Relationship between financial well‐being, life satisfaction, and cognitive function among low‐income community‐dwelling older adults: the moderating role of sex

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hui Foh Foong ◽  
Sharifah Azizah Haron ◽  
Roshanim Koris ◽  
Tengku Aizan Hamid ◽  
Rahimah Ibrahim
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults ◽  
Moderating Role

scholarly journals Going outdoors and cognitive function among community-dwelling older adults: Moderating role of physical function

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kazuhiro Harada ◽  
Sangyoon Lee ◽  
Hyuntae Park ◽  
Hiroyuki Shimada ◽  
Hyuma Makizako ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults ◽  
Moderating Role

scholarly journals AN ACTING AND IMPROV CLASS: WELL-BEING AND COMMUNITY BELONGING FOR OLDER AFRICAN AMERICANS IN LOW-INCOME HOUSING

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S144-S144
Author(s):  
Laura Sutherland ◽  
Ruth E Dunkle ◽  
Garrett T Pace ◽  
Ariel Kennedy ◽  
Pat Baldwin
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Public Performance ◽  
Community Belonging ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults ◽  
Low Income Housing

Abstract Arts-based interventions can enhance the quality of life of older adults, but community-dwelling older adults may have reduced access to such interventions. The purpose of this study was to examine whether a creative arts program can improve the overall health and well-being of older adults in low-income housing. A university social work department and community agency collaborated in establishing a professionally run theater group of older adults in two low-income housing buildings in an urban area. All residents were encouraged to participate. The study consisted of three twelve-week acting and improvisation courses, focusing on either staged reading of monologues and dialogues, co-writing a script, or staged reading of a complete play. Each class culminated in a public performance for the building. Fourteen participants enrolled, all African American (11 women, 3 men; mean age 66 years; mean ADL = 1.4 (range of 1-2.5)). Attendance on average was 8 classes. Data were collected through pre- and post-test questionnaires, participant observation of class sessions, semi-structured interviews with building managers, and post-session participant reflections. Thematic analysis was performed, and revealed key themes of increased community belonging, increased confidence, and increased daily coping abilities. Additional themes included the gaining of new artistic skills and interest in continuing classes. Barriers to participation included difficulty in recruitment and absence due to ongoing health conditions and caregiving responsibilities. This project has implications for the potential of arts-based programming to increase well-being for underrepresented community-dwelling older adults.

scholarly journals The Moderating Role Of Diet Patterns In The Relationship Between Perceived Stress And Cognitive Function In Older Adults

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danielle D'Amico
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Western Diet ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Effect Modifier ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Prudent Diet ◽  
Moderating Role

The current study examined the moderating role of adherence to a healthy prudent diet and an unhealthy Western diet in the relationship between perceived stress and cognitive function among community-dwelling older adults. It was hypothesized that the association between perceived stress and cognition would be buffered by prudent diet and exacerbated by Western diet intake. 201 adults aged 60 and older participated in the study. Prudent diet was a significant effect-modifier, such that higher perceived stress was associated with poorer executive functioning at low levels of prudent diet. Prudent diet did not moderate the association between perceived stress and episodic memory. Western diet was not a significant effect-modifier in the perceived stress-cognition relationship. These findings provide preliminary evidence that a healthy diet may buffer the association between perceived stress and executive function in older adults. Future research with a more diverse sample is needed to confirm these findings.

scholarly journals Technological Interventions and Social Participation in Community-Dwelling Older Adults With or Without Dementia

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 590-590
Author(s):  
Lizzy Boots ◽  
Wei Qi Koh ◽  
An Neven ◽  
Frans Verhey ◽  
Marjolein de Vugt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Participation ◽  
Psychosocial Interventions ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Scientific Databases ◽  
Technological Interventions ◽  
Design Type ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

Abstract Social isolation is a growing health issue in community-dwelling older adults with and without dementia as it can negatively affect their health and well-being. Consequently, psychosocial interventions targeting their social participation are increasingly gaining importance. So far, however, little is known about the potential of technological interventions in this population. Therefore, this systematic review explored the effectiveness of technological interventions in improving social participation of community-dwelling older adults with and without dementia. Records identified through five scientific databases were independently screened by two reviewers. A total of 36 studies published between 2005 and 2020 were included in a narrative synthesis. Studies differed widely in study design, type of technology, used outcome measures, and methodological quality. However, the findings highlight the potential role of technological interventions in improving different dimensions of social participation. At the same time, barriers and facilitators of these interventions to social participation were identified.

Chronic condition as a mediator between metabolic syndrome and cognition among community-dwelling older adults: The moderating role of sex

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (11) ◽  
pp. 1914-1920 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hui Foh Foong ◽  
Tengku Aizan Hamid ◽  
Rahimah Ibrahim ◽  
Sharifah Azizah Haron ◽  
Suzana Shahar
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Chronic Condition ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults ◽  
Moderating Role

scholarly journals The Moderating Role Of Diet Patterns In The Relationship Between Perceived Stress And Cognitive Function In Older Adults

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danielle D'Amico
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Western Diet ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Effect Modifier ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Prudent Diet ◽  
Moderating Role

The current study examined the moderating role of adherence to a healthy prudent diet and an unhealthy Western diet in the relationship between perceived stress and cognitive function among community-dwelling older adults. It was hypothesized that the association between perceived stress and cognition would be buffered by prudent diet and exacerbated by Western diet intake. 201 adults aged 60 and older participated in the study. Prudent diet was a significant effect-modifier, such that higher perceived stress was associated with poorer executive functioning at low levels of prudent diet. Prudent diet did not moderate the association between perceived stress and episodic memory. Western diet was not a significant effect-modifier in the perceived stress-cognition relationship. These findings provide preliminary evidence that a healthy diet may buffer the association between perceived stress and executive function in older adults. Future research with a more diverse sample is needed to confirm these findings.

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