The study finds that, despite an average age of just 58 years old, tenants in PSH had a high prevalence of multiple geriatric conditions.
Findings from the study suggest distinctive patterns of changes for different dimensions of intergenerational instrumental support and their relationship with changes in perception of health over time in later life.
The study finds that level of literacy, rural residence, social support, intergenerational relationships, and negative perceptions of aging were significant factors predicting hospital utilization.
The aim of the study was to systematically review the efficacy of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (n-3 PUFA) supplements in reducing depressive symptoms among older adults age 60 and above.
Among other results, researchers find that beliefs that associate Alzheimer’s disease with a normal part of ageng and a matter of fate increased the odds of having Alzheimer’s concerns. The odds of having Alzheimer’s plans were found to be higher among those with such concerns.
Higher odds for willingness to use a nursing home were observed among those with advanced age, female gender, Korean ethnicity (compared with Chinese), better education, presence of a chronic medical condition, longer years of residence in the U.S., and lower levels of family solidarity.
Findings from the study show those with a low level of social capital had a heightened vulnerability to mental distress when faced with physical constraint, whereas those with a high level of social capital demonstrated resilience.
Results from the study suggest that cultural beliefs and stigmas shared within an ethnic community should be considered when addressing mental health problems and promoting the use of mental health services.
The study illustrates the importance of increasing older adults’ exposure to cognitively stimulating and socially integrated activities or environments, which may help to preserve the cognitive function of older adults.
After controlling for sociodemographics, researchers find that a higher level of psychological sense of community was related to a lower likelihood of self-reporting poor or fair health and of developing more depressive symptoms.
