Age-Friendly and Climate Resilient Communities: A Grey Green Alliance
Gerontologist. 2023 Oct 6:gnad137. doi: 10.1093/geront/gnad137. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTThe world's population is aging while the Earth's climate is warming. The climate change crisis poses threats to our aging population and requires concerted action. Steps to address these threats present opportunities for improving livability for people of all ages while addressing the underlying drivers of climate change. Yet prominent action frameworks such as the World Health Organization's (WHO) Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities and Communities do not explicitly include climate resilience and sustainability as essential el...
Source: The Gerontologist - October 6, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Holly Dabelko-Schoeny Geoffrey D Dabelko Smitha Rao Melissa Damico Fiona C Doherty Anthony C Traver Marisa Sheldon Source Type: research
A Quantitative Meta-Analysis and Qualitative Meta-Synthesis of Aged Care Residents' Experiences of Autonomy, Being Controlled, and Optimal Functioning
DISCUSSION AND IMPLICATIONS: The results suggest that autonomy should be supported, and unnecessary external control should be minimized in residential aged care, and we discuss ways the sector could strive for both aims.PMID:37798134 | DOI:10.1093/geront/gnad135 (Source: The Gerontologist)
Source: The Gerontologist - October 5, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Emma L Bradshaw Joel R Anderson Ma A J Banday Geetanjali Basarkod Rafaan Daliri-Ngametua Kelly A Ferber Dylan Henry Richard M Ryan Source Type: research
A Quantitative Meta-Analysis and Qualitative Meta-Synthesis of Aged Care Residents' Experiences of Autonomy, Being Controlled, and Optimal Functioning
DISCUSSION AND IMPLICATIONS: The results suggest that autonomy should be supported, and unnecessary external control should be minimized in residential aged care, and we discuss ways the sector could strive for both aims.PMID:37798134 | DOI:10.1093/geront/gnad135 (Source: The Gerontologist)
Source: The Gerontologist - October 5, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Emma L Bradshaw Joel R Anderson Ma A J Banday Geetanjali Basarkod Rafaan Daliri-Ngametua Kelly A Ferber Dylan Henry Richard M Ryan Source Type: research
Nature as a 'Lifeline': The Power of Photography when Exploring the Experiences of Older Adults living with Memory Loss and Memory Concerns
We describe a visual ethnography with older adults experiencing subjective or objective memory loss, receiving a cognitive wellbeing group intervention designed to prevent cognitive decline and dementia (APPLE-Tree programme). We aimed to explore lived experiences of people with memory concerns, how participants engaged with this photography and co-design project, and how collaboration with an artist/photographer enhanced this process. Nineteen participants shared photographs reflecting what they valued in their daily lives, their experiences of memory concerns, and the intervention. Fourteen participated in qualitative ph...
Source: The Gerontologist - October 4, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Elenyd Whitfield Sukey Parnell Johnson Paul Higgs Wendy Martin Sarah Morgan-Trimmer Alexandra Burton Michaela Poppe Claudia Cooper Source Type: research
Nature as a 'Lifeline': The Power of Photography when Exploring the Experiences of Older Adults living with Memory Loss and Memory Concerns
We describe a visual ethnography with older adults experiencing subjective or objective memory loss, receiving a cognitive wellbeing group intervention designed to prevent cognitive decline and dementia (APPLE-Tree programme). We aimed to explore lived experiences of people with memory concerns, how participants engaged with this photography and co-design project, and how collaboration with an artist/photographer enhanced this process. Nineteen participants shared photographs reflecting what they valued in their daily lives, their experiences of memory concerns, and the intervention. Fourteen participated in qualitative ph...
Source: The Gerontologist - October 4, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Elenyd Whitfield Sukey Parnell Johnson Paul Higgs Wendy Martin Sarah Morgan-Trimmer Alexandra Burton Michaela Poppe Claudia Cooper Source Type: research
Being present and meaningful engagement for aged care residents living with dementia: A mixed-methods evaluation of Australian care worker's experiences
This study aims to understand care workers' experiences of providing care to residents , the challenges they face in being present with residents and support that enable them to be more present and provide person-centred care.RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: A mixed-methods approach using surveys and semi-structured interviews with care workers from three Australian residential aged care homes (RACHs) was adopted. Surveys were analysed using descriptive statistics. Open-ended survey responses and interviews were analysed using thematic analysis.RESULTS: Twenty-six care workers completed surveys and a subset (n = 8) participate...
Source: The Gerontologist - October 1, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: John Swinton Srivalli Vilapakkam Nagarajan Mustafa Atee Thomas Morris Christopher J Poulos Source Type: research
Being present and meaningful engagement for aged care residents living with dementia: A mixed-methods evaluation of Australian care worker's experiences
This study aims to understand care workers' experiences of providing care to residents , the challenges they face in being present with residents and support that enable them to be more present and provide person-centred care.RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: A mixed-methods approach using surveys and semi-structured interviews with care workers from three Australian residential aged care homes (RACHs) was adopted. Surveys were analysed using descriptive statistics. Open-ended survey responses and interviews were analysed using thematic analysis.RESULTS: Twenty-six care workers completed surveys and a subset (n = 8) participate...
Source: The Gerontologist - October 1, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: John Swinton Srivalli Vilapakkam Nagarajan Mustafa Atee Thomas Morris Christopher J Poulos Source Type: research
Being present and meaningful engagement for aged care residents living with dementia: A mixed-methods evaluation of Australian care worker's experiences
This study aims to understand care workers' experiences of providing care to residents , the challenges they face in being present with residents and support that enable them to be more present and provide person-centred care.RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: A mixed-methods approach using surveys and semi-structured interviews with care workers from three Australian residential aged care homes (RACHs) was adopted. Surveys were analysed using descriptive statistics. Open-ended survey responses and interviews were analysed using thematic analysis.RESULTS: Twenty-six care workers completed surveys and a subset (n = 8) participate...
Source: The Gerontologist - October 1, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: John Swinton Srivalli Vilapakkam Nagarajan Mustafa Atee Thomas Morris Christopher J Poulos Source Type: research
Type of Home Care - Informal Versus at Least Some Formal - Matters for Recipients' Perceived Control
This study investigated how receiving home care from different sources was associated with two facets of perceived control (mastery and perceived constraints) among adults with varying levels of physical disability.RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: Data were drawn from the 2012 and 2014 waves of the Health and Retirement Study. Community-dwelling adults aged 50 years and older receiving help for at least one activity of daily living (ADL) impairment (N = 884) reported their relationship to each respective caregiver (formal professional and/or informal family or friend), level of ADL impairment, and ratings of perceived control....
Source: The Gerontologist - September 29, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Molly J Wylie Kathrin Boerner Edward Alan Miller Kyungmin Kim Jeffrey A Burr Source Type: research
Older Adults and Their Families' Online Reviews of Urban Nursing Homes in China
This study aims to help improve the care and environment of NHs.RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: This study employed a mixed-methods approach to analyze online NHs reviews. An inductive thematic analysis was utilized to identify and develop themes, followed by a detailed content analysis using Jieba, a Python-based program. Also, a regression analysis was conducted between the sentiment level of each sub-theme and the final star ratings.RESULTS: Online reviews of NHs could be classified into 6 main themes, 18 sub-themes, and 53 initial themes. Among the main themes, the "service quality" received the most reviews, followed by ...
Source: The Gerontologist - September 29, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Hao Yuan Xiumei Shen Guangyan Kong Chenhao Duan Source Type: research
Type of Home Care - Informal Versus at Least Some Formal - Matters for Recipients' Perceived Control
This study investigated how receiving home care from different sources was associated with two facets of perceived control (mastery and perceived constraints) among adults with varying levels of physical disability.RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: Data were drawn from the 2012 and 2014 waves of the Health and Retirement Study. Community-dwelling adults aged 50 years and older receiving help for at least one activity of daily living (ADL) impairment (N = 884) reported their relationship to each respective caregiver (formal professional and/or informal family or friend), level of ADL impairment, and ratings of perceived control....
Source: The Gerontologist - September 29, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Molly J Wylie Kathrin Boerner Edward Alan Miller Kyungmin Kim Jeffrey A Burr Source Type: research
Older Adults and Their Families' Online Reviews of Urban Nursing Homes in China
This study aims to help improve the care and environment of NHs.RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: This study employed a mixed-methods approach to analyze online NHs reviews. An inductive thematic analysis was utilized to identify and develop themes, followed by a detailed content analysis using Jieba, a Python-based program. Also, a regression analysis was conducted between the sentiment level of each sub-theme and the final star ratings.RESULTS: Online reviews of NHs could be classified into 6 main themes, 18 sub-themes, and 53 initial themes. Among the main themes, the "service quality" received the most reviews, followed by ...
Source: The Gerontologist - September 29, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Hao Yuan Xiumei Shen Guangyan Kong Chenhao Duan Source Type: research
Type of Home Care - Informal Versus at Least Some Formal - Matters for Recipients' Perceived Control
This study investigated how receiving home care from different sources was associated with two facets of perceived control (mastery and perceived constraints) among adults with varying levels of physical disability.RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: Data were drawn from the 2012 and 2014 waves of the Health and Retirement Study. Community-dwelling adults aged 50 years and older receiving help for at least one activity of daily living (ADL) impairment (N = 884) reported their relationship to each respective caregiver (formal professional and/or informal family or friend), level of ADL impairment, and ratings of perceived control....
Source: The Gerontologist - September 29, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Molly J Wylie Kathrin Boerner Edward Alan Miller Kyungmin Kim Jeffrey A Burr Source Type: research
Dementia prevention and individual and socioeconomic barriers: Avoiding "lifestyle" stigma
Gerontologist. 2023 Sep 24:gnad130. doi: 10.1093/geront/gnad130. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTRecent decades have seen exponential growth in research on modifiable risk factors for dementia across the lifespan which has considerably advanced our understanding of brain health. Not all modifiable risk factors are equal, however, in the ease with which they can be addressed. Some individuals and populations face significant barriers to engaging in dementia risk-reduction behaviors. With the evolution of the dementia prevention field, there is a need to broaden our approach from identifying individual risk-factors towards add...
Source: The Gerontologist - September 24, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Nikki-Anne Wilson Kaarin J Anstey Source Type: research
Dementia prevention and individual and socioeconomic barriers: Avoiding "lifestyle" stigma
Gerontologist. 2023 Sep 24:gnad130. doi: 10.1093/geront/gnad130. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTRecent decades have seen exponential growth in research on modifiable risk factors for dementia across the lifespan which has considerably advanced our understanding of brain health. Not all modifiable risk factors are equal, however, in the ease with which they can be addressed. Some individuals and populations face significant barriers to engaging in dementia risk-reduction behaviors. With the evolution of the dementia prevention field, there is a need to broaden our approach from identifying individual risk-factors towards add...
Source: The Gerontologist - September 24, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Nikki-Anne Wilson Kaarin J Anstey Source Type: research
