In older adults, the social reintegration and rehabilitation aspects are more valued than vocational ones. Solutions are required for the participation of retirees in all kind of activities within the community. Two complementary dimensions must be taken into account: the psychological well-being and ...
Psychosocial Interventions for Older Adults with Dementia and Their CaregiversThis chapter provides a review of the current evidence on psychosocial approaches to reducing behavioral problems among persons with dementia (PWD), with particular emphasis on state-of-the-science randomized controlled trials ...
Objective: The purpose of our study was to describe the quality of life of older adults with seizures or epilepsy and compare its psychosocial impact between those who were new diagnosed and those diagnosed before the age of 65.Methods: In-depth face to face interviews with open ended questions...
Purpose: To estimate changes in self-reported health and psychosocial factors associated with a 12-week sedentary behavior intervention for older adults. Design: Exploratory secondary analysis of pilot randomized controlled trial. Setting: Kaiser Permanente Washington Subjects: Sixty adults aged 60 to 89...
The aim of this study was to examine the differences in psychosocial factors between seniors involved in supervised versus unsupervised exercise. A sample of 54 older adults completed a questionnaire that included measures of social support, exercise self-efficacy, and enjoyment. Results showed that ...
Moreover, gender differences in the psychosocial variables associated with frailty were examined. Methods: This cross-sectional study examined a community-dwelling sample of N = 210 older adults (M = 75.31 years). Frailty was measured with the Tilburg Frailty Indicator. Quality of life, depression...
Low back pain in older adults: risk factors, management options and future directions Low back pain (LBP) is one of the major disabling health conditions among older adults aged 60聽years or older. While most causes of LBP among older adults... AY Wong,J Karppinen,D Samartzis - 《Scoliosi...
Changes in physical activity during the retirement transition: A theory-based, qualitative interview study. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity , 12 : 25.Investigating the psychosocial determinants of physical activity in older adults:A qualitative approach. Kosteli MC,Will...
It is estimated that by the year 2015, at least half of those living with HIV disease in the United States will be 50years of age or older. Older adults with HIV disease are living longer than ever before and are living healthier and more normal lives. They continue to be involved in ...
This cross-sectional study on older adults showed that the COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey was associated with changes in lifestyle, behavior, and emotional health. About the latter, women experienced increased loneliness, anxiety and depression more often than men, and the use of digital services to...