Analyzing the use of videoconference by and for older adults in nursing homes: an interdisciplinary approach to learn from the pandemic DOI Creative Commons
Céline Racin, Raphaël Minjard, Christophe Humbert

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Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14

Published: May 5, 2023

During the Covid-19 pandemic and resulting visitation restrictions, digital tools were used in many nursing homes France to allow older adults their relatives maintain social contact via videoconferencing. This article adopts an interdisciplinary approach analyze processes that affect use of technologies.Drawing on concept "mediation," it seeks shed light how individuals embrace these a relational situation. The interviews observations undertaken among residents, relatives, professionals, management head seven 2021, make possible outline different forms practices uses identify factors leading variations observed.While key objective technical technological is compensate - functional level for communication problems isolation order promote residents' "quality life" by maintaining "social contact," our study reveals tools' largely differ. It also shows considerable inequalities terms acquisition subjective feelings ownership tools. These are never attributed isolated physical, cognitive, psychic, difficulties, but influenced specific organizational, interactional, psychic configurations. Some structures analyzed revealed situations which mediation failed, occasionally exposing risk associated with seeking "ties at all costs," or revealing disturbing strangeness when residents placed front screens. configurations, however, showed was set up intermediate space experience unfold, turn opened where individuals, groups, institutions could experiment, allowing them develop this experience.This discusses configurations failed process reveal need assess representations care assistance relationships between adults, loved ones, home professionals. Indeed, certain situations, videoconferencing, while produce positive effect, risks displacing increasing effects "negative" dependency, may worsen individuals' difficulties within homes. failure take into account requests consent explain why important discuss renew dilemma concerns protection, one hand, respect autonomy other.

Language: Английский

Harmonizing Emotions: An AI-Driven Sound Therapy System Design for Enhancing Mental Health of Older Adults DOI
Yichao Shi, Changda Ma, Chunlan Wang

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Lecture notes in computer science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 439 - 455

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Demographics and clinical characteristics of a new population of centenarians in Colombia. The COOLCEN cohort DOI Creative Commons
Ivan David Lozada‐Martínez, Juan Sebastián Marín,

Sandra Milena Castelblanco-Toro

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Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics Plus, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 1(1), P. 100006 - 100006

Published: Jan. 8, 2024

Centenarians represent a successful model of biological aging that is becoming increasingly common but still largely unknown. Data about centenarians in Colombia scarce. The aim this study was to provide description the demographic and clinical characteristics new cohort Colombia. A retrospective, population-based undertaken, employing nationally validated registry provided by health insurance company. Demographic information prevalence rates significant chronic diseases were evaluated. geographical distribution at national level mapped. then compared with other age groups (>18-59 60-99 years-old), previous descriptions centenarians. Among 2,362,436 persons included study, 0.12% observed, which 50.7% female majority resides urban areas (64.9%). Chronic observed 275 (9.27%) centenarians, whom 113 (3.81%) disclosed one disease 162 (5.46%) multimorbidity. most prevalent essential hypertension (8.6%), kidney (4.4%), significantly lower others groups. free hematological, inflammatory arthritis, tuberculosis human immunodeficiency virus infections. COVID-19 2% cases. Significant differences outcomes assessed seen when comparing our results from previously described blue zones. COOLCEN discloses low age-related diseases, economic status no difference gender distribution. will valuable insights into healthy aging, prevention, improving well-being older adults.

Language: Английский

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Altered place engagement since COVID-19: A multi-method study of community participation and health among older americans DOI Creative Commons
Jessica Finlay, Gabriella Meltzer, Brendan O’Shea

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Wellbeing Space and Society, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 6, P. 100184 - 100184

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Little is known about longer-term changes to community participation since the COVID-19 pandemic onset and potential implications for health wellbeing in later life. This multi-method investigation analyzes national data from Coping Study. Statistical analyses of survey (n=1,630; mean age 67.9 years; collected April/May, 2022) identified that adults residing US still tended stay inside their homes more often onset. Overall, participants decreased engagement with amenities such as eateries, gyms, arts cultural sites. Reflexive thematic analysis semi-structured in-depth interviews (n=57; 70.7 May-July, 2021) altered perceived long-term impacts on physical, mental, social wellbeing. The results provide novel insights critical nature 'third places' support life, policy strengthen environments. Investment outdoor, well-ventilated, distanced third places may

Language: Английский

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The role of conversational AI agents in providing support and social care for isolated individuals DOI Creative Commons

Jaber O. Alotaibi,

Amer S. Alshahre

Alexandria Engineering Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 108, P. 273 - 284

Published: July 30, 2024

Language: Английский

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“It’s Enough to Make Someone… Lose Their Mind”: Exploring the Mental Impact of Racial Capitalism Across the Black American Life Course DOI Creative Commons
Jocelyn Brown

Journal of Ageing and Longevity, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 5(1), P. 2 - 2

Published: Jan. 20, 2025

This study introduces racial capitalism, the theory that racism and capitalistic exploitation are inextricably linked, into psychology gerontology by exploring its mental impact across different age groups of Black Americans. Using Constructivist Grounded Theory (CGT), 27 participants from diverse socioeconomic statuses were interviewed via theoretical purposive sampling. In-depth interviews conducted to examine their lived experiences capitalism evolving health impact. Data collection continued until thematic saturation was reached, analysis followed an iterative coding process identify emergent themes. The revealed three themes: Individual-level impacts older adults’ well-being; middle-aged adults learning poor awareness; younger mentally struggling under weight exploitation. Older primarily focused on individual-level earlier in life, maintaining a generally positive outlook. Middle-aged reflected limited awareness passed down cohorts strain generational wealth transfer. Younger expressed heightened distress due contemporary systemic These findings informed development Cumulative Racial Capitalism (CRCT), framework theorizing how continually evolve, cumulatively impacting Americans’ health.

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Aging and subjective cognitive difficulties during COVID-19: stress and positive experiences DOI
Dakota Witzel, Suzanne C. Segerstrom, Maria Kurth

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Anxiety Stress & Coping, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 17

Published: Feb. 20, 2025

Stressful and positive experiences may inform subjective perceptions of cognition; however, much the literature focuses on stressful experiences. The COVID-19 pandemic provided an unprecedented opportunity to examine individual differences related both minor (weekly) larger (life) experiences, cognitive functioning during a worldwide, chronic stressor. current studies examined these associations in two samples older adults which used different time scales - weeks months. We also how age moderated associations. In Study 1, 245 (Mage = 71.1) completed measures stress, difficulties (SCDs) across eight pandemic. 2, 116 76.16) were assessed every six months for up 2½ years studies, higher typical stress (weekly intensity life events) was more difficulties. 1 but not lower levels difficulties, especially with high (within-persons). study provides information as whose cognition be most impacted by within major non-normative event.

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Protocol for the ‘Beyond 50’ prospective observational cohort study: Investigating the impact of physical and psychosocial factors on healthy ageing DOI Creative Commons
Rose Laing, Nazgol Karimi, Tina Lam

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Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 5, 2025

Abstract Background Older adults exhibit unique risks for depression and anxiety, the current generation of 50–70-year-olds are more likely to engage in risky drinking patterns or use illicit substances than previous generations. Changing metabolism, cognition physical health changes associated with ageing may compound effects these behaviours. Adults aged between 50–70 also experience periods key life transition work family dynamics that contribute individuals’ ability age healthily. This protocol paper describes Beyond 50 Study, a prospective cohort study aims investigate association periods, psychosocial health, substance uncover insights on healthy ageing.Methods The Study recruit 1000 years within Frankston Mornington Peninsula Local Government Areas Victoria, Australia, region great sociodemographic geographic diversity. Participants will be interviewed annually using questionnaires measure domains. An ethno-epidemiological approach applied, explore social connectedness during pivotal through in-depth interviews subset participants. These complimentary inform subsequent follow up surveys. Survey data linked local provided National Centre Healthy Ageing Data Platform.Discussion Findings from serve as platform directly strategies support ageing, particularly they relate harm. Results have relevance Australia internationally.

Language: Английский

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Functional Trajectories After COVID‐19 Hospitalization Among Older Adults DOI Open Access
Jim Q. Ho, Gail McAvay, Terrence E. Murphy

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Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 17, 2025

ABSTRACT Background Little is known about functional trajectories among older adults who survive hospitalization for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19). We characterized these over 6 months following discharge and evaluated the associations of potential risk factors with trajectory membership. Methods Participants were community‐dwelling ≥ 60 years age hospitalized COVID‐19 from June 2020 to 2021. Interviews completed at 1, 3, after included assessments disability in 15 activities. Functional identified using latent class analysis. Factors associated membership multinomial regression. Results 311 participants (mean 71.3 years) included. Four different identified: no (43%), mild (16%), moderate (23%), severe (18%) disability. The pre‐admission count disabilities was independently each non‐reference trajectory. Additional in‐hospital delirium (OR 4.12 [95% CI 1.11–15.4]), frailty 1.67 1.12–2.50]) number comorbidities 1.41 1.12–1.79]) 12.4 1.93–79.4]), 2.01 1.11–3.62]), 1.59 1.11–2.28]), severity illness 1.46 1.09–1.95]), 1.10 1.02–1.18]). Conclusions Older survivors experience distinct trajectories. Our findings may help inform shared medical decision‐making during stimulate further research into modifiable factors.

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The impact of COVID-19 on older adults: Results from an annual survey DOI Creative Commons
Rachel Ungar,

Lizi Wu,

Stephanie MacLeod

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Geriatric Nursing, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 44, P. 131 - 136

Published: Jan. 31, 2022

Assess well-being among older adults through secondary analysis measured during an annual survey in 2018, 2019, and 2020, to determine trends from before the COVID-19 pandemic. Mailed surveys sent annually included measures related various psychosocial factors. Response rates were 29% 25% 24% 2020. Most respondents reported average or high resilience (89% 2018-2020), purpose (64% 2018 63% 2020), moderate optimism (46% 44% 2020) low stress (88% 2019 2020). Reported loneliness increased 13% In only 45% comfort with technology, decreasing age (>75). Psychosocial of doing well despite changes COVID-19. However, may negatively impact long-term health outcomes; thus, a focus on technology options stay socially connected access healthcare are needed.

Language: Английский

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Influence of loneliness and social isolation before and during the COVID‐19 pandemic on mood, cognition and sleep DOI
Rosiêne Vieira da Silva, Nayron Medeiros Soares, Gabriela Magalhães Pereira

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Psychogeriatrics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(2), P. 242 - 248

Published: Jan. 3, 2024

Abstract Background Social isolation and loneliness are public health problems related to poor physical mental in older persons, especially during the COVID‐19 pandemic. We investigated influences of social on mood, cognition sleep quality persons. Methods This study evaluated 82 with a median age 69.16 years (range: 60.00–85.97). The persons were assessed before period Cognition was using Montreal Cognitive Assessment, symptoms depression Beck Depression Inventory II, anxiety Anxiety Inventory, by Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, daytime sleepiness Epworth Sleepiness Scale, Duke Support Index three‐item UCLA Loneliness Scale. Results Our results revealed that is worsening ( P = 0.008), 0.011). Isolation On other hand, participants who did not isolate themselves pandemic felt more anxious 0.021). In addition, isolated 0.035) had no 0.007), have higher cognitive performance over time. Conclusion quality. showed high support increased anxiety. Furthermore, better non‐isolated non‐lonely participants.

Language: Английский

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