Functional
ability
and
health
are
some
of
the
factors
that
change
in
way
a
decline
ageing
process,
suggesting
older
adults
within
different
generational
age
groups
have
profiles.
This
chapter
discusses
variance
response
to
crises
(e.g.
coronavirus
pandemic,
climate
change,
violence)
by
who
may
face
levels
frailty
health.
Intergenerational
differences
resilience
autonomy
will
be
emphasized.
Frontiers in Public Health,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12
Опубликована: Янв. 25, 2024
Objectives
This
study
aims
to
investigate
the
impact
of
health
status
and
social
support
on
subjective
well-being
older
individuals.
Methods
Using
data
from
China
General
Social
Survey
2017,
this
research
analyzed
5,187
Chinese
citizens
aged
60
years
older.
The
predicted
effect
each
variable
was
evaluated
through
hierarchical
regression
analysis.
direct
indirect
effects
are
examined
based
a
structural
equation
model.
Results
mental
positively
well-being.
Mental
mediates
physical
well-being,
relationship
between
Conclusion
findings
provide
strong
evidence
for
interrelationship
mechanisms
among
factors
influencing
Consequently,
improving
services
systems
is
advantageous
enhancing
seniors.
Abstract
Background
Vitamin
D
deficiency
and
systemic
inflammation
share
common
pathological
mechanisms
in
muscle
loss,
cardio-pulmonary
function
decline,
abnormal
metabolism,
which
are
linked
to
chronic
conditions,
senescence,
early
mortality.
However,
their
combined
effect
on
mortality
older
adults
has
not
been
well
established.
This
study
longitudinal
aimed
explore
the
independent
associations
of
serum
25-hydroxyvitamin
[25(OH)D]
high
sensitivity
C-reactive
protein
(hs-CRP)
with
risk
Chinese
community-based
people.
Methods
3072
(86.07
±
11.87
years,
54.52%
female)
from
Longitudinal
Healthy
Longevity
Survey
(2012–2018)
were
enrolled.
Baseline
25(OH)D
hs-CRP
levels
collected,
survival
information
was
recorded
2014
2018
follow-up
waves.
Cox
proportional
hazard
regressions
conducted
between
25(OH)D,
hs-CRP,
Demographic
characteristics,
health
behaviors,
disease
biomarkers
adjusted.
Results
During
10,622.3
person-years
(median:
3.51
years),
1321
died,
including
448
deaths
due
cardiovascular
(CVD).
Increased
associated
lower
higher
quantiles,
even
after
adjusting
for
each
other
multiple
covariates
(all
P
-trend
<
0.05).
In
analyses,
highest
all-cause
(HR:
2.18,
95%
CI:
1.73
~
2.56),
CVD
2.30,
1.64
3.21),
non-CVD
2.19,
1.79
2.49)
obtained
participants
both
(<
50
nmol/L)
(≥
3.0
mg/L),
respectively.
We
observed
significant
additive
interactions
(RERI
S
>0).
Conclusions
Low
independently
jointly,
increase
community-dwelling
adults.
Thus,
priority
should
be
given
detection
appropriate
intervention
individuals
vitamin
inflammation.
Molecular
related
adverse
worthy
further
investigation.
Journal of Alzheimer s Disease,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 16, 2025
Background
Leisure
activity
and
sleep
time
are
key
factors
in
cognitive
impairment,
but
the
impact
of
their
long-term
trajectories
on
incident
impairment
remains
unclear.
Objective
To
examine
association
leisure
trajectories,
combined
effects
with
older
adults.
Methods
Data
from
Chinese
Longitudinal
Healthy
Longevity
Survey
(2008–2018)
were
analyzed,
including
adults
aged
≥65
who
participated
at
least
three
surveys.
Group-based
trajectory
modeling
explored
patterns.
Cox
proportional-hazards
regression
model
assessed
impairment.
Results
We
included
3094
participants
a
median
follow-up
6.07
years.
The
optimal
groups
for
four
three,
respectively.
low-level
group
associated
an
increased
risk
(HR,
95%CI:
2.07,
1.37–3.13),
whereas
high-level
reduced
0.60,
0.36–0.99).
Short
was
0.62,
0.41–0.92).
In
effect,
belonging
to
moderate
or
long
Conclusions
Long-term
short
Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 9
Опубликована: Фев. 24, 2025
Abstract
Objective:
Independence
in
everyday
functioning
has
been
associated
with
successful
aging
and
declines
may
be
indicative
of
pathological
cognitive
decline.
Social
determinants
health,
like
economic
status
access
to
health
care,
a]lso
play
a
role
functioning.
Understanding
these
factors
are
particular
importance
for
older
Black
adults
who
have
had
long-standing
disparate
education,
treatments.
The
current
study
aimed
evaluate
social
more
specifically
engagement,
as
moderators
the
association
between
cognition
Method:
A
sample
930
from
Rush
University:
Memory
Aging
Project,
African
American
Clinical
Core,
Minority
Adult
Research
Study
were
used.
Participants
completed
battery
neuropsychological
testing
well
questionnaires
about
their
behaviors.
Hierarchical
linear
regressions
utilized
determine
what
extent
moderated
relationship
Results:
Late
life
activity
reduced
effect
global
on
was
independently
network
size
increased
impairment.
Conclusion:
Results
provide
novel
information
regarding
interaction
an
adult
sample.
Future
interventions
benefit
emphasis
increasing
engagement.
Journal of Aging and Physical Activity,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 12
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
Background/Objective
:
This
study
aims
to
evaluate
the
Functional
Activities
Questionnaire
(FAQ;
10
items)
for
assessing
quality
of
daily
living
activities
among
older
adults
in
Iran.
Methods
A
total
680
participants
completed
Persian
version
FAQ.
We
used
Rasch
partial
credit
model,
exploratory
factor
analysis,
confirmatory
and
receiver
operating
characteristic
analysis
psychometric
properties
FAQ
Iranian
adults.
Results
The
findings
from
item
response
theory
supported
usefulness
be
one-factor
model
exhibited
strong
internal
consistency,
as
evidenced
by
McDonald’s
omega
(≥0.75),
Factor
Determinacy
Index
(≥0.8),
Overall
Reliability
Fully-Informative
prior
Oblique
Nonequivalent
Anchor
Parameter
scores
index
(≥0.8).
In
addition,
we
observed
measurement
invariance
consistent
patterns
all
items
a
logical
sequence,
indicating
good
consistency
relevance.
Conclusion
FAQ-10
is
valid
reliable
instrument
measuring
Significance/Implications
will
practical
tool
community-based
settings
part
comprehensive
geriatric
assessment
Frontiers in Public Health,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
13
Опубликована: Апрель 10, 2025
In
the
context
of
global
aging,
it
is
crucial
to
understand
heterogeneity,
changing
trends,
and
influencing
factors
social
isolation
in
older
people.
7198
people
over
60
China
Longitudinal
Aging
Social
Survey
2016
2018
were
analyzed,
using
Latent
Profile
Analysis,
Transition
multiple
logistic
regression
analysis.
The
study
identified
five
categories
among
people;
rural,
widowed,
with
low
daily
living
activity
ability,
cognitive
ability
more
likely
belong
category;
stability
various
profiles
was
strong,
but
high-level
network
category
had
danger
medium-level
risk
time,
those
high
moved
into
worse
categories,
while
better
categories.
status
adult
group
heterogeneity
transitioned
time.
findings
provide
empirical
evidence
for
taking
targeted
measures
based
on
achieve
successful
aging.
Frontiers in Psychology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
16
Опубликована: Май 21, 2025
As
life
expectancy
rises,
leisure
activities
play
a
more
important
role
in
happiness
among
older
adults.
This
study
aims
to
identify
patterns
Chinese
adults
and
their
relationship
with
happiness.
Further,
the
changes
effect
of
on
by
age
were
examined.
used
data
from
2018
General
Social
Survey
(CGSS).
We
employed
latent
profile
analysis
clarify
hierarchical
ordered
logistic
regression
analyze
between
happiness,
as
well
moderating
age.
First,
identified
four
patterns:
Low
Overall
Leisure,
Exercise-Centered
Network-Centered
High
Leisure.
Second,
Leisure
groups
associated
lower
compared
group.
Finally,
increased,
progressively
higher
suggest
that
when
designing
activity
programs
for
adults,
full
consideration
should
be
given
needs
different
groups,
tailored
promote
elderly.
Frontiers in Public Health,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12
Опубликована: Янв. 24, 2024
Background
Existing
research
on
the
association
between
cognitive
function
and
physical
activity
in
older
adults
population
with
disabilities
is
limited.
Additionally,
there
a
need
to
explore
avenues
for
enhancing
longevity
quality
of
life
among
these
individuals.
Objective
This
study
aimed
investigate
independent
joint
associations
levels
disabilities.
Methods
A
total
315
(men
=
182,
women
133),
identified
based
medical
evaluation,
were
recruited
from
first
survey
Korean
Longitudinal
Study
Aging
(KLoSA).
Participants
underwent
assessments
function,
(PA),
activities
daily
living
(ADLs),
instrumental
(IADLs),
grip
strength.
Results
ADLs
(
p
<
0.001)
IADLs
scores
significantly
higher
male
normal
group
compared
both
female
impairment
groups.
In
an
unadjusted
model,
disabled
individuals
who
did
not
meet
recommended
PA
guidelines
showed
increased
odds
ratio
dysfunction
(OR
2.29,
95%
CI
1.32–3.97).
Those
participating
at
least
1
day
per
week
also
demonstrated
elevated
1.22,
1.08–1.38)
those
engaged
regular
PA.
negative
correlation
was
observed
K-MMSE
strength
r
0.448,
0.001).
Conclusion
provides
robust
evidence
that
do
or
participate
once
have
likelihood
are
regularly
active.
Journal of Science in Sport and Exercise,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Июль 11, 2024
Abstract
Purpose
The
concept
of
virtual
exercise
is
still
a
nascent
domain
for
therapeutic
intervention.
In
light
the
importance
and
fast
development
digital
technologies,
possesses
promising
potential
future
development.
Sailing
recreational
that
has
helped
rehabilitation
patients
with
neurological
physiological
disorders
improved
their
quality
life.
However,
challenges
exist
in
implementing
physical
sailing
as
an
intervention,
due
to
cost
extent
uncertainty
this
sport.
While
studies
remain
limited,
over
past
twenty
years,
simulated
combines
reality
complex
motor
learning
optimum
decision-making
emerging
broad
applications
exploration.
This
review
aims
have
more
complete
understanding
clinical
application
therapy.
Methods
Literature
searches
were
performed
using
PubMed,
EMBASE
MEDLINE
bibliographic
databases
research
articles
published
from
January
1994
2024
(inclusive).
We
Strength,
Weakness,
Opportunity
Threat
(SWOT)
analysis
evaluate
implementation
new
opening
unanswered
questions
investigation.
Results
Out
205
searched
databases,
31
advanced
full-text
screening
7
eligible
inclusion
narrative
review.
summarises
efficacy
improving
both
psychosocial
functions.
also
shared
our
perspectives
on
developing
therapy
treating
neurodegenerative
diseases,
focusing
pre-clinical
evidence
well
proposed
mechanism
by
which
could
influence
neural
plasticity
central
nervous
system.
Conclusion
Virtual
feasible
implementation,
although
large-scale
trial
involving
diverse
range
conditions
are
required.
Frontiers in Public Health,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
11
Опубликована: Июль 5, 2023
This
study
aimed
to
explore
the
association
between
health
status
(physical,
mental,
and
self-rated
health)
multidimensional
poverty
(subjective
objective
poverty)
in
older
adults.
A
panel
binary
logit
regression
approach
was
applied
four
waves
of
CLHLS
data
(2008,
2011,
2014,
2018).
In
total,1,445
individuals
were
included
after
cleaning.
The
mean
values
proportion
physical,
5.73
(87.42%),
0.93
(93.06%),
3.46
(86.7%),
respectively,
subjective
0.19
(18.51%)
0.21(21.4%).
addition,
all
found
be
associated
with
among
adults
(r
=
-0.181,
r
-0.630,
-0.321,
p
<
0.05),
that
is,
better
health,
lower
probability
poverty.
comparable
connection
also
exists
-0.157,
0.05).
Furthermore,
medical
expenditure
played
a
mediation
role
order
effectively
alleviate
adults,
strategies
should
taken
improve
level
especially
physical
mental
high-aged
middle-aged
social
security
pensions
further
developed
adequately
reimburse
expenditures.