Pub Date : 2022-12-01DOI: 10.1080/01924788.2022.2151805
C. Solé, Montserrat Celdrán, I. Cifre
ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to examine the benefits of Snoezelen room for older people living in nursing homes. Participants were 84 people with dementia from Barcelona (Spain) that were randomly assigned to Snoezelen or reminiscence sessions. Bi-weekly sessions were held over a period of 12 weeks. Participants in the Snoezelen group displayed significant improvements in depression and anxiety and a greater degree of relaxation. Participants with slight dementia were also more likely to display more alertness and offer constructive answers. Snoezelen room could be implemented in a range of dementia’s stages, stressing its implications for slight dementia profile.
{"title":"Psychological and Behavioral Effects of Snoezelen Rooms on Dementia","authors":"C. Solé, Montserrat Celdrán, I. Cifre","doi":"10.1080/01924788.2022.2151805","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01924788.2022.2151805","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to examine the benefits of Snoezelen room for older people living in nursing homes. Participants were 84 people with dementia from Barcelona (Spain) that were randomly assigned to Snoezelen or reminiscence sessions. Bi-weekly sessions were held over a period of 12 weeks. Participants in the Snoezelen group displayed significant improvements in depression and anxiety and a greater degree of relaxation. Participants with slight dementia were also more likely to display more alertness and offer constructive answers. Snoezelen room could be implemented in a range of dementia’s stages, stressing its implications for slight dementia profile.","PeriodicalId":45731,"journal":{"name":"Activities Adaptation & Aging","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91219442","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 : 2022-11-30DOI: 10.1080/01924788.2022.2151807
Zuzana Zemancová, Eva Dubovská, P. Tavel
{"title":"Older Adults’ Motivation to Exercise: Qualitative Insights from Czech Republic","authors":"Zuzana Zemancová, Eva Dubovská, P. Tavel","doi":"10.1080/01924788.2022.2151807","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01924788.2022.2151807","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":45731,"journal":{"name":"Activities Adaptation & Aging","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2022-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78842436","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 : 2022-11-30DOI: 10.1080/01924788.2022.2151801
Jean-Bernard Mabire, Nathalie Bouaziz, Adèle de Malherbe, K. Charras
ABSTRACT Inclusive choirs promote social inclusion by providing the opportunity for persons living with dementia, caregivers and volunteers to sing together as equals. The aim of this qualitative study is to present the development of an inclusive choir in a day care center through rehearsal process and the feedback from the participants. Twelve persons living with dementia, four staff members and one volunteer participated in fourteen rehearsals led by a choirmaster, leading up to a concert with Christmas-themed songs. Persons living with dementia showed confidence, enjoyment, consistency and learning contributing to their empowerment and engagement throughout the study. Regarding volunteers, a shift from stigma associated with negative representations about dementia to social inclusion were observed. Care staff were point of reference for persons living with dementia and as the study progressed, they moved from the position of carers to singing partners. For all participants, a group cohesion and a sense of being connected developed. Such approaches contribute to raise awareness of dementia and reducing the stigma associated and to promote social inclusion of persons living with dementia.
{"title":"Inclusive Choir for Persons Living with Dementia: A Qualitative Study","authors":"Jean-Bernard Mabire, Nathalie Bouaziz, Adèle de Malherbe, K. Charras","doi":"10.1080/01924788.2022.2151801","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01924788.2022.2151801","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Inclusive choirs promote social inclusion by providing the opportunity for persons living with dementia, caregivers and volunteers to sing together as equals. The aim of this qualitative study is to present the development of an inclusive choir in a day care center through rehearsal process and the feedback from the participants. Twelve persons living with dementia, four staff members and one volunteer participated in fourteen rehearsals led by a choirmaster, leading up to a concert with Christmas-themed songs. Persons living with dementia showed confidence, enjoyment, consistency and learning contributing to their empowerment and engagement throughout the study. Regarding volunteers, a shift from stigma associated with negative representations about dementia to social inclusion were observed. Care staff were point of reference for persons living with dementia and as the study progressed, they moved from the position of carers to singing partners. For all participants, a group cohesion and a sense of being connected developed. Such approaches contribute to raise awareness of dementia and reducing the stigma associated and to promote social inclusion of persons living with dementia.","PeriodicalId":45731,"journal":{"name":"Activities Adaptation & Aging","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2022-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75950894","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 : 2022-11-27DOI: 10.1080/01924788.2022.2151803
Jiawei Cao, J. Vivoda
ABSTRACT There is a lack of research on whether participating in productive aging (PA) activities affects driving among older adults and each PA activity’s independent effect on driving. This study aims to assess how PA activities affect driving frequency using the social ecological model. Ordinal regression was used to analyze data from the National Health and Aging Trends Study (n = 4655). We examined whether participation in PA activities and perceived importance of PA activity participation were related to driving frequency. Higher driving frequency was observed among older adults who worked for pay, provided care, visited friends and family, went out for enjoyment, and had higher perceived importance of PA activity participation. Alternative transportation services and programs could be implemented to ensure safety, mobility, and PA participation as the population continues to age.
{"title":"Maintaining mobility: how productive aging affects driving among older drivers","authors":"Jiawei Cao, J. Vivoda","doi":"10.1080/01924788.2022.2151803","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01924788.2022.2151803","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT There is a lack of research on whether participating in productive aging (PA) activities affects driving among older adults and each PA activity’s independent effect on driving. This study aims to assess how PA activities affect driving frequency using the social ecological model. Ordinal regression was used to analyze data from the National Health and Aging Trends Study (n = 4655). We examined whether participation in PA activities and perceived importance of PA activity participation were related to driving frequency. Higher driving frequency was observed among older adults who worked for pay, provided care, visited friends and family, went out for enjoyment, and had higher perceived importance of PA activity participation. Alternative transportation services and programs could be implemented to ensure safety, mobility, and PA participation as the population continues to age.","PeriodicalId":45731,"journal":{"name":"Activities Adaptation & Aging","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2022-11-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74338926","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 : 2022-11-23DOI: 10.1080/01924788.2022.2148416
Katarzyna Skałacka, Katarzyna Błońska
ABSTRACT Physical experience has a significant effect on older adults, especially on enhancing psychological well-being. A cross-sectional survey were conducted with 120 healthy older adults (mean age 69.0 years; 67.5% female), who indicated what activities and how often they undertook and filled in the short version of WHO Quality of Life scale (WHOQOL-BREF), which measured their life satisfaction in four domains. The results show that both the frequency and the intensity of physical activities improve life satisfaction. Older adults with low activity levels rarely choose cognitive or physically demanding activities over less demanding activities. The most active older adults prefer frequent but light physical activity, social interactions and solitary entertainment.
{"title":"Physical Leisure Activities and Life Satisfaction in Older Adults","authors":"Katarzyna Skałacka, Katarzyna Błońska","doi":"10.1080/01924788.2022.2148416","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01924788.2022.2148416","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Physical experience has a significant effect on older adults, especially on enhancing psychological well-being. A cross-sectional survey were conducted with 120 healthy older adults (mean age 69.0 years; 67.5% female), who indicated what activities and how often they undertook and filled in the short version of WHO Quality of Life scale (WHOQOL-BREF), which measured their life satisfaction in four domains. The results show that both the frequency and the intensity of physical activities improve life satisfaction. Older adults with low activity levels rarely choose cognitive or physically demanding activities over less demanding activities. The most active older adults prefer frequent but light physical activity, social interactions and solitary entertainment.","PeriodicalId":45731,"journal":{"name":"Activities Adaptation & Aging","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2022-11-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42258244","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 : 2022-11-23DOI: 10.1080/01924788.2022.2148425
Maliwan Rueankam, S. Khemthong, Winai Chatthong, Tharadon Rodkaeo, Sasicha Chanworavit
ABSTRACT Occupational therapists utilize cooking groups to optimize intrinsic capacity and functional ability, but there is a lack of scientific evaluation. This quasi-experimental study aimed to investigate the effect of a cooking group on cognitive, emotional, psychomotor, and interpersonal performance in older adults. Nineteen participants with chronic conditions were recruited to attend ten consecutive cooking sessions. Large Allen Cognitive Level Screen-5 (LACLS-5), Thai Geriatric Depression Scale (TGDS-15), psychomotor speed test and interpersonal communication observation were used. The results showed significant improvement in the study outcomes. Therefore, the cooking groups have improved cooperative capacity through engaging the older adults’ functional abilities.
{"title":"Cooking Groups for Older Adults: Implications for Functional Abilities","authors":"Maliwan Rueankam, S. Khemthong, Winai Chatthong, Tharadon Rodkaeo, Sasicha Chanworavit","doi":"10.1080/01924788.2022.2148425","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01924788.2022.2148425","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Occupational therapists utilize cooking groups to optimize intrinsic capacity and functional ability, but there is a lack of scientific evaluation. This quasi-experimental study aimed to investigate the effect of a cooking group on cognitive, emotional, psychomotor, and interpersonal performance in older adults. Nineteen participants with chronic conditions were recruited to attend ten consecutive cooking sessions. Large Allen Cognitive Level Screen-5 (LACLS-5), Thai Geriatric Depression Scale (TGDS-15), psychomotor speed test and interpersonal communication observation were used. The results showed significant improvement in the study outcomes. Therefore, the cooking groups have improved cooperative capacity through engaging the older adults’ functional abilities.","PeriodicalId":45731,"journal":{"name":"Activities Adaptation & Aging","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2022-11-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74336107","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 : 2022-11-21DOI: 10.1080/01924788.2022.2148395
Duangduan Rattanamongkolgul, S. Rattanamongkolgul
ABSTRACT This cross-sectional survey was aimed to explore the features of later life security and their related factors among Thais using the WHO Active Aging Framework. Data were collected from 1,129 adults aged 18–59 years in Nakhon Nayok, Thailand using a self-administered questionnaire consisting of three sections measuring demographic data, factors related to the active aging concept, and preparedness for later life. Logistic regression analyses were applied to determine the associated factors. The results showed that all the three later life preparedness variables were rated at medium levels; and setting aside funds for later life and managing inheritance were reported more frequently than having made funeral arrangements. Preparation for later life was strongly associated with community participation (odds ratio, 4.6; 95% CI 3.1–6.8) and financial security preparation (odds ratio,3.5; 95% CI 2.3–5.2). Further research is needed to promote later life preparation during the new normal period when community engagement and financial planning are more difficult and also to understand the features of later life preparation among aging population because lives of older persons are also more vulnerable and uncertain due to the pandemic.
{"title":"Preparedness for Later Life and Associated Factors among Thai Adults","authors":"Duangduan Rattanamongkolgul, S. Rattanamongkolgul","doi":"10.1080/01924788.2022.2148395","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01924788.2022.2148395","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT This cross-sectional survey was aimed to explore the features of later life security and their related factors among Thais using the WHO Active Aging Framework. Data were collected from 1,129 adults aged 18–59 years in Nakhon Nayok, Thailand using a self-administered questionnaire consisting of three sections measuring demographic data, factors related to the active aging concept, and preparedness for later life. Logistic regression analyses were applied to determine the associated factors. The results showed that all the three later life preparedness variables were rated at medium levels; and setting aside funds for later life and managing inheritance were reported more frequently than having made funeral arrangements. Preparation for later life was strongly associated with community participation (odds ratio, 4.6; 95% CI 3.1–6.8) and financial security preparation (odds ratio,3.5; 95% CI 2.3–5.2). Further research is needed to promote later life preparation during the new normal period when community engagement and financial planning are more difficult and also to understand the features of later life preparation among aging population because lives of older persons are also more vulnerable and uncertain due to the pandemic.","PeriodicalId":45731,"journal":{"name":"Activities Adaptation & Aging","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2022-11-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46619409","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 : 2022-11-17DOI: 10.1080/01924788.2022.2148408
Sunwoo Lee
ABSTRACT Loneliness is a risk factor for poorer health and quality of life of older adults. To provide an insight into loneliness interventions aimed at populations aging, this study examined the relationships between loneliness, voluntary/charity works, and quality of life among European older adults. This study builds on secondary data analysis employing data drawn from the Survey of Health, Ageing, and Retirement in Europe (SHARE) Waves 4 and 6; data collected in 2011 and 2015. A total sample of 32,839 aged 65+ who responded at both waves 4 and 6 were analyzed. Regression analysis was performed to determine the relationship between study variables, in particular, mediating role of voluntary/charity works in the association between loneliness and quality of life cross-sectionally and longitudinally. Results revealed that loneliness was significantly and negatively associated with quality of life over time, and voluntary/charity works appeared to in part mediate the relationship between loneliness and quality of life. Study findings provide evidence for a need for incorporation of social and civic activities such as volunteering into loneliness interventions for older adults.
{"title":"Loneliness, Volunteering, and Quality of Life in European Older Adults","authors":"Sunwoo Lee","doi":"10.1080/01924788.2022.2148408","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01924788.2022.2148408","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT Loneliness is a risk factor for poorer health and quality of life of older adults. To provide an insight into loneliness interventions aimed at populations aging, this study examined the relationships between loneliness, voluntary/charity works, and quality of life among European older adults. This study builds on secondary data analysis employing data drawn from the Survey of Health, Ageing, and Retirement in Europe (SHARE) Waves 4 and 6; data collected in 2011 and 2015. A total sample of 32,839 aged 65+ who responded at both waves 4 and 6 were analyzed. Regression analysis was performed to determine the relationship between study variables, in particular, mediating role of voluntary/charity works in the association between loneliness and quality of life cross-sectionally and longitudinally. Results revealed that loneliness was significantly and negatively associated with quality of life over time, and voluntary/charity works appeared to in part mediate the relationship between loneliness and quality of life. Study findings provide evidence for a need for incorporation of social and civic activities such as volunteering into loneliness interventions for older adults.","PeriodicalId":45731,"journal":{"name":"Activities Adaptation & Aging","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2022-11-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43960741","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 : 2022-11-04DOI: 10.1080/01924788.2022.2143178
Lauren Wolman, L. Atack, Lisa Roy, Esther Arbeid, Czarielle Dela Cruz, Sarah Zwicker
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to describe older adults’ perceptions of loneliness, quality of life and connection to their community center during physical distancing to inform classes and events during COVID-19. A descriptive, mixed methods study using online and telephone surveys was conducted with 265 older adults in a major Canadian city. Older adults reported a lower quality of life and community connection and a greater sense of loneliness, however resilience emerged as a strong theme. Participants identified regular physical exercise, connection to others through technology and a philosophical approach to events and life as ways of coping with physical distancing. Community centers need to actively continue to innovate with technology, classes and events and provide regular, supportive communication with members during COVID-19 and beyond.
{"title":"Older Adults’ Perspectives of Physical Distancing and the Community Center","authors":"Lauren Wolman, L. Atack, Lisa Roy, Esther Arbeid, Czarielle Dela Cruz, Sarah Zwicker","doi":"10.1080/01924788.2022.2143178","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01924788.2022.2143178","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to describe older adults’ perceptions of loneliness, quality of life and connection to their community center during physical distancing to inform classes and events during COVID-19. A descriptive, mixed methods study using online and telephone surveys was conducted with 265 older adults in a major Canadian city. Older adults reported a lower quality of life and community connection and a greater sense of loneliness, however resilience emerged as a strong theme. Participants identified regular physical exercise, connection to others through technology and a philosophical approach to events and life as ways of coping with physical distancing. Community centers need to actively continue to innovate with technology, classes and events and provide regular, supportive communication with members during COVID-19 and beyond.","PeriodicalId":45731,"journal":{"name":"Activities Adaptation & Aging","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2022-11-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45086838","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 : 2022-10-02DOI: 10.1080/01924788.2022.2132602
Weng Marc Lim, Carmen Bowman
ABSTRACT Aging continues irrespective of event, location, and time; it is a process that does not stop or pause. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted the community of older adults as profoundly as any other community. However, communities are not homogenous and older adults as a community are different in their own ways (e.g., digital immigrant baby boomers who are generally not as tech-savvy as digital native millennials (Gen Y) and zoomers (Gen Z); generally have a higher risk of morbidity and mortality, lower physical strength and mobility, and greater vulnerability to public health crises as compared to their younger counterparts). As COVID-19 becomes endemic, it is an opportune time to reflect on the lessons learned from COVID-19 for healthy and seamless aging. This article sheds light on such lessons (i.e., implications for preparedness management and opportunity leveraging) emerging out of the latest articles published during COVID-19 in the current issue of Activities, Adaptation & Aging: Dignified and Purposeful Living for Older Adults.
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