Elderly People Age Research Articles

The Effect of Familism Emotions on Post-Traumatic Growth Among the Elderly in China: The Mediating Roles of Taoist Personality and Sense of Community.

Post-traumatic growth is a significant social issue in the management of active aging in elderly people. This study investigates the influence of familism emotions on post-traumatic growth (PTG) of the elderly, and the mediating role of Taoist personality and sense of community (SOC) therein, to provide a scientific basis for the development of positive aging in the elderly. A cross-sectional study was conducted in several communities of Hubei Province in China. A total of 338 elderly people were investigated with the Familism Emotion Scale, PTG Scale, Taoist Personality Scale and SOC Scale. SPSS 23.0 was used to derive descriptive statistics and conduct a common method bias test, Pearson correlation analysis, and multiple stepwise regression analysis. Mplus 7.3 was used for structural equation modeling to test the significance of parallel mediation effects on the data. The results show that: (1) Familism emotions, Taoist personality and SOC are positively correlated with PTG; (2) Familism emotions, Taoist personality and SOC can all positively predict PTG in the elderly; (3) Both Taoist personality and SOC partially mediated the link between familism emotions and PTG in the elderly. In the context of particularly constraining societal events such as COVID-19, it is necessary to pay careful attention to the impact of external environmental influences upon the elderly, such as family and community, and to encourage elderly people to cultivate a more Taoist personality. The formation of a Taoist personality offers a promising new focus for research in elderly healthcare.

A cross-sectional survey to develop, validate and verify a questionnaire to assess the asthikhaya in postmenopausal osteoporotic women

Globally life expectancy is increasing and Osteoporosis is becoming a worldwide growing health problem, especially in post-menopausal women. It is a major health problem in India also. Studies show that 61 million people are affected with Osteoporosis in India. Among them 80% are females. The earlier researches show that loss of BMD is more in an early menopausal woman when compared to normal and late menopausal women. Usually, Osteoporosis may not be diagnosed in the early stages as it will not exhibit any prominent symptoms in the early stages. Hence there is an increased risk of morbidity and mortality followed by recurrent falls in elderly aged people. Pre-screening ladies with early menopause can reduce the rate of osteoporosis and thereby can reduce the risk of fracture and overall socio-economic burden. Traditionally, we use bone mineral density (BMD) to diagnose and monitor osteoporosis and osteopenia. But such diagnostic measures may not be always affordable for the common man. Hence the present study is aimed to develop and validate the Asthidhatukshaya(reduction of bone tissue)assessment questionnaire and to evaluate the questionnaire by assessing the asthikshaya in patients of the post-menopausal stage diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteopenia. The content validity of the questionnaire was good and had strong internal consistency. The clinical utility of the developed questionnaire was also assessed in osteoporotic postmenopausal women. The high content validity and consistency indicate the questionnaire may be used to screen asthikshaya in post-menopausal ladies and thereby can reduce the risk of fracture after assessing in a larger sample

Edukasi Program Latihan Keseimbangan Pada Masyarakat Lansia Untuk Menurunkan Risiko Jatuh di Posyandu Pronorogo Lestari Ngamarto RW 7-Lawang

As elderly people age, their body's physiological functions will decrease. Decreased dynamic balance in the elderly can cause a high risk of falls. If this is not addressed, the risk of injury to the elderly will be greater. The aim of this research is to provide education and training to the elderly about dynamic balance and the risk of falls and how to do exercises to reduce these symptoms. This research method was carried out using a community service approach at the elderly posyandu by providing counseling material about "dynamic balance and the risk of falls in the elderly", after that balance measurements were carried out to find out how big the risk of falls was in the elderly and carrying out balance training practices to improve dynamic balance and reduce risk of falling. Counseling and practice regarding dynamic balance and the risk of falls went smoothly, all the elderly who took part in the activity were very enthusiastic and enthusiastic. The education carried out aims to provide knowledge to the elderly about dynamic balance and the risk of falls as well as the benefits of dynamic balance training to prevent the risk of falls in the elderly.

Sleep quality and related factors in older adults: A cross-sectional study

This study aimed to evaluate sleep quality and related factors in hospitalized older adults. In this cross-sectional study, 390 older adults were admitted to the medical and surgical departments of Musa Ibn Jafar Hospital in Quchan. The data was collected from October to March 2017. Data collection tools were the demographic information questionnaire and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Questionnaire (PSQI). A total of 390 older adults participated in this study. The mean age of participants was 71.73 (SD=8.05) years. Of the participants, 54.6% were male, 73.8% were married, 31.5% had a diploma, and 77.4% lived in the city. Also, 67.4% of the individuals had never been hospitalized before, and 69.0% of them had a history of chronic disease. The mean sleep quality score based on PSQI in the elderly was 7.40 (SD=4.02). Among the participants, 63.8% of them had undesirable sleep quality. The age of elderly people who had undesirable sleep was significantly higher than people with desirable sleep (P=0.03). Also, there was a significant difference between undesirable and desirable sleep quality with education level (P=0.05), marital status (P<0.001), hospitalization frequency (P<0.001), and history of chronic disease (P<0.001). In sum, considering that the results of the research showed that the elderly did not have a good quality of sleep, it is recommended to provide nursing care in the inpatient wards as well as teach it to the elderly and their families to prevent sleep problems and related problems.

New Horizons: Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone and Cognition.

Pulsatile secretion of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) is essential for activating and maintaining the function of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis, which controls the onset of puberty and fertility. Two recent studies suggest that, in addition to controlling reproduction, the neurons in the brain that produce GnRH are also involved in the control of postnatal brain maturation, odor discrimination, and adult cognition. This review will summarize the development and establishment of the GnRH system, with particular attention to the importance of its first postnatal activation, a phenomenon known as minipuberty, for later reproductive and nonreproductive functions. In addition, we will discuss the beneficial effects of restoring physiological (ie, pulsatile) GnRH levels on olfactory and cognitive alterations in preclinical Down syndrome and Alzheimer disease models, as well as the potential risks associated with long-term continuous (ie, nonphysiological) GnRH administration in certain disorders. Finally, this review addresses the intriguing possibility that pulsatile GnRH therapy may hold therapeutic potential for the management of some neurodevelopmental cognitive disorders and pathological aging in elderly people.

The Role of Spirituality and Social Support in Iranian Elderly Happiness: A Cross-sectional Study

Background: Spiritual well-being and social support are important factors in reducing loneliness and depression, improving the quality of life, and successful aging in elderly people. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between spiritual well-being, social support, and happiness among elderly people. Methods: This cross-sectional research was performed on 434 elderly people recruited from the health centers of Saveh University of Medical Sciences in Iran. Eligible participants who matched the selection criteria were selected through a multi-stage random sampling method. Socio-demographic information, the Spiritual Well-Being Scale, social support, and the Oxford Happiness Scale were used as tools for data collection. Finally, all data were analyzed by SPSS, and a multiple linear regression analysis was employed to determine factors associated with happiness. Results: The mean scores of happiness, spiritual well-being, and social support were 64.0±13.2, 96.4±18.6, and 42.8±10.9, respectively. Overall, 211 (48.6%) elderly people had high levels of spiritual well-being. The findings indicated that 43% (R2=0.43) of the variance of change in happiness could be attributed to spiritual health, social support, and socio-demographic variables, including membership in non-governmental organizations, age, underlying disease status, marital status, and physical activity. Conclusion: Spiritual well-being and social support play an important role in elderly happiness. The results of the current study might be considered a basis for planning health promotion programs among the elderly. It is recommended that authorities assist in meeting the social and spiritual needs of the elderly to increase their overall happiness.

Association Between Socioeconomic Status, Productive Aging, and Frailty Index in Urban Elderly Population in China

To explore the impact of socioeconomic status and productive aging on the frailty index of urban elderly population in China, and to provide reference for improving their health level. We obtained data from the 2018 Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS) and included 1890 urban elderly people aged 60 and over in the study. Multiple linear regression model was used to analyze the influencing factors of the productive aging and the frailty index of the urban elderly population in China. A structural equation model was constructed to explore the relationship between socioeconomic status, productive aging, and frailty index. Elderly people with high socioeconomic status ( β=0.082, P<0.001) had higher level of productive aging. Elderly people with high socioeconomic status ( β=－0.091, P<0.001) and high level of productive aging ( β=－0.330, P<0.001) had lower frailty index. Productive aging played an intermediary role ( β=－0.259, 95% CI: －0.380--0.181) between socioeconomic status and frailty index. The socioeconomic status and productive aging of the elderly people are important predictors of their frailty index. The government should exert its leadership functions to encourage the elderly, especially those with low education and income levels, to actively learn knowledge and skills, and to provide support for the elderly to participate in productive activities.

Application of hierarchical cluster analysis in age segmentation for thermal comfort differentiation of elderly people in summer

Thermophysiological functions should be considered in the age segmentation of elderly people for thermal comfort differentiation. This paper aims to establish a scientific age segmentation criterion for elderly people based on thermal physiological demands. Firstly, field measurements and questionnaires are conducted in two pensioners’ buildings, and hierarchical cluster analysis is adopted to segment the age of elderly people based on thermophysiological functions in summer. Secondly, the effects of the basal metabolic rate (BMR), body fat percentage (BF%) and cardiac output (CO) on the physiological indexes are analyzed, then the thermal sensation deviation degree and the environmental sensitivity of the elderly people at different ages are analyzed. Finally, subjective perception and physiological parameter are combined to explore summer indoor environmental comfort zones for elderly people at different ages. The results show that the age of elderly people is segmented into [60, 69], [70, 89] and [90, 99]. With the increase of age, BMR and CO decrease, and BF% increases; the sensitivity of subjective perception to temperature, relative humidity and air speed decreases, and the sensitivity of MST to temperature and relative humidity also decreases. For the three age groups, the air temperature comfort zones are 23.25–27.41°C, 19.50–28.67°C and 20.72–30.73°C, respectively; the humidity comfort zones are 42.50–60.83%, 40.50–68.00% and 35.00–71.67%, respectively; and the air speed comfort zones are 0.02–0.31 m/s, 0–0.27 m/s and 0–0.29 m/s, respectively. This study can provide theoretical support for thermophysiological age segmentation criteria and differentiated environment design for elderly people in summer.

An Autopsy Based Comparative Study Between Males and Females Age of Sagittal Suture fusion at Tertiary Health Care Center at Jaipur (Rajasthan)

Background: A reasonably correct estimation of age in elderly people is essential in legal, medical, social andadministrative matters. Skulls are usually well preserved in decomposed, mutilated state or in fragmentary bodies.Sagittal suture has a very wide range of fusion. The aim of this study is to collect data of sagittal suture fusion ofmale and female and comparing with each other, so the more appropriate estimation of age can occur by includingsexual dimorphism of sagittal sutural fusion.Material and Methods: This study was conducted in 100 autopsy cases of Department of Forensic Medicine, S.M.S.Medical College &amp; Attached Hospital, Jaipur of aged between 20 to 70 yrs, With making group of male and femalefor each year of age. The obliteration of the sutures was ascertained endocranially as well as ectocranially. TheSagittal suture was studied in four parts and Scale for closure is studied by Acsadi-Nemeskeri complex methodResults: Ectocranially the start of fusion of sagittal suture was observed at the age of 51-60 yrs age group in femalesand in 46-50 yrs in males and endocranially at 31-40 yrs in males and 41-50 yrs in females.Conclusion: When comparison between males and female subjects for ectocranially closure were made, closure wasearlier in males. Completion is perfected at the age of 61-70 years. The study showed that fusion of endocraniumbegan first on S4 &amp; last on S1 in both sexes.Though consensus of opinion in our country is that the obliteration of the skull sutures in females is somewhatearlier than that of males, in the present study no such pattern in difference was noticed in endocrinal suturalfusion.

Effects of virtual reality training on bio- and psycho-markers of aging in retired individuals

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of VR-training on bio- and psycho-markers of aging in elderly people. Thirty women aged 56 to 82 years living in Moscow and participating in the Moscow Longevity programme were examined. The following methods were used: diagnostic (self-assessment of subjective age, measurement of aging indicators included in the system of biological age assessment according to V.P. Voitenko, diagnostics of attentiveness and awareness), methods of experimental influence (training session on the development of spiritual resource of personality), mathematical statistics (Wilcoxon's T-criterion). The results show that virtual reality training improves markers of biopsychological age of retirees: it increases the level of mindfulness, reduces heart rate and increases static balancing time. Although VR training did not have a statistically significant effect on measures of psychological age and blood pressure, the overall findings emphasise the importance and potential utility of virtual reality training for older adults in the context of slowing ageing and improving quality of life. Further research with larger samples and longer follow-up periods is required to fully evaluate the effectiveness of these exercises.

Satisfaction with life and associated factors among elderly people living in two cities in northwest Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study

ObjectiveThis study aimed to determine the level of life satisfaction and identify associated factors among elderly people living in two cities in northwest Ethiopia.DesignCommunity-based cross-sectional study.SettingTwo cities in northwest Ethiopia...

Comorbidе conditions influence on the course of glaucoma

This review presents the current data on comorbidity in glaucoma patients of different age groups and highlights the problem of increasing the incidence of glaucoma due to the expected increase in life expectancy of the world population. Main factors in the development of comorbidity are chronic infections, inflammation, involutional and systemic metabolic disorders, iatrogenia, social status, ecology, and genetic predisposition. Main morphofunctional causes are damage due to endogenous changes in the aging body, external factors and the consequences of diseases associated with age in elderly people. The process of glaucoma progression often depends not only on the adequacy of the chosen tactics and the choice of medications, but also on concomitant systemic factors, so today the success of therapy is determined by a personalized approach to the patient, taking into account the manifestations of the disease and the totality of concomitant changes in the body as a whole.

Dementia Disease Prediction By Using Internet of Things and Nodejs

Abstract: Dementia is not a single disease; it’s an overall term like heart disease that covers a wide range of specific medical conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease. Disorders grouped under the general term “dementia” are caused by abnormal brain changes. These changes trigger a decline in thinking skills, also known as cognitive abilities, severe enough to impair daily life and independent function. They also affect behaviour, feelings and relationships. Alzheimer's disease accounts for 60 to 80 percent of cases. Vascular dementia, which occurs because of microscopic bleeding and blood vessel blockage in the brain, is the second most common cause of dementia. In order to overcome this problems and provide proper treatment to theelder people our project aims at developing an application for elderly age people dementia prediction where I can lively monitor the blood glucose, blood pressure, blood oxidation level which is measured using the sensors and if the condition is abnormal the SMS API will send a message to a mobile phone of the care taker or the old age home in-charge. The web application developed in this project displays the three parameters to the user on a computer that can be lively monitored using IoT. An efficient real time microcontroller is used to process the information and a Wi-Fi gateway is used to transmit the data wirelessly. Thus this project helps in taking care of the elder people at the right time and avoid difficulties. Keywords: MQTT protocol, Publishing, Subscribing, Web application module.

The Higher the Children's Achievements, the Better the Elderly Health? Evidence From China.

Health, an important indicator for measuring the elderly's life and wellbeing, is an important part of positive and healthy aging. Children's achievements are closely linked to their parents' health. However, existing literature does not cover how children's achievements impact the health of their elderly parents. Data were derived from the 2014 Chinese Longitudinal Aging Social Survey; this study includes 6,793 elderly people ages 60 and older as samples. A multiple linear regression model was used to analyze the correlation between children's achievements and their elderly parents' health statuses in China. The results show that the higher the children's income and education, the better their health of their elderly parents. Living patterns, children' financial support to their parents, and social capital play a mediating role in the relationship between children and their elderly parents. These findings provide further insight into potential factors associated with the children's achievements and elderly health.

Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction after caesarean, an obstetrician nightmare

Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction syndrome is a condition mostly affecting the elderly aged people with comorbidities, can rarely occur in postpartum period after caesarean section resulting in massive colonic dilatation without mechanical obstruction. It may lead to intestinal perforation if not identified and treated earlier. We report a case where a low risk primi underwent emergency LSCS for obstetric indication developed caecal perforation during postoperative period requiring laparotomy.

COVID pandemic and elderly aged people

The unexpected arrival of the corona greatly disrupted the lifestyle of the people. Most groups of the population are affected with the lockdown measures put forth in some or other way. But the elderly aged population are facing its worst effects. Lockdown measures affected the younger group in meeting with their responsibilities and the children in their education. Government and local bodies are taking various measures for managing their problems. Conveniently it is assumed that the elder population are least affected by lockdown as their requirements are thought to be less compared to other group of population. Hence the problems of the elder population are least studied and they are neglected by the community and the government. At present there are 48 lakhs of people in Kerala who are aged 60yrs or more. The percentage of elderly aged people is increasing in Kerala and many of them are staying alone. But the opportunities for social interaction in the environment in which they lived were very high. In the present situation of lockdown associated with Corona pandemic, most of them have completely left alone in their houses or apartments. This has led to many physical and mental health consequences in them.

Evde Bakım Hizmeti Alan Yaşlı Bireylerin Öz Etkililik Algıları ve Sağlıklı Yaşam Biçimi Davranışları Arasındaki İlişkinin İncelenmesi

Some physical, mental, and social changes that occur with increasing age in elderly people reduce their functional capacities, increase their need for assistance, lengthen hospital stays, and impose a material and moral burden. The purpose of this study was to look into the relationship between self-efficacy perception and healthy lifestyle behavior in elderly people who are cared for at home. It is a descriptive investigation. The study's participants comprised of 258 elderly people. The information was gathered using the Patient Diagnosis Form, the Healthy Lifestyle Behavior Scale II, and the Self Efficacy-Sufficiency Scale.While the total point average obtained from the Healthy Lifestyle Behavior Scale-II was 123.08±22.86, the total point average of Self Efficacy-Sufficiency Scale was 72.37±15.16. The total point average of the healthy lifestyle behavior scale-II and the self-efficacy sufficiency scale were both positive, and a significant relationship at the middle level (r=.623 p=.000) was discovered. Given that self-efficacy sufficiency perception is a critical determinant of healthy lifestyle behavior, trainings that increase self-efficacy sufficiency perception while also providing sustainability may be suggested.

Life under COVID-19 lockdown: an experience of old age people in India

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to highlight the pain and suffering of elderly age people during the COVID-19 lockdown. It was an unpleasant experience for old age people. Design/methodology/approach In this paper, primarily, the information has been collected through interviews and observation. The researchers interviewed the older people and discussed their experience during the lockdown, and they also observed their activities during that period. Findings The main results of this paper suggested that lockdown appeared as double-edge sword for old age and elderly people. They are not allowed to go outside to safeguard their lives, and inside the home, they are facing issues of anxiety, fear and mental trauma. They are not able to complete their daily routine, and it is hampering their mental strength. Originality/value The paper is based on firsthand information received from an old-age couple.

Contributions of university activities to active aging: grounded theory.

To understand the contributions of university activities for active aging of elderly people committed to the Open University for the Third Age program. This is a qualitative study guided by Symbolic Interactionism as a theoretical framework and by the Grounded Theory as a methodological framework. Data were collected between April and October 2020, through individual interviews with the elderly, coordinators, and professors of an Open University for the Third Age. The software Atlas.ti ® was used to support the analysis, which took place through open, axial, and integration coding. Participation in university activities contributed to strengthening the pillars that support the active aging policy. Contributions were driven by lifelong learning, included in the program through nonformal continuing education, which optimized opportunities for the elderly's health, participation, and safety. The contributions arising from participation in university activities favor the (re)construction of the elderly's resilience in coping with everyday situations.

Social vulnerability and aging of elderly people in the United States

We use 7 waves of the Health and Retirement Study and construct a social vulnerability index (SVI) for elderly U.S. Americans (born 1913–1966). We show that the SVI is mildly larger for men than for women and increases in age from above age 60 onwards for both genders. Social vulnerability of men (but not of women) is lower in the West and Midwest than in other regions and higher income mildly reduces the SVI for men (but not for women). In cohort analysis we find an increase of the SVI for individuals born in the late 1940s or later, which is, however, statistically significant only for women. In order to investigate the nexus between social vulnerability and aging, we construct a frailty index from the same data. We find that socially vulnerable persons display more health deficits at any age. Using the initial SVI (at first interview) we find that social vulnerability exerts a significant impact on subsequent accumulation of health deficits, which is of about the same size for men and women. A one standard deviation increase in the initial SVI leads to a 20 percent increase of the frailty index at any age.