(2021). WHY DID I COME INTO THIS ROOM?: A Candid Conversation about Aging. Activities, Adaptation & Aging. Ahead of Print.

(2021). Vanishing Bone: Conquering a Stealth Disease Caused by Total Hip Replacements. Activities, Adaptation & Aging. Ahead of Print.

(2021). LOSS is a four-letter word: a bereavement boot camp for the widowed. Activities, Adaptation & Aging. Ahead of Print.

(2021). Exercise is medicine: how physical activity boosts health and slows aging. Activities, Adaptation & Aging. Ahead of Print.

(2021). Finishing Our story: Preparing for the End of Life. Activities, Adaptation & Aging. Ahead of Print.

(2021). Creative Engagement: A Handbook of Activities for People with Dementia. Activities, Adaptation & Aging. Ahead of Print.

ABSTRACT Previous studies have shown cognitive benefits for healthy older adults who engage in aerobic exercise training (AET) or artistic activities such as theater training (TT). However, these two activities have not been compare on their cognitive effects. So, this study compares the cognitive functioning of healthy older adults engaging in AET by playing Newcomb ball (volleyball-based game) versus

(2021). The Brain Health Book: Using the Power of Neuroscience to Improve Your Life. Activities, Adaptation & Aging. Ahead of Print.

(2021). Ageing in Australia: Challenges and Opportunities. Activities, Adaptation & Aging. Ahead of Print.

(2021). Authentic health: The definitive guide to losing weight, feeling better, mastering stress, sleeping well every. Activities, Adaptation & Aging. Ahead of Print.

ABSTRACT Community-based programs for older adults are key health-promoting resources; however, barriers to participation exist, including transportation, cost, accessibility, and social in-groups. To address such barriers, a neighborhood-based Seniors’ Satellite program was implemented. We explored the benefits of participating in this program, and barriers and facilitators to participation, through

ABSTRACT This study examines two independent aspects of cognition, deductive and probabilistic reasoning to differentiate between their relationship to physical fitness in older adults. This study measured the deductive and probabilistic reasoning abilities of 65 community dwelling older adults ranging in age from 55 to 92 (M = 74.88, SD = 6.70). A series of three-line syllogisms was used to measure

(2021). My Pocket Tai Chi: Improve Focus, Reduce Stress, Find Balance. Activities, Adaptation & Aging: Vol. 45, No. 1, pp. 85-88.

(2021). Its good to have a grandma and its good to have a grandpa. Activities, Adaptation & Aging: Vol. 45, No. 1, pp. 86-86.

(2021). Socially Distanced: A Keepsake Journal. Activities, Adaptation & Aging: Vol. 45, No. 1, pp. 87-87.

(2021). Timeless: Nature’s Formula for Health and Longevity. Activities, Adaptation & Aging: Vol. 45, No. 1, pp. 88-88.

(2021). Crack the Code: 10 Proven Secrets that Motivate Healthy Behavior and Inspire Fulfillment in Men Over 50. Activities, Adaptation & Aging: Vol. 45, No. 1, pp. 89-89.

ABSTRACT According to socioemotional selectivity theory, older adults may attend a falls prevention program due to social-emotional rather than health-related factors. Within a prospective design, N = 174 participants completed a questionnaire (T1) assessing social identification with the training group, risk perception, outcome expectancies, self-efficacy beliefs, intention, health status and form

ABSTRACT Older adults are one of the least physically active populations and increasingly lonely. There is a growing body of literature that highlights that community-based programs are cost-effective to increase physical activity in the general population. However, little is known about community-based programs aimed to improve older adults’ physical activity and social connectedness. Given that lonely

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to describe the well-being supportive home environment of elderly people (n = 37) with visual impairment (VI) and its relationship with health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Data were collected during home visits six (6) months after the commencement of individual low vision rehabilitation (LVR) process. A structured well-being supportive environment instrument

ABSTRACT Physical activities that involve muscle strengthening, balance and coordination skills such as ballroom dancing are encouraged for older adults to assist with the maintenance of functional autonomy and prevention of falls. Twenty-three community-dwelling older adults engaged in regular ballroom dancing completed a 12-month study assessing well-being, falls risk and balance using a set of clinical

ABSTRACT Although there has been growing interest in visual art interventions for people with dementia, there is a restricted evidence base regarding their theoretical basis. To address this gap, this systematic literature review explored how and why visual art interventions work in dementia care. Common features of successful visual art interventions were identified, including: intervention ‘dose

ABSTRACT This study aims at investigating how specific factors influence the onset of cognitive decline. 102 participants (51 with cognitive decline a 51 healthy control), aged 45 to 95, were involved in the study. All participants underwent a neurological evaluation. The CSHA Risk Factor Questionnaire was also administered. The level and type of education, number, and kind of leisure activities, exercise

ABSTRACT This systematic review aimed to examine the effectiveness of function-oriented physical activity programs on the physical, psychological, cognitive, and adverse outcomes of older adults living in nursing homes. An extensive search was conducted. Two reviewers independently applied eligibility criteria and assessed sources of bias using the Revised Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool for Randomized

ABSTRACT An informal caregiver (ICG) is an individual who provides care (unpaid) to a person with a disability or disease. ICGs report the extreme time spent as an ICG lowers their availability to participate in leisure. Research involving ICGs who participated in leisure resulted in lower depression levels, perceived stress, and burden. Studies involving ICGs who participate in yoga may experience

ABSTRACT The scope of programmed activity offerings and attendance rates for specific activities are not thoroughly captured in the assisted living (AL) literature. The purpose of this study is to report activity offerings and associated attendance rates, as well as relationships between individual factors and activity attendance patterns in a sample of 202 residents of 21 ALs. Sampled communities

ABSTRACT This article adds to the literature on improvisation and creative aging with a phenomenological study of six older adults’ experiences with improvisation through a senior education program offered at a Mid-Atlantic community senior center in the United States. Data took the form of two individual interviews and a focus group. Participants reported improv classes helped them build community

ABSTRACT Background and Purpose: Backwards walking has shown promise as an intervention in many at-risk populations. The purpose of this study was to determine the benefits of backward walking training on balance, mobility, and plantar flexor endurance in individuals 60 years of age and older. Methods: Participants were community-dwelling, ambulatory older adults. The kinematics of forward and backward

ABSTRACT This study investigated the association between successful aging and mobile internet acceptance and use behavior in the workplace. A total of 221 participants responded to the survey. The constructs in the model were measured using successful aging in the workplace scale (SAW), the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT2). A mixed-method evaluation design was adopted in

ABSTRACT Reminiscence, as an activity and intervention, is an established approach that has been shown to benefit persons living with cognitive impairment. Working with professionals and persons with mild to moderate cognitive impairment, the investigator designed, conducted, and evaluated outcomes for a reminiscence activity program focusing on Appalachian culture. Appalachian folklore, music, and

ABSTRACT Background: Perhaps the most prevalent cause of anxiety among the elderly is the fear of falling, considering that a fall can lead to serious complications and decline of health. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between perceived social support and the fear of falling among people ages 60 and up. Methods: Upon completing informed consent, participants (n = 33) in assisted

ABSTRACT The study aimed at (1) comparing pensioners and non-pensioners, and (2) testing mediators between physical activity (PA) and worked hours. An interview-study was conducted with N = 5,002 community-dwelling people aged 55–70 years (for T1). N = 2,501 (50%) were interviewed over 3 years (for T2). The less people worked, the more physically active they were. The relationship between PA and worked

ABSTRACT Seventy-five percent of older adults do not participate in regular physical activity. Exergames is a new subject of research with older adults. The aim of the study was to determine the impact of older adults’ participation in Xbox Kinect and Nintendo Wii games. Tweleve senior center members played a variety of exergames for 6 weeks. There were improvements in the Berg Balance, non-significant

ABSTRACT Art-based interventions have shown promise in improving quality of life and emotional wellbeing among older adults, but few have focused on improving cognition and reducing dementia risk. The current mixed methods pilot study investigated whether healthy older adults, who participated in a 12-week art-based cognitive health intervention, driven by a Conceptualist art approach, demonstrated

ABSTRACT This study explores self-reports of 241 older adults (aged 63–95) regarding loneliness and social disconnectedness, and the potential for information and communication technologies (ICT) and ride-hailing services to mitigate these phenomena. The samples are drawn from four older adult living communities in Maricopa County, Arizona. Lonelier older adults and older adults desiring greater social

ABSTRACT This study aimed to investigate the impact of a music-based intervention on depression, agitation, and positive emotions among 23 persons with dementia, using a crossover design. Along with a caregiver, each participant received a total of 16 sessions of individualized music listening. All sessions were filmed, resulting in 362 videos, and the content was analyzed. Depression scores decreased

ABSTRACT An exploratory study was implemented to characterize the sedentary behavior of people older than 75, attending day care, and study its association with quality-of-life. Sedentary behavior was measured with accelerometer and its patterns characterized with an Activity Diary. Quality-of-life was measured with the WHOQOL. Fifty-four people (84.5 ± 5.4) reported on 378 days. More than 75% of awake

ABSTRACT Community programs on physical activity can alleviate social isolation among the older population. This case study explores the perceptions of seniors 50 years and above who participate in ‘Seniors in Motion’, an innovative, community based senior physical exercise facility located in north Texas and evaluates the program’s worth in fostering social interaction among the participants. A qualitative

ABSTRACT Senior centers serve as an avenue where older adults gain various health, social and psychological resources and information. This study attempted to illuminate the benefits that older Korean immigrants gained at ethno-specific senior centers. Using in-depth interviews among eighteen participants, three major themes were identified as health-related benefits: (a) experiencing self-development

ABSTRACT As the human population is moving toward a demographic of aging individuals, increased levels of stress will be placed on the current health care system. “… As people live longer, there is a tendency or the onset of disease to occur closer to the end of life” (p. 441) and the incidence of mental health illnesses is prevalent in older adults. Currently, the medical model is dominant in the

ABSTRACT Caregivers are at increased risk for physical and mental health problems. These risks may be mitigated through participation in an education-based wellness program, yet many caregivers face barriers to attend such programs in-person. This pilot study sought to examine the outcomes of a telehealth delivery format for an education-based wellness program called Powerful Tools for Caregivers (PTC)

ABSTRACT The main aim of this qualitative study was to delve and understand the lived experiences of Filipino elderly. This descriptive qualitative study was underpinned with the ‘Adaptation Theory’ in a phenomenological approach. Semi-structure interviews, observations, field notes, and qualitative documents were purposively collected from 12 Filipino elderly. Inclusion criteria were used in selecting

ABSTRACT The older adult U.S. population is growing in number and life expectancy; there will thus be more individuals affected by cognitive impairment in future years. Promotion of brain health is therefore essential. Older adults can be reached in a variety of community settings such as senior centers. The purpose of this study was to evaluate outcomes of the Eat Better Move More intervention on

ABSTRACT Dyadic, home-based wellness interventions may reach older adults with transportation, mobility, scheduling, and caregiving barriers. This qualitative study aimed to examine participants’ experiences with dyadic cognitive training. Participants (n = 14; age M = 74.36) completed self-administered, paper-and- pencil cognitive training where they took turns training one another. The dyads included

ABSTRACT This systematic review synthesizes current evidence to determine how subjective cognitive impairment (SCI) relates to physical, cognitive, and social activity participation in older adults. Nine peer-reviewed articles were reviewed and appraised for evidence quality. Most were cross-sectional and had high methodological quality. Higher levels of SCI were almost universally associated with

ABSTRACT This study examines the casual leisure activities of older adults and their potential to create flow experiences. Using a qualitative approach, the study found that participants often choose leisure activities based on the perceived enjoyment and potential benefits; maintaining physical and mental health, altruism, or maintaining relationships with friends and family. Analysis revealed that

ABSTRACT The present paper is aimed at investigating the levels of body and life satisfaction in healthy individuals over the age of 50 living in Spain. The main purpose of the research is to determine whether the concern about the physical appearance is strongly related to life satisfaction in mature and old individuals, as it may be observed in younger individuals. Gender, age, coexistence environment

lives of their grandchildren. As fathers, many were busy providing economically for the family and missed out on many of the aspects of fatherhood. The “new” grandfathers are finding roles as being grandfathers enjoyable and fulfilling. Elevating the role of grandfather is a unique and welcoming perspective throughout this book. The role of the grandparent is certainly changing, regardless of the culture

ABSTRACT The physical function (PF) and self-rated health (SRH) of older adults (50–80+ years), and the association with their socio-demographic characteristics was investigated in a Nigerian setting. Questionnaire-based SRH and PF scales were used to obtain information from 1480 respondents selected by age-stratified sampling. Although it varied by socio-demographic characteristics (age, gender, marital

ABSTRACT Existing cognitive health literature focuses predominately on understanding the pathology and clinical treatment of older adults with dementia rather than cognitive health promotion and preventative activities. In addition, most of the work in the area remains urban-centric with little focus on cognitive health in rural communities. This study examined rural seniors’ perspectives of activities

ABSTRACT We investigated the relationship between driving status and religious service attendance among older Americans and how the perceived importance of religion influences the relationship. Data are from the 2012 wave of the Health and Retirement Study (n = 9,660). After controlling for covariates, the odds of regular religious service attendance were reduced by 55% for non-drivers relative to

Several changes are caused by aging, among them, the higher prevalence of mood disorders. There are evidences about the positive effect of acute and chronic exercise on mood in older adults. In thi...

ABSTRACT This study aims to analyze whether participation in a programme using exergames improves the amount of physical activity performance, perceived health and cognitive functioning. The sample was composed of 38 community-dwelling older adults. The intervention group (n = 22) participated in 12 1-hour sessions using the Nintendo Wii Sports. Statistically, significant differences can be observed

The second edition of Psychodynamic Perspectives on Aging and Illness provides a new paradigm for those working with older and/or medically ill adults, using, and adapting psychoanalytic techniques...

ABSTRACT Older Minnesota State Fair attendees age ≥55 years were recruited to determine if physical activity (PA) guideline knowledge was associated with self-reported PA behavior and physical function. Survey data and repeated chair stands scores were collected and analyzed using logistic regression models. Participants (n = 434) were college educated (75%), women (58%) with a mean age of 65 ± 7 years

ABSTRACT Introduction and objectives: Participation in meaningful activities has psychological, physical, social and cognitive benefits for older adults living in continuing care homes. The subjective experiences of the process of participation for cognitively competent older adults living in a continuing care home and how personal and environmental features influenced the process were explored. Methods:

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to determine the services and programs needed and/or desired by the baby boomer generation that will prompt them to participate in senior center activities. Eighty-five participants in eight focus groups responded to the questions. The results showed that the current senior centers are not meeting baby boomers’ expectations and/or needs in order to successfully

ABSTRACT This study aimed to (a) describe the factors that motivate rural-dwelling older adults to exercise, (b) determine how these factors differ across exercise group, and (c) identify factors that relate to continuous exercise. Participants included 160 structured exercisers (SE), unstructured exercisers (UE), and non-exercisers (NE) aged 65–96 living in rural Humboldt County who completed the

ABSTRACT Social relationships and engagement are critically important to well-being in later life and have been found to be strongly correlated with isolation and loneliness. Addressing loneliness has emerged in recent years as a grand challenge for our health and social care systems. In this article, the author introduces, describes, and provides a preliminary evaluation of the “virtual care farm”

ABSTRACT The relationships between social and physical activities in older adulthood deserve further attention. This study explores the relationship of social leisure activity (SLA) and the psychological construct, valuation of life (VOL), to physical activity among the young, middle, and oldest old. Significant differences and relationships were observed. Oldest old showed significant drops in ability