International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
21(2), P. 224 - 224
Published: Feb. 14, 2024
The
frequency
of
falls
increases
with
age.
In
Japan,
the
population
is
aging
rapidly,
and
fall
prevention
measures
are
an
urgent
issue.
However,
assessing
risk
during
coronavirus
disease
pandemic
was
complicated
by
social
distancing
implemented
to
prevent
disease,
while
traditional
assessments
that
involve
actual
measurements
complicated.
This
prospective
cohort
study
predicted
in
community-dwelling
older
adults
using
assessment
method
does
not
require
measurements.
A
survey
conducted
among
434
obtain
data
regarding
baseline
attributes
(age,
sex,
living
family,
use
long-term
care
insurance,
multimorbidity),
Frailty
Screening
Index
(FSI)
score,
Questionnaire
for
Medical
Checkup
Old-Old
(QMCOO)
score.
participants
were
categorized
into
(n
=
78)
non-fall
356)
groups.
binomial
logistic
regression
analysis
showed
it
better
focus
on
QMCOO
sub-item
which
focuses
multiple
factors.
items
significantly
associated
Q5
(odds
ratio
[OR]
1.95),
Q8
(OR
2.33),
Q10
3.68).
Our
results
similar
common
factors
normal
times.
During
pandemic,
being
able
gauge
without
actually
measuring
them
important.
Geriatrics and gerontology international/Geriatrics & gerontology international,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
22(5), P. 384 - 391
Published: March 23, 2022
How
older
adults
develop
sarcopenia
in
the
community
setting
is
unclear.
Focusing
on
social
engagement,
we
aimed
to
validate
our
hypothesized
model
of
development
with
various
contributing
factors,
such
as
physical
activity,
oral
function,
psychological
status
and
nutritional
status.
We
also
clarified
direct
indirect
effects
status,
function
new-onset
sarcopenia.We
analyzed
1483
participants'
(72.6
±
5.4
years)
longitudinal
data
from
Kashiwa
study.
Sarcopenia
was
assessed
all
surveys
Measures
regarding
were
at
baseline.
Structural
equation
modeling
used
analyze
efficiency
model,
calculate
factors
affecting
sarcopenia.Over
follow-up
period
(median
6
years
[interquartile
range
4-6
years]),
12%
individuals
developed
sarcopenia.
Our
structural
hypothesis
starting
engagement
suitable
(root
mean
square
error
approximation
=
0.031,
goodness-of-fit
index
0.967,
adjusted
0.954,
comparative
fix
0.911,
parsimonious
fit
0.755;
paths
significant),
showing
activity
through
status.The
present
results
showed
that
could
potentially
decrease
risks
by
influencing
multidimensional
To
prevent
sarcopenia,
it
might
be
essential
promote
populational
approaches.
Geriatr
Gerontol
Int
2022;
22:
384-391.
Geriatrics and gerontology international/Geriatrics & gerontology international,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 19, 2025
Background
Over
3
years
have
passed
since
the
outbreak
of
novel
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID‐19),
a
associated
with
high
risk
severe
illness
and
death
among
older
individuals.
This
period
has
brought
to
light
regional
social
issues,
including
issues
in
overall
healthcare,
that
existed
before
epidemic.
“COVID‐19‐related
frailty”
is
defined
as
secondary
damage
health
caused
by
inactivity
disconnection
from
human
interaction
owing
prolonged
isolation
Now
its
fourth
year,
COVID‐19
cannot
be
taken
lightly,
even
though
it
now
Category
5
infectious
disease.
Looking
at
perspective
Corona
(COVID‐19)/post‐Corona
(COVID‐19)
era
society,
necessary
reconstruct
communities
which
active
residents
can
resume
their
activities,
resilient
society
multiple
perspectives,
medical
care
system
give
public
sense
security,
all
will
lead
development
local
communities.
Current
situation
problems
Weak
healthcare
systems
emergencies
such
emerging
diseases
disasters
The
pandemic
posed
challenges
management
individuals
Japan.
These
are
common
those
encountered
other
disasters;
however,
emphasized
vulnerability
adults.
End‐of‐life
advance
planning
do
not
function
during
contingency
had
significant
effect
on
end‐of‐life
(EOL)
adults,
lack
implementation
dysfunction
(ACP)
identified
biggest
factors.
made
difficult
for
this
population
share
values,
intentions,
life
goals
families
providers.
Inadequate
use
information
communication
technology
latest
technologies
Disparity
digital
field
(digital
divide)
more
pronounced
Consequently,
benefits
new
technologies,
digitalization
robotics,
fully
reached
individuals,
leading
frailty
population.
Various
outcomes
emerged
result
influence
misinformation
disinformation
following
accelerated
outcomes,
excessive
become
prolonged.
inability
screen
source
major
concern.
Furthermore,
adults
generally
vulnerable
often
face
difficulty
accessing
correct
information.
Lack
resources
promotion
vaccine
development,
therapeutic
drug
measures
prevent
serious
illnesses
remain
challenges,
especially
pandemic.
Information
gathering
analysis
normal
times
also
important
health,
care,
nursing
sectors.
A
shortage
purpose
evident.
Content
opinion
led
compilation
vision
future
aging
Japanese
viewpoint
individual
well
broader
community,
environment.
views
reflected
policies
(including
cross‐ministerial
flow)
academic
associations
Japan
Geriatrics
Society;
Ministry
Health,
Labor
Welfare;
Education,
Culture,
Sports,
Science
Technology;
Economy,
Trade
Industry;
Land,
Infrastructure,
Transport
Tourism;
Cabinet
Office;
various
professional
organizations.
Healthcare
respond
promptly
diseases,
disasters,
contingencies
should
reconstructed
As
an
issue
commonly
arise
contingencies,
designed
population,
most
segment
must
developed.
EOL
ACP
respected
implemented
early
stage,
so
parties
involved
family
members
personnel
they
care.
enable
live
desire
until
EOL.
Use
promoted
actively
build
Disparities
eliminated
create
environment
enables
everyone
benefit
digitalization.
systems,
wherein
mobility
support
key,
created
isolation.
disaster
prevented
through
multifaceted
approach
Utmost
attention
paid
preventing
occurrence
includes
raising
awareness
regarding
maintenance
providing
appropriate
related
maintenance.
Research
strengthen
resource
area,
focus
analyzing
long‐term
ordinary
Continuous
provided
facilitate
basic
research
clinical
applications.
Researchers
universities
organizations,
particular,
strive
promote
these
activities.
In
addition,
government
(local
national
governments
data
supports
development)
commit
playing
role
Geriatr
Gerontol
Int
2025;
••:
••–••
.
Aging Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
6(3), P. 307 - 316
Published: June 28, 2023
The
COVID-19
pandemic
poses
an
ongoing
public
health
challenge,
with
a
focus
on
older
adults.
Given
the
large
number
of
persons
who
have
recovered
from
and
reports
long-lasting
sequelae,
there
is
reasonable
concern
that
may
lead
to
long-term
deterioration
in
adults,
i.e.,
potential
"wave
frailty."
Therefore,
it
critical
better
understand
circumstances
surrounding
development
frailty
as
result
COVID-19,
well
underlying
mechanisms
factors
contributing
this
development.
We
conducted
narrative
review
most
relevant
articles
published
association
between
through
January
2023.
Although
few
studies
date
addressed
effects
onset
progression
frailty,
available
data
suggest
indeed
increase
elderly
COVID-19.
Regarding
mechanisms,
multicausal
genesis
can
be
assumed,
involving
both
direct
viral
indirect
effects,
particularly
imposed
lockdowns
devastating
consequences
for
elderly:
decreased
physical
activity,
altered
diet,
sarcopenia,
fatigue,
social
isolation,
neurological
problems,
inflammation,
cardiovascular
morbidity
are
among
possible
mediators.
Since
leading
elderly,
urgent
need
raise
awareness
still
little-known
problem
potentially
great
importance
find
appropriate
prevention
treatment
measures.
IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
72, P. 1 - 14
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Multi-node
electrical
impedance
tomography
(
mn
EIT)
throughout
whole-body
muscle
stimulation
xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">wb
EMS)
has
been
proposed
for
the
simultaneous
imaging
of
compartments
response.
EIT
two
characteristics
which
are
1)
network
hardware
synchronized
measurement
in
multi-node
simultaneously
and
2)
nodal
fast
Fourier
transform
(FFT)
cancelling
time-varying
noise.
By
EIT,
response
upper
arm
thigh
eight
healthy
subjects
imaged
EMS
under
four
voltage
intensity
levels.
According
to
reconstructed
images
conductivity
distribution
σ
prior
training
EMS,
trend
boosted
along
with
rise
intensity.
As
error
evaluation,
normalized
spatial-mean
ε
f
is
relatively
higher
increase
frequency
while
average
〈ε〉
7.
521%
respectively.
Here
our
best
result
at
<〈ε〉
occurred
xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">f
≤
2500
Hz
that
covers
selection
xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">1
=
500
xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">2
1000
obtain
visualization
σ.
Meanwhile,
based
on
Pearson
correlation
as
statistical
a
high
accuracy
value
xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">r
xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">arm
=0.9391
xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">thigh
=0.894.
Geriatrics and gerontology international/Geriatrics & gerontology international,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(1), P. 40 - 47
Published: Nov. 27, 2023
Aim
This
study
aimed
to
ascertain
the
prevalence
of
frailty
during
pandemic
and
determine
factors
associated
with
changes
in
status.
Methods
In
May–June
2020–2022,
we
assessed
549
participants
using
Kihon
Checklist.
Furthermore,
classified
participant
residences
as
urban,
suburban,
rural
investigated
participants’
engagement
hobbies
community
activities
2020
2022.
Cochran's
Q
test
was
used
analyze
proportions
Subsequently,
conducted
a
binomial
logistic
regression
analysis
improvement/deterioration
status
from
2022
dependent
variable,
independent
variables.
Results
Significant
were
observed
among
urban
areas,
where
an
increase
pre‐frailty
decrease
robust
individuals
2021
noted.
Focusing
on
item
no.
17
(going
out),
decreasing
frequency
had
recovered
by
group
all
groups.
Continued
only
or
activities,
continued
both
remained
robust/frailty‐status
improvement.
Moreover,
not
engaging
either
frail/frailty‐status
deterioration.
Conclusions
During
early
stages,
COVID‐19
impacted
older
adults
densely
populated
areas.
The
results
also
suggest
attenuation
decline
adult
activity
Continuous
crucial
for
improving
preventing
deterioration
pandemic.
Geriatr
Gerontol
Int
2024;
24:
40–47
.
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
123(12), P. 1303 - 1310
Published: July 14, 2024
Social
detachment
includes
the
subjective
aspect
"loneliness"
and
objective
"social
isolation,"
but
tools
to
assess
both
dimensions
are
limited.
This
study
aims
develop
a
questionnaire,
Detachment
Questionnaire
for
Older
Population
(SDQO),
that
considers
multiple
of
social
simultaneously.
The
collected
600
valid
samples
from
individuals
aged
55
above
examine
psychometric
properties
developed
SDQO.
Item
analysis
was
conducted
performance
each
item,
exploratory
factor
(EFA)
employed
analyze
its
initial
structure
eliminate
less
ideal
items.
Subsequently,
confirmatory
(CFA)
used
model
fit
suggested
by
EFA,
using
different
subsamples.
Internal
consistency,
concurrent
validity,
other
analyses
were
also
performed.
original
27-item
SDQO
reduced
17
items
after
removing
4
questions
in
item
6
EFA.
Cronbach's
alpha
17-item
version
0.80.
Both
EFA
CFA
supported
6-factor
structure,
with
factors
identified
as
community
activities,
loneliness,
personal
resources,
leisure
friendship,
family
resources.
demonstrated
expected
validity.
exhibited
good
reliability
measuring
various
aspects
behavior,
feelings,
It
holds
value
future
research
applications.
Geriatrics and gerontology international/Geriatrics & gerontology international,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 30, 2024
Aim
This
study
aimed
to
examine
the
influence
of
COVID‐19
pandemic
on
physical
components
and
activity,
its
relationship
performance
in
older
adults.
Methods
Sixty‐seven
participants
aged
75
(81
±
2
years,
female:
66%),
who
underwent
medical
checkups
continuously
from
2018
2022
one
clinic,
were
enrolled.
Muscle
mass
was
assessed
by
biometrical
impedance
analysis
method,
which
adjusted
height
squared.
Physical,
oral,
cognitive
data
obtained
Japanese
standard
questionnaires
at
checkups.
Values
2019
defined
as
pre‐pandemic,
those
2021
during
pandemic.
Results
Body
weight,
grip
strength,
skeletal
index
did
not
change
2022,
but
trunk
muscle
decreased
significantly.
A
difference
(TMI)
observed
between
2018/2019
men;
however,
a
significant
found
women.
Compared
with
pre‐pandemic
period,
TMI
only
men.
The
period
(ΔTMI)
significantly
low
activity
poor
oral
before
pandemic,
falls
function
Conclusion
Reduction
related
male
These
suggest
that
response
men
women
necessitates
different
types
support
for
Geriatr
Gerontol
Int
2024;
••:
••–••
.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
20(3), P. 2650 - 2650
Published: Feb. 1, 2023
To
prevent
falls,
community-dwelling
older
adults
must
maintain
regular
physical
activities.
This
study
aimed
to
explore
the
association
between
prevention
from
going
out
and
incidence
of
falls
among
during
COVID-19
pandemic.
We
conducted
a
prospective
cohort
that
consisted
381
individuals
aged
65
years
or
older,
living
in
local
community
Japan,
ranging
being
independent
physically
cognitively
frail.
The
finding
revealed
those
who
had
been
five
more
times
weekly
pre-pandemic,
at
time
first
state
emergency
(SOE)
(AOR
=
6.84;
95%CI
1.51–31.02),
having
history
7.35;
1.81–29.84),
participating
group
gatherings
6.09;
1.48–25.12),
with
spouses
0.08;
0.02–0.40),
other
than
spouse
0.15;
0.03–0.73)
were
associated
falls.
highlights
importance
providing
opportunities
go
order
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
20(12), P. 6101 - 6101
Published: June 10, 2023
Frailty
is
an
age-related
condition
characterized
by
a
decline
in
physical
capacity
with
increased
vulnerability
to
stressors.
During
the
COVID-19
pandemic,
there
was
considerable
progression
frailty
older
adults.
Therefore,
online
check
(FC)
required
for
continuous
screening,
especially
acceptable
We
aimed
co-design/co-develop
FC
application
supporters
who
were
facilitators
pre-existing
onsite
program
community.
It
consisted
of
self-assessment
sarcopenia
and
11-item
questionnaire
assessing
dietary,
physical,
social
behaviors.
Opinions
obtained
from
(median
74.0
years)
categorized
implemented.
The
usability
assessed
using
system
scale
(SUS).
For
both
participants
(n
=
43),
mean
score
70.2
±
10.3
points,
which
implied
"marginally
high"
acceptability
"good"
adjective
range.
Multiple
regression
analysis
showed
that
SUS
significantly
correlated
onsite-online
reliability,
even
after
adjusting
age,
sex,
education
level,
ICT
proficiency
(b
0.400,
95%
CI:
0.243-1.951,
p
0.013).
also
validated
score,
significant
association
between
scores
(R
0.670,
0.001).
In
conclusion,
reliable
tool
community-dwelling
