Pub Date : 2023-07-03DOI: 10.1080/01924788.2023.2232220
Weng Marc Lim, Carmen Bowman
ABSTRACT There is a critical need to bridge the gap between research and its practical implications, particularly in the sphere of aging and quality of life improvement for older adults. This article delves into how purposeful research can cater to a diverse range of stakeholders – including older adults, caregivers, activity professionals, city councils, community developers, healthcare providers, policymakers, researchers, local communities, and societies at large. Noteworthily, the article furnishes guidelines that encompass a typology aimed at equipping researchers with the tools necessary for pinpointing practice gaps effectively. The article also outlines the ways for crafting meaningful, practical recommendations contingent on the intended beneficiaries and the types of research. The article concludes with a spotlight of the latest studies published in the newest issue of Activities, Adaptation & Aging: Dignified and Purposeful Living for Older Adults. The authors hope that this article will contribute to fostering research that meaningfully translates into actions, improving the quality of life and enabling a dignified and purposeful living for older adults.
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{"title":"Adaptability of Older Adults at the Onset of COVID-19","authors":"Laurie Blackman, Donna Wang, Kathryn Krase, Joyce Roberson-Steele, Annette Clarke-Jones, Latoya Attis","doi":"10.1080/01924788.2023.2230703","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01924788.2023.2230703","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":45731,"journal":{"name":"Activities Adaptation & Aging","volume":"23 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2023-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91177247","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-06-11DOI: 10.1080/01924788.2023.2221918
Clarice Sze Wee Chua, Weng Marc Lim, Pei-Lee Teh
ABSTRACT Maintaining mobility is crucial for healthy aging in older adults. While the importance of mobility and the availability of various mobility solutions are well-acknowledged, little is known about the values that drive older adults’ maintenance of mobility. By adopting a values-driven perspective, this study argues that understanding these values is essential for promoting the adoption of, and mitigating resistance to, mobility solutions among older adults. In this regard, this study aims to explore the values underpinning the concept of mobility and the notion of aging in older adults. Using a grounded theory methodology, a thematic analysis of interviews with older adults on their experiences with aging and mobility was conducted. This analysis revealed five core values – Go-Go, Resilience, Empowerment, Adaptability, and Technophile (GREAT) – that are intertwined with aging and mobility, leading to a new theory called the aging and values-driven theory of mobility. The insights from this study suggest that a variety of mobility solutions should be available to cater to the diverse mobility conditions experienced by older adults, ultimately creating a supportive ecosystem for healthy aging.
{"title":"An aging and values-driven theory of mobility","authors":"Clarice Sze Wee Chua, Weng Marc Lim, Pei-Lee Teh","doi":"10.1080/01924788.2023.2221918","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01924788.2023.2221918","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Maintaining mobility is crucial for healthy aging in older adults. While the importance of mobility and the availability of various mobility solutions are well-acknowledged, little is known about the values that drive older adults’ maintenance of mobility. By adopting a values-driven perspective, this study argues that understanding these values is essential for promoting the adoption of, and mitigating resistance to, mobility solutions among older adults. In this regard, this study aims to explore the values underpinning the concept of mobility and the notion of aging in older adults. Using a grounded theory methodology, a thematic analysis of interviews with older adults on their experiences with aging and mobility was conducted. This analysis revealed five core values – Go-Go, Resilience, Empowerment, Adaptability, and Technophile (GREAT) – that are intertwined with aging and mobility, leading to a new theory called the aging and values-driven theory of mobility. The insights from this study suggest that a variety of mobility solutions should be available to cater to the diverse mobility conditions experienced by older adults, ultimately creating a supportive ecosystem for healthy aging.","PeriodicalId":45731,"journal":{"name":"Activities Adaptation & Aging","volume":"47 1","pages":"397 - 413"},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2023-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46122801","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-05-31DOI: 10.1080/01924788.2023.2218717
Stephan Geyer, B. Teater, Jill Chonody
COVID-19 had a significant impact on older South Africans' experience of social support. This cross-sectional study explored possible risk and protective factors of social support among community-dwelling older adults (N = 118). Social support pre- to during COVID-19 decreased significantly;however, overall social support was greater for those who were older, had more face-to-face contact, and had a greater number of friends or relatives. From a socio-ecological perspective on resilience, greater opportunities for older adults to create connections, such as classes or community events, are recommended to facilitate desired social supports, which in turn supports greater health and well-being.
{"title":"Social Support Among Older South Africans During COVID-19","authors":"Stephan Geyer, B. Teater, Jill Chonody","doi":"10.1080/01924788.2023.2218717","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01924788.2023.2218717","url":null,"abstract":"COVID-19 had a significant impact on older South Africans' experience of social support. This cross-sectional study explored possible risk and protective factors of social support among community-dwelling older adults (N = 118). Social support pre- to during COVID-19 decreased significantly;however, overall social support was greater for those who were older, had more face-to-face contact, and had a greater number of friends or relatives. From a socio-ecological perspective on resilience, greater opportunities for older adults to create connections, such as classes or community events, are recommended to facilitate desired social supports, which in turn supports greater health and well-being.","PeriodicalId":45731,"journal":{"name":"Activities Adaptation & Aging","volume":"16 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2023-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85604613","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-05-31DOI: 10.1080/01924788.2023.2219518
L. Sousa, Jênnyfer Freitas, M. Pinto, Daniela Lemos, J. Tavares
{"title":"Influence of Social Media Use Among Older Adults in Portugal","authors":"L. Sousa, Jênnyfer Freitas, M. Pinto, Daniela Lemos, J. Tavares","doi":"10.1080/01924788.2023.2219518","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01924788.2023.2219518","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":45731,"journal":{"name":"Activities Adaptation & Aging","volume":"2 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2023-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77985740","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-05-31DOI: 10.1080/01924788.2023.2218702
Justin T. Mierzwicki, Emily Miller, A. Baney, Coulson Lash, Justin Benton, Mckenzie Haller
AimsTo study feasibility and impact of telephone and video communication on perceptions of loneliness and social isolation in community-dwelling older adults.MethodsPurposive flyer distribution to communities, area agencies on aging, meals on wheels, and snowball sampling. Sixteen people met inclusion criteria. Pre- and post-intervention data were collected: UCLA-3, UCLA20, FRAIL Scale, and Social Frailty Scale. Participants were allocated to either telephone or video communication groups, completing 8 weeks of one time per week 45-60-minute conversations.ResultsUCLA-20 demonstrated statistical significance (p = .017) for the full cohort with large effect size (Hedges' g = 1.273). UCLA-3, SFS-8, and FRAIL Scale did not demonstrate statistically significant pre-post differences. No statistically significant differences (p > .05) were identified between the telephone and video communication groups.ConclusionRemote communication may have a positive impact on perceptions of loneliness that appear to be independent of the communication modality utilized. Randomized controlled trials are required to determine if either modality is more effective.
{"title":"Loneliness Decreased for Older Adults Using Telephone and Video Communications","authors":"Justin T. Mierzwicki, Emily Miller, A. Baney, Coulson Lash, Justin Benton, Mckenzie Haller","doi":"10.1080/01924788.2023.2218702","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01924788.2023.2218702","url":null,"abstract":"AimsTo study feasibility and impact of telephone and video communication on perceptions of loneliness and social isolation in community-dwelling older adults.MethodsPurposive flyer distribution to communities, area agencies on aging, meals on wheels, and snowball sampling. Sixteen people met inclusion criteria. Pre- and post-intervention data were collected: UCLA-3, UCLA20, FRAIL Scale, and Social Frailty Scale. Participants were allocated to either telephone or video communication groups, completing 8 weeks of one time per week 45-60-minute conversations.ResultsUCLA-20 demonstrated statistical significance (p = .017) for the full cohort with large effect size (Hedges' g = 1.273). UCLA-3, SFS-8, and FRAIL Scale did not demonstrate statistically significant pre-post differences. No statistically significant differences (p > .05) were identified between the telephone and video communication groups.ConclusionRemote communication may have a positive impact on perceptions of loneliness that appear to be independent of the communication modality utilized. Randomized controlled trials are required to determine if either modality is more effective.","PeriodicalId":45731,"journal":{"name":"Activities Adaptation & Aging","volume":"72 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2023-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84149391","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-05-16DOI: 10.1080/01924788.2023.2213022
Miranda C. Kunkel, K. Kasler, A. Heppner, K. Van Haitsma, K. Abbott
{"title":"Implementing Preference-Based Communication Tools in Nursing Homes: Influence of Champions","authors":"Miranda C. Kunkel, K. Kasler, A. Heppner, K. Van Haitsma, K. Abbott","doi":"10.1080/01924788.2023.2213022","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01924788.2023.2213022","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":45731,"journal":{"name":"Activities Adaptation & Aging","volume":"16 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2023-05-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83566869","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-05-07DOI: 10.1080/01924788.2023.2210421
Kaitlin E. Mueller, J. Piatt, Lesa L. Huber, B. McCormick
{"title":"Associations Between Subacute Rehabilitation Experiences and Transitions into Long-Term Care","authors":"Kaitlin E. Mueller, J. Piatt, Lesa L. Huber, B. McCormick","doi":"10.1080/01924788.2023.2210421","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01924788.2023.2210421","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":45731,"journal":{"name":"Activities Adaptation & Aging","volume":"16 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2023-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88703131","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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