Creative Aging: Unraveling the Psychosocial Benefits of Art Among Germany's Oldest Old. Findings From the Nationally Representative Study “Old Age in Germany (D80+)”

International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 40(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

ABSTRACT Objective There is a dearth of studies examining the link between artistic activity and psychosocial outcomes exclusively among oldest old. Therefore, purpose this study was to investigate association individuals aged 80 years over in Germany. Methods/Design Data for analysis were taken from “Old Age Germany (D80+)” study, nationwide sample encompassing both community‐dwelling above, as well those residing care facilities. The analytic included total n = 3181 individuals. Established tools used quantify variables interest. Results Approximately 25.5% engaged activities, with most popular being singing (9.0%) making music (7.7%). Most participants these activities frequently, predominantly at home (84.8%). Regressions showed that overall engagement arts not significantly associated outcomes, except reduced loneliness men. Specific types favorable (e.g., lower men, whereas photography/filming women). In addition, engaging outside higher life satisfaction women. frequency mainly outcomes. Conclusions About one four (frequently; mostly home). Our findings show may have positive benefits (depending on type sex‐specific), particularly reducing increasing satisfaction. Artistic engagement, home, contribute increased Even rare could prove beneficial.

Language: Английский

Linking cardiometabolic multimorbidity to depressive symptoms in the oldest-old: results from a cross-sectional study in Germany

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: May 9, 2025

Language: Английский

Determinants of depressive symptoms among persons 80 years and older: longitudinal national evidence from the health, aging, and retirement study in Thailand, 2015–2022

BMC Geriatrics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: Oct. 26, 2024

Abstract Background Few studies have longitudinally assessed the determinants of depressive symptoms among persons 80 years and older. The aim this study was to estimate older based on 4-wave national longitudinal data from Thailand. Methods Data Health, Aging, Retirement in Thailand 2015, 2017, 2020 2022 were utilized. sample restricted community-dwelling (analytic sample: n = 2763 observations). For pooled sample, average age 85.0 (range 80–117 years). Established measurements used assess symptoms. Linear fixed effects regression applied time-variant outcomes. Results Regressions found that higher functional disability an increase number chronic conditions worsened More favourable self-rated physical health, exercise frequency improved In addition, women subjective economic status decreased Conclusions This enhances our understanding Strategies delay or decrease disability, conditions, activity, improve may help reducing

Language: Английский