Communicative and Methodological Challenges Related to Collecting Data with Older Adults with Dementia in Senior Living Communities During the COVID-19 Pandemic DOI
Tamara D. Afifi,

Charles E. Burnham,

Nancy L. Collins

и другие.

The International Journal of Aging and Human Development, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Дек. 8, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic presented significant challenges to researchers collecting data with older adults, particularly adults Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). goal of this article is articulate the communicative methodological lessons learned from in senior living communities mild cognitive impairment ADRD their adult children (who were geographically separated) during pandemic. Communication was much more than what we studying; it essential success ethical implementation our research. We working a vulnerable population where recruitment, consent, collection required heightened adapted communication strategies reduce confusion, promote safety, ensure could be collected an effective manner. way communicated participants, networks, crucial establishing strong human connections subsequently successful collection.

Язык: Английский

Technology use characteristics among older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-cultural survey DOI Creative Commons
Ortal Cohen Elimelech, Simona Ferrante, Naomi Josman

и другие.

Technology in Society, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 71, С. 102080 - 102080

Опубликована: Авг. 15, 2022

Personal computers, tablets, and smartphones may support older adults' engagement when people are required to stay home opportunities engage in meaningful activities reduced during the COVID-19 period. This study aims screen technology-use characteristics across social, leisure, education domains pandemic from a crosscultural viewpoint. The sample included 576 participants aged 60 France (

Язык: Английский

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Use and Acceptance of Digital Communication Technology by Older Adults for Social Connectedness During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Mixed Methods Study DOI Creative Commons
Eric Balki, Carol Holland, Niall Hayes

и другие.

Journal of Medical Internet Research, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 25, С. e41535 - e41535

Опубликована: Июнь 17, 2023

Older adults are at higher risk for health issues, including mental problems. This was especially apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic, where older were simultaneously more vulnerable to disease and concerns created by social distancing. Subsequently, use of digital communication technology (DCT) became a critical option maintaining connectedness in adults. Prior low uptake an established problem, known as divide. However, not much is about how this may have changed result pandemic.

Язык: Английский

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Exploring the mediating influence of acceptance of change: A study on gerontechnology acceptance, mental well-being, and urban–rural disparities among older adults DOI
Mohamed Hussein Ramadan Atta,

Reem Said Shaala,

Enas Fouad Sayed Mousa

и другие.

Geriatric Nursing, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 58, С. 324 - 335

Опубликована: Июнь 13, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Validation of a scale based on the DigComp framework on internet navigation and cybersecurity in older adults DOI Creative Commons
Francisco de Paula Rodríguez Miranda,

Rocio Illanes-Segura,

Yolanda Ceada Garrido

и другие.

Frontiers in Education, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 10

Опубликована: Янв. 24, 2025

The global COVID-19 pandemic revealed the persistence of digital divide in older adults. need to use technologies order communicate, remain informed and have contact with society, along perform online transactions, led increased susceptibility, given potential for scams cyberattacks. This was a cause concern amongst general population, especially elderly. aim this study is validate useful reliable scale that measures literacy senior population. refers how they safely search manage information, as well their competencies regard security own devices. created through adaptation 1.1, which consist “browsing, searching data filtering,” 4.1, considers “protecting devices,” from DigComp model. quantitative qualitative analyses required three samples: (1) group experts ( N = 20) adapt Active Aging Model, (2) adults 50) carry out exploratory factor analysis (3) another 174) confirmatory analysis. results reveal validity reliability designed scale. To conclude, on one hand, proposed model reveals goodness fit; other continue demonstrate reluctance financial dealings. In study, we present new instrument adapted needs seniors, can be used by organizations administrations promote support policies training activities within active aging framework.

Язык: Английский

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Differences in Digital Health Use of Rural–Urban Medicare Beneficiaries DOI
Shannon R. Power, Hyesu Yeo

Policy Politics & Nursing Practice, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Апрель 23, 2025

Digital health inequities appear to exist between rural–urban older adults, a problem exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This study investigated differences in digital use (DHU) Medicare beneficiaries using 2021 National Health and Aging Trends Study. Led Senior Technology Acceptance Model, separate multiple linear regression models examined relationship DHU, social determinants, technology readiness residence. The results showed that Black urban adults were more likely engage DHU than their White counterparts, men across both samples partake women. Tablet access best predicted rural whereas computer DHU. Online grocery shopping was most significant experience for residents, online banking led residents. Nurses other professionals can introduce applications clinic or at bedside build adults’ experience. To improve equity, policies implementation of interventions should consider locality, device ownership, user interface familiarity beneficiaries.

Язык: Английский

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A Pandemic for the Good of Digital Literacy? An Empirical Investigation of Newly Improved Digital Skills during COVID-19 Lockdowns DOI
German Neubaum, Irene‐Angelica Chounta, Eva Gredel

и другие.

Опубликована: Апрель 24, 2025

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

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Increased Use of Asocial Technologies Is Associated with Reduced Well-being Among Older Adults DOI
Reza Ghaiumy Anaraky, Amy M. Schuster, Jenna A. Van Fossen

и другие.

Опубликована: Апрель 24, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Characteristics and cognition of older adults engaged in lifelong learning DOI
Karen Wenzel, Marieke Van Puymbroeck, Stephen T. Lewis

и другие.

Educational Gerontology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 50(5), С. 423 - 442

Опубликована: Янв. 2, 2024

Lifelong learning programs for older adults are suggested as a promising strategy to promote successful and active aging. This observational study utilized cross-sectional data from nationwide survey administered aged 65 who were recruited through nine Osher Learning Institutes (OLLI). Data collected included general demographics, measures of physical mental health, cognitive ability, meaning purpose, reserve, Descriptive characteristics the population revealed predominantly White, female population, majority whom married, retired, reported high levels educational attainment. Participants purpose measured by PROMIS® measures. High self-reported aging also found in this sample. Using references adult comparative analyses OLLI participants significantly higher health reserve scores. provides additional context understanding cognitively well.

Язык: Английский

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Online health information seeking and the association with anxiety among older adults DOI Creative Commons
Amy M. Schuster, Reza Ghaiumy Anaraky, Shelia R. Cotten

и другие.

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 11

Опубликована: Фев. 10, 2023

Introduction The Internet supplies users with endless access to a wealth of information and is generally the first source searched by U.S. adults (18 years older) when seeking health information. Age anxiety are associated online (OHIS). Older (65 increasing their OHIS. Importantly, OHIS can potentially lead improved outcomes for older adults. relationship between less clear. Studies report those more symptoms likely be OHIS, while other studies find reverse pattern or no association. Generalized disorder affects up 11% oftentimes unrecognized untreated. Methods To address mixed findings in literature, we analyzed six waves (2015–2020) data from National Health Aging Trends Study assess causal using Random Intercept Cross-lagged Panel Model framework. Results We found that next wave, was not wave. Discussion This suggests this sample adults, does reduce exacerbate adults' anxiety.

Язык: Английский

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Depression and Anxiety in Older Adults with Dementia During the COVID-19 Pandemic DOI Creative Commons
Miharu Nakanishi, Asao Ogawa, Mai Sakai

и другие.

Journal of Alzheimer s Disease Reports, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 7(1), С. 307 - 315

Опубликована: Апрель 12, 2023

This study examined the longitudinal association between dementia, activity participation, coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic period, and 1-year mental health changes. We obtained data from National Health Aging Trends Study in United States. included 4,548 older adult participants of two or more survey rounds 2018 2021. identified baseline dementia status, assessed depressive symptoms anxiety at follow-up. Dementia poor participation were independently associated with an increased prevalence anxiety. care support should address emotional social needs under continued public restrictions.

Язык: Английский

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