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The Effects of Developing a Dual Sensory Loss on Depression in Older Adults: A Longitudinal StudyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Discussion: Two sources of disparity in depression between persons with and without DSL were identified: preexisting differences and differences that occurred due to the DSL. The relationship exhibited between depression and developing a DSL indicated an adjustment process. (Source: Journal of Aging and Health)
Source: Journal of Aging and Health - November 6, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Capella McDonnall, M. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

The Relationship Between Obesity, Physical Activity, and Physical Function in Older AdultsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study investigated the relationship between overweight and obesity, age, and gender with physical activity and physical function in community-dwelling older men and women. Method: Multivariate analysis of covariance was used to analyze differences between normal weight, overweight, and obese adults (n = 821) above the age of 60 years. Results: Obesity but not overweight was associated with lower levels of physical activity and physical function. Within BMI groups, individuals who were physically active were less likely to have abnormal physical function scores compared to those who were sedentary. Compared to men, obe...
Source: Journal of Aging and Health - November 6, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Riebe, D., Blissmer, B. J., Greaney, M. L., Ewing Garber, C., Lees, F. D., Clark, P. G. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Perceived Autonomy and Activity Choices Among Physically Disabled Older People in Nursing Home Settings: A Randomized TrialEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Discussion: Although the correspondence between the individual wishes for activities and the concrete content of the programs was not obvious, results indicate potential for enabling the perception of autonomy among physically disabled older nursing home residents. The clinical consequences may suggest a focus on existing traditions, methods, and tools in the nursing home practice. (Source: Journal of Aging and Health)
Source: Journal of Aging and Health - November 6, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Andresen, M., Runge, U., Hoff, M., Puggaard, L. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

The Adult Body: How Age, Gender, and Body Mass Index Are Related to Body ImageEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Discussion: It was proposed that it is insufficient to merely study how age affects general body image because adults might become more satisfied with some aspects of their bodies as a function of age and less satisfied with other aspects. Body satisfaction might also fluctuate during different phases of the adult life, and the patterns possibly differ between men and women. (Source: Journal of Aging and Health)
Source: Journal of Aging and Health - November 6, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Algars, M., Santtila, P., Varjonen, M., Witting, K., Johansson, A., Jern, P., Sandnabba, N. K. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

The Health Impact of a Hearing Disability on Older People in AustraliaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article examines the health effects associated with self-reported hearing disability on older people. Methods: The study utilized the 2003 Australian Survey of Disability, Ageing, and Carers (n = 43,233), a weighted population-based survey providing data on self-reported disability and quality of life, to examine hearing disability among older Australians (55 years plus). Results: Of the estimated 654,113 people reporting hearing disability, 71% experienced limited communication and 60% used hearing aids. Compared with population norms, hearing disability at all levels was associated with poorer physical and mental he...
Source: Journal of Aging and Health - November 6, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Hogan, A., O'Loughlin, K., Miller, P., Kendig, H. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Cognition of Social Capital in Older Japanese Men and WomenEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study explored factors related to cognition of social capital among Japanese older people. Method: Using a cross-sectional survey design, data were gathered from 940 people aged over 65 years. Cognition of social capital was compared by gender, and it was regressed on participation in community activities and health behaviors of middle age and current health status. Results: Men had higher cognitive social capital than women (p = .004). Multiple regression analysis shows that men who rested for health during middle age had high cognition of social capital. Cognition of social capital was also related to self-rated hea...
Source: Journal of Aging and Health - November 6, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Aihara, Y., Minai, J., Kikuchi, Y., Aoyama, A., Shimanouchi, S. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

The Role of Coping Resources on Change in Well-Being During Persistent Health DeclineEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study suggests that coping resources are of importance in explaining associations between persistent health decline and decreasing well-being. Stable or improving mastery even proves to protect older persons with PDF from decreasing well-being.Therefore, it may be of importance to develop interventions for older persons aimed at maintaining or improving psychological coping resources when health declines. (Source: Journal of Aging and Health)
Source: Journal of Aging and Health - November 6, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Jonker, A. A. G. C., Comijs, H. C., Knipscheer, K. C. P. M., Deeg, D. J. H. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Association Between Health Education Needs and Stroke Caregiver InjuryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Health education interventions that provide stroke caregivers with educational materials may help reduce caregiver injuries. (Source: Journal of Aging and Health)
Source: Journal of Aging and Health - September 21, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Hinojosa, M. S., Rittman, M. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Examining the Social Context in the Caregiving Experience: Correlates of Global Self-Esteem Among Adult Daughter Caregivers to an Older Parent With CancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Discussion: The present analysis documents the complexity of social connectedness, demonstrating that various role obligations contribute to caregiving daughters’ global self-esteem in different ways. In the context of assuming cancer careprovision, daughters’ existing repertoire of social roles may possibly mediate the stress associated with their care involvement or serve as a buffer against the strain of the caregiving experience. (Source: Journal of Aging and Health)
Source: Journal of Aging and Health - September 21, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Bachner, Y. G., Karus, D. G., Raveis, V. H. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Determinants of Adult Day Center Attendance Among Older Adults With Functional LimitationsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Discussion: To enhance ADC intervention effects, levels of participation should be maximized. Study findings suggest ways to promote more regular attendance. (Source: Journal of Aging and Health)
Source: Journal of Aging and Health - September 21, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Savard, J., Leduc, N., Lebel, P., Beland, F., Bergman, H. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

End-of-Life Communication: Ethnic Differences Between Korean American and Non-Hispanic White Older AdultsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study examined ethnic differences in end-of-life communication between Korean American and non-Hispanic White older adults using the Health Belief Model as a conceptual framework. Method: A cross-sectional design was employed to survey 217 community-dwelling older adults (112 Korean Americans and 105 Non-Hispanic Whites). Results: Half of the participants had never held end-of-life discussions with significant others. Non-Hispanic Whites were more likely to engage in end-of-life communication than Korean Americans, but the ethnicity effect was not evident in a multivariate analysis. Only participants’ knowledge,...
Source: Journal of Aging and Health - September 21, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Ko, E., Lee, J. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Profiles of Physical and Psychological Violence in Childhood as a Risk Factor for Poorer Adult Health: Evidence From the 1995-2005 National Survey of Midlife in the United StatesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study examined linkages between physical and psychological violence in childhood from parents and three dimensions of adult health (self-rated health, functional limitations, chronic conditions). Methods: Regression models were estimated using data from the 1995 and 2005 waves of the National Survey of Midlife in the U.S. Responses to an adapted version of the Conflict Tactics Scales in 1995 were used to code respondents into one of nine profiles of violence distinguished by types and frequency of violence. Results: Reports of both frequent physical and frequent psychological violence were associated with poorer healt...
Source: Journal of Aging and Health - September 21, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Greenfield, E. A., Marks, N. F. Tags: Articles Source Type: journals

Social Inequalities in Grip Strength, Physical Function, and Falls Among Community Dwelling Older Men and Women: Findings From the Hertfordshire Cohort StudyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Discussion: There are social inequalities in grip strength, PF, and falls among older people. Interventions should consider the contribution of social inequalities to the problem. (Source: Journal of Aging and Health)
Source: Journal of Aging and Health - August 17, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Syddall, H., Evandrou, M., Cooper, C., Aihie Sayer, A. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Conflict Between Nursing Home Staff and Residents' Families: Does It Increase Burnout?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In this study, the authors examine the influence of conflict between nursing home staff and family members of residents on staff burnout. Method: Data were collected from interviews with a representative sample of 655 nursing home nurses and nursing assistants. Hypotheses were tested using structural equation modeling. Results: Results indicate that conflict with family members increases staff burnout and decreases staff satisfaction. Staff and family conflict increases when staff members feel they do not have enough time to complete required tasks. Level of conflict decreases when staff perceive that family members have c...
Source: Journal of Aging and Health - August 17, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Abrahamson, K., Jill Suitor, J., Pillemer, K. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

An Exploratory Study of Individual and Environmental Correlates of Fear of Falling Among Community-Dwelling SeniorsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The objective of this study was to identify individual and environmental correlates of fear of falling among community-dwelling seniors. Method: The study sample involved 288 community-dwelling adults aged 65 years or older going through the normal aging process. Fear of falling and a series of individual and environmental characteristics were measured with a questionnaire during home interviews. Results: Multivariate logistic regression procedures showed that the strongest correlates of fear of falling are gender, support from a spouse or partner, and residential area. Being a female as well as living in a smaller city or...
Source: Journal of Aging and Health - August 17, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Filiatrault, J., Desrosiers, J., Trottier, L. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Long-Term Fish Intake Is Associated With Less Severe Depressive Symptoms Among Elderly Men and Women: The MEDIS (MEDiterranean ISlands Elderly) Epidemiological StudyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Discussion: These findings may assist public health policy makers in better preventing emotional disorders among the elderly by promoting healthier eating habits. (Source: Journal of Aging and Health)
Source: Journal of Aging and Health - August 17, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Bountziouka, V., Polychronopoulos, E., Zeimbekis, A., Papavenetiou, E., Ladoukaki, E., Papairakleous, N., Gotsis, E., Metallinos, G., Lionis, C., Panagiotakos, D. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Problems Meeting Basic Needs Predict Cognitive Decline in Community-Dwelling Hispanic Older AdultsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article examined the association between problems meeting basic needs and cognitive decline in a sample of community-dwelling Hispanic older adults (N = 1,964). Method: The authors used a prospective design to study the influence of problems meeting basic needs on cognitive functioning. Analyses controlled for demographics, health problems, and depressive symptoms. Results: The authors found problems meeting basic needs to be a more potent predictor of cognitive decline than income. Discussion: Interventions focused on providing older adults with resources for meeting basic needs, such as adequate food and health care...
Source: Journal of Aging and Health - August 17, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Sachs-Ericsson, N., Corsentino, E., Cougle, J. R. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Alcohol Consumption and Health Status in Older Adults: A Longitudinal AnalysisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Discussion: Findings suggest that light-to-moderate alcohol consumption reduces the risk of substantial functional health decline in older middle-aged drinkers. (Source: Journal of Aging and Health)
Source: Journal of Aging and Health - August 17, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Chen, L. Y., Hardy, C. L. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

The Effects of Church Attendance and Marital Status on the Longitudinal Trajectories of Depressed Mood Among Older AdultsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Discussion: A sense of purpose as a potential explanation for the association between church attendance and changes in depressed mood in old age was discussed. (Source: Journal of Aging and Health)
Source: Journal of Aging and Health - August 17, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Law, R. W., Sbarra, D. A. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Differences in Accessibility, Affordability, and Availability (AAA) of Medical Specialists Among Three Age-Groups of Elderly People in IsraelEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Discussion: Recommendations for policy and practice are discussed. (Source: Journal of Aging and Health)
Source: Journal of Aging and Health - July 6, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Iecovich, E., Carmel, S. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Health Behavior Risk Factors Across Age as Predictors of Cardiovascular Disease DiagnosisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Discussion: A high risk of CVD appears to exist for adults across the life span, and several risky health behaviors also seem to place individuals more at risk for being diagnosed with CVD. (Source: Journal of Aging and Health)
Source: Journal of Aging and Health - July 6, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Cardi, M., Munk, N., Zanjani, F., Kruger, T., Schaie, K. W., Willis, S. L. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Differentials by Socioeconomic Status and Institutional Characteristics in Preventive Service Utilization by Older Persons in Costa RicaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Discussion: The SES disparities in preventive service utilization exist in Costa Rica, and institutional characteristics are positively associated with increasing utilization. (Source: Journal of Aging and Health)
Source: Journal of Aging and Health - July 6, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Brenes-Camacho, G., Rosero-Bixby, L. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

What Works Better for Community-Dwelling Older People at Risk to Fall?: A Meta-Analysis of Multifactorial Versus Physical Exercise-Alone InterventionsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Discussion: From cost-efficiency and public health perspectives, exercise-alone interventions can be considered valuable, as they are more likely to be implemented in countries with less resources. Further qualitative research is needed, however, to explore determinants of willingness to participate and comply with interventions aiming to prevent recurrent falls among older people. (Source: Journal of Aging and Health)
Source: Journal of Aging and Health - July 6, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Petridou, E. Th., Manti, E. G., Ntinapogias, A. G., Negri, E., Szczerbinska, K. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

The Vote of Acute Medical Inpatients: A Prospective StudyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Discussion: In our study, some inpatients did not vote as a result of procedural issues. When patients with severe cognitive impairment vote, there is a potential risk of vote diversion. Voting procedures should be improved to give inpatients easier access to the ballot while protecting them from the risk of fraud. (Source: Journal of Aging and Health)
Source: Journal of Aging and Health - July 6, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Bosquet, A., Medjkane, A., Voitel-Warneke, D., Vinceneux, P., Mahe, I. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Black--White Disparities in Disability Among Older Americans: Further Untangling the Role of Race and Socioeconomic StatusEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Discussion: The greatly elevated risk of disability among Blacks aged 55 to 74 is largely explained by differences in socioeconomic status. Reductions in Black—White health disparities require a better understanding of the mechanisms whereby lower income and education are associated with functional outcomes in older persons. (Source: Journal of Aging and Health)
Source: Journal of Aging and Health - July 6, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Fuller-Thomson, E., Nuru-Jeter, A., Minkler, M., Guralnik, J. M. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Fall Risk in Older Adults: Roles of Self-Rated Vision, Home Modifications, and Limb FunctionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Discussion: Poor self-rated vision may not be a good indicator of fall risk in older adults. Thus, for older adults with visual impairments, preserving residual limb functioning through exercise and activity has the important potential to reduce fall risk in addition to improving muscle and bone strength as well as improving balance and gait. (Source: Journal of Aging and Health)
Source: Journal of Aging and Health - July 6, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Steinman, B. A., Pynoos, J., Nguyen, A. Q. D. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Surrogate Decision Makers' Understanding of Dementia Patients' Prior Wishes for End-of-Life CareEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study examines how surrogate decision makers for dementia patients developed an understanding of patient preferences about end-of-life (EOL) care and patient wishes. Methods: Semistructured interviews were conducted with 34 surrogate decision makers for hospice-eligible nursing home patients with dementia. The data were content analyzed. Results: Most surrogates reported that patients had previously completed an advance directive (59%), discussed preferences for EOL care (56%), or done both (38%). Catalysts for and barriers to completing an advance directive or having EOL care discussions included factors that were bo...
Source: Journal of Aging and Health - May 12, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Black, B. S., Fogarty, L. A., Phillips, H., Finucane, T., Loreck, D. J., Baker, A., Blass, D. M., Rabins, P. V. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

The Use of Mobility Devices Among Institutionalized Older AdultsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Consistent with findings from the community setting, need factors are strongly associated with the use of mobility aids in institutions. However, socioeconomic resources may provide older adults with alternate ways to manage mobility limitations in institutional settings. (Source: Journal of Aging and Health)
Source: Journal of Aging and Health - May 12, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Clarke, P., Chan, P., Santaguida, P. L., Colantonio, A. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Is Greater Self-Neglect Severity Associated With Lower Levels of Physical Function?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study examined the association between severity of self-neglect and physical function in a population of community-dwelling older adults. Method: Participants were older adults (N = 1,094) reported to the Chicago Department on Aging for suspected self-neglect from 1993 to 2005, who also participated in the Chicago Health Aging Project. The primary outcome of physical function was assessed using physical performance tests. Secondary outcomes were assessed using the Katz, Nagi, and Rosow-Breslau scales. Multiple regression models were used to assess these associations. Results: After adjusting for confounders, higher se...
Source: Journal of Aging and Health - May 12, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Authors: XinQi Dong, , Mendes de Leon, C. F., Evans, D. A. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Sense of Mastery, Social Support, and Health in Elderly CanadiansEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study aims to examine the structural relationships among sense of mastery (SOM), income level, social support, physical health, and stress in older Canadians, while controlling for demographic characteristics. Method: This research uses data collected in the National Population Health Survey on Canadians aged 65 years and older (N = 1,399). Results: Higher income predicts better health and more social support, which, in turn, predicts higher SOM. The relationship between physical health and stress is fully mediated through SOM for both genders. The SOM fully mediates the relationship between social support and stress ...
Source: Journal of Aging and Health - May 12, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Gadalla, T. M. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Medication Adherence in Healthy Elders: Small Cognitive Changes Make a Big DifferenceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study has important implications for the conduct of clinical drug trials, as it provides strong evidence that even very mild cognitive impairment in healthy elderly has a detrimental impact on medication adherence. (Source: Journal of Aging and Health)
Source: Journal of Aging and Health - May 12, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Hayes, T. L., Larimer, N., Adami, A., Kaye, J. A. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Visual Function and Cognitive Speed of Processing Mediate Age-Related Decline in Memory Span and Fluid IntelligenceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Discussion: The findings support both the sensory degradation and speed of processing accounts of age-related, cognitive decline. Furthermore, the findings highlight positive aspects of normal cognitive aging in that older age may not be associated with a loss of fluid intelligence if visual sensory functioning and processing speed can be maintained. (Source: Journal of Aging and Health)
Source: Journal of Aging and Health - May 12, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Clay, O. J., Edwards, J. D., Ross, L. A., Okonkwo, O., Wadley, V. G., Roth, D. L., Ball, K. K. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

AcknowledgmentsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Journal of Aging and Health - March 24, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Caregiving Tasks and Training Interest of Family Caregivers of Medically Ill Homebound Older AdultsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study assessed the caregiving activities and training interests of family caregivers of medically ill older adults without dementia who receive home health care. Methods: Participants were 101 family caregivers of patients from the Training in the Assessment of Depression (TRIAD) study. Caregivers were assessed using a sociodemographic questionnaire and measures of caregiver tasks and training interest. Results: Family caregivers provided a variety of caregiving tasks and their interest in training was independent of current provision of tasks. Black caregivers expressed greater overall interest in receiving training ...
Source: Journal of Aging and Health - March 24, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Wilkins, V. M., Bruce, M. L., Sirey, J. A. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Strength Training Preserves the Bone Mineral Density of Postmenopausal Women Without Hormone Replacement TherapyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Discussion: Results indicated that 24 weeks of ST improved body composition parameters, increased muscular strength, and preserved BMD in postmenopausal women. (Source: Journal of Aging and Health)
Source: Journal of Aging and Health - March 24, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Bocalini, D. S., Serra, A. J., dos Santos, L., Murad, N., Levy, R. F. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Perceived Problems With Access to Medical Care and Depression Among Older Puerto Ricans, Dominicans, Other Hispanics, and a Comparison Group of Non-Hispanic WhitesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The relationship between problems accessing medical care and depression is examined in a sample of older Hispanics (Puerto Rican, Dominican, and Other Hispanic) in Massachusetts and a comparison group of same-neighborhood non-Hispanic Whites. The research questions are: Do older Hispanics experience more problems with access to medical care than do older non-Hispanic Whites? What types of access problems do Hispanics encounter, and how do these relate to depression symptoms? The data come from the Massachusetts Hispanic Elders Study; descriptive and multivariate regression analysis procedures are used. Older Hispanics repo...
Source: Journal of Aging and Health - March 24, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Rodriguez-Galan, M. B., Falcon, L. M. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Impact of a Community-Based Falls Prevention Program on Maintenance of Physical Activity Among Older AdultsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study examines the 9-month impact of a 12-week falls prevention program (called Stand Up!) which included balance exercises and educational components on maintenance of physical activity among community-dwelling seniors. Method: Data were collected among 98 experimental and 102 control participants at baseline, immediately after the program and 9 months later. Involvement in physical activity was measured with three indicators. Program effects were examined using linear and logistic regression procedures. Results: Both groups showed similar increases in weekly frequency of exercise at the 9-month posttest. However, th...
Source: Journal of Aging and Health - March 24, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Laforest, S., Pelletier, A., Gauvin, L., Robitaille, Y., Fournier, M., Corriveau, H., Filiatrault, J. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Activity Restriction Related to Fear of Falling Among Older People in the Colombian Andes Mountains: Are Functional or Psychosocial Risk Factors More Important?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study examines the associations between activity restriction related to fear of falling and sociodemographic and health factors among people aged 60 and older living in the Colombian Andes mountains. Method: The sample includes 1,668 community-living participants. Outcomes included no fear of falling, fear of falling alone, or activity restriction related to fear of falling. Results: Fear of falling was reported by 83.3%, and of these 52.2% reported activity restriction. Independent factors for activity restriction (vs. fear of falling alone) were low income, functional difficulty, falling or decreasing physical activ...
Source: Journal of Aging and Health - March 24, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Curcio, C.-L., Gomez, F., Reyes-Ortiz, C. A. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

The Relationship of Neighborhood Climate to Perceived Social Support and Mental Health in Older Hispanic Immigrants in Miami, FloridaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study examines the relationship of neighborhood climate (i.e., neighborhood social environment) to perceived social support and mental health outcomes in older Hispanic immigrants. Method: A population-based sample of 273 community-dwelling older Hispanic immigrants (aged 70 to 100) in Miami, Florida, completed self-report measures of neighborhood climate, social support, and psychological distress and performance-based measures of cognitive functioning. Structural equation modeling was used to model the relationship of neighborhood climate to elders' perceived social support and mental health outcomes (i.e., cognitiv...
Source: Journal of Aging and Health - March 24, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Brown, S. C., Mason, C. A., Spokane, A. R., Cruza-Guet, M. C., Lopez, B., Szapocznik, J. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Increased Mortality Risk in Older Adults With Persistently Low or Declining Feelings of Usefulness to OthersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study seeks to determine if persistently low or declining feelings of usefulness to others in later life predict increased mortality hazard in older adults. Method: Data on change in perceptions of usefulness, health, behavioral and psychosocial covariates, and mortality originate from the MacArthur Study of Successful Aging, a prospective study of 1,189 older adults (aged 70 to 79). Results: Older adults with persistently low feelings of usefulness or who experienced a decline to low feelings of usefulness during the first 3 years of the study experienced a greater hazard of mortality (sociodemographic adjusted hazar...
Source: Journal of Aging and Health - February 9, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Gruenewald, T. L., Karlamangla, A. S., Greendale, G. A., Singer, B. H., Seeman, T. E. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Making Meaningful Connections: A Profile of Social Isolation and Health Among Older Adults in Small Town and Small City, British ColumbiaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study uses telephone interview data collected from a random sample of 1,064 older adults (65+) in BC. The sample was identified using established criteria from the six-item Lubben Social Network Scale. Results: The results indicate that 17% of the sample is socially isolated. To summarize, the strongest predictors of social isolation are income, gender, marital status, self-rated health, length of residence, and home ownership. Further analysis indicates that SIOA were not more inclined to overuse health services. Discussion: The findings underscore the importance of understanding differential profiles of need and ser...
Source: Journal of Aging and Health - February 9, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Kobayashi, K. M., Cloutier-Fisher, D., Roth, M. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Protecting Personhood and Achieving Quality of Life for Older Adults With Dementia in the U.S. Health Care SystemEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article examines the health disparities among older adults with dementia, emphasizing the protection of personhood and quality of life, along with a review of the barriers to health care access and utilization of persons living with dementia. Method: This literature review utilized electronic databases and other documents. Results: The findings suggest that while progress has been realized toward protecting personhood and achieving an improved quality of life among older adults with dementia in the U.S. health care system challenges still exist. Discussion: The implications of current and future public policy, avenues...
Source: Journal of Aging and Health - February 9, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Murray, L. M., Boyd, S. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Health-Related Quality of Life in Community-Dwelling Older Whites and African AmericansEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study assesses structural and functional characteristics of Short Form-36 Health Survey (SF-36) domains using community-based samples of older Whites and African Americans. Although the eight domains of the SF-36 have by convention been collapsed into two summary categories— physical health and mental health—the authors examine a three-factor model including physical health, mental health, and general well-being. They hypothesized that the general well-being factor would be a mediator between physical and mental health in both groups. Method: Analyses using structural equation modeling provide support for ...
Source: Journal of Aging and Health - February 9, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Yuri Jang, , Chiriboga, D. A., Borenstein, A. R., Small, B. J., Mortimer, J. A. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

The Effects of Socioeconomic Status on Participation in Care Among Middle-Aged and Older AdultsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study assesses the effects of socioeconomic status (education and poverty) on seeking health information and subsequent use of this information during the medical encounter. Method: Data on 19,944 adults (aged 45 and older) were drawn from the 2000-2001 Household Component of the Community Tracking Study, a nationally representative survey of non-institutionalized individuals. Results: Higher levels of education were associated with a greater likelihood of seeking health information and mentioning information to physicians. The poor and near poor were less likely to seek health information, but only the near poor were...
Source: Journal of Aging and Health - February 9, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Wiltshire, J. C., Roberts, V., Brown, R., Sarto, G. E. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Sharing the Good, Sharing the Bad: The Benefits of Emotional Self-Disclosure Among Middle-Aged and Older AdultsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Discussion: Results are discussed in terms of applications of the self-disclosure paradigm to developmentally and ethnically diverse groups. (Source: Journal of Aging and Health)
Source: Journal of Aging and Health - February 9, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Magai, C., Consedine, N. S., Fiori, K. L., King, A. R. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Trends in Disability-Free Life Expectancy Among Chinese Older AdultsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Trends in DFLE by age and severity of disability as well as the delayed onset of disability provide evidence for the compression of morbidity among the oldest old in China. But a similar trend was not found among the young-old. (Source: Journal of Aging and Health)
Source: Journal of Aging and Health - February 9, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Jufen Liu, , Gong Chen, , Xinming Song, , Chi, I., Xiaoying Zheng, Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Contribution of Residential Relocation and Lifestyle to the Structure of Health TrajectoriesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Discussion: These findings suggest a necessity to design policies for older adults to create a synergy between housing and health care and to translate meaningful health-related lifestyles into diverse long-term care settings. (Source: Journal of Aging and Health)
Source: Journal of Aging and Health - February 9, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Hong, S.-I., Chen, L.-M. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Three-Year Measured Weight Change in the African American Health StudyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study examines 3-year weight change in African Americans. Method: Nine hundred and ninety-eight participants 49 to 65 years old were assessed at baseline and 3 years later. Weight was measured, and weight change was defined as clinically meaningful increases or decreases (± 5 kg). Potential risk factors were investigated using multinomial logistic regression. Results: In-home measured weights were available for 752 participants (75%): 504 (67%) had stable weights, 131 (17%) gained more than 5 kg, and 117 (16%) lost more than 5 kg. Among all participants, the risks for weight gains were cancer, chronic obstructi...
Source: Journal of Aging and Health - February 9, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Wolinsky, F. D., Andresen, E. M., Malmstrom, T. K., Schootman, M., Miller, J. P., Miller, D. K. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Assisted Living Pilot Program: Utilization and Cost FindingsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article compares the use and cost for individuals that entered ALPP and a comparison group. Method: This was a nonrandomized study. The comparison group consisted of VA patients who were eligible but did not enter an ALPP facility. The ALPP (n = 393) and comparison (n = 259) groups were followed for 12 months to assess ALPP facility, case management, and health care costs. Results: ALPP facility and ALPP case management costs were respectively $5,560 and $2,830 per individual. Total health care costs, including ALPP costs, were $11,533 higher for the ALPP group compared to the comparison group after adjusting for base...
Source: Journal of Aging and Health - January 14, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Chapko, M. K., Manheim, L. M., Guihan, M., Sullivan, J. H., Zhou, X.-H. A., Li Wang, , Mambourg, F. J., Hedrick, S. C. Tags: Article Source Type: journals

Assisted Living Pilot Program: Health OutcomesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article presents resident health outcomes and the relationship between facility characteristics and outcomes. Method: This article presents results on 393 ALPP residents followed for 12 months after admission to 95 facilities. Results: A total of 19.8% residents died, and the average activities of daily living impairment did not change significantly. Half of the residents remained in an ALPP facility, with the average resident spending 315 days in the community during the 12-month follow-up period. This article found a limited number of characteristics of structure and staffing to be significantly associated with outc...
Source: Journal of Aging and Health - January 14, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Hedrick, S. C., Guihan, M., Chapko, M. K., Sullivan, J., Zhou, X.-H., Manheim, L. M., Forsberg, C. W., Mambourg, F. J. Tags: Article Source Type: journals