Aging Women and Their Children with Chronic Disabilities: Perceptions of Sibling Involvement and Effects on Well-Being

1996 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
pp. 318 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel A. Pruchno ◽  
Julie Hicks Patrick ◽  
Christopher J. Burant
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Aging Women ◽  
Sibling Involvement

scholarly journals Predictors of Classes of Well-Being Among Aging Women

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 472-472
Author(s):  
Eileen Rillamas-Sun ◽  
Barbara Cochrane ◽  
Kenneth Pike ◽  
Nancy Woods
Keyword(s):  
African American Women ◽  
College Graduates ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Asian Pacific Islanders ◽  
Aging Women ◽  
Class 1 ◽  
Asian Pacific ◽  
Household Incomes ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Our aim was to examine the relationship of predictors of well-being from prior studies to the well-being profile developed from data from aging WHI participants. Class 1 included women with both low hedonic and eudaemonic well-being scores, class 4 with the highest scores. Classes 2 and 3 had moderate scores, with class 2 having higher hedonic and lower eudaemonic scores and class 3 having lower hedonic and higher eudaemonic scores. We examined associations between predictors and well-being classes. Youngest women were in Class 4 (mean=60.2 years) and oldest in Class 3 (mean=63.2). African American women had higher proportions in in Classes 2 and 3, Latinas in Classes 1 and 3, and Asian/Pacific Islanders in Class 3. College graduates, married women and those with household incomes >$50,000 were most likely in Class 4. Associations with age, race/ethnicity, education, marital status and income were consistent with prior analyses incorporating individual well-being indicators.

scholarly journals Well-Being and All-Cause Mortality in Aging Women in the Women's Health Initiative (WHI)

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 472-473
Author(s):  
Kenneth Pike ◽  
Barbara Cochrane ◽  
Nancy Woods ◽  
Eileen Rillamas-Sun
Keyword(s):  
Women’S Health ◽  
Women's Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Women's Health Initiative ◽  
Women’S Health Initiative ◽  
Health Initiative ◽  
Aging Women ◽  
All Cause Mortality ◽  
Class 1 ◽  
The Women’S Health Initiative

Abstract To study the relationship between well-being and all-cause mortality, we estimated mortality among women in four classes of well-being using the well-being profile from the Women’s Health Initiative Study (WHI). Demographic characteristics were self-reported at enrollment (1993-98). All-cause mortality included death from any cause between 2012-2020. We used logistic regression to examine all-cause mortality risk across the classes, using Class 4 (highest hedonic and eudaemonic well-being scores) as the referent, adjusting for age and race. Compared to Class 4, all other classes had higher age- and race-adjusted odds of death. Highest risks were in Class 1 women (OR=2.61; 95% CI: 2.46-2.76) and Class 3 women (OR=1.62; 95% CI: 1.55-1.68). Women in Class 4 had the lowest risk of all-cause mortality over an 18-year follow-up. These results confirm the utility of a profile of well-being for predicting all-cause mortality while preserving ability to identify the differences among well-being indicators across classes.

scholarly journals OPTIMISM AND PAIN INTERFERENCE IN AGING WOMEN

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S814-S814
Author(s):  
Stephanie T Judge ◽  
Jodi L Clasey ◽  
Leslie J Crofford ◽  
Suzanne C Segerstrom
Keyword(s):  
Older Women ◽  
Regression Models ◽  
Multilevel Models ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Pain Interference ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Reciprocal Relationships ◽  
Daily Diary Study ◽  
Aging Women ◽  
Virtuous Cycle

Abstract Pain limits individuals’ ability to engage in activities that promote well-being. This longitudinal-burst daily diary study tested reciprocal relationships among pain, optimism, pain interference, and activity in older women. Multilevel models tested between- and within-person relationships among these variables. Pain best predicted interference (person: γ001 = .227, SE = .022, p < .0001; wave: γ010 = .267, SE = .014, p < .0001; day: γ100 = .246, SE = .010, p < .0001); optimism best predicted activity (γ002 = .684, SE = .101, p < .0001). In linear regression models, baseline optimism (sr2 = 0.560, p < .0001), less interference (sr2 = 0.064, p < .0001), and more activity (sr2 = 0.015, p = .013) predicted higher end-of-study optimism. Ultimately, more optimistic women were significantly more active than less optimistic women, and less interference and more activity promoted increased optimism, creating a virtuous cycle that enhances well-being among older women.

scholarly journals Retirement Abroad as Women’s Aging Strategy

2013 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 184-198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liesl Gambold
Keyword(s):  
Older Women ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
Baby Boom ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Retirement Migration ◽  
Foreign Culture ◽  
International Retirement Migration ◽  
Lifestyle Choices ◽  
Aging Women ◽  
The U.S

Understanding the culture and lifestyle choices of retirees has never been so crucial. The aging baby boom population bubble means that by 2030 eighteen percent of the U.S. will be 65 or over. The lifestyle decisions of these individuals will have far-reaching implications culturally, politically and economically. Since more women are living their post-retirement lives alone and in economically challenging situations, this paper examines the mobility of older women in the form of international retirement migration as a strategy to ameliorate levels of economic and general well-being. Historically people have retired abroad for various reasons, but current practices suggest that retiring permanently in a foreign country has become an increasingly popular aging strategy. Retiring abroad does not come without serious challenges, however, as the strains of navigating the aging process are interwoven with living in a foreign culture. Based on research done in Mexico, and southern France, this paper highlights the efforts put forth by aging women to avoid the well-trodden path of retirement before them and to forge a new path, choose a new homeland, and perhaps, reinvent themselves a bit along the way.

scholarly journals Motivations for the training effort of Romanian masters athletes

2021 ◽  
pp. 280-293
Keyword(s):  
Physical Performance ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Endurance Running ◽  
Outdoor Sports ◽  
Aging Women ◽  
Masters Athletes ◽  
Masters Athlete ◽  
Source Of Information ◽  
Training Effort

Abstract. The aim of this study was to investigate the motivations of Romanian Masters athletes to train for endurance running in order to participate in half-marathon competitions. The research method used was the survey. This tool consisted of a questionnaire that was purposely developed for the present research. Out of the 111 experienced respondents practising running for 13 years on average, 61.8% are men and 38.2% are women. The results are different and are mainly focused on reaching a state of well-being (67%) for both men (67.2%) and women (66.7%); there are significant differences between the 35-44 and 55+ age categories (t = 2.776, p < 0.01). This motivation has contributed to maintaining and improving physical performance with aging. Women are more motivated than men to run for health benefits. In conclusion, we believe that paying attention tomotivation is important in terms of encouraging people of all ages to play outdoor sports, promoting a healthy lifestyle based on exercise and managing grassroots sport. The Masters athlete is a rich source of information regarding a person’s ability to maintain maximum physical performance and physiological function as they get older. The impressive capacity for physical performance and physiological functioning makes Masters athletes a model for society.

scholarly journals Impacts of Social Participation on Self-Rated Health of Aging Women in China: With a Mediating Role of Caring for Grandchildren

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (11) ◽  
pp. 5790
Author(s):  
Shuliu Tian ◽  
Lei Xu ◽  
Xiangling Wu
Keyword(s):  
Social Participation ◽  
Population Aging ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Policy Framework ◽  
Social Activities ◽  
Self Rated Health ◽  
Aging Women ◽  
The Government

Population aging is a global challenge and the degree of population aging is continuing to deepen in China. Under the active aging policy framework by WHO, great importance has been attached to aging women and participation is emphasized for the well-being of the elderly. This study aimed to investigate the relation between social participation and self-rated health status of aging women in China and whether caring for grandchildren mediated such an association. Adopting data from the 2018 China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS), this study used Oprobit regression, propensity score matching (PSM), and instrument variable regression to estimate the effects. The result showed that there was a positive association between social participation and self-rated health among aging women in China, and social activities that directly made contributions to others had the most significant impacts on self-rated health. Furthermore, the mediator analysis confirmed that caring for grandchildren played a role between social participation and self-rated health. In conclusion, to deal with population aging challenges, the society should recognize the value of intergenerational care for aging women and the government need to strengthen policy supports to guarantee platforms and opportunities for the elderly to participate in social activities.

scholarly journals BEYOND REPRODUCTION: EXPLORING DETERMINANTS OF FUNCTIONAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING IN AGING WOMEN

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S605-S605
Author(s):  
Cassandra M Germain
Keyword(s):  
Older Women ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Functional Health ◽  
Sexual Intimacy ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Aging Women ◽  
Diverse Community ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract The goal of this symposium is to explore the various factors that influence functional health and general well-being in women during late life. We will explore 1) the role of depression on functional impairment in a group of diverse community dwelling women; 2) the relationship between chronic pain and depression, as well as strategies for intervention; 3) the desire for sexual intimacy among older women and it’s relationship to wellbeing and 4) the importance of physical appearance in older women and its association with self confidence and wellbeing.

Plasma interleukin-6 and soluble IL-6 receptors are associated with psychological well-being in aging women.

2007 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 305-313 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elliot M. Friedman ◽  
Mary Hayney ◽  
Gayle D. Love ◽  
Burton H. Singer ◽  
Carol D. Ryff
Keyword(s):  
Interleukin 6 ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Aging Women

scholarly journals Assessing Well-Being Among Aging Women: Observations From the Women's Health Initiative

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 472-472
Author(s):  
Eileen Rillamas-Sun ◽  
Barbara Cochrane ◽  
Nancy Woods ◽  
Kenneth Pike
Keyword(s):  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Latent Class ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Differential Effects ◽  
Aging Women ◽  
Class 1

Abstract Our aim was to develop a profile of well-being preserving the ability to estimate differential effects of both hedonic and eudaemonic dimensions of well-being on health outcomes. Numerous indicators of well-being from over 80,000 aging women included hedonic (enjoyment of life, happiness, satisfaction with life, quality of life) and eudaemonic (personal growth, purpose in life, environmental mastery, control, self mastery) dimensions. Using latent class analysis, we identified groups of women with distinct profiles of well-being. A four-class solution had both good statistical fit and made conceptual sense. Class 1 (n=9,146, 11%) had the lowest scores on hedonic and eudaemonic indicators, while Class 4 (n=38,246 47%) had the highest levels of all well-being indicators. Class 2 (n=7,106, 9%) had higher hedonic and lower eudaemonic scores and Class 3 (n=26,650, 33%) had lower hedonic and higher eudaemonic scores. These classes form a well-being profile useful for estimating differential effects on health outcomes.

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