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[Mobile geriatric consultant services for rest homes : Study of the effects of consultations by internal medicine specialists in the medical care of rest home residents].
CONCLUSION: This study shows that a mobile medical geriatric consultant service based on specialists in internal medicine can improve medical care in nursing homes resulting in a statistically significant reduction of acute transports to hospitals. PMID: 23184299 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie - December 1, 2012 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Schippinger W, Hartinger G, Hierzer A, Osprian I, Bohnstingl M, Pilgram EH Tags: Z Gerontol Geriatr Source Type: research

[Volunteering shapes rural areas : Opportunities and limits of civic engagement for municipal safeguarding of sustenance].
[Volunteering shapes rural areas : Opportunities and limits of civic engagement for municipal safeguarding of sustenance]. Z Gerontol Geriatr. 2012 Dec;45(8):748-55 Authors: Klie T, Marzluff S Abstract Rural areas are challenged differently by demographic change than urban areas. Prognostic data for the newly formed German states illustrate very clearly that the safeguarding of sustenance in rural areas requires redirection in order to maintain vivid municipalities that are prepared for the future. Civic engagement has a special meaning in this context, as it can open new possibilities for action. It is hop...
Source: Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie - December 1, 2012 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Klie T, Marzluff S Tags: Z Gerontol Geriatr Source Type: research

[In Process Citation].
PMID: 23184301 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie - December 1, 2012 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Kricheldorff C, Oswald F Tags: Z Gerontol Geriatr Source Type: research

[Guideline-based diagnosis of dementia etiology].
Abstract Dementia encompasses a variety of underlying conditions among which Alzheimer's disease represents the most common cause and in addition, vascular and Parkinson's disease dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies and frontotemporal lobar degeneration. All the current guidelines specify a two-step procedure for the diagnostics of dementia. The first step entails performing a comprehensive description, diagnosis and confirmation of the syndrome. The presented article focuses on the second step: diagnosis of the etiology. This review gives an overview of the current diagnostic approaches including the new proposals...
Source: Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie - December 1, 2012 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Hofmann W Tags: Z Gerontol Geriatr Source Type: research

[Journal club].
PMID: 23184303 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie - December 1, 2012 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Püllen R, Dovjak P Tags: Z Gerontol Geriatr Source Type: research

[In Process Citation].
Authors: PMID: 23184304 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie - December 1, 2012 Category: Geriatrics Tags: Z Gerontol Geriatr Source Type: research

[The new aging society : Demographic transition and its effects on old-age insurance and care of the elderly in China.]
[The new aging society : Demographic transition and its effects on old-age insurance and care of the elderly in China.] Z Gerontol Geriatr. 2012 Dec 1; Authors: Liu T, Flöthmann EJ Abstract In China, fundamental changes in population development have occurred during the past 50 years. The demographic transition in China required only a few years, while in most European countries this process took several decades. The fertility and mortality rates have declined very quickly, like in Japan and South Korea. China is one of the countries that has passed through the transition process the quickest. In the foll...
Source: Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie - December 1, 2012 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Liu T, Flöthmann EJ Tags: Z Gerontol Geriatr Source Type: research

[The influence of Nintendo-Wii® bowling upon residents of retirement homes.]
Abstract The few studies dealing with the positive effects of health and well-being of older people are only one-sided. The aim of the study therefore was to analyze the effects of Nintendo-Wii® bowling on daily function, state of dementia, quality of life, cognition and motor skills in retirement home inhabitants. The study was performed with 27 study participants (13 women, 14 men) between the ages of 49 and 95 years (mean = 71, SD = 14). They were randomly assigned to a control group (KG) and an intervention group (IG). Between pre- and posttest, the IG played 60 min/twice a week Nintendo-Wii® Bowl...
Source: Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie - December 1, 2012 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Wittelsberger R, Krug S, Tittlbach S, Bös K Tags: Z Gerontol Geriatr Source Type: research

PGC-1α transcriptional response and mitochondrial adaptation to acute exercise is maintained in skeletal muscle of sedentary elderly males.
Abstract The aim of the present study was to examine the effects of ageing and training status on (1) markers of skeletal muscle mitochondrial content and (2) the ability to activate the acute signalling pathways associated with regulating exercise-induced mitochondrial biogenesis. Muscle biopsies were obtained from the vastus lateralis muscle of young untrained (24 ± 4 years, n = 6; YU), young trained (22 ± 3 years, n = 6; YT), old untrained (65 ± 6 years, n = 6; OU) and old trained (64 ± 3 years, n = 6; OT) healthy males before and after (3 h and 3 days post-exercise) completion of high-...
Source: Biogerontology - December 1, 2012 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Cobley JN, Bartlett JD, Kayani A, Murray SW, Louhelainen J, Donovan T, Waldron S, Gregson W, Burniston JG, Morton JP, Close GL Tags: Biogerontology Source Type: research

Abstracts of the Australian Association of Gerontology, 45th National Conference. November 20-23, 2012. Brisbane, Australia.
Authors: PMID: 23146118 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing - December 1, 2012 Category: Geriatrics Tags: Australas J Ageing Source Type: research

AJA planning and perceptions.
PMID: 23252975 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing - December 1, 2012 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Parkinson L Tags: Australas J Ageing Source Type: research

Advancing physical activity in older Australians: Missed opportunities?
PMID: 23252976 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing - December 1, 2012 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Sims J Tags: Australas J Ageing Source Type: research

Older Australians and physical activity levels: Do we know how many are meeting guidelines?
Discussion: Because of the heterogeneity of samples, measures and definitions, it is not possible to estimate with confidence the proportion of older adults in Australia who meet current physical activity recommendations. PMID: 23252977 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing - December 1, 2012 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Hill RL, Brown WJ Tags: Australas J Ageing Source Type: research

Painting pictures and playing musical instruments: Change in participation and relationship to health in older women.
Conclusion: Changed participation was associated with change in functional capacity and tied to emotional well-being. PMID: 23252978 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing - December 1, 2012 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Liddle JL, Parkinson L, Sibbritt DW Tags: Australas J Ageing Source Type: research

Association between reactive oxygen metabolites and paraoxonase 1 activity during a physical activity increase intervention with older Japanese people.
Conclusions: The inverse d-ROMs-PON1 relationship may indicate the value of concurrent measurement of these two components of oxidation-antioxidation balance when studying the effects of physical activity in an older population. Further studies are necessary to confirm the observed relationship. PMID: 23252979 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing - December 1, 2012 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Kotani K, Caccavello R, Mutou T, Yamada T, Taniguchi N, Gugliucci A Tags: Australas J Ageing Source Type: research

Morbidity profiles and lifetime health of Australian centenarians.
Conclusion: Relative to the general population, a select sample of Australian centenarians reported lower rates of chronic conditions, with many escaping osteoporosis, dementia, cardiovascular disease, respiratory illnesses, cancers, anxiety and depression. Increasing age is correlated with increasing morbidity but a few centenarians reached 100 years of age without disease. PMID: 23252980 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing - December 1, 2012 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Richmond RL, Law J, Kaylambkin F Tags: Australas J Ageing Source Type: research

International comparison of long-term care resident dependency across four countries (1998-2009): A descriptive study.
Conclusion: Overall functional dependency for residents is high and comparable internationally. Available trends over time indicate increasing resident dependency signifying care required for this population is considerable and possibly increasing. PMID: 23252981 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing - December 1, 2012 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Boyd M, Bowman C, Broad JB, Connolly MJ Tags: Australas J Ageing Source Type: research

Doing what's important: Valued activities for older New Zealand Māori and non-Māori.
Conclusions: The ICF is useful for classifying older New Zealanders' important activities, although some activities of older Māori were not specified in the original version used. While important activity patterns were similar for men and women, those related to ancestral connectivity and community collectivity were most important for Māori. PMID: 23252982 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing - December 1, 2012 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Wright-St Clair VA, Kepa M, Hoenle S, Hayman K, Keeling S, Connolly M, Broad J, Dyall L, Kerse N Tags: Australas J Ageing Source Type: research

Gaps in continuity of medication management during the transition from hospital to residential care: An observational study (MedGap Study).
Conclusions: Strategies are needed to address gaps in the continuity of medication management. PMID: 23252983 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing - December 1, 2012 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Elliott RA, Tran T, Taylor SE, Harvey PA, Belfrage MK, Jennings RJ, Marriott JL Tags: Australas J Ageing Source Type: research

Expert estimates of caregiver hours for older Singaporeans with dementia.
Conclusion: Estimated care hours needed by individuals with dementia is independently influenced by severity of dementia and behavioural features. These estimates may be useful for policy-makers in projecting the impact of caregiving. PMID: 23252984 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing - December 1, 2012 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Riley CM, Haaland BA, Love SR, Matchar DB Tags: Australas J Ageing Source Type: research

Non-use of respite services - a gendered perspective.
PMID: 23252985 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing - December 1, 2012 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Meyer C, Dow B Tags: Australas J Ageing Source Type: research

Australian and New Zealand Society for Geriatric Medicine: Position Statement - Obesity and the older person.
Authors: PMID: 23252986 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing - December 1, 2012 Category: Geriatrics Tags: Australas J Ageing Source Type: research

Anemia in the elderly: usefulness of an easy and comprehensive laboratory screen.
Abstract Anemia, the most common hematological disorder in the elderly, increases the risk of mortality and morbidity and adversely affects quality of life. However, few studies focused specifically on anemia in the elderly, especially regarding the underlying causes. The main objective of this prospective study was to evaluate the causes of anemia in non-institutionalized elderly patients. We included 190 consecutive patients ≥70 years, admitted to a geriatric short-stay unit over a 1-year period. When the hemoglobin level was <120 g/L, the following serum assays were performed routinely: iron, ferritin, tra...
Source: Annales de Biologie Clinique - December 1, 2012 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Pautas E, Siguret V, Kim TM, Chaïbi P, Golmard JL, Gouronnec A, Nivet-Antoine V, Gouin-Thibault I Tags: Ann Biol Clin (Paris) Source Type: research

Attitudes towards family–staff relationships in Australian residential aged care settings: Development and psychometric evaluation of the ‘Family and Staff Relationship Attitude Tool’ (FASRAT)
ConclusionThe FASRAT will enable residential aged care facilities to measure the attitudinal beliefs of its staff about staff–family relationships and provide a basis for the development and implementation of interventions to address identified gaps which impact on relationship quality.
Source: Australasian Journal on Ageing: - December 1, 2012 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Michael Bauer, Deirdre Fetherstonhaugh, Virginia Lewis Tags: Research Source Type: research

Polyneuropathy in Impaired Glucose Tolerance: Is Postprandial Hyperglycemia the Main Culprit A Mini-Review
Gerontology (DOI:10.1159/000343988)
Source: Gerontology - November 30, 2012 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Exercise induces age-dependent changes on epigenetic parameters in rat hippocampus: A preliminary study.
Abstract Regular exercise improves learning and memory, including during aging process. Interestingly, the imbalance of epigenetic mechanisms has been linked to age-related cognitive deficits. However, studies about epigenetic alterations after exercise during the aging process are rare. In this preliminary study we investigated the effect of aging and exercise on DNA methyltransferases (DNMT1 and DNMT3b) and H3-K9 methylation levels in hippocampus from 3 and 20-months aged Wistar rats. The animals were submitted to two exercise protocols: single session or chronic treadmill protocol. DNMT1 and H3-K9 methylation le...
Source: Experimental Gerontology - November 30, 2012 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Elsner VR, Lovatel GA, Moysés F, Bertoldi K, Spindler C, Cechinel LR, Muotri A, Siqueira IR Tags: Exp Gerontol Source Type: research

Epinephrine and glucose modulate training-related CREB phosphorylation in old rats: Relationships to age-related memory impairments.
Abstract Epinephrine enhances memory in young adult rats, in part, by increasing blood glucose levels needed to modulate memory. In old rats, epinephrine is deficient at raising blood glucose levels and thus is only moderately effective at enhancing memory. In contrast, systemic glucose injections improve memory in old rats, with resulting memory performance equal to that of young rats. The diminished response of glucose to training in old rats may blunt downstream neurochemical and molecular mechanisms needed to upregulate memory processes. In the first experiment, young adult and old rats were trained on an inhib...
Source: Experimental Gerontology - November 30, 2012 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Morris KA, Gold PE Tags: Exp Gerontol Source Type: research

Overdiagnosis of Dementia in Young Patients – A Nationwide Register-Based Study
Dement Geriatr Cogn Disord 2012;34:292–299 (DOI:10.1159/000345485)
Source: Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders - November 29, 2012 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Clinical Staging of Semantic Dementia in an FDG-PET Study Using FTLD-CDR
Dement Geriatr Cogn Disord 2012;34:300–306 (DOI:10.1159/000345506)
Source: Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders - November 29, 2012 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Analysis of Neuron-Specific Enolase and S100B as Biomarkers of Cognitive Decline Following Surgery in Older People
Dement Geriatr Cogn Disord 2012;34:307–311 (DOI:10.1159/000345538)
Source: Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders - November 29, 2012 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Health Tip: If Dementia Causes Sleep Problems
Title: Health Tip: If Dementia Causes Sleep ProblemsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/29/2012 8:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/29/2012 12:00:00 AM
Source: MedicineNet Alzheimer - November 29, 2012 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news

Potential Impact of Amyloid Imaging on Diagnosis and Intended Management in Patients With Progressive Cognitive Decline
Florbetapir F18 has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for in vivo assessment of amyloid pathology in patients undergoing evaluation for Alzheimer disease (AD). The aim of this study was to determine the impact of amyloid imaging on the diagnoses and management of patients undergoing evaluation for cognitive decline. Patients were recruited to participate at 19 clinical sites. The site physician provided a provisional diagnosis, an estimate of their diagnostic confidence, and their plan for diagnostic evaluation and management both before and after receiving the results from amyloid imaging with florbetapir ...
Source: Alzheimer Disease and Associated Disorders - November 29, 2012 Category: Geriatrics Tags: Original Article: PDF Only Source Type: research

Developing Dementia Prevention Trials: Baseline Report of the Home-Based Assessment Study
This report describes the baseline experience of the multicenter, Home-Based Assessment study, designed to develop methods for dementia prevention trials using novel technologies for test administration and data collection. Nondemented individuals of 75 years of age or more were recruited and evaluated in-person using established clinical trial outcomes of cognition and function, and randomized to one of 3 assessment methodologies: (1) mail-in questionnaire/live telephone interviews [mail-in/phone (MIP)]; (2) automated telephone with interactive voice recognition; and (3) internet-based computer Kiosk. Brief versions of co...
Source: Alzheimer Disease and Associated Disorders - November 29, 2012 Category: Geriatrics Tags: Original Article: PDF Only Source Type: research

Universal Health Outcome Measures for Older Persons with Multiple Chronic Conditions
Older adults with multiple chronic conditions (MCCs) require considerable health services and complex care. Because the persistence and progression of diseases and courses of treatments affect health status in multiple dimensions, well‐validated universal outcome measures across diseases are needed for research, clinical care, and administrative purposes. An expert panel meeting held by the National Institute on Aging in September 2011 recommends that older persons with MCCs complete a brief initial composite measure that includes general health; pain; fatigue; and physical health, mental health, and social role function...
Source: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society - November 29, 2012 Category: Geriatrics Tags: Updates on Aging Source Type: research

Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Healthcare Use, Delayed Care, and Management of Diabetes Mellitus in Older Adults in California
This study examined racial and ethnic differences in healthcare use, delayed care, and management of care of older adults with a self‐reported diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. Drawing on the 2009 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS), the sample included 3,003 adults (representative of N = 998,795) aged 60 and older from five racial and ethnic groups: non‐Hispanic white (n = 2,153), African American (n = 213), Hispanic (n = 336), Asian (n = 306), and American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) (n = 59). All self‐reported a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression ana...
Source: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society - November 29, 2012 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Giyeon Kim, Katy L. Ford, David A. Chiriboga, Dara H. Sorkin Tags: Ethnogeriatrics and Special Populations Source Type: research

Geriatrics and the Triple Aim: Defining Preventable Hospitalizations in the Long‐Term Care Population
Reducing preventable hospitalizations is fundamental to the “triple aim” of improving care, improving health, and reducing costs. New federal government initiatives that create strong pressure to reduce such hospitalizations are being or will soon be implemented. These initiatives use quality measures to define which hospitalizations are preventable. Reducing hospitalizations could greatly benefit frail and chronically ill adults and older people who receive long‐term care (LTC) because they often experience negative effects of hospitalization, including hospital‐acquired conditions, morbidity, and loss of function...
Source: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society - November 29, 2012 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Joseph G. Ouslander, Katie Maslow Tags: Ethics, Public Policy and Economics Source Type: research

Symptoms of Delirium Occurring Before and After Episodes of Delirium in Older Long‐Term Care Residents
ConclusionCAM core symptoms of delirium were frequent and protracted before and after most incident episodes of delirium in LTC residents with and without dementia. If replicated, these findings have potentially important implications for clinical practice and research in LTC settings.
Source: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society - November 29, 2012 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Martin G. Cole, Jane McCusker, Philippe Voyer, Johanne Monette, Nathalie Champoux, Antonio Ciampi, Minh Vu, Alina Dyachenko, Eric Belzile Tags: Brief Reports Source Type: research

Effects of an Advanced Practice Nurse In‐Home Health Consultation Program for Community‐Dwelling Persons Aged 80 and Older
ConclusionThe in‐home HCP provided by APNs and guided by the principles of health promotion, empowerment, partnership, and family‐centeredness, can be effective in reducing adverse health outcomes such as falls, acute events, and hospitalizations.
Source: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society - November 29, 2012 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Lorenz Imhof, Rahel Naef, Margaret I. Wallhagen, Jürg Schwarz, Romy Mahrer‐Imhof Tags: Clinical Investigations Source Type: research

The beneficial effect of myostatin deficiency on maximal muscle force and power is attenuated with age.
Abstract The prolonged effect of myostatin deficiency on muscle performance in knockout mice has as yet been only poorly investigated. We have demonstrated that absolute maximal force is increased in 6-month old female and male knockout mice and 2-year old female knockout mice as compared to age- and sex-matched wildtype mice. Similarly, absolute maximal power is increased by myostatin deficiency in 6-month old female and male knockout mice but not in 2-year old female knockout mice. The increases we observed were greater in 6-month old female than in male knockout mice and can primarily result from muscle hypertro...
Source: Experimental Gerontology - November 29, 2012 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Schirwis E, Agbulut O, Vadrot N, Mouisel E, Hourdé C, Bonnieu A, Butler-Browne G, Amthor H, Ferry A Tags: Exp Gerontol Source Type: research

Aerobic physical training has little effect on cardiovascular autonomic control in aging rats subjected to early menopause.
Abstract We investigated and compared the effects of physiological menopause (PM) and early menopause (EM) and the adaptations promoted by physical training on the cardiovascular autonomic control of aged rats. Female Wistar rats (N=72) were assigned to 3 groups: control (22weeks old rats, undergoing sham surgery in the 10th week of life), PM (82weeks old rats, undergoing sham surgery in the 10th week of life) and EM (82weeks old rats, undergoing ovariectomy in the 10th week of life). In each group, half of the rats were subjected to swimming training over a period of 10weeks. Sedentary PM and EM groups had higher ...
Source: Experimental Gerontology - November 29, 2012 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Tezini GC, Dias DP, Souza HC Tags: Exp Gerontol Source Type: research

Recent advances in calorie restriction research on aging.
Abstract The extension of both median and maximum lifespan and the suppression of age-related diseases in laboratory animals by reduced food intake, i.e., calorie restriction (CR) are regarded as hallmarks of CR's anti-aging action. The diverse efficacy of CR to counteract aging effects and its experimental reproducibility has made it the gold standard of many aging intervention studies of recent years. Although CR originally was used as a tool to perturb the aging process of laboratory animals as to uncover clues of underlying mechanisms of aging processes, current CR research interests have shifted to the retarda...
Source: Experimental Gerontology - November 29, 2012 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Chung KW, Kim DH, Park MH, Choi YJ, Kim ND, Lee J, Yu BP, Chung HY Tags: Exp Gerontol Source Type: research

A case of urinary incontinence by hydroxychloroquine in a geriatric patient
We present the first report of a case of hydroxychloroquine‐induced urinary incontinence in rheumatoid arthritis. Details of the caseA 71‐year‐old female with a history of rheumatoid arthritis developed urinary incontinence as an adverse drug reaction to hydroxychloroquine administered at therapeutic doses. Urinary incontinence remitted with drug withdrawal and reappeared on rechallenge. The Naranjo's algorithm indicated that hydroxychloroquine was a probable cause of this adverse drug reaction. The likely mechanism of this adverse drug is a direct action of the quinolone on the urinary system. What is new and conclu...
Source: Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics - November 29, 2012 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: C. Carnovale, V. Perrone, C. Borsadoli, A. Mambrini, A. Speziali, G. Froldi, S. Antoniazzi, L. Magistro, E. Clementi, S. Radice Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

The Relationship of Job and Elder Caregiving Involvement to Work-Caregiving Conflict and Work Costs
This article examines the relationship between job and elder caregiving involvement, bi-directional work-caregiving conflict (work interfering with caregiving [WIC] and caregiving interfering with work [CIW]), and work costs (job interruptions and job changes). Specifically, we consider the effects of both behavioral and psychological involvement and external and internal work caregiving conflict in a sample of 583 women between the ages of 50 and 64 who work full-time and have significant elder caregiving responsibilities. A telephone survey was administered using random-digit-dial procedures. Structural equation model an...
Source: Research on Aging - November 29, 2012 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Gordon, J. R., Rouse, E. D. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Associations Between Filial Responsibility and Caregiver Well-Being: Are There Differences by Cultural Group?
A sense of filial responsibility, particularly where it is a strong cultural norm, may be beneficial for caregiver self-rated health and well-being. The purpose of this study was to examine associations between filial responsibility attitudes and both self-rated health and well-being within three cultural groups: Caucasian Canadian (n = 100), Chinese Canadian (n = 90), and Hong Kong Chinese (n = 125). Respondents were interviewed in person using a structured questionnaire. Multivariate analyses for the entire sample indicated associations between filial responsibility attitudes and both self-rated health status and overall...
Source: Research on Aging - November 29, 2012 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Funk, L. M., Chappell, N. L., Liu, G. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

The Asset and Income Profiles of Residents in Seniors Housing and Care Communities: What Can Be Learned From Existing Data Sets
The authors use existing, nationally representative surveys to assess the economic characteristics of individuals in three categories of seniors housing and care facilities: independent living communities (ILCs), assisted living residences (ALRs), and continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs). The findings highlight the strengths and weaknesses of using the Health and Retirement Study, National Long-Term Care Survey, and Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey to describe this segment of the population. The results suggest that residents in ILCs and ALRs have lower average incomes than the average costs of these care comm...
Source: Research on Aging - November 29, 2012 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Coe, N. B., Boyle, M. A. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Telecare for Older People: Promoting Independence, Participation, and Identity
Drawing on interviews with 76 older people (aged 60 years and older) receiving telecare services at home and in housing with care and 16 family caregivers in West Lothian, Scotland, the authors consider how far telecare can support older people’s citizenship goals of independence, participation, and identity. They conclude that although these goals are to some extent supported by telecare, they are also supported by the model of care being applied and limited by aspects of the wider environment, such as ageism. The authors argue that in every case, contextual factors beyond the intrinsic capacities of a technological...
Source: Research on Aging - November 29, 2012 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Bowes, A., McColgan, G. Tags: Articles Source Type: research