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Predictive Factors of Negative Spillover From Caregiving to Employment Among Japanese Family Caregivers With Older Relatives in a Care Facility
Int J Aging Hum Dev. 2023 Aug 10:914150231194241. doi: 10.1177/00914150231194241. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThis cross-sectional study included 211 employed family caregivers with older relatives living in care facilities in Japan. Using multiple linear regression analysis, we examined the caregiving context after institutionalization of an older family member. Specifically, we examined predictors of negative spillover from caregiving to employment among family caregivers. The outcome was the extent of negative spillover. Primary predictors included caregiver characteristics and postinstitutionalization caregiving cont...
Source: International Journal of Aging and Human Development - August 11, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Ayumi Honda Yin Liu Elizabeth B Fauth Daniel J M Fleming Steven H Zarit Shunsuke Maeta Yutaka Date Tatsuya Tsukigi Sumihisa Honda Source Type: research

Adapted Physical Activity Can Increase Life Appreciation in Patients with Parkinson's Disease
This study aimed to measure the effect of a treatment of adapted physical activity (APA) on motor symptoms and on positive psychological resources in a group of patients with PD. Methods: 37 patients with PD (Mage= 71.5; 70.3% male) completed measures of disability level, motor performance, distress, well-being, and quality of life before and after participating in a program of APA (duration: 7 months). Analysis of variance - repeated measures was performed to evaluate the effect of APA on disability, distress, and well-being. Results: After intervention, patients reported significant improvements in their motor autonomy, ...
Source: International Journal of Aging and Human Development - July 17, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Francesca Vescovelli Giulia Cesetti Daniele Sarti Chiara Ruini Source Type: research