Acute and custodial care among impaired aged.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the use of postacute services alone or in combination following a hospitalization for a hip fracture or stroke by Medicare beneficiaries who were relatively well and living in the community prior to the index event. METHODS:Health-service use histories were constructed using Medicare claims. Pat...

journal_title：Journal of aging and health

authors： Berg K,Intrator O

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Investigate influence of ethnicity on older American Indian patients' interpretations of providers' affective behaviors. METHOD:Using data from 115 older American Indian patients, random effects ordered logit models related patient ratings of providers' respect, empathy, and rapport first to separate measure...

journal_title：Journal of aging and health

authors： Garroutte EM,Sarkisian N,Karamnov S

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To present the bother subscales of the Nursing Home Vision-Targeted Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire (NHVQoL) and to examine their relationship to the original NHVQoL subscales and objective measures of visual function. METHOD:395 nursing home residents completed the bother subscales. Association...

journal_title：Journal of aging and health

authors： Elliott AF,Dreer LE,McGwin G Jr,Scilley K,Owsley C

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVE. To evaluate the effect of individually tailored programs on perceived autonomy in institutionalized physically disabled older people and to describe participants' activity wishes and content of the programs. METHOD. This blinded randomized trial with follow up included a total of nine nursing homes and 50 n...

journal_title：Journal of aging and health

authors： Andresen M,Runge U,Hoff M,Puggaard L

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The articles in this special issue make it clear that there are interesting and policy-relevant research to identify place-based strategies to improve health and reduce health disparities among older adults. The articles also reveal important areas of future research and policy innovation that are needed related to pl...

journal_title：Journal of aging and health

authors： Michael YL,Yen IH

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate whether an index of overall cardiovascular health (CVH) is associated with disability in older individuals. Method: Data on 925 participants of the InCHIANTI study (Invecchiare in Chianti, aging in the Chianti area, ≥65 years, 55% women) with median follow-up of 9 ye...

journal_title：Journal of aging and health

authors： Jin Y,Tanaka T,Ma Y,Bandinelli S,Ferrucci L,Talegawkar SA

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To better understand future home-based care needs and costs for disabled elders in China. METHOD:To further develop and apply the ProFamy extended cohort-component method and the most recent census and survey data. RESULTS:(a) Chinese disabled elders and the annual growth rate of the percentage of national...

journal_title：Journal of aging and health

authors： Zeng Y,Chen H,Wang Z,Land KC

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this article is to describe the impact of a capitated community-care demonstration in Illinois that attempted to increase the range of services provided while constraining overall costs. The authors examined the implementation and outcomes, using pretest and posttest measures of client satisfaction, ran...

journal_title：Journal of aging and health

authors： Hughes SL,Finkel S,Harter K,Fulton B,Edelman P,Waters T

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The article examines the association of disability and sociodemographic background with the type of social network in which elders are embedded and considers the implications of such associations for network continuity. METHODS. Secondary analysis of data from a national probability sample of Jewish adults aged 60 and...

journal_title：Journal of aging and health

authors： Litwin H

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated outcomes of geriatric rehabilitation and predictors of success among 81 consecutive admissions to a 40-bed rehabilitation unit in a long-term care facility. Predictors measured at admission included sociodemographic variables, functional status (both current and prior to illness), social contac...

journal_title：Journal of aging and health

authors： McCusker J,Mundt DJ,Stoddard AM,Cole E,Whitbourne SK,Simmons JE

更新日期：1989-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Underlining ecological theories of aging, we assessed the impact of relocation, residential type, and individual lifestyle factors on the structure of health status overtime. METHODS:From the data of Longitudinal Study on Aging II, we included older adults aged 70 and older (N = 5,294). To analyze individual...

journal_title：Journal of aging and health

authors： Hong SI,Chen LM

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to analyze whether the associations between perceived environmental and individual characteristics and perceived walking limitations in older people differ between those with intact and those with poorer lower extremity performance. METHOD:Persons aged 75 to 90 ( N = 834) participat...

journal_title：Journal of aging and health

authors： Sakari R,Rantakokko M,Portegijs E,Iwarsson S,Sipilä S,Viljanen A,Rantanen T

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Older female smokers are highly vulnerable, yet little is known about their attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors regarding smoking cessation. METHODS:Southeast region Women's Health Initiative participants identified as smokers on at least one prior assessment were surveyed in 2012 regarding current tobacco us...

journal_title：Journal of aging and health

authors： Weaver KE,Snively BM,Hogan P,Josephs K,Johnson KC,Coday M,Progovac AM,Cirillo DJ,Ockene JK,Tindle HA

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the prevalence and incidence of dementia and cognitive impairment without dementia (CIND) in the Mexican population. METHOD:The MHAS study is a prospective panel study of health and aging in Mexico with 7,000 elders that represent eight million participants nationally. Using measurements of cogni...

journal_title：Journal of aging and health

authors： Mejia-Arango S,Gutierrez LM

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Cognitive training has been shown to improve both cognitive and everyday abilities in older adults; however, little is known concerning the amount of training needed or the characteristics of those who benefit. These analyses examined the longitudinal impact of dosage (number of training sessions) on the imp...

journal_title：Journal of aging and health

authors： Ball KK,Ross LA,Roth DL,Edwards JD

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study analyzes trajectories of disability from onset until death in an 80+ population. METHODS:The study population (N = 434) consists of all persons born before 1902 living in the town of Larvik, Norway, in January 1981 (N = 434). By registering illnesses and activities of daily living (ADL) limitatio...

journal_title：Journal of aging and health

authors： Romoren TI,Blekeseaune M

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We aimed to explore correlates and predictors of bereavement severity and persistence (triggered by "loss of a loved one"; referent group partner loss) in the Rotterdam cohort. METHOD:We used linear regression to examine factors associated with grief severity using a cross-sectional analysis and logistic reg...

journal_title：Journal of aging and health

authors： Milic J,Muka T,Ikram MA,Franco OH,Tiemeier H

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether older adults participating in social activities are more likely to maintain or achieve recommended waist circumference (WC) levels. METHOD:A total of 4,280 older adults who participated in Wave 2 (baseline) and Wave 4 (follow-up) of the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing. WC was meas...

journal_title：Journal of aging and health

authors： Kouvonen A,Swift JA,Stafford M,Cox T,Vahtera J,Väänänen A,Heponiemi T,De Vogli R,Griffiths A,Kivimäki M

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study examined the relationship between volunteer activity and hypertension, a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, renal failure, and cognitive impairment. METHOD:Employing data from the Health and Retirement Study, we estimated regression models of hypertension status that include volunteer activit...

journal_title：Journal of aging and health

authors： Burr JA,Tavares J,Mutchler JE

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives: This study places the self-perceptions of aging (SPA)-health link in the couple context and examines how changes in one's own and spouse's SPA influence multiple health domains and how such associations differ by gender. Methods: Fixed-effects regression models were estimated. Data were drawn from the Heal...

journal_title：Journal of aging and health

authors： Luo MS,Li LW,Hu RX

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the longitudinal association between levels of lower extremity performance (LEP) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in older Mexican Americans aged 72 years or older participating in the Hispanic Established Population for the Epidemiological Study of the Elderly (2000-2006). METHOD:LEP wa...

journal_title：Journal of aging and health

authors： Bindawas SM,Al Snih S,Ottenbacher AJ,Graham J,Protas EE,Markides KS,Ottenbacher KJ

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives: This paper analyzes the double jeopardy effect of age and double benefit of leisure activities in the incidence of disability. Methods: This study uses data from the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey between 2002 and 2014. Disability status is measured by activities of daily living. Leisure act...

journal_title：Journal of aging and health

authors： Sun R

更新日期：2020-12-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: The objective of this study was to examine the effects of dementia and Medicare-Medicaid dual eligibility on unplanned facility admission among older Medicare home health (HH) recipients. Method: This study involves a secondary analysis of data from the Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) and bil...

journal_title：Journal of aging and health

authors： Wang J,Caprio TV,Temkin-Greener H,Cai X,Simning A,Li Y

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We examined longitudinal associations between weight dissatisfaction, weight changes, anorexia of aging, and obesity among 1,793 seniors followed over 4 years between 2003 and 2009. METHOD:Obesity prevalence (body mass index [BMI] ≥ 30) and prevalence/incidence of weight dissatisfaction, anorexia of aging (s...

journal_title：Journal of aging and health

authors： Roy M,Shatenstein B,Gaudreau P,Morais JA,Payette H

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: Geriatricians are skilled in the recognition of asymptomatic and atypical presentations that occur in the elderly and provide comprehensive medication management including recognizing adverse drug events, reducing polypharmacy, and de-prescribing. However, despite the increasing average age of the U.S. popu...

journal_title：Journal of aging and health

authors： Lester PE,Dharmarajan TS,Weinstein E

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: To investigate the influence of single and dual sensory impairments prospectively on cognition in adults aged ⩾50 years. Method: Community-dwelling English adults (n = 4,621) were followed up from 2008 to 2014. Self-reported hearing and vision were collected in 2008. Change in cognitive performance on worki...

journal_title：Journal of aging and health

authors： Liljas AEM,Walters K,de Oliveira C,Wannamethee SG,Ramsay SE,Carvalho LA

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Depression is particularly prevalent in low-income and disabled older adults, and minority populations face a greater risk of poverty and earlier disability onset. Yet, little is known about the mental health of older subsidized housing residents, a population which is disproportionately composed of persons o...

journal_title：Journal of aging and health

authors： Gonyea JG,Curley A,Melekis K,Levine N,Lee Y

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study is to investigate how socioeconomic position (SEP) is associated with multidimensional measures of successful aging (SA), and how this varies and accumulates across the life-course. METHOD:Using data from 1,733 Scottish men and women from two cohorts aged around 57 and 76, respectively,...

journal_title：Journal of aging and health

authors： Whitley E,Benzeval M,Popham F

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study evaluates the effect of a care management service (CMS) on falls in older adults. METHOD:This is a retrospective case-control study with 78 CMS recipients as the case group who received CMS and another 312 community-dwelling frail elders as the control group.The groups were matched by age, gender,...

journal_title：Journal of aging and health

authors： Leung AY,Lou VW,Chan KS,Yung A,Chi I

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives: Examine differences in health care utilization and out-of-pocket (OOP) expenditures among older Mexican adults in 2001 and 2012, and identify individual characteristics associated with utilization and expenditures in both years. Method: Data from the 2001 and 2012 cross-sections of the Mexican Health and A...

journal_title：Journal of aging and health

authors： Avila JC,Kaul S,Wong R

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00