scholarly journals The associations between neighborhood characteristics and the self-rated health and life satisfaction of community-dwelling older adults in China

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
Shiyu Lu
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
The Self ◽  
Neighborhood Characteristics ◽  
Self Rated Health ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

scholarly journals The Impact of Unmet ADL Need on the Self-Rated Health and Life Satisfaction of Chinese Older Adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 886-886
Author(s):  
Jing Huang ◽  
Edmond Pui Hang Choi ◽  
Pui Hing Chau
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Unmet Need ◽  
Significant Rise ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
The Self ◽  
Chinese Older Adults ◽  
Self Rated Health ◽  
The Impact

Abstract This study aims to examine the associations of change in unmet need for assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) with the self-rated health and life satisfaction of community-dwelling Chinese older adults. Using national longitudinal data from the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Study, we examined the associations of unmet ADL need with self-rated health and with life satisfaction from baseline (T1) to a 3-year follow-up (T2) among 1,914 older adults with ADL limitation. Change in unmet ADL need was categorized into “Persistently Unmet”, “Unmet at T1 Only”, “Unmet at T2 Only”, and “Never Unmet”. Self-rated health and life satisfaction were rated by 5-point Likert scales. Linear mixed models were performed to examine the associations, controlling for sociodemographic factors, health conditions, and social support. The results showed that older adults whose ADL needs were persistently unmet, those unmet at T2 only, and those never unmet, experienced a significant decline in self-rated health from baseline to follow-up, but those unmet at T1 only experienced a significant rise in self-rated health. While the life satisfaction was stable from baseline to follow-up among older adults whose ADL needs were persistently unmet or never unmet, it significantly decreased among those unmet at T2 only and significantly increased among those unmet at T1 only. The effects of unmet ADL need on self-rated health and life satisfaction appeared to be short-term rather than long-term. These findings facilitate a better understanding of unmet ADL need and emphasize the importance to fully meet the ADL needs of older adults.

scholarly journals Trajectories of self-rated health in an older general population and their determinants: the Lifelines Cohort Study

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. e035012
Author(s):  
Marlies Feenstra ◽  
Barbara C van Munster ◽  
Janet L MacNeil Vroomen ◽  
Sophia E de Rooij ◽  
Nynke Smidt
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
General Population ◽  
Health Risk ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Endocrine Function ◽  
Self Rated Health ◽  
Physiological Markers ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

ObjectivesPoor self-rated health (SRH) is a strong predictor of premature mortality in older adults. Trajectories of poor SRH are associated with multimorbidity and unhealthy behaviours. Whether trajectories of SRH are associated with deviating physiological markers is unclear. This study identified trajectories of SRH and investigated the associations of trajectory membership with chronic diseases, health risk behaviours and physiological markers in community-dwelling older adults.Study design and settingProspective general population cohort.ParticipantsTrajectories of SRH over 5 years were identified using data of 11 600 participants aged 65 years and older of the Lifelines Cohort Study.Outcome measuresTrajectories of SRH were the main outcome. Covariates included demographics (age, gender, education), chronic diseases, health-risk behaviour (physical activity, smoking, drinking) and physiological markers (body mass index, cardiovascular function, lung function, glucose metabolism, haematological condition, endocrine function, renal function, liver function and cognitive function).ResultsFour stable trajectories were identified, including excellent (n=607, 6%), good (n=2111, 19%), moderate (n=7677, 65%) and poor SRH (n=1205, 10%). Being women (OR: 1.4; 95% CI: 1.0 to 1.9), low education (OR: 2.1; 95% CI: 1.5 to 3.0), one (OR: 10.4; 95% CI: 7.4 to 14.7) or multiple chronic diseases (OR: 37.8; 95% CI: 22.4 to 71.8), smoking (OR: 1.8; 95% CI: 1.0 to 3.2), physical inactivity (OR: 3.1; 95% CI: 1.8 to 5.2), alcohol abstinence (OR: 2.2; 95% CI: 1.4 to 3.2) and deviating physiological markers (OR: 1.5; 95% CI: 1.1 to 2.0) increase the odds for a higher probability of poor SRH trajectory membership compared with excellent SRH trajectory membership.ConclusionSRH of community-dwelling older adults is stable over time with the majority (65%) having moderate SRH. Older adults with higher probabilities of poor SRH often have unfavourable health status.

Strengths and Satisfaction Across the Adult Lifespan

2003 ◽  
Vol 57 (2) ◽  
pp. 181-201 ◽  
Author(s):  
Derek M. Isaacowitz ◽  
George E. Vaillant ◽  
Martin E. P. Seligman
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Lower Strength ◽  
Younger Adults ◽  
Adult Lifespan ◽  
The World ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

Positive psychology has recently developed a classification of human strengths (Peterson & Seligman, in press). We aimed to evaluate these strengths by investigating the strengths and life satisfaction in three adult samples recruited from the community (young adult, middle-aged, and older adult), as well as in the surviving men of the Grant study of Harvard graduates. In general, older adults had higher levels of interpersonal and self-regulatory strengths, whereas younger adults reported higher levels of strengths related to exploring the world. Grant study men tended to report lower strength levels than older adults from the community. Among the young adults, only hope significantly predicted life satisfaction, whereas among the middle-aged individuals, the capacity for loving relationships was the only predictor. Among community-dwelling older adults, hope, citizenship, and loving relationships all positively and uniquely predicted life satisfaction, compared with loving relationships and appreciation of beauty in the Grant sample.

scholarly journals Associations between socio-demographics, nutrition knowledge, nutrition competencies and attitudes in community-dwelling healthy older adults in Singapore: Findings from the SHIELD study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca Hui Shan Ong ◽  
Wai Leng Chow ◽  
Magdalin Cheong ◽  
Gladys Huiyun Lim ◽  
Weiyi Xie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Stepwise Regression ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
The Self ◽  
Nutrition Information ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Food Decisions ◽  
Knowledge Competencies ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

Abstract BackgroundNutrition literacy refers to an individual’s knowledge, motivation and competencies to access, process, and understand nutrition information to make nutrition-related decisions. It is known to influence dietary habits of individuals including older adults. This cross-sectional study was designed to: (1) understand the nutrition knowledge, competencies and attitudes of community-dwelling older adults in Singapore (2) examine the differences between their nutrition knowledge, and socio-demographic factors, competencies and attitudes, and (3) identify factors associated with better nutrition knowledge in older healthy adults in Singapore.Methods400 (183 males and 217 females) nourished community-dwelling older adults aged 65 years and above took part in this study. Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST) was used to determine individuals who were at low risk of undernutrition. Nutrition knowledge, competencies, attitudes and sources of nutrition information were measured using a locally developed scale. Nutrition knowledge scores were summed to form the Nutrition Knowledge Index (NKI). Associations between NKI, competencies, attitudes and socio-demographic variables were examined using Chi-square and Fisher’s Exact tests. Factors associated with NKI were determined using a stepwise regression model with resampling based methods for model averaging.ResultsBivariate analyses found significant differences in NKI scores for gender, monthly household earnings, type of housing, the self-reported ability to seek and understand nutrition information and having access to help from family/friends. Females had higher NKI scores compared to males (p < 0.001). Compared to females, more males left food decisions to others (p < 0.001), and fewer males reported consuming home cooked food (p = 0.016). Differences in educational level were found for competencies like the self-reported ability to seek (p < 0.001) and verify nutrition information (p < 0.001). Stepwise regression analysis showed that being female, Chinese, self-reported ability to understand nutrition information and having access to help from family/friends were associated with higher NKI scores. ConclusionsOur study revealed that nutrition knowledge of older males in Singapore was lower than females and more left food decisions to others. Nutrition education programs could be targeted at both the older male, their caregivers, and minority ethnic groups.Trial RegistrationThis study was registered on 7 August 2017 at clinicaltrials.gov (ref. NCT03240952).

scholarly journals Prevalence and factors associated with poor self-rated health among community dwelling older adults in Lomé (Togo) in 2019

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fifonsi Adjidossi Gbeasor-Komlanvi ◽  
Martin Kouame Tchankoni ◽  
Ama Boilassi Adjonko ◽  
Wendpouire Ida Carine Zida-Compaore ◽  
Nicolas Konan Kouakou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Herbal Products ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Self Rated Health ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

The number of older adults is increasing worldwide, including in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). However, there is a paucity of data on the overall health status of older adults living in SSA. To assess the prevalence and factors associated with poor Self-Rated Health (SRH) among community-dwelling older adults in Lomé, Togo, we conducted a cross-sectional study from January to June 2019 in Lomé among community-dwelling older adults aged 50 years and older. A 30- minute questionnaire was used to collect socio-demographic characteristics, medical history, patterns of medication use and use of herbal products and dietary supplements during a face-to-face interview. SRH was assessed using a single item: Overall, you would say that your health is… (1) excellent, (2) very good, (3) good, (4) fair and (5) poor with response fair or poor defining poor SRH. A total of 344 respondents with median age 63 years, (IQR: 55-72) were enrolled in the study. Women represented 57.6% of the sample. Overall prevalence of poor SRH was 56.4% (95%CI: 51.0-61.9) and was the highest among females (62.6% vs 47.9%; P=0.007) and participants >60 years (61.5% vs 51.1%; P=0.021). Female sex, aged ≥60 years, osteoarthritis, hospitalization within the 12 months preceding the survey, polypharmacy, and the use of herbal products were factors associated with poor SRH (P<0.05). More than half of community- dwelling older adults had poor SRH in Lomé. Further studies are needed to guide policymakers in their efforts to design and implement meaningful policies to improve older adults health conditions.

Life satisfaction and participation among community-dwelling older adults: Data from the FIBRA study

2019 ◽  
pp. 135910531989302 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taiguara Bertelli-Costa ◽  
Anita Liberalesso Neri
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Social Activity ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Specific Domain ◽  
Global Life Satisfaction ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

This study investigates the association between participation in four domains of physical activity, social activities, and global life satisfaction among 2344 community-dwelling older adults (72.3 ± 5.5 years; 65.6% female) in Brazil. Comparison analyses were performed on the frequencies, and statistical analysis also included univariate and hierarchical logistic regression analysis. Of all the physical activity domains analyzed, only leisure-time physical activity was found to be associated with global life satisfaction. There was also a positive association between global life satisfaction and social activity participation. We conclude that the specific domain in which activity is performed interferes with one’s perception of his or her life.

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