Cognitive impairment and domain‐specific life satisfaction among older adults: Findings from the Korean National Longitudinal Study on Aging

Geriatrics and gerontology international/Geriatrics & gerontology international, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(2), P. 182 - 189

Published: Jan. 6, 2025

Overall life satisfaction among older adults is associated with cognitive impairment. However, little known regarding its influence on specific domains of life, such as health, income status, and marital relationship. This study aims to analyze the relationship between impairment in Koreans. used data from Korean National Longitudinal Study Aging 2014 2020. Cognitive function was measured Mini-Mental State Examination. Four different models are assess effect four measures satisfaction. The dependent variable each model overall satisfaction, health economic relationship, respectively. A generalized estimating equation modeling approach take advantage panel data. In weighted sample, 54.1% participants were women. mean (± standard error) age all 68.9 (±0.1) years old. total 1671 (24.8%) had After adjustment other variables, individuals without more satisfied (B = 2.75, P < 0.001), status 4.31, 2.83, 0.001) 3.36, than impaired individuals. old significantly well several strongly status. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2025; 25: 182-189.

Language: Английский

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Leisure-Time Physical Activity and Life Satisfaction in Older Adults: The Moderating Effect of Dementia Diagnosis

Journal of Applied Gerontology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 11, 2025

This study investigated the relationship between different intensities of leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) (i.e., vigorous LTPA vs. leisure walking) and life satisfaction, moderating effect dementia diagnosis on this association in a representative sample U.S. older adults derived from 2022 National Health Interview Survey (

Language: Английский

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Reply to ‘Association between meaningful activities and behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia among people with early‐onset dementia using long‐term care services’

Psychogeriatrics, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(2)

Published: Feb. 4, 2025

We read with great interest the article by Yokoyama et al., titled 'Association between meaningful activities and behavioural psychological symptoms of dementia among people early-onset using long-term care services,' published in January 2025 issue Psychogeriatrics. The authors concluded that less than 40% individuals Japanese insurance services engaged (MA), showing a negative correlation exclusively apathy (BPSD).1 Here, we raise discussion point regarding their study results. al. reported regression models, adjusted for multiple variables, demonstrated significant association engagement MA, after controlling age, gender, severity.1 Moreover, they indicated subdomains BPSD, apart from apathy, showed no suggesting may continue to participate MA despite presence certain BPSD subdomains. believe relationship is particularly important elderly patients dementia. Numerous studies on older adults have documented associations daily living (ADL) subjective well-being measures. Dementia status has been shown exhibit modest reduced life satisfaction, mediated limitations ADL respondents capable providing responses.2 Other explored role community occupational therapy caregivers.3 standard ADL, primary outcomes this study, are closely interrelated. A participant's also be influenced other factors, such as severity BPSD. Furthermore, posit intrinsically associated MA. Therefore, interested authors' perspectives study. commend emphasising dementia, findings provide valuable insights. Targeting supportive interventions holds potential improving management those receiving in-home future. thank Editage (www.editage.jp) English-language editing. This was supported JSPS KAKENHI [grant number: JP21K11073]. funders played design, data collection analysis, decision publish, or preparation manuscript. conflicts disclose. Ethics committee approval not required All relevant contained within article.

Language: Английский

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Life satisfaction and its influencing factors for bedridden patients with stroke

Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 32(9), P. 107254 - 107254

Published: July 22, 2023

Language: Английский

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Trajectories of Purpose in Life Across Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease or Related Dementias in Older Adulthood

Journal of Aging and Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: May 30, 2024

Sense of purpose serves as a psychological resource for late-life health. Limited research has examined how changes across chronic illness diagnoses, including diagnosis Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD).

Language: Английский

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Dyadic Ambivalence in Couples Managing Early-Stage Alzheimer’s Disease: Linking Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia to Life Satisfaction

The Journals of Gerontology Series B, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 79(9)

Published: July 30, 2024

Abstract Objectives Caring for a spouse with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) can elicit considerable distress but there are also positive moments. A growing body of work has examined caregivers’ ambivalence in the care relationship and linked it to negative caregiver outcomes such as depression, dyadic assessments both parties’ perspectives missing. We people AD their spousal caregivers, seeking identify correlates well-being this unique context. Methods Participants included 72 couples managing early-stage AD. People caregivers independently self-reported qualities (used indirectly calculate ambivalence) life satisfaction. Caregivers reported partners’ demographic characteristics spouses’ behavioral psychological symptoms dementia (BPSD), focusing on memory-related behaviors symptoms. Results Path analyses revealed that number frequency were positively associated own ambivalence. Caregivers’ ratings Greater was lower satisfaction spouses. BPSD directly affected indirect effects via Discussion This study utilizes approach assess care. Findings reveal conflicting emotions experience they cope AD, sources ambivalence, shed light development interventions promote partners.

Language: Английский

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The Impact of Cognitive Impairment on Life Satisfaction in Older Adults: Examining the Double Mediating Roles of Neighborhood Satisfaction and Social Participation

Journal of Gerontological Social Work, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 23

Published: Nov. 11, 2024

The environment plays an integral role in the lives of individuals with cognitive decline. This study analyzed data from National Survey Older Koreans (2020) (9,885 older Koreans). results showed that cognitively impaired group had lower community satisfaction than healthy group, which led to social participation and life satisfaction, double mediation effect was significant (B = -.001,

Language: Английский

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The Paradox in Positive and Negative Aspects of Emotional Functioning Among Older Adults with Early Stages of Cognitive Impairment

Journal of Aging and Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 36(7-8), P. 471 - 483

Published: Oct. 6, 2023

Introduction: Emotional functioning in older adults is influenced by normal aging and cognitive impairment, likely heterogeneous across positive versus negative aspects of emotional functioning. Little known about experiences at the early stages impairment. Methods: We assessed different among 448 participants aged 65+ (Normal Control (NC) = 276, Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) 103, mild dementia Alzheimer type (mild DAT) 69) tested moderators. Results: Compared to NC, with MCI DAT have maintained many functioning, despite higher levels affect, sadness, loneliness. Among oldest-old, group experienced fear lower self-efficacy. Discussion: Older impairment can experience such as purpose, life satisfaction, all which are important buildable psychological resources for coping.

Language: Английский

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