Geriatrics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(1), P. 1 - 1
Published: Dec. 20, 2023
Frequent
exposure
to
ageism
has
significant
repercussions
on
the
quality
of
life
and
mental
well-being/health
older
adults.
Resilience
may
play
a
crucial
role
in
mitigating
these
effects.
The
current
study
aimed
investigate
potential
buffering
roles
two
types
coping
variables—behavioral
positive
appraisal
style—in
adults
(N
=
2000,
aged
55–93).
Confirming
previous
findings,
higher
levels
perceived
negative
(PNA)
were
associated
with
diminished
well-being,
increased
depression
loneliness.
However,
individuals
that
tend
employ
behavioral
strategies
when
confronted
challenging/stressful
situations
showed
weaker
relationship
between
PNA
life,
depression.
Embracing
style
attenuated
impact
feelings
Interestingly,
younger
appeared
benefit
most
from
resilience
factors.
Despite
considerable
inter-individual
variability,
encouraging
utilization
nurturing
could
serve
as
effective
approaches
mitigate
detrimental
effects
PNA.
Journal of Health Reports and Technology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: Jan. 5, 2025
Background:
Psychological
distress
is
one
of
the
most
common
mental
health
disorders
in
elderly
and
can
lead
to
major
depression
anxiety
disorders.
Objectives:
The
aim
this
study
was
determine
prevalence,
socio-economic
demographic
factors
associated
with
psychological
among
Kermanshah.
Methods:
current
research
a
descriptive
that
conducted
over
60
years
old
covered
by
pension
funds
Kermanshah
city
winter
2022.
Sampling
done
multi-stage
cluster
sampling
method.
Data
were
collected
using
Kessler
Distress
Scale
(K6)
interview.
analyzed
SPSS
version
16
Pearson
correlation,
chi-square
independent
samples
t-test
at
95%
significant
level.
Results:
Twenty
point
six
percent
had
distress.
correlation
between
age
positive
(r
=
0.108
P
0.012).
significantly
higher
men
(P
0.019),
people
primary
education
0.001)
poor
economic
status
<
0.001).
Conclusions:
prevalence
noticeable.
It
important
teach
methods
help
cope
Efforts
prevent
decrease
should
prioritize
individuals
low
men.
International Review of Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
35(3-4), P. 242 - 250
Published: March 7, 2023
Stigma
and
discrimination
are
a
major
ongoing
problem
in
the
field
of
mental
health
as
these
impact
on
patient
outcomes,
access
to
acceptability
therapeutic
interventions,
their
quality
life,
general
wellbeing,
social
inclusion
opportunities.
Social
stereotypes,
culture
prejudices
all
contribute
continuing
health.
Different
settings
where
people
function
may
also
be
sources
such
work
educational
environments.
The
lack
knowledge
understanding
health/illness
by
individuals,
families,
carers
policymakers
well
media
reporting
attitudes
discrimination.
It
has
been
described
relevant
stigma
among
specific
minorities
poor
elderly
people,
youths,
sexual
variants,
persons
with
disability.
Educational
programs,
raising
awareness
trainings
proper
public
policies
developed
order
reduce
at
level
favourable
outcomes
for
illness.
Child Abuse & Neglect,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 106864 - 106864
Published: June 1, 2024
Previous
research
has
demonstrated
a
dose-response
relationship
between
exposure
to
adverse
childhood
experiences
(ACEs)
and
outcomes
in
adulthood.
Despite
widely
known
associations,
previous
reviews
have
primarily
focused
on
younger
middle-aged
adults
exposed
ACEs
the
exclusion
of
older
do
not
consider
potential
role
resilience
for
understanding
The
present
scoping
review
aimed
examine
extent
nature
existing
literature
influence
cognitive,
physical,
mental,
social
health
among
adults.
We
conducted
search
five
electronic
databases
(CINAHL,
MEDLINE,
PsycINFO,
AgeLine,
Scopus)
using
following
keywords:
adversity,
resilience,
aging,
limited
our
inclusion
criteria
works
published
English
or
French
after
1998
as
Felitti
et
al.
first
study
describing
this
year.
Of
4926
studies
screened,
27
met
criteria.
Overall,
results
from
included
indicated
that
adversity
during
was
associated
with
worse
Additionally,
we
found
resiliency-related
factors
(e.g.,
problem-focused
coping
strategies)
mitigated
reduced
harms
improve
Exposure
is
functioning
later
Findings
indicate
need
further
exploration
into
ACEs,
effects
develop
better
individual-
population-level
interventions
group.
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
20(1), P. e0315445 - e0315445
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
Aging
inevitably
gives
rise
to
many
challenges
and
transitions
that
can
greatly
impact
our
(mental)
well-being
quality
of
life
if
these
are
not
controlled
adequately.
Hence,
the
key
successful
aging
may
be
absence
stressors,
but
ability
demonstrate
resilience
against
them.
The
current
study
set
out
explore
how
intersect
by
investigating
various
capacity-promoting
(protective)
capacity-reducing
(risk)
factors
relate
mental
life.
Through
a
large-scale
(
N
=
2000,
age
55+,
30
factors)
network
analysis,
we
established
interplay
between
risk/protective
from
domains,
including
demographics,
health,
(environmental)
stress,
lifestyle,
coping/personality,
ageism.
We
revealed
some
unique
pathways
through
which
each
contribute
individuals’
and/or
life,
interpreted
findings
in
terms
resilience-based
framework
aging.
Our
emphasize
complexity
later
steer
researchers
practitioners
devising
efficacious,
multi-pronged
interventions
target
risk
protective
simultaneously,
thereby
maximizing
their
potential
boosting
beneficial
outcomes
among
older
individuals.
Frontiers in Public Health,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: Jan. 29, 2025
Introduction
The
ageing
population
presents
a
significant
demographic
and
socio-economic
challenge
for
the
European
Union
(EU).
Declining
fertility
rates,
coupled
with
increasing
life
expectancy,
have
led
to
growing
proportion
of
older
individuals
within
population,
raising
concerns
about
their
quality
life.
This
study
aims
assess
seniors
across
EU
countries
in
years
2015,
2019,
2022,
particular
focus
on
impact
COVID-19
pandemic.
research
seeks
answer
following
question:
How
has
among
evolved
over
time,
how
pandemic
affected
this
trajectory?
We
hypothesize
that
exacerbated
existing
inequalities,
particularly
affecting
most
vulnerable
populations.
Methods
utilises
Synthetic
Measure
Senior
Quality
Life
(SMSQoL)
evaluate
living
conditions
four
critical
domains:
health,
finances,
social
relations,
environment.
Data
analysis
were
drawn
from
Eurostat
national
statistical
reports,
complemented
by
pilot
studies
conducted
selected
countries.
focused
gathering
qualitative
data
supplement
quantitative
measures,
especially
areas
where
standardised
incomplete
or
unavailable.
assessment
spans
three
years:
2015
(pre-pandemic
baseline),
2019
(immediate
pre-pandemic),
2022
(post-pandemic).
includes
27
member
states
uses
both
descriptive
inferential
methods
trends
disparities.
Cross-sectional
was
applied
examine
differing
policies,
levels
security,
access
healthcare,
economic
strength
these
Results
reveals
disparities
countries,
pronounced
differences
between
regions.
In
particular:
Northern
Western
Europe:
regions
generally
experienced
improved
overall
observed
period.
Countries
such
as
Sweden
Germany
reported
gains
financial
stability,
largely
due
strong
policies
robust
healthcare
systems.
Eastern
Seniors
including
Romania
Bulgaria,
continued
face
substantial
challenges,
minimal
improvements
Economic
instability,
limited
weaker
security
systems
identified
key
contributors
stagnation.
Impact
COVID-19:
domains
relations
finances.
economically
disproportionately
isolation
reduced
income,
intensifying
pre-existing
challenges
conditions.
Quantitative
confirmed
while
some
showed
resilience,
populations
sharp
decline
life,
2022.
Discussion
findings
highlight
persistence
inequalities
EU.
While
Europe
made
strides
improving
senior
conditions,
continues
challenges.
acted
catalyst,
exacerbating
terms
insecurity.
These
results
align
previous
highlighted
uneven
well-being
Europe.
underscore
need
more
balanced
equitable
policy
interventions
can
address
vulnerabilities
populations,
struggling
instability.
Future
should
longitudinal
track
recovery
trajectories
post-pandemic
effectiveness
measures
aimed
at
mitigating
Social Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(2), P. 103 - 103
Published: Feb. 12, 2025
Age
discrimination
is
prevalent
in
society
and
has
significant,
far-reaching
effects
on
individual
distress.
Additionally,
loss
of
energy
fatigue
are
natural
aspects
aging
that
can
further
potentiate
psychological
distress
(depression,
stress,
anxiety).
Although
the
ageism
have
been
extensively
studied,
moderating
role
subjective
vitality
relationship
between
age
received
far
less
attention.
A
total
792
Portuguese
participants
from
three
distinct
groups
(18–39,
40–59,
60+)
participated
this
cross-sectional
study.
Data
were
collected
through
a
structured
self-report
questionnaire,
which
included
measures
perceived
ageism,
vitality,
depression,
anxiety.
Multivariate
analyses
variance
moderated
regression
performed
data.
While
an
increased
perception
positive
was
found
throughout
life
cycle,
results
also
indicated
highest
levels
negative
anxiety,
depression
among
younger
older
participants.
Perceived
both
positive,
positively
connected
to
dimensions
Further,
effect
stress
anxiety
depends
level
vitality.
The
practical
implications
diminish
impacts
discussed.
OBM Geriatrics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
09(01), P. 1 - 12
Published: March 3, 2025
The
COVID-19
pandemic
has
increased
stress
and
disrupted
routines
affecting
the
psycho-social
health
of
older
adults,
a
vulnerable
section
population.
Yogic
practices
have
shown
potential
to
reduce
stress,
inflammation,
psychological
among
other
benefits.
Hence,
we
explored
benefits
regular
yoga
practice
on
specific
key
mental
attributes
in
adults
amidst
pandemic.<strong>
</strong>Using
case-control
design,
(n
=
54)
who
had
been
regularly
practising
for
past
six
months
with
Swami
Vivekananda
Yoga
Anusandhana
Samsthana
were
compared
an
online
survey
conducted
age-
gender-matched
controls
self-reported
themselves
as
non-practitioners
52).
participation
was
voluntary,
participants
telephonically
interviewed
resilience,
depression,
perceived
stress.
Relative
non-practitioners,
active
practitioners
exhibited
significantly
higher
scores
resilience
(adjusted
mean
difference
(AMD),
0.19
(95%
CI,
0.09
0.37);
p
<
0.05)
lower
(AMD:
-9.27
(-10.84
-7.70);
η<sup>2</sup>-0.57;
loneliness
-22.92
(-25.40
-20.45);
η<sup>2</sup>-0.77;
0.05).
There
no
changes
markers
like
geriatric
depression
COVID-anxiety.
findings
indicate
negate
cope
by
reducing
perception
validity
these
could
also
be
tested
extended
post-COVID
period,
adults.
