Measuring physical performance in highly active older adults: associations with age and gender?

SummaryThis study investigated gender difference in the effects of social support, including emotional support and instrumental support (such as help when sick and financial assistance), and social activities on perceived health of middle-aged and older adults in South Korea. Data were acquired from 3771 men and 4954 women aged 40 years and older who participated in the 2005 cross-sectional survey of the Seoul Citizens Health and Social Indicators Survey. Using multiple regression analysis, both age- and gender-specific differences related to social support and engagement in social activities and self-rated poor health were examined. Poor emotional support from close friends, relatives or someone with whom one could talk about worries was strongly associated with poor self-rated health in men, with the greatest effect in older men. Lack of engagement in social activities was associated with self-rated poor health in older adults, especially in older men. Poor instrumental support was associated with perceived poor health only in middle-aged women. As a health improvement strategy for men aged 65 years and older especially, emotional support should be considered. Measures should be considered for encouraging social activities by older adults, particularly older men.

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Forgiveness in Younger, Middle-Aged and Older Adults: Age and Gender Matters

Journal of Adult Development ◽

10.1007/s10804-011-9127-x ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 18 (4) ◽

pp. 192-203 ◽

Cited By ~ 29

Author(s):

Pearl Ghaemmaghami ◽

Mathias Allemand ◽

Mike Martin

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Middle Aged ◽

Age And Gender ◽

And Gender

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A multi-level analysis of the effects of age and gender stereotypes on trust in anthropomorphic technology by younger and older adults

Ergonomics ◽

10.1080/00140139.2014.928750 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 57 (9) ◽

pp. 1277-1289 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Richard Pak ◽

Anne Collins McLaughlin ◽

Brock Bass

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Gender Stereotypes ◽

Age And Gender ◽

Multi Level ◽

And Gender ◽

Level Analysis

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TRENDS IN THE PREVALENCE OF FRAILTY IN JAPAN: A META-ANALYSIS FROM THE ILSA-J

Journal of Frailty & Aging ◽

10.14283/jfa.2020.68 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-8

Author(s):

H. MAKIZAKO ◽

Y. NISHITA ◽

S. JEONG ◽

R. OTSUKA ◽

H. SHIMADA ◽

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Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Weight Loss ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Physical Frailty ◽

Age And Gender ◽

Frailty Status ◽

Japanese Cohort ◽

And Gender ◽

Meta Analyses ◽

Low Activity

Objective: To examine whether age-specific prevalence of frailty in Japan changed between 2012 and 2017. Design: This study performed meta-analyses of data collected from 2012 to 2017 using the Integrated Longitudinal Studies on Aging in Japan (ILSA-J), a collection of representative Japanese cohort studies. Setting: The ILSA-J studies were conducted on community-living older adults. Participants: ILSA-J studies were considered eligible for analysis if they assessed physical frailty status and presence of frailty in the sample. Seven studies were analyzed for 2012 (±1 year; n = 10312) and eight studies were analyzed for 2017 (±1 year; n = 7010). Five studies were analyzed for both 2012 and 2017. Measurements: The study assessed the prevalence of frailty and frailty status according to 5 criteria: slowness, weakness, low activity, exhaustion, and weight loss.Results: The overall prevalence of physical frailty was 7.0% in 2012 and 5.3% in 2017. The prevalence of frailty, especially in people 70 years and older, tended to decrease in 2017 compared to 2012. Slight decreases were found in the prevalence of frailty subitems including weight loss, slowness, exhaustion, and low activity between 2012 and 2017, but change in the prevalence of weakness was weaker than other components. Conclusions: The prevalence of physical frailty decreased from 2012 to 2017. There are age- and gender-related variations in the decrease of each component of frailty.

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Longitudinal Implications of Social Integration for Age and Gender Differences in Late-Life Physical Functioning

The International Journal of Aging and Human Development ◽

10.1177/0091415020980755 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 009141502098075

Author(s):

Masahiro Toyama ◽

Heather R. Fuller ◽

Jonix Owino

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Gender Differences ◽

Social Integration ◽

Physical Functioning ◽

Longitudinal Research ◽

Hierarchical Linear Model ◽

Late Life ◽

Age And Gender ◽

Age And Gender Differences ◽

And Gender

Social integration has documented benefits for late-life health; yet, little is known about its impacts on trajectories of physical functioning. This study examines age and gender differences in the longitudinal associations between social integration and activities of daily living (ADLs) using a hierarchical linear model with three waves of survey data collected over 4 years from the Social Integration and Aging Study ( N = 400; baseline mean age = 80.3). Findings indicated some interaction effects of age, gender, and/or social integration on ADL trajectories. Among those of more advanced age, women showed greater increases in ADL limitations than men, and individuals with lower social integration experienced greater increases in ADL limitations than those with higher social integration. Neither of these patterns were found among younger older adults. This study highlights the benefits of longitudinal research on social integration and the need to explore practical interventions for promoting social integration particularly among the oldest older adults.

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Predicting future cancer incidence by age and gender.

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2019.37.15_suppl.1559 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 37 (15_suppl) ◽

pp. 1559-1559 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Wesley B. Garner ◽

Benjamin D. Smith ◽

Jacob Ezra Shabason ◽

Grant Richard Williams ◽

Michelle Y. Martin ◽

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Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Cancer Incidence ◽

The United States ◽

Incidence Rates ◽

Population Projections ◽

Age And Gender ◽

Total Cancer ◽

And Gender ◽

The Impact ◽

Cancer Incidence Rates

1559 Background: Cancer remains a substantial and unique burden on society. While the impact of changing demographics on cancer incidence has previously been characterized (Smith et al, JCO, 2009), this has not been done with updated population data. Our objective was to update projections on the number of new cancer diagnoses in the United States by age and gender through 2040. Methods: Population-based cancer incidence data were obtained using SEER 18 delay-adjusted data. Population estimates were made by age, race, and gender using the 2010 US Census data population projections to calculate future cancer incidence rates. Trends in age- adjusted incidence rates for 23 cancer types were calculated as previously described (Edwards et al, Cancer, 2014). Results: From 2020 to 2040 the projected total cancer incidence will increase by almost 30% from 1.86 million to 2.4 million. This increase is due to the projected increase in population growth, particularly in older individuals. The population of older adults will represent a growing proportion of total cancer diagnoses. Specifically, patients ≥65 years old will make up 69% of all new cancer diagnoses, while 13% of new diagnoses will be in patients ≥85 years old by 2040 (see Table). Cancer diagnoses in females are projected to rise 27%, while male cancer diagnoses are projected to increase by 32% from 2020 to 2040. The incidence rates for lung, colorectal, and prostate cancer are expected to decline, while those for thyroid, liver, melanoma and myeloma are expected to increase. Conclusions: The landscape of cancer care will continue to change over the next several decades. The burden of disease will remain substantial and will continue to disproportionately affect older adults. The growing proportion of older cancer patients and changes in site-specific cancer incidence rates remain of particular interest. These projections should help guide future health policy and research priorities. [Table: see text]

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