Search results for "Gerontologi"

Effects of Resistance Training of Peripheral Muscles versus Respiratory Muscles in Institutionalized Older Adults with Sarcopenia: A Randomized Contr…

2018

This study compares the effects of two resistance training programs in peripheral and respiratory musculature on muscle mass and strength and physical performance, and identify the appropriate muscle mass parameter for assessing the intervention effects. Thirty-seven institutionalized older Spanish adults with sarcopenia were analyzed: Control Group (n=17), Respiratory Muscle Training Group (n=9) and Peripheral Muscle Training Group (n=11). Pre and post-intervention, participants were assessed for Appendicular Skeletal Mass (ASM/height2; ASM/weight; ASM/BMI), isometric knee-extension, arm-flexion and handgrip strength, Inspiratory and Expiratory Maximal Pressures (MIP and MEP), and gait spe…

Indicadores de la satisfacción con la vida en personas adultas mayores en Costa Rica y España

2018

Propósito: En el presente trabajo se indaga acerca de los principales indicadores de la satisfacción con la vida en personas mayores participantes de programas universitarios en España y Costa Rica. Método: Se emplea un diseño panel y se analiza el primer tiempo de recolección de datos. La muestra fue constituida por personas mayores de 55 o más años que estaban cursando estudios en diferentes centros de formación adscritos a la Universidad de Valencia en España (N=652) y a la Universidad Nacional en Costa Rica (N=272). Los datos fueron recogidos mediante un cuestionario con variables sociodemográficas, indicadores de participación social, Cuestionario de Apoyo Social Funcional Duke-UNC-11,…

Testing reliability and validity of Lorensen’s Self-care Capability Scale (LSCS) among older home-living, care-dependent individuals in Norway

2012

dale b., saevareid h. i., soderhamn o. (2013) Testing reliability and validity of Lorensen’s Self-care Capability Scale (LSCS) among older home-living, care-dependent individuals in Norway. International Journal of Older People Nursing 8, 166–173 doi: 10.1111/j.1748-3743.2012.00339.x Aim and objective.  The aim of this study was to test reliability and validity of the Lorensen’s Self-Care Capability Scale (LSCS). Background.  The assessment of self-care capability among older people living at home is essential for maintaining independence for as long as possible. Method.  The study sample consisted of 242 home nursing patients who were 75 + years old and living at home. The responsible home…

Kihon Checklist to assess frailty in older adults: Some evidence on the internal consistency and validity of the Spanish version

2021

Aim The aim of this study was to assess the internal consistency, hypothesis testing and criterion-related validity of the Spanish versions of the Kihon Checklist (KCL) - the original 25-item and reduced 15-item versions - for screening frailty in community-dwelling older adults. Methods A cross-sectional study was carried out between March and September 2018 in Valencia province (Spain). A sample of 251 participants was recruited. Construct validity was assessed using four different frailty instruments, and alternative measures corresponding to the KCL domains (handgrip strength, gait speed, the Short Physical Performance Battery, skeletal muscle mass index, physical activity level, functi…

Improving a Measure of Mobility-Related Fatigue (The Mobility-Tiredness Scale) by Establishing Item Intensity

2013

Objectives To improve the construct validity of self‐reported fatigue by establishing a formal hierarchy of scale items and to determine whether such a hierarchy could be maintained across time (aged 75–80), sex, and nationality. Design Cohort study. Setting Two Nordic urban locations: Jyväskylä, Finland, and Glostrup, Denmark. Participants Baseline (1989/90) consisted of a random sample of citizens of Finland or Denmark born in 1914 (n = 837). At 5‐year follow‐up, excluding those lost to follow‐up and with baseline disability resulted in a sample of n = 690. Measurements The Mobility‐Tiredness (Mob‐T) Scale is a six‐item scale that requires subjects to self‐report on whether they become ti…

Eino Heikkinen 1939-2022

2023

Gerontologian professori emeritus Eino Heikkinen kuoli kotonaan Helsingissä jouluaaton aattona 2022. Hän oli suomalaisen nykygerontologian tienraivaaja, jonka näkemyksellisyys ja rohkeat avaukset vaikuttivat suuresti ikääntymistutkimuksen kehitykseen ja instituutioihin. nonPeerReviewed

Study of the leisure influence on attitude for leisure and mental health in a sample of portuguese seniors

2017

Increased human longevity has been attributed to technological and medical advances, as well as improved hygiene and nutritional conditions, access to health care, changes in eating habits and cognitive development strategies (Osório, 2007). The present study examined the influence of leisure actions in the psychological well-being, leisure attitude and distress of seniors. The sample consisted of 403 participants (37,2% male; 62,8% female). Concerning the perception of health condition, 82,6% subjects were considered independent and 17,4% participants were considered dependent. The instruments used were the MHI (Ribeiro, 2001) and the LAS (Freire & Fonte, 2007). Main results exposed that p…

Gerontologia Jyväskylän yliopistossa

2022

Los Centros Especializados de Atención a Mayores (CEAM) en la Comunidad Valenciana: un modelo de prevención gerontológica

2010

Concepto y características de un Centro Especializado de Atención a Mayores. Evolución histórica de los centros de mayores, sus áreas de intervención y programas que se desarrollan en los CEAMs. Envejecimiento activo en los CEAM. Conclusiones Specialized elder care center: concept and characteristics. Historical evolution of centers for senior citizens. Intervention areas and programs developed at CEAM. Active aging at CEAM. Conclusions.

Effects of Physical and Cognitive Training on Falls and Concern About Falling in Older Adults : Results From a Randomized Controlled Trial

2022

Abstract Background The aim of this study is to investigate whether combined cognitive and physical training provides additional benefits to fall prevention when compared with physical training (PT) alone in older adults. Methods This is a prespecified secondary analysis of a single-blind, randomized controlled trial involving community-dwelling men and women aged 70–85 years who did not meet the physical activity guidelines. The participants were randomized into combined physical and cognitive training (PTCT, n = 155) and PT (n = 159) groups. PT included supervised and home-based physical exercises following the physical activity recommendations. PTCT included PT and computer-based cogniti…