Happiness and congruence in older adulthood: a structural model of life satisfaction.

abstract：:Objectives: The aim of the current study was to assess the associations between dynapenia and the onset and persistence of depression and anxiety among older adults.Methods: This prospective cohort study enrolled community-living older adults (N = 5271; 51.1% females) aged ≥ 50 years (mean age = 63.2, standard deviati...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Carvalho AF,Maes M,Solmi M,Brunoni AR,Lange S,Husain MI,Kurdyak P,Rehm J,Koyanagi A

更新日期：2019-12-12 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Stressors are critical to the caregiver stress process, yet little work has examined resources that contribute to longitudinal changes in subjective stressors. The present study examines a variety of factors that contribute to changes in subjective stressors across time. METHOD:Dementia caregivers (N = 153)...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Bangerter LR,Liu Y,Zarit SH

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examines the effectiveness of a peer counselling program in Hong Kong for the elderly with depression living in the community, and its impact on the peer counsellors. Thirty depressed elderly subjects participated in the program, which was found to have improved their perceived health status and level of de...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Ho AP

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives: Dementia is a growing health priority, particularly in less resourced countries and amongst indigenous populations. Understanding cultural meanings ascribed to dementia is an important aspect of policy development and the provision of culturally congruent care and support for people with dementia, their fa...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Johnston K,Preston R,Strivens E,Qaloewai S,Larkins S

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The authors set out to systematically review the research literature in order to identify the anxiety measures most commonly used in the assessment of older adults. Once identified, the literature was reviewed to determine the extent to which these instruments had age-relevant norms and psychometric data sup...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Therrien Z,Hunsley J

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Although high volumes of literature have been written on interventions in dementia home care, only a poor efficiency has been proved. Nevertheless, caregivers often express strong feelings of satisfaction about the proposed support. In this meta-analytic review, a quantitative analysis of the effect of the d...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Schoenmakers B,Buntinx F,DeLepeleire J

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this population-based study was to investigate the usefulness of the Geriatric Depression Scale 15-item version (GDS-15) to assess depressive symptoms among very old people with differing levels of cognitive function. METHODS:The 834 participants were aged 85 and over. Feasibility of GDS-15 was e...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Conradsson M,Rosendahl E,Littbrand H,Gustafson Y,Olofsson B,Lövheim H

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many publications on dementia start by outlining the current estimated number of people with dementia and how that figure is going to double (in Western societies) or even quadruple (in developing countries) in the coming decades as a result of increasing life expectancy (in itself a good development). Dementia is the...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Steyaert J,Deckers K,Smits C,Fox C,Thyrian R,Jeon YH,Vernooij-Dassen M,Köhler S,Interdem taskforce on prevention of dementia.

更新日期：2020-06-26 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To adapt the Internalized Stigma of Mental Illness scale (ISMI) to examine self-stigma associated with aging and to study the psychometric properties of this adapted version (IS65+). Finally, self-stigma associated with age in older people is studied. METHOD:The IS65+ was administered to a random sample of ...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： González-Domínguez S,Muñoz M,Ausín B,Castellanos MA,Pérez-Santos E

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to consider the contribution of intergenerational exchange to mental health. Using data from a national sample of Jewish Israelis age 60 and over with children (n = 1799), reciprocal and non-reciprocal exchange patterns were identified and examined in relation to respondents' scores on a ...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Litwin H

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives: Poor social connections may be associated with poor cognition in older people who are not experiencing mental health problems, and the trajectory of this association may be moderated by cognitive reserve. However, it is unclear whether this relationship is the same for older people with symptoms of depress...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Evans IEM,Llewellyn DJ,Matthews FE,Woods RT,Brayne C,Clare L

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Little is known about composite patterns of productive engagement among older people. Related, the implication of these patterns for well-being remains unclear. The present study addresses these gaps. METHODS:The analytical sample comprised 2037 community-dwelling Singaporeans aged 60 years and above. We in...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Cheng GH,Chan A,Østbye T,Malhotra R

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Similarities exist in behavioral expression of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). The purpose of this study was to assess presence of behavioral and psychiatric symptoms of dementia (BPSD) and ASD-like behaviors in adults with ADRD. METHODS:Using a cross-sec...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Rhodus EK,Barber J,Abner EL,Bardach SH,Gibson A,Jicha GA

更新日期：2020-11-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives: Depression in older adults is a growing public health concern. However, limited research has focused on the issues of physical environments and depression in the elderly in Asia. The purpose of the study is to examine the relationship between the built environments and depressive symptoms in older adults u...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Huang NC,Kung SF,Hu SC

更新日期：2020-04-25 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Social intelligence is the ability to understand others and the social context effectively and thus to interact with people successfully. Research has suggested that the theory of mind (ToM) and executive function may play important roles in explaining social intelligence. The specific aim of the present stu...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Yeh ZT

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study explores the associations of loneliness with depressive symptoms in a five-year follow-up and describes how the six dimensions of perceived togetherness explain loneliness and depressive symptoms at baseline. The data were collected on 207 residents of Jyväskylä, central Finland, who at baseline in 1990 wer...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Tiikkainen P,Heikkinen RL

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives: Awareness is considered a heterogeneous and non-linear phenomenon in dementia. We aim to investigate patterns of change of different domains of awareness (awareness of cognitive functioning and health condition, activities of daily living, emotional state, social functioning, and relationships) in people w...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Lacerda IB,Santos RL,Belfort T,Neto JPS,Dourado MCN

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Limited health literacy has been shown to be associated with poor health status. However, research to date has not elucidated the factors that mediate the relationship between low literacy and poor health outcomes. The purpose of this study was to examine the mediating effect of self-efficacy on the relation...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Kim SH,Yu X

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Late-life suicide is a complex clinical and public health problem. METHOD:In this article, some of the key complexities inherent in studying late-life suicide are discussed in the service of promoting high-quality late-life suicide prevention science. RESULTS:We discuss the following research issues: the re...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Van Orden KA,Conwell Y

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recently, interest in cognitive training for older adults has grown significantly, reflecting a need for preserving the quality of life into late adulthood. In spite of increasing interest in cognitive rehabilitation, recent meta-analyses have questioned reported training gains and determined that cognitive ...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Kim EY,Kim KW

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To identify caregiver profiles of persons with mild to moderate dementia and to investigate differences between identified caregiver profiles, using baseline data of the international prospective cohort study Actifcare. METHODS:A latent class analysis was used to discover different caregiver profiles based ...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Janssen EP,de Vugt M,Köhler S,Wolfs C,Kerpershoek L,Handels RL,Orrell M,Woods B,Jelley H,Stephan A,Bieber A,Meyer G,Engedal K,Selbaek G,Wimo A,Irving K,Hopper L,Gonçalves-Pereira M,Portolani E,Zanetti O,Verhey FR

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate what empirical studies report on the perceptions of community-dwelling LGBT adults regarding sexuality and sexual expression in residential aged care (RAC), and how their sexuality should be addressed in RAC. METHODS:Relevant papers were identified through electronic searches in databases; an...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Mahieu L,Cavolo A,Gastmans C

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:There have been few studies examining the relationship between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and psychiatric morbidity in Hong Kong. This study aimed to examine the prevalence of depressive disorders (major depression, dysthymia and adjustment disorder with depressed mood) in Chinese patients w...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Wong TS,Xiang YT,Tsoh J,Ungvari GS,Ko FW,Hui DS,Chiu HF

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Terminally ill cancer patients and their caregivers experience significant difficulties discussing illness and impending death (herein defined as mortality communication). The current study compares response levels as well as patterns of association between mortality communication and psychological distress among care...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Bachner YG,O'Rourke N,Davidov E,Carmel S

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: This study set out to empirically identify joint health trajectories in individuals of advanced age. Predictors of subgroup allocation were investigated to identify the impact of psychological characteristics, stress, and socio-demographic variables on more favorable aging trajectories.Method: The sample co...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Thoma MV,Höltge J,McGee SL,Maercker A,Augsburger M

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is an increased evidence of an association between inflammatory mediators, particularly serum IL-6, depression and cognitive impairment in the elderly. This study aims at exploring the relation of peripheral IL-6 to cognitive functions in elderly patients with major depressive disorder (MDD). OBJECTIV...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Ali NS,Hashem AHH,Hassan AM,Saleh AA,El-Baz HN

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: The well documented demographic shift to an aging population means that more people will in future be in need of long term residential care. Previous research has reported an increased risk of mental health issues and suicidal ideation among older people living in residential care settings. However, there i...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Gleeson H,Hafford-Letchfield T,Quaife M,Collins DA,Flynn A

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The objective of this study was to understand the relationship between mental health service use and comorbid any anxiety and commonly occurring physical conditions (i.e., arthritis, cardiovascular disease, and gastrointestinal disease) in a national sample of older Canadians. METHODS:The sample consisted o...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： El-Gabalawy R,Mackenzie CS,Sareen J

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In old age, the will-to-live (WTL) is one of the most important indicators of subjective well-being (SWB). However, few studies to date have focused on WTL. In these studies, WTL has mainly been evaluated via indirect questions concerning factors that may influence peoples' WTL, or by measures directed to pa...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Carmel S

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Assessment of personality changes in patients with dementia has received little systematic investigation, although caregivers report personality modifications in every phase of dementia. METHODS:A group of 52 patients with probable Alzheimer's disease (AD) vs. a group of fifteen control subjects were select...

journal_title：Aging & mental health

authors： Talassi E,Cipriani G,Bianchetti A,Trabucchi M

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00