scholarly journals The role of Hope in subsequent health and well-being for older adults: An outcome-wide longitudinal approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 100018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katelyn N.G. Long ◽  
Eric S. Kim ◽  
Ying Chen ◽  
Matthew F. Wilson ◽  
Everett L. Worthington Jr ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Longitudinal Approach ◽  
Health And Well Being

scholarly journals Does Social Capital Benefit Older Adults’ Health and Well-Being? The Mediating Role of Physical Activity

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (7-8) ◽  
pp. 688-697
Author(s):  
F. Boen ◽  
J. Pelssers ◽  
J. Scheerder ◽  
N. Vanbeselaere ◽  
S. Vos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Capital ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
A Minor ◽  
Health And Well Being

Objectives: To assess whether social capital benefits older adults’ self-rated health and well-being and whether physical activity mediates this relation. Methods: A survey study was conducted among members of a sociocultural organization (age ≥55 years), both cross-sectionally (baseline Time 1; N = 959) and longitudinally (3-year follow-up Time 2; N = 409). Results: Specific indicators of social capital were positively, though modestly, related to health and well-being at Time 1 and Time 2. Experienced connectedness with age peers emerged as the strongest predictor. Physical activity only mediated the relation with experienced safety in society. Discussion: The relative importance of older adults’ experienced connectedness with their age peers underlines the importance of internalized group membership as a determinant of their health and well-being. Physical activity seems to play only a minor mediating role.

scholarly journals Housework, health, and well-being in older adults: The role of socioeconomic status.

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (5) ◽  
pp. 610-620
Author(s):  
Jacqueline Rodriguez-Stanley ◽  
María Alonso-Ferres ◽  
Samuele Zilioli ◽  
Richard B. Slatcher
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health And Well Being

scholarly journals Understanding the Benefits, Challenges, and the Role of Pet Ownership in the Daily Lives of Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Case Study

Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 2628
Author(s):  
Nataša Obradović ◽  
Émilie Lagueux ◽  
Karine Latulippe ◽  
Véronique Provencher
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Pet Ownership ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults ◽  
Meaningful Role ◽  
Health And Well Being

Human–animal interactions may positively impact the health and well-being of older adults. Considering about one third of community-dwelling older adults report owning a pet, better understanding the benefits, challenges, and the role of pet ownership may help support the relationships between older adults and their pets. This case study aims to better understand the role of pet ownership in the daily lives of older adults and explore the benefits and the challenges of owning a pet for this population. Interviews were conducted with Violet, a 77-year-old dog owner and her healthcare provider. Qualitative data were analyzed by two evaluators and validated by the participants. Both participants agree that the benefits outweigh the challenges for both the older adult and her pet. The benefits and challenges were the following: Violet, taking care of her dog (Jack), (1) could provide Violet with a sense of safety and positively influence her mood; (2) may introduce a slight fall risk; (3) includes financial costs to consider. Ensuring Jack’s well-being is important for Violet and her dog benefits from Violet’s continual presence and care. The findings suggest that improving the fit between characteristics of the owner and their pet may support the meaningful role of pet ownership within the context of aging-in-place.

scholarly journals Social Connections: Transformative Experiences Amid Disruptive Times

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 418-418
Author(s):  
Thomas Cudjoe
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Community Engagement ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Social Connections ◽  
Transformative Experiences ◽  
Stark Contrast ◽  
Research Agendas ◽  
Health And Well Being

Abstract Today many older adults are experiencing intensified social isolation and loneliness as they attempt to “stay safe at home.” The notion, is a stark contrast from our understanding of the importance of social connections on health and well-being. This session highlights: first hand experiences caring for older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic and the implications of social isolation on the health of older adults. The speaker will offer perspectives for ESPO members on the role of community engagement in orienting research agendas, both now (amid the pandemic) and into the future.

scholarly journals Volunteering and Subsequent Health and Well-Being in Older Adults: An Outcome-Wide Longitudinal Approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 59 (2) ◽  
pp. 176-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric S. Kim ◽  
Ashley V. Whillans ◽  
Matthew T. Lee ◽  
Ying Chen ◽  
Tyler J. VanderWeele
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Longitudinal Approach ◽  
Health And Well Being

Spiritual perspectives of Black Caribbean and White British older adults: development of a spiritual typology in later life

2012 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 511-538 ◽  
Author(s):  
EUAN SADLER ◽  
SIMON BIGGS ◽  
KAREN GLASER
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Developmental Process ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Older Individuals ◽  
Black Caribbean ◽  
Spiritual Perspectives ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Health And Well Being

ABSTRACTSpirituality is positively linked to health and well-being in later life, particularly among older adults of black ethnic groups. However, definitions of spirituality in the literature have largely been theoretically informed, rather than based on the views of older people themselves. We examined the spiritual perspectives of Black Caribbean and White British older adults based on in-depth interviews with 34 individuals aged between 60 and 95 years. Our aim was to develop a spiritual typology to add to an understanding of the process of spirituality in later life. Findings showed that Black Caribbean older individuals mostly defined spirituality in relation to their belief in a transcendent God, whereas White British older individuals tended to draw upon a wider range of spiritual, religious or secular notions. A spirituality typology in later life captured four categories of relationship, between ‘God to self’, ‘self to God’, ‘self to universe’ and ‘self to life’. The typology highlights the central role of ethnicity in shaping spiritual perspectives in later life, and identifies the multidimensional nature of spirituality among older adults, reflecting in part a developmental process, although a process which is socially and culturally constructed.

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