Category: Aging and Gerontology
Correlation Between Sleep Duration, Exercise Time, Toe Flexor Strength, and Balance in Older Adults
The toe flexor strength contributes to maintaining the body’s center of gravity and recovering balance in potentially hazardous situations such …
Factors Correlating with Person-Centered Dementia Care Practice Among Indonesian Care Staff in Japanese Long-Term Care Facilities: A Cross-sectional Study
Aim: This study aimed to examine the correlation between personal characteristics and organizational factors of Indonesian care staff working in …
Data-Driven Approach to Understanding Senior’s Needs: An Automated Unsupervised Learning Solution for Feedback Analysis in Singapore
The Silver Generation Office (SGO), under the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC), supports seniors in Singapore through home visits to …
Designing Everyday Home Elderly Care Activities Integrating Traditional Chinese Medicine Approaches
The presentation aims to share how everyday home elderly care activities are designed incorporating traditional Chinese Medicine approaches. The design …
Examining the Relationship Between Early Life Risk Factors and Multimorbidity Risk Among Elderly in India: Evidence from LASI-1
This study investigates the association between early-life risk factors and the prevalence of multimorbidity among elderly individuals in India, using …
Exploring the Opportunities and Challenges of Implementing an Innovative Wearable Device to Improve the Quality of Care for Seniors
Singapore is a fast-ageing society with about 25% of citizens aged 65 years and over by 2030. The ubiquitous use …
Factors Influencing Elderly Life Satisfaction in Thailand: A Comprehensive Study on Socio-Economic, Mental, and Physical Health, and Social Activity
This study aimed to assess the life satisfaction of elderly individuals and its associated factors, examining the empirical relationship, direction, …
Changes in Research on the Senior-Friendly Layout of Medical Facilities Before and After COVID-19: A Bibliometric Analysis and Visualization Using CiteSpace and VOSviewer
The aggravated population aging has led to a gradual increase in people’s demand for medical and health facilities, as a …
The Effect of Blood Sugar Control and Association Among Elderly Patients With Type 2 Diabetes in Kantang District Southern Thailand
The number of elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus increases every year. This study aimed to compare the effect …
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Possible Sarcopenia in Patients with Subacute Stroke
Possible sarcopenia, the loss of handgrip strength in the elderly population, can lead to poor functional prognosis after stroke. In …
Ethical and Privacy Considerations in the Use of Digital Technology in Nursing Homes: Literature Review
The healthcare industry has experienced significant advancements due to the advent of digital technology, leading to enhancements in patient care, …
Elderly Parent-Child Relationship in Thailand: Types, Determinants, and Impacts
Children’s obligation to support their elderly parents has a deep root in Thailand and is suspected to deteriorate due to …
Working or Not Working and the Wellbeing of Older Adults: Evidence from Abu Dhabi
We examined the life satisfaction and wellbeing determinants of two groups of older adults in Abu Dhabi using data from …
iHealth Screen: Empowering Older Adults and Caregivers Through Mobile Health Screening
With the global population ageing, the health challenges faced by older adults are increasing. Mobile applications provide a cost-effective and …
Profiles of Health-Feeding-Care of Older Adults in Argentina, With Emphasis on the Modalities of Aging Typical in Córdoba
To construct profiles of health-feeding-care of older adults (OA) in Argentina, identifying the quality of life according to provincial aggregation …
Effects of Exergame Balance Training of Different Complexity on Cognitive Performance in Patients With MCI
Combining balance and cognitive training of different complexities through exergame balance training might train cognitive abilities in a better way …
Nursing Competencies of Home Care Nurses in Taiwan: A Qualitative Descriptive Study
Purpose: This study aimed to explore the competencies of home care nurses and identify their dilemmas through job descriptions and …
Gender Differences Across Lifecourse Socio-Economic Position and Cognition in Late Life Among Older Adults in India
Objective: To examine the sex differences in the association between socioeconomic position (SEP) over the life course and cognitive function …
Sarcopenia in Older Surgical Patients
Sarcopenia is the progressive decline in muscle quality and function attributed to aging. It is a prevalent global problem associated …
Estimating the Value of Informal Care in European Countries
The provision of informal care has been the traditional mechanism to address the care needs of European populations in need. …
Successful Cases of Transiting From Restraints to Restraint-free Care of Older Residents in Long-term Care Facilities: Perspectives of Multi-disciplinary Staff
Background: In recent decades, considerable attention has been given to efforts to reduce and eliminate restraint use in older institutionalized …
Determinations of Self-Reported Health of Elderly People in Nepal
The health of the elderly has become a growing concern as the aging population increases. Self-reported health is a widely …
Blurred Boundaries for Foreign Caregivers: For Better or For Worse?
Background: Stroke survivors frequently require a caregiver after they are discharged from the hospital (1). Their needs are often medically …
The Associations Between Happiness and Health, Sleep, Physical Activities for Older People in Abu Dhabi
The study aimed to identify the associations of happiness and factors related to physical and mental health, leisure, and sports …
Family Supports Between Older Parents and Adult Children in Thailand
The main purpose of the paper was to investigate the manifest family solidarity of older persons in Thailand and to …
Association of Weight Loss With Hip Osteoarthritis in Older Community-Dwelling Female Adults
Objective: Most guidelines recommending weight loss for hip osteoarthritis are based on research on knee osteoarthritis. Prior studies found no …
Lack of Qualified Caregivers in Malaysia’s Private Aged Care: Legal Perspective through Private Aged Healthcare Facilities and Services Act 2018
Malaysia is expected to become an aged nation by 2030. The elderly population in Malaysia was predicted to number 28.3 …
Reason Behind Grandchild Caring and Its Effect on Grandparent’s Social Engagement in Different Household Settings in India: Using a Bayesian
The study examined reason behind grandchild caring and its effect on social engagement in different household (HH) setting among older …
Caring Communities – Ready for a Collaborative Approach to Dementia?
Old age, care dependency and dementia pose particular challenges to those affected and their families. This paper presents participatory approaches …
Prevalence of Associated Factors of Disability Among Older Adults With Hypertension in Southeast Asia: A Scoping Review
Background: The prevalence of chronic disease and disability is expected to increase when age increases. This study aims to investigate …
Preparedness of Health Facilities to Provide Ischemic Heart Disease and Stroke Management to the Growing Elderly Population Living in Bangladesh
Global populations are ageing, and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are growing fast. In Bangladesh, Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) especially, Ischaemic Heart Disease …
Towards Successful Aging and Well-being in Later Life: Lay Perspectives From Chinese Elders
The notion of successful aging (SA) indicates elders could sustain physical health and socially active during the aging process, and …
Is Precarious Work for Middle-aged and Elderly People Divided by Gender in Korea?
Typical retirement age in Korea is 51 for men and 48 for women, but this age is still too young …
Localizing the Ambivalent Ageism Scale for Japan
Ageism is a complex prejudice involving positive (e.g., perfect grandparent) and negative (e.g., severely impaired) stereotypes of older adults. Several …
Effects of Demographic Characteristics on Self-Perception Towards Ageing Among the Older Adults
The influence of demographic characteristics on self-perception towards ageing is well documented in the West. However, there exists little evidence …
Relationship Between Self-Perception Towards Ageing and Subjective Well-Being of Older Adults
The older adults of the 21st century are experiencing a longer lifespan. This trend is viewed as an achievement as …
An Examination of Patterns and Facilitators of Internet Use Among Older Americans
It is widely known that older adults are less likely to use information and communication technologies including the internet than …
National Civil Service for Seniors: AmeriCorps Foster Grandparent Program
Of the 95 million Americans over-55, only 1 million of those volunteer, even though research has proven it increases longevity …
“The Elderly” Should Disappear: Not the People, but the Ageist Term
Older people too often experience negative attitudes or behaviours towards them based on their age. Research shows people who are …
Family Members as Informal Carers in Old Age Care Policy: Preliminary Observations from a Critical Discourse Analysis
As a model of care for older adults, ‘Ageing in Place’ emphasizes enabling older adults to continue to live in …
European Master Active Ageing and Age-friendly Environment (EMMA)
This poster presentation focuses on the Erasmus+ Project EMMA (European Master Active Ageing and Age-friendly Environment) which runs from September …
The Lived Experiences of Indonesian Caregivers in Caring for Older Adult Stroke Survivors in Taiwan: A Phenomenological Study
Background: Changing social and economic structures of an aging society have resulted in the growing demand for foreign caregivers (‘paid …
Influence of Demographic Characteristics on Subjective Well-Being of Older Adults
Research into well-being of older adults is at advanced stage the world over. Most of the studies are conducted in …
Old Age Homes in India: An Insider and Outsider Perspective
Initially, Old Age Homes (OAHs) emerged in India as a form of shelter for the destitute older people. However, drastic …
Discussion on the Model of Integrated Long Term Care Institutions Based on Information and Communication Technology
Introduction: aging population has become a world-wide concern nowadays, to develop a model for integrate long term care which combines …
The Associated Factors With the Costs of Long-term Care and Medical Services for Older People in South Korea
Abstract: South Korea is facing an unprecedented demand for medical and long-term care (LTC) services for ageing individuals. We analysed …
Designing Functional Apparel for Seniors With Chronic Physical & Mental Impairment
The UN "World Population Prospects 2019" projects global megatrends, declining fertility and an increase in the ageing population. Body organs-degrade, …
Social Capital and Risk of Tuberculosis in Elderly Population
Background: In Japan, two-thirds of newly notified tuberculosis (TB) cases were older than 65 years. A large part of TB …
Comparison of Healthy Aging Between Asian, American and European Countries: Results From the Athlos Consortium
Research efforts to measure healthy aging have been diverse and limited to specific populations. This diversity limits the potential to …
Adapting Orphan Migrants in Japanese Elderly Care Services: A Diversified Model for Ishikawa Prefecture
In Japan, the growing number of senior citizens requires prolonged medical care and other supports. There is no immediate route …
A Comparative Analysis of Unique Characteristics, Conditions, and Challenges of Lifelong Education in Four Major Asian Countries — China, South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan
The authors conducted a comparative analysis of unique characteristics, conditions, and challenges of lifelong education in four major Asian countries, …
Trends of Independent Living and Associated Factors in Ageing Older Old Adults: Evidence from the UK
The world’s older population is growing at unprecedented rates; the proportion aged ≥60 is projected to reach 22% in 2050, …
Data Harmonization and Development of a Common Scale for Measuring Healthy Aging Across the World: The ATHLOS Scale
According to the World Health Organization 2015 report, healthy aging is defined as an “ongoing process of developing and maintaining …
Acute Effects of a Multi-Disciplinary Program for Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Local Study in Taiwan
Population aging is a global socioeconomic problem including Taiwan. Aging processes would result in a declination of muscle power, cardiopulmonary …
Factors Related to Active Ageing Among Community Dwelling Older Adults
Active ageing is processes that lead older adults to have a good quality of life that supporting older adults to …
Do Sociodemographic and Gender Determinants of Late-life Suicide Differ in Older Swedish Users and Non-users of Antidepressants? A National Population-based Study
Background: The treatment of depression is a main strategy for suicide prevention in older adults. Our aim was to examine …
Elder Abuse and Quality of Life: A Study Among Elderly in Rural and Urban Households of Maharashtra
The irreversible and inevitable process of ageing, initially seen as a concern of the aged persons and their families alone, …
An Experimental Program for Effective Communication Between Middle-aged and Older Adults and Pharmacists in Taiwan
Plenty of potential drug-related problems was noted in the middle-aged and elderly. Pharmacists play an important role in managing medication …
Effects of Group-based Interactive Cognitive-motor Training (G-ICM) on Cognitive Function in Institutionalized Older Adults: Randomized Controlled Trial
Background: Interactive cognitive-motor training can effectively improve gait, balance performance and reduce their risk of falling of older adults. However, …
Translation and Cross-Cultural Adaptation of Fall Risk for Older People – Community Setting (FROP-Com) to Thai Version: Psychometric Properties
Fall Risk for Older People – Community Setting (FROP-Com) was developed in Australia. It has the ability to predict falls …
Neighbourhood Environment and the Elderly’s Ageing-in-place Experiences in Singapore Public Housing – A Case Study of Boon Teck Neighbourhood
To confront ageing challenges and opportunities, “ageing-in-place” (AIP) is promoted by public policy and preferred by the elderly. Neighbourhood is …
Quality of Life and Psycho-affective Supervision of Elderly in Accommodation Facilities for Dependent Elderly People in Cameroon: A Cross-sectional Study
Ageing is accompanied by the loss of autonomy in some people, forcing families to use appropriate structures for their care. …
Study Case of Elderly Nutrition Status for Improvement Long Term Care Program’s Planning in Nursing Home, Salatiga
In Indonesia, the number of older persons significantly increases every year. In 2017, there are an estimated 22.66 million older …