Effects of a Cognitive Improvement Program on Cognition, Activities of Daily Living (ADL), Depression, Life Satisfaction, and Grasping Power in Small Groups

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 169-178
Author(s):  
Seo Young Kang ◽  
Chong Mi Lee
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Small Groups ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Improvement Program ◽  
Cognitive Improvement

scholarly journals Change in Activities of Daily Living, Functional Capacity, and Life Satisfaction in Japanese Patients with Subacute Myelo-Optico-Neuropathy

2010 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 433-438 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tetsuya Kamei ◽  
Shuji Hashimoto ◽  
Miyuki Kawado ◽  
Rumi Seko ◽  
Takatoshi Ujihira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Functional Capacity ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Japanese Patients

The Influence of Rural/Urban Residence on Health in the Oldest-Old

1994 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-89 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gloria M. Clayton ◽  
William N. Dudley ◽  
William D. Patterson ◽  
Leslie A. Lawhorn ◽  
Leonard W. Poon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Oldest Old ◽  
Functional Health ◽  
Urban Residence ◽  
Rural And Urban

Differences between rural ( n = 18) and urban ( n = 66) centenarians are examined across the following variables: physical health, activities of daily living, mental health, and life satisfaction. Results demonstrate higher levels of morale in rural residents and higher levels of functional health as exhibited by urban elders. Qualitative data support trends of increased degrees of independence among the rural participants. The absence of robust differences in rural and urban centenarians is discussed in terms of a leveling-off effect.

scholarly journals Depression and Life Satisfaction Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults: Mediation Effect of Functional Disability

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
An Li ◽  
Dewen Wang ◽  
Shengnan Lin ◽  
Meijie Chu ◽  
Shiling Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Older Persons ◽  
Functional Disability ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Mediation Effect ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Aged People

With increasing age, middle-aged and older persons face a series of physical and mental health problems. This study aimed to explore the latent relationships among age, functional disability, depression, and life satisfaction. The data were obtained from the Wave 2 (in 2013–2014) and Wave 3 (in 2015–2016) surveys of the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study. The analytic sample in the present study included 15,950 individuals aged 45 years and over. The participants answered the same questions concerning depression and life satisfaction in both study waves, and functional disability was measured based on the activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living. Age was directly associated with functional disability, life satisfaction, and depression. Functional disability was positively correlated with depression and negatively correlated with life satisfaction. Functional disability strongly mediated the relationships among age, depression, and life satisfaction. Depression and life satisfaction were found to have enduring effects and effects on each other. Additionally, the model revealed a gender difference. Depression in middle-aged people should receive closer attention. Avoiding or improving functional disability may be an effective way to improve life satisfaction and reduce the level of depression in middle-aged and older persons. If prevention work successfully decreases depression, the life dissatisfaction of middle-aged and older people could be improved. Additionally, for the prevention of functional disability and depression and improvement in life satisfaction, gender differences need to be considered.

scholarly journals Activities of Daily Living, Depression, and life Satisfaction of Elders using Rural Day Group Homes in South Korea

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeong In Bae ◽  
Nam Hyun Cha
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
South Korea ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting

Abstract Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the factors affecting life satisfaction in the communal life of elderly people in rural areas of South Korea. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study. The study respondents were 143 elders (≥ 65-years-old) selected through convenience sampling. The Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL), depression, and life satisfaction were measured. The data were collected from self-reported questionnaires from 1 August to 30 August 2019. Data analysis was performed using the SPSS Program. Results: The IADL scores were significantly different according to age (p < 0.001), education (p < 0.001), and cohabitation (p = 0.003), whereas depression was gender (p = 0.033), age (p = 0.006), education (p = 0.006), and cohabitation (p = 0.039). Life satisfaction was significantly different according to age (p = 0.001), education (p < 0.001), religion (p = 0.008), and cohabitation (p = 0.009). There was a positive correlation between IADL scores and depression (r = 0.37, p < 0.001). There was a negative correlation between life satisfaction and the IADL scores (r = -0.39, p < 0.001) and depression (r = -.66, p < 0.001). Forty-one percent of the respondent’s life satisfaction was explained by depression (p < 0.001), religion (p = 0.021), and IADL scores (p = 0.028).Conclusion: The results of this study may be useful in understanding the life satisfaction level of elderly people in communal living and developing more specific programs for mental and activity programs. Depression management strategies are also needed.

scholarly journals Satisfaction with Life, Subjective Well-Being and Functional Skills in Active Older Adults Based on Their Level of Physical Activity Practice

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 1299 ◽  
Author(s):  
María Antonia Parra-Rizo ◽  
Gema Sanchis-Soler
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Functional Skills ◽  
Physically Active

Studies about the influence of physical activity on life satisfaction, functional ability and subjective well-being in physically active older adults without cognitive impairment are very few for the moment. Therefore, the aim of this research was to evaluate the life satisfaction, functional skills and subjective well-being of physically active older adults based on the level of activity practiced. The IPAQ (International Physical Activity), CUBRECAVI and LSIA (Life Satisfaction Index) scales were tested for a sample of 397 Spanish older adults between 61 and 93 years of age (M = 69.65; SD = 4.71). The results showed that those who performed high physical activity obtained higher scores in functional skills (p < 0.01) and in the activities of daily living (p < 0.01). In addition, subjective well-being (p < 0.01) and the functional autonomy of older adults (p < 0.01) were related to the level of physical activity that they practiced. In conclusion, it could be said that the older adults with a high level of physical activity have more functional skills and less difficulties performing the activities of daily living, and that they value their autonomy and health better.

Trunk deformity is associated with a reduction in outdoor activities of daily living and life satisfaction in community-dwelling older people

2004 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 273-279 ◽  
Author(s):  
Toshiaki Takahashi ◽  
Kenji Ishida ◽  
Daisuke Hirose ◽  
Yasunori Nagano ◽  
Kiyoto Okumiya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Older People ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Outdoor Activities ◽  
Trunk Deformity ◽  
Community Dwelling Older People

scholarly journals The Mediating Role of Optimism on the Relationship of Activities of Daily Living and Well-Being Among Older Adults

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 485-485
Author(s):  
Kent Jason Cheng ◽  
Darcy McMaughan ◽  
Matthew Smith
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Interaction Terms ◽  
Growth Curve Modelling

Abstract Limitations on activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) can be deleterious to an older person’s life satisfaction and overall feelings of wellbeing. This study explored the possible mediating role of optimism on relationship between changes in ADL/IADL and life satisfaction over time. Using 2006-2016 data from the Health and Retirement Study (n=11,869), growth curve modelling was used to account for intra-individual and inter-individual changes in life satisfaction trajectories. All models controlled for age, sex, marital status, years of education, self-rated health, labor force status, log of household income, and attrition. In the baseline model without optimism and with all controls, coefficients for ADL (Beta=-0.13, P&lt;0.01) and IADL (Beta=-0.12, P&lt;0.01) were negatively significantly associated with life satisfaction. When optimism was introduced to the model, coefficients for both ADL and IADL increased by 0.01 and remained statistically significant, which suggests some mediating effects. When interaction terms between ADL/IADL and optimism were introduced, coefficients for ADL and IADL became statistically insignificant. However, the interaction between ADL and optimism (Beta=-0.02, P&lt;0.05) was negatively significantly associated with life satisfaction. Findings suggest that optimism may protect against the negative impact of ADL/ IADL on life satisfaction. While changes in physical functioning and mobility may influence mental health status (e.g., depression, feelings of isolation), such consequences are not inevitable. Efforts are needed to highlight the positive aspects of aging and opportunities for life enrichment to increase morale and optimism among older adults.

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