2025 December - 20 articles
As life expectancy increases, the disease profile of the population also changes, with a higher prevalence of chronic diseases and reduced functional capacity, which increases the risk of social isolation and vulnerability. The aim of this study was...
Assistive technologies are increasingly promoted to mitigate age-related declines in cognitive and physical function. Given high levels of sedentary behaviour in older adult care-home residents, technologies promoting physical activity may be benefic...
Polypharmacy and the use of potentially inappropriate medications (PIM) are prevalent issues among institutionalized older adults, contributing to adverse drug events and decreased quality of life. This study aimed to describe the sociodemographic an...
Falls are a major cause of morbidity in aging populations; this study examined physical, psychological, and lifestyle correlates of falls among older Korean adults. Using 2022 KNHANES data, we conducted a cross-sectional analysis of adults aged ≥6...
Polypharmacy is common among aging populations and is associated with adverse health outcomes. We designed this cross-sectional study to determine the association of polypharmacy with physical and mental health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among t...
Objective: Historically, television has been regarded as the mass medium that is most closely associated with audiences’ needs and expectations. In the context of rapid population ageing, older adults now inhabit a progressively important place...
The increasing complexity of care home residents’ needs, driven by demographic shifts, multimorbidity and late-stage admissions, poses significant challenges for food service provision in Swiss care homes. Current systems struggle to meet indiv...
Objective: The objective of this systematic review is to analyze the effects of strength training on the quality of life (QoL) of older adults diagnosed with sarcopenia, contributing to a better understanding of the impact of this intervention on the...
Since the World Health Organization (WHO) launched its global network for age-friendly cities (AFC) movement in 2010, the number of participating cities and towns, as well as the body of literature focusing on this initiative has grown steadily. Neve...
Background/Objectives: Older adults should be capable of reasoned judgments regarding their health, lifestyle, and disease management. Therefore, interventions to improve Health Literacy (HL) are essential for empowering older adults to make choices...
Cultural adaptation is essential for ensuring that interventions are relevant and effective across diverse sociocultural contexts. However, little is known about how these adaptations are conducted and whether they follow structured, evidence-based f...
The specific postural control systems associated with falls and frailty in older adults remain poorly understood. This study aimed to examine whether postural control systems are associated with, and can predict, the presence of falls over a 1-year p...
The global rise in the elderly population inherently escalates the demand for health and social care. Ensuring cognitive performance for healthy brain aging presents significant challenges for researchers and health professionals promoting self-care...
Background/Objective: This study examined whether a brief measure combining subjective cognitive concerns and financial interference, termed Subjective Cognitive Decline-Financial (SCD-F), is associated with excess spending behavior in older adults....
Background: Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a precursor to dementia, with a prevalence of over 15% among community dwellers, with significant economic and social implications. Despite preserved autonomy in daily living, individuals with MCI face c...
Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs), including ageism, of rehabilitation service providers regarding older adults with substance use disorders to examine the association between KAPs...
Suicide is a leading cause of mortality and a recognized public health priority. In the last two decades, older adults (age 65 and older) saw the largest percentage increase in suicide rates. Despite these rising trends, geriatric suicide remains an...
This study investigates the decision-making process behind moving into a senior living community. Prospective residents were asked to identify the most important qualities of a happy, healthy, and engaged life, so called successful aging. Our effort...
Many developed countries are experiencing a marked rise in the ageing population, with a growing proportion of adults entering older age groups. Whilst the literature has focused on the design, management, and quality of services within senior living...
This study explores how older Chinese migrants in London engage with climate change discourse using participatory co-design workshops. Although already practising sustainability behaviours such as recycling, this group faces significant barriers&mdas...
