(2021). Home- and community-based services for older adults: Aging in context. Activities, Adaptation & Aging. Ahead of Print.

(2021). Preventing Alzheimer's and Other Dementias. Activities, Adaptation & Aging. Ahead of Print.

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to investigate the explanatory value of the theory of planned behavior (TPB) to predict the intentions of physical activity in older adults with lower-extremity osteoarthritis. This is a cross-sectional study with a sample of 41 older adults (50+ years) with lower-extremity osteoarthritis. The instruments used were as follows: International Physical Activity Questionnaire

(2021). Bipolar, Not So Much: Understanding Your Mood Swings and Depression. Activities, Adaptation & Aging. Ahead of Print.

ABSTRACT Natural disasters are often stressful for persons with cognitive impairment (PWCI) and caregivers. We investigated the impact of the Northern California 2017 wildfires on PWCI and caregivers who were participating in a research study of an integrative group movement program at an adult day center affected by the fires. One month and 7 months after the fires, we sent caregivers a survey that

(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

This detailed, highly informative research collection Building Evidence for Active Aging Policies: Active Aging Index and Its Potential represents one of the outcomes of the 2015 Active Aging Index...

The Gifts of Care Giving: Stories of Hardship, Hope and Healing contains 35 short stories that provide insight into the joys and challenges of being a caregiver. The stories present a variety of ca...

The Spectrum of Hope: An Optinistic Approach and New Approach to Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias offers readers an insightful look into the lives of those affected by the disease process of...

Linda Eyre introduces this insightful book Grandmothering, The Secrets to Making a Difference While Having the Time of Your Life by declaring that grandmothers should be having the time of their li...

The purpose of Social & Public Policy of Alzheimer’s Disease in the United States is to review public policies related to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias from a national and global perspect...

The purpose of The Aging Brain is to provide a comprehensive guide of normal brain aging development and a practical guide for ways to optimize brain changes in functioning into later life. Most pe...

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...

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,’ session

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 th...

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 n...

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 participa...

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 ac...

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 ...

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 b...

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

ABSTRACTReminiscence, 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 wit...

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 thi...

This detailed, highly informative research collection Building Evidence for Active Aging Policies: Active Aging Index and Its Potential represents one of the outcomes of the 2015 Active Aging Index...

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

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 curre...

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

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 careg...

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 measu...

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...

ABSTRACTSenior 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 Kore...

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 Just as increases occurring in performance during the physical exercise period continue to be a topic of research, how long elderly individuals preserve these increases are also researched. The aim of this research is to investigate changes occurring in physical fitness of older adults in the exercise, detraining and retraining periods. The first period of the research included 15 elderly

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