC (n = 164). The data collected consisted of sociodemographic (sex, age, educational level, marital status, family income) and psychosocial characteristics—Sense of Coherence (SOC), anxiety and depression using HADS, happiness—, and oral clinical evaluation—use and need of dental prosthesis and decayed (D), missing (M), or filled (F) teeth. The resulting OHRQoL was evaluated using the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14). The Mann-Whitney test was used to assess the associations between the independent variables and the OHIP-14. Poisson regression models were also used in the analyses (α=0.05). RESULTS: In the PHC, of the 270 individuals invited to participate in the study, 164 (60.7%) were interviewed and clinically examined; while in the SC, of the 166 individuals invited to participate in the study, 124 (74.7%) were interviewed and clinically examined. After adjustments for sociodemographic, psychosocial and clinical factors, we found that the impact on OHRQoL was 2.8 times higher (95%CI 2.0–4.2) for older adults who did not participate in SC. CONCLUSION: Older adults who participated in SC showed better perception on OHRQoL, independently of sociodemographic, psychosocial and clinical factors.

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2488. The Impact of Reactogenicity After Administration of the Recombinant Zoster Vaccine Upon the Physical Functioning and Quality of Life of Older Adults

Open Forum Infectious Diseases ◽

10.1093/ofid/ofy210.2141 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 5 (suppl_1) ◽

pp. S746-S747 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Kenneth E Schmader ◽

Myron J Levin ◽

Katrijn Grupping ◽

Sean Matthews ◽

David Butuk ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Older Adults ◽

Physical Functioning ◽

Zoster Vaccine ◽

Recombinant Zoster Vaccine ◽

The Impact

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NOTEWORTHY: THE IMPACT OF A CHOIR FOR OLDER ADULTS WITH DEMENTIA ON THE WELL-BEING AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF CAREGIVERS

Innovation in Aging ◽

10.1093/geroni/igz038.2759 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. S752-S752

Author(s):

Debra J Sheets ◽

Stuart W MacDonald ◽

Andre Smith ◽

Mary Kennedy

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Older Adults ◽

Health Indicators ◽

Well Being ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Caregiver Support ◽

Economic Implications ◽

Health Quality ◽

The Impact

Abstract Informal caregivers provide 80% of the care needed to support community-dwelling older adults with dementia. Over time caregivers often face adverse effects on their health, quality of life and well-being; particularly those caring for someone with dementia. This study examines the impact of participation in the Voices in Motion (ViM) choir on caregiver burden, mood and quality of life. A measurement burst approach was used to investigate intraindividual variability on key psychosocial and health indicators. Results indicate that choir participation significantly improves caregiver well-being (e.g. mood, burden) and quality of life. Findings suggest that choirs offer significant caregiver support and respite. The discussion focuses the public policy and on the potential economic implications which suggests a shift is needed in the services available to older adults with dementia and their caregivers.

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