Characterizing different patterns of digital competence and their associations with loneliness and social isolation among older adults: findings from South Korea
CONCLUSION: The present findings suggest that understanding different profiles of digital competence and facilitating active digital participation related to specific profiles can be an effective strategy to reduce older adults' social isolation and loneliness.PMID:37938112 | DOI:10.1080/13607863.2023.2277872 (Source: Aging and Mental Health)
Source: Aging and Mental Health - November 8, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Susanna Joo Yeseul Lee Hyoun K Kim Source Type: research
Do nursing homes with a higher proportion of residents with dementia have greater or fewer complaints?
Conclusion: The association between high proportions of PLWD and lower NH complaints suggests either that these NHs have higher overall quality or that complaints are underreported. Regardless, surveyors and families may need more involvement in monitoring higher dementia prevalence facilities.PMID:37921356 | DOI:10.1080/13607863.2023.2277265 (Source: Aging and Mental Health)
Source: Aging and Mental Health - November 3, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Kallol Kumar Bhattacharyya Victor Molinari Lindsay Peterson Elizabeth B Fauth Ross Andel Source Type: research
Community support, social isolation and older adults' life satisfaction: evidence from a national survey in China
CONCLUSION: Our research suggests that strengthening community social service programs and improving the built environment can reduce social disconnectedness and loneliness among older adults, ultimately enhancing their life satisfaction. Specifically, policymakers can invest in targeted interventions to enhance social connectedness and reduce loneliness, with the goal of improving the overall well-being of older adults.PMID:37921357 | DOI:10.1080/13607863.2023.2277871 (Source: Aging and Mental Health)
Source: Aging and Mental Health - November 3, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Chaoxin Jiang Julian Chun-Chung Chow Leyi Zhou Hao Song Jiaming Shi Source Type: research
Internet use and loneliness among older Chinese adults
CONCLUSION: This study provided new evidence to support the potential benefits of Internet use for reducing the risk of loneliness among Chinese older adults. The findings suggested that supporting current Internet users to remain digitally engaged is as important as encouraging Internet non-users to cross the digital divide.PMID:37922191 | DOI:10.1080/13607863.2023.2278713 (Source: Aging and Mental Health)
Source: Aging and Mental Health - November 3, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Kunyu Zhang Qian Song Jeffrey A Burr Source Type: research
Do nursing homes with a higher proportion of residents with dementia have greater or fewer complaints?
Conclusion: The association between high proportions of PLWD and lower NH complaints suggests either that these NHs have higher overall quality or that complaints are underreported. Regardless, surveyors and families may need more involvement in monitoring higher dementia prevalence facilities.PMID:37921356 | DOI:10.1080/13607863.2023.2277265 (Source: Aging and Mental Health)
Source: Aging and Mental Health - November 3, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Kallol Kumar Bhattacharyya Victor Molinari Lindsay Peterson Elizabeth B Fauth Ross Andel Source Type: research
Community support, social isolation and older adults' life satisfaction: evidence from a national survey in China
CONCLUSION: Our research suggests that strengthening community social service programs and improving the built environment can reduce social disconnectedness and loneliness among older adults, ultimately enhancing their life satisfaction. Specifically, policymakers can invest in targeted interventions to enhance social connectedness and reduce loneliness, with the goal of improving the overall well-being of older adults.PMID:37921357 | DOI:10.1080/13607863.2023.2277871 (Source: Aging and Mental Health)
Source: Aging and Mental Health - November 3, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Chaoxin Jiang Julian Chun-Chung Chow Leyi Zhou Hao Song Jiaming Shi Source Type: research
Internet use and loneliness among older Chinese adults
CONCLUSION: This study provided new evidence to support the potential benefits of Internet use for reducing the risk of loneliness among Chinese older adults. The findings suggested that supporting current Internet users to remain digitally engaged is as important as encouraging Internet non-users to cross the digital divide.PMID:37922191 | DOI:10.1080/13607863.2023.2278713 (Source: Aging and Mental Health)
Source: Aging and Mental Health - November 3, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Kunyu Zhang Qian Song Jeffrey A Burr Source Type: research
Do nursing homes with a higher proportion of residents with dementia have greater or fewer complaints?
Conclusion: The association between high proportions of PLWD and lower NH complaints suggests either that these NHs have higher overall quality or that complaints are underreported. Regardless, surveyors and families may need more involvement in monitoring higher dementia prevalence facilities.PMID:37921356 | DOI:10.1080/13607863.2023.2277265 (Source: Aging and Mental Health)
Source: Aging and Mental Health - November 3, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Kallol Kumar Bhattacharyya Victor Molinari Lindsay Peterson Elizabeth B Fauth Ross Andel Source Type: research
Community support, social isolation and older adults' life satisfaction: evidence from a national survey in China
CONCLUSION: Our research suggests that strengthening community social service programs and improving the built environment can reduce social disconnectedness and loneliness among older adults, ultimately enhancing their life satisfaction. Specifically, policymakers can invest in targeted interventions to enhance social connectedness and reduce loneliness, with the goal of improving the overall well-being of older adults.PMID:37921357 | DOI:10.1080/13607863.2023.2277871 (Source: Aging and Mental Health)
Source: Aging and Mental Health - November 3, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Chaoxin Jiang Julian Chun-Chung Chow Leyi Zhou Hao Song Jiaming Shi Source Type: research
Internet use and loneliness among older Chinese adults
CONCLUSION: This study provided new evidence to support the potential benefits of Internet use for reducing the risk of loneliness among Chinese older adults. The findings suggested that supporting current Internet users to remain digitally engaged is as important as encouraging Internet non-users to cross the digital divide.PMID:37922191 | DOI:10.1080/13607863.2023.2278713 (Source: Aging and Mental Health)
Source: Aging and Mental Health - November 3, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Kunyu Zhang Qian Song Jeffrey A Burr Source Type: research
Do nursing homes with a higher proportion of residents with dementia have greater or fewer complaints?
Conclusion: The association between high proportions of PLWD and lower NH complaints suggests either that these NHs have higher overall quality or that complaints are underreported. Regardless, surveyors and families may need more involvement in monitoring higher dementia prevalence facilities.PMID:37921356 | DOI:10.1080/13607863.2023.2277265 (Source: Aging and Mental Health)
Source: Aging and Mental Health - November 3, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Kallol Kumar Bhattacharyya Victor Molinari Lindsay Peterson Elizabeth B Fauth Ross Andel Source Type: research
Community support, social isolation and older adults' life satisfaction: evidence from a national survey in China
CONCLUSION: Our research suggests that strengthening community social service programs and improving the built environment can reduce social disconnectedness and loneliness among older adults, ultimately enhancing their life satisfaction. Specifically, policymakers can invest in targeted interventions to enhance social connectedness and reduce loneliness, with the goal of improving the overall well-being of older adults.PMID:37921357 | DOI:10.1080/13607863.2023.2277871 (Source: Aging and Mental Health)
Source: Aging and Mental Health - November 3, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Chaoxin Jiang Julian Chun-Chung Chow Leyi Zhou Hao Song Jiaming Shi Source Type: research
Internet use and loneliness among older Chinese adults
CONCLUSION: This study provided new evidence to support the potential benefits of Internet use for reducing the risk of loneliness among Chinese older adults. The findings suggested that supporting current Internet users to remain digitally engaged is as important as encouraging Internet non-users to cross the digital divide.PMID:37922191 | DOI:10.1080/13607863.2023.2278713 (Source: Aging and Mental Health)
Source: Aging and Mental Health - November 3, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Kunyu Zhang Qian Song Jeffrey A Burr Source Type: research
Do nursing homes with a higher proportion of residents with dementia have greater or fewer complaints?
Conclusion: The association between high proportions of PLWD and lower NH complaints suggests either that these NHs have higher overall quality or that complaints are underreported. Regardless, surveyors and families may need more involvement in monitoring higher dementia prevalence facilities.PMID:37921356 | DOI:10.1080/13607863.2023.2277265 (Source: Aging and Mental Health)
Source: Aging and Mental Health - November 3, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Kallol Kumar Bhattacharyya Victor Molinari Lindsay Peterson Elizabeth B Fauth Ross Andel Source Type: research
Community support, social isolation and older adults' life satisfaction: evidence from a national survey in China
CONCLUSION: Our research suggests that strengthening community social service programs and improving the built environment can reduce social disconnectedness and loneliness among older adults, ultimately enhancing their life satisfaction. Specifically, policymakers can invest in targeted interventions to enhance social connectedness and reduce loneliness, with the goal of improving the overall well-being of older adults.PMID:37921357 | DOI:10.1080/13607863.2023.2277871 (Source: Aging and Mental Health)
Source: Aging and Mental Health - November 3, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Chaoxin Jiang Julian Chun-Chung Chow Leyi Zhou Hao Song Jiaming Shi Source Type: research
