Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sandra Varey, Mandy Dixon, Alejandra Hernandez, Ceu Mateus, Tom M. Palmer, Christine Milligan
Summary: With the increasing aging population and healthcare needs of older people, novel models of integrated care enhanced by combinatorial health technologies (CHTs) have emerged. Through co-management, there is potential to increase patient confidence, reduce caregiver burden, and enhance clinician satisfaction. The successful use of CHTs for older people with complex health conditions may be rooted in co-management, which could be a more successful model of care for patients, caregivers, and clinicians.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Gemma Spiers, Elisabeth Boulton, Lynne Corner, Dawn Craig, Stuart Parker, Chris Todd, Barbara Hanratty
Summary: This study analyzes existing data to understand the concerns of people living with multiple long-term conditions and identify priorities for future research. The findings highlight the inadequate care received by older people with multiple long-term conditions and emphasize the need for a holistic approach to care. Future research and policy should focus on these key areas to provide effective and meaningful support for people living with multiple long-term conditions.
POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Catherine Lunt, Christopher Dowrick, Mari Lloyd-Williams
Summary: There is limited evidence on the outcomes of day care use for older people living with long-term conditions. Day care services may lead to improved psychological health, quality of life, and functioning for older people with LTCs. The respite function of day care can also have positive outcomes for carers, but there is a lack of high-quality research in this area. Further research focusing on day care attendance for older people with multiple LTCs is needed to better understand its effects.
HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY
(2021)
Review
Cell Biology
Susana Lopez-Ortiz, Simone Lista, Saul Penin-Grandes, Jose Pinto-Fraga, Pedro L. Valenzuela, Robert Nistico, Enzo Emanuele, Alejandro Lucia
Summary: This study aims to review the definitions and methods used for the assessment of intrinsic capacity (IC) in older adults. While there is overall consensus on the definition and dimensions of IC, there is substantial variation in the assessment methods, and no consensus on the best way to compute a comprehensive score to evaluate IC.
AGEING RESEARCH REVIEWS
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Luting Poh, Si-Ying Tan, Jeremy Lim
Summary: Assisted living (AL) is an emerging care model focusing on promoting independence and autonomy among residents. A comprehensive understanding of global AL governance is important for informing regulatory policies, with clear provisions needed at the macro- and micro-levels.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Paul D. Meesters
Summary: The number of elderly people with schizophrenia aged 65 years and above is increasing, posing challenges to the existing care systems. Research on schizophrenia in later life has been limited, but recent years have seen a significant increase in novel and high-quality studies. Older people with schizophrenia include those who had an early onset and aged with the disorder, as well as a smaller but significant group with a late onset. With aging, physical needs become more important and medical comorbidity contributes to higher mortality. Symptoms and functioning fluctuate with time, leading to deterioration in some but improvement in others. It is worth noting that a substantial number of older people may experience subjective well-being despite ongoing symptoms and social impairments. Many individuals with schizophrenia live in the community, but when institutionalization is needed, they are often placed in residential or nursing homes where staff is ill-equipped to address their complex needs. There is a need for new care models that integrate mental health and general health systems.
Article
Gerontology
Leila Doshmangir, Parinaz Doshmangir, Khorshid Mobasseri, Rahim Khodayari-Zarnaq, Ahmad Ahmadi Teymourlouy, Vladimir Sergeevich Gordeev
Summary: Globally, there is a growing number and proportion of older people, which necessitates evidence-informed policies for their complex health needs. This study investigates the factors influencing health policy development for older people in Iran through qualitative analysis of interviews with older individuals and key informants involved in policy making. It identifies the most influential factors, including actors and stakeholders, policy structure, selected health policy processes, healthcare service delivery system, government financial support, and community and culture building. Government policies and interventions are needed to address these factors and ensure healthy aging for older people.
JOURNAL OF AGING & SOCIAL POLICY
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Maria Rosaria Rizzo, Giuseppe Paolisso
Summary: The SARS-CoV-2 infection has spread globally, affecting older individuals disproportionately. Despite respiratory symptoms being the main clinical feature, neurological manifestations are common. Data on potential long-term damages and cognitive impairment in older COVID-19 survivors are lacking.
Editorial Material
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Jean Woo
Summary: Populations in Asian developed economies are rapidly ageing, resulting in increased frailty and dependency. Consideration of social determinants is crucial in designing equitable health and social care systems. Asian countries are developing integrated medical social care, with funding provided by long-term care insurance and philanthropy.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
D. S. Gutteridge, A. Segal, J. J. McNeil, L. Beilin, A. Brodtmann, E. K. Chowdhury, G. F. Egan, M. E. Ernst, S. M. Hussain, C. M. Reid, C. E. Robb, J. Ryan, R. L. Woods, H. A. Keage, S. Jamadar
Summary: This study uses a topographical approach to investigate the relationship between long-term blood pressure variability and cortical thickness. The study found that higher diastolic blood pressure variability is significantly associated with reduced cortical thickness in multiple brain areas and accelerated cortical thinning over time. This finding suggests that diastolic blood pressure variability is an important predictor of cortical thickness and cognitive decline.
NEUROBIOLOGY OF AGING
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Bernard Srour, Lucas Cory Hynes, Theron Johnson, Tilman Kuehn, Verena A. Katzke, Rudolf Kaaks
Summary: This study investigated the predictive ability of five serum markers of biological ageing on long-term mortality risk and life expectancy in middle-aged and older men and women. The results showed that including these serum markers in the model improved the accuracy of predicting individual life expectancy differences and helped identify high-risk individuals.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Peter Ladlow, Max J. Western, Colin J. Greaves, Janice L. Thompson, Janet Withall, Jolanthe de Koning, Jessica C. Bollen, Sarah J. Moorlock, Jack M. Guralnik, Kenneth R. Fox, Afroditi Stathi
Summary: This study investigated the effectiveness of the REACT exercise intervention in improving physical function in older adults. The intervention group showed significant improvements in strength and balance at 12-months, but not in gait speed. Additionally, the intervention group reported significant improvements in mobility assessment, physical component scores, and subjective physical activity.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Claire Budge, Melanie Taylor, Chrystal Curtis
Summary: People with long-term conditions require support from various sources to manage their conditions, with acceptance, making it work in daily life, and the need for collaboration with health practitioners being key themes. Support from understanding health practitioners, especially advanced nurses, is crucial for individuals to effectively self-manage and maintain quality of life. Practitioners need to acknowledge the difficulties individuals face in accepting their condition and symptoms, and provide individualized support to help them maintain independence and quality of life.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
I Rodriguez-Gomez, C. Sanchez-Martin, F. J. Garcia-Garcia, E. Garcia-Esquinas, M. Miret, D. Jimenez-Pavon, A. Guadalupe-Grau, A. Manas, J. A. Carnicero, J. A. Casajus, J. L. Ayuso-Mateos, F. Rodriguez-Artalejo, L. Rodriguez-Manas, I Ara
Summary: This study evaluated the association between diet quality, physical activity, and sedentary time during COVID-19 lockdown and changes in health-related behaviors and lifestyles in older people. The results showed improvements in diet quality, physical activity, and sedentary time post-lockdown, but SF-12 physical component scores worsened. Participants with lower diet quality during lockdown had higher likelihood of worsening sedentary time and anxiety post-lockdown, while those with higher diet quality had less likelihood of remaining abstainers, worsening weight, and improving physical activity. Lower sedentary time was associated with higher likelihood of remaining abstainers and worsening weight, but higher sedentary time was linked to improvement in sleep quality. Lower physical activity was more likely to decrease alcohol consumption, while higher physical activity showed the opposite. Despite improvements in lifestyle after lockdown, it had health consequences for older people.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION HEALTH & AGING
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Mirta Crovetto Mattassi, Camila Henriquez Mella, Lissette Perez Bocaz
Summary: This study investigated sarcopenia and nutritional status in Chilean older adults aged 65 and older. The results showed that nearly 50% of the participants had probable sarcopenia, with obese individuals having a higher risk. There is an association between nutritional status and sarcopenia.