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We investigated the association of movement behavior patterns with cardiometabolic health, body composition, and functional fitness in older adults. A total of 242 older adults participated of this cross-sectional study. Sedentary time, light physical activity (LPA) and moderate-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), steps/day, and step cadence were assessed by accelerometry. The movement behavior patterns were derived by principal component analysis. Cardiometabolic health was defined by a metabolic syndrome score (cMetS). Body composition was determined by appendicular lean mass/body mass index (ALM/BMI). Functional fitness was assessed by a composite z-score from the Senior Fitness Test battery. Two patterns were identified: 'Tortoise' (low sedentary time, high LPA and steps/day) and 'Hare' (high MVPA, steps/day, and step cadence). 'Tortoise' and 'Hare' were associated with better cMetS. 'Hare' was positively associated with ALM/BMI and Functional Fitness. While 'Tortoise' and 'Hare' were associated with better cMetS, only 'Hare' was associated with better ALM/BMI and functional fitness.
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Acelerometria , Composição Corporal , Exercício Físico , Aptidão Física , Humanos , Estudos Transversais , Masculino , Idoso , Feminino , Aptidão Física/fisiologia , Índice de Massa Corporal , Síndrome Metabólica/fisiopatologia , Comportamento SedentárioRESUMO
Resumen En este artículo se presentan los resultados de una primera aproximación al análisis del efecto moderador del contexto social, cultural y geográfico en indicadores subjetivos del envejecimiento saludable en personas mayores de 46 años residentes en territorios con características diferenciadas en Costa Rica. Se trabajó con una muestra de 305 personas residentes en tres áreas geográficas: una urbana, una semiurbana y una tercera principalmente rural. La diferenciación de las tres zonas se basó en criterios de densidad poblacional, infraestructura y acceso a bienes y servicios. Los indicadores subjetivos del envejecimiento saludable analizados fueron: participación social, apoyo social, salud percibida, espiritualidad, autoeficacia, comportamientos de autocuidado, bienestar subjetivo (satisfacción con la vida y bienestar psicológico) y estado de ánimo; todas las variables fueron condicionadas por zona de residencia, edad y sexo. Para analizar los indicadores subjetivos se estimó un análisis de covarianza (ANCOVA) o un análisis multivariado de covarianza (MANCOVA), dependiendo del número de variables dependientes analizadas. En general, se identificaron indicadores subjetivos de envejecimiento saludable altos en las personas participantes del estudio, quienes reportaron altos niveles de participación social, satisfacción con la vida y estados de salud y ánimo positivos. Se encontraron diferencias por edad entre los grupos. Sin embargo, no se evidenciaron diferencias estadísticamente significativas en los indicadores subjetivos analizados según la zona de residencia o el sexo. En síntesis, este estudio encontró que los indicadores subjetivos de envejecimiento saludable analizados eran muy similares en residentes de tres zonas geográficas con características distintas. Estos hallazgos iniciales se discuten desde una perspectiva cultural y geográfica y en relación con los modelos de envejecimiento saludable.
Abstract This review exposes the results of a first approximation to the analysis of the moderator effect of the geographical, social, and cultural context on subjective indicators of healthy aging in the Costa Rican context. Costa Rica is a middle-income democratic country that is in an advanced demographic changing process; this phenomenon makes it one of the aged countries in the Latin American region. Therefore, studying healthy aging becomes relevant in the context of population demographic change in the present and future aging societies. The study compared several subjective indicators of healthy aging among people older than 46 who resided in three different geographical areas in the country. Participants were 305 healthy people from three locations: one urban (Heredia Central City), one semi-urban (Santa Ana Central City), and one mainly rural (Nicoya). Participants completed standardized assessment scales to evaluate social participation, social support, perceived health, spirituality, self-efficacy, self-care behaviors, and subjective well-being (life satisfaction and psychological well-being). All variables were conditioned by geographical zone (urban, semi-urban, and mainly rural), age, and gender. Either Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) or Multivariate Analysis of Covariance (MANCOVA) were estimated depending on the number of dependent variables analyzed to test the effect of the zone of residence, gender, and age, over the subjective indicator of healthy aging studied. In general, participants evidenced high scores on subjective indicators such as self-care, social support, spirituality, life satisfaction, and psychological well-being, which have been associated with health and well-being during the aging process. Participants reported high levels of social participation and perceived that they received adequate support for their daily life needs. Likewise, participants evidenced a general state of well-being, a positive state of health, high levels of self-efficacy, and positive moods. Differences were found among the groups by comparing age. However, no significant differences were found in the variables studied related to geographical areas of residence and sex, suggesting invariant comparison evidence by zone of residence and sex. Nevertheless, the results indicate that the subjective indicators of healthy aging studied are key to promoting healthy aging at the national level. It is considered necessary to improve opportunities for social participation aimed at older adults, to strengthen community and family social networks, to promote socio-economic support such as financial and instrumental support for activities of daily living, and finally emotional support such as listening, empathy and advice. Although the differences among geographical areas of residence of the people studied were not statistically significant in this study, the evidence suggested a trend of high well-being indicators mainly in the rural areas studied, and particularly more in males than in females. As this study only reached preliminary data, further research must obtain conclusive evidence, as previous research had suggested older people living in rural areas with high longevity indicators in Costa Rica might enjoy unusual environmental characteristics and personal protective factors that could be absent in most of the urban areas in the country. On the other hand, it will be necessary to include the historical and socio-cultural determinants focusing on context-specific review analyses in the mainstream research on healthy aging, even more in aged countries like Costa Rica. The findings are discussed within the inter-cultural emphasis and healthy aging models in order to contribute to a better understanding of how the context (physical-constructed and social/cultural) influences the differences, although subtle, in the study´s variables and participants, and how the process of aging might be different according to the multiple contextual conditions in which people live and adapt their capacities and abilities for coping with daily life demands.
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Objetivo: Determinar relación entre Envejecimiento exitoso y Calidad de vida de personas mayores institucionalizadas. Material y Método: Estudio descriptivo y correlacionai con muestreo intencional; previo consentimiento informado, participaron 14o personas mayores asistentes a un hogar del municipio de Montería, Colombia. Se incluyeron a personas de 6o y más años; sus características sociodemográficas fueron identificadas por una cédula de datos. La Calidad de vida se midió con WHOQOL-bref y el Envejecimiento exitoso con Successful Aging Inventory (SAI). Los datos recolectados por enfermeras/os, se procesaron en SPSS v22 y analizados con estadística descriptiva, normalidad con Kolmogorov Smirnov y corrección de Lilliefors; como no hubo distribución normal, el objetivo se respondió con correlación de Spearman. Resultados: Existe relación negativa y significativa entre Envejecimiento exitoso global (p= ,012), Desempeño funcional (p= ,025) y Proposito y satisfacción con la vida (p= ,012) con la dimensión Social de la Calidad de vida; se observo relación negativa y significativa (p= ,013) entre el Propósito y satisfacción con la vida con la dimensión Ambiental de la Calidad de vida. Conclusiones: la mayoría de las personas mayores presentaron un envejecimiento exitoso y tienen su Calidad de vida global y Percepción de su salud altas. Existe relación negativa y significativa entre Envejecimiento exitoso, Desempeño funcional y Propósito y satisfacción con la dimensión Social de la Calidad de vida; existe relación negativa y significativa entre el Propósito y satisfacción con la vida con la dimensión Ambiental de la calidad de vida. No hay relación entre los puntajes globales de Envejecimiento exitoso y Calidad de vida.
Objective: To determine the relationship between successful aging and quality of life among institutionalized elderly people. Materials and Methods: Descriptive and correlational study using intentional sampling. It was carried out, after prior informed consent, with 140 elderly people who attended a nursing home in the city of Monteria, Northern Colombia. People over 60 years and older were included and their sociodemographic characteristics were recorded in a data sheet. The quality of life was measured with the WHOQOL-bref questionnaire and the Successful aging was measured with the Succesful Aging Inventory (SAI). Data collected by nurses were processed in SPSS v22 and analyzed with descriptive statistics, Kolmogorov-Smirnov test for normality and Lilliefors correction. As there was no normal distribution, the Spearman's correlation was applied. Results: There is a negative and significant relationship between the overall successful aging (p= .012), functional performance (p= .025) and life purpose and satisfaction (p= .012) with the social dimension of quality of life; a negative and significant relationship (p= .013) was also observed between life purpose and satisfaction with the environmental dimension of quality of life. Conclusions: Most of the elderly people showed successful aging and had a high overall quality of life and health perception. There is a negative and significant relationship between successful aging, functional performance, as well as life purpose and satisfaction with the social dimension of quality of life; there is a negative and significant relationship between life purpose and satisfaction with the environmental dimension of quality of life. There is no relationship between the overall scores of successful aging and quality of life.
Objetivo: Determinar a relação entre envelhecimento bem-sucedido e qualidade de vida de pessoas idosas institucionalizadas. Material e Método: Estudo descritivo e correlacional com amostragem intencional. O estudo foi realizado, após consentimento informado prévio, com 140 idosos que frequentaram um asilo na cidade de Montería, no norte da Colômbia. Foram incluídas pessoas de 60 anos ou mais e suas características sociodemográficas foram registradas em uma ficha de dados. A qualidade de vida foi medida com o questionário WHOQOL-bref e o inventário Successful Aging Inventory (SAI) foi usado para medir o envelhecimento bem- sucedido. Os dados coletados pelos enfermeiros e enfermeiras foram processados por meio do programa SPSS versão 22 e analisados com estatísticas descritivas e teste Kolmogorov-Smirnov para normalidade e correção de Lilliefors. Como não houve distribuição normal, foi aplicada a correlação do Spearman. Resultados: Existe uma relação negativa e significativa entre o envelhecimento geral bem-sucedido (p= ,012), desempenho funcional (p= ,025) e propósito de vida e satisfação (p= ,012) com a dimensão social da qualidade de vida; uma relação negativa e significativa (p= ,013) também foi observada entre o propósito de vida e satisfação com a dimensão ambiental da qualidade de vida. Conclusões: A maioria dos idosos demonstrou um envelhecimento bem- sucedido e teve uma alta percepção geral de qualidade de vida e saúde. Há uma relação negativa e significativa entre o envelhecimento bem-sucedido, desempenho funcional, bem como propósito de vida e satisfação com a dimensão social da qualidade de vida; há uma relação negativa e significativa entre proposito de vida e satisfação com a dimensão ambiental da qualidade de vida. Não há relação entre as pontuações gerais do envelhecimento bem-sucedido e a qualidade de vida.
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Resumen Introducción: El bienestar es un constructo importante cuyos determinantes asociados deben ser identificados para comprender con mayor profundidad los procesos para envejecer de forma saludable. El estudio del impacto de la fragilidad en el bienestar de las personas mayores requiere incorporar los dominios físico, psicológico y social. Así, el adulto mayor frágil puede definirse a partir de la fragilidad física, junto con la soledad como fragilidad social. Este estudio propone un modelo para estudiar el impacto de la fragilidad física y la soledad sobre el bienestar de las personas mayores, diferenciando entre control, autonomía, placer y autorrealización. Método: Se realizó un estudio de carácter transversal con una muestra de 13569 personas mayores provenientes de la encuesta SHARE, para estimar un modelo de ecuaciones estructurales en el que se contemplaban los efectos de la fragilidad y la soledad en el bienestar (cuestionario CASP), controlado por el género, la edad y la salud percibida. Resultados: El modelo final contemplaba el efecto del género sobre el indicador de fuerza de prensión de fragilidad. Los resultados mostraron un ajuste adecuado del modelo a los datos y consiguieron explicar un 80.1% de la varianza de control, un 48.6% de la de autonomía, un 43.6% de la de placer y un 61.3% de la varianza de autorrealización. Conclusiones: La soledad y la fragilidad presentaron efectos diferenciales en función del componente de bienestar. Se discuten las implicaciones de dichos efectos en el desarrollo de intervenciones.
Abstract Introduction: Well-being is an important construct whose associated determinants must be identified in order to further understand the processes for healthy aging. The study of the impact of frailty on older people's wellbeing requires the incorporation of physical, psychological and social domains. Hence, frail older adults can be defined from physical frailty, together with loneliness as social frailty. This study proposes a model to study the impact of frailty and loneliness on well-being of older adults, differentiating among control, autonomy, pleasure and self-realization. Method: A cross-sectional study was carried out with a sample of 13569 older adults from the SHARE project was employed in order to estimate a structural equation model in which frailty and loneliness affected well-being (CASP questionnaire), while controlling for gender, age and perceived health. Results: The final model additionally contemplated the effect of gender on the grip strength frailty indicator. Results showed a good fit of the model to the data and could explain 80.1% of the variance of control, 48.6% of autonomy's, 43.6% of pleasure's and 61.3% of the variance of self-realization. Conclusions: Loneliness and frailty showed differential effects on the different components of well-being. Implications of these effects on intervention development are discussed
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This study analyzed the factors associated with driving status among older adults in Brazil. The sample consisted of 15,221 older adults (≥65 years) residing in Brazilian capitals in 2018. The following question established the participants' driving status: "Do you drive a car, motorcycle, and/or another vehicle?" Sociodemographic, health conditions, and health-related behaviors were derived through standard procedures. Poisson regression analysis was performed to estimate prevalence ratios and 95% confidence interval. The prevalence of drivers was 28.83%. We found that being physically active during leisure time and higher daily recreational screen time (>3 h/day) were associated with driving status. Self-perceived negative health and being physically active by commuting showed an inverse association with driving status. The high prevalence of older drivers and the characteristics associated with driving reinforces the importance of public policy strategies for these individuals.
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Condução de Veículo , Idoso , Brasil/epidemiologia , Humanos , Atividades de Lazer , Fatores Socioeconômicos , Meios de TransporteRESUMO
RESUMEN Introducción: La COVID-19 y las medidas generadas para proteger a los adultos mayores han marcado mucho más la vulnerabilidad de este grupo, incrementando factores de riesgos psicosociales como la desvinculación, el maltrato, la ansiedad, lo que demandó examinar patrones de vejez exitosa que generan y garantizan salud mental en personas de esta edad. Objetivo: Caracterizar aquellos indicadores de una vejez exitosa que promueven salud mental, a través de su expresión concreta en un paciente. Método: Enfoque cualitativo, privilegiando el estudio de caso único de carácter crítico. Para evaluar los criterios de salud mental y vulnerabilidad, se utilizó una entrevista semiestructurada. Para la caracterización de la vejez se trabajó con método biográfico y la técnica de historia de vida durante los meses de agosto a noviembre de 2021. Resultados: Se identificaron criterios de vulnerabilidad como la viudez y la soledad, pero predominaron fortalezas a nivel individual, micro y macrosocial, lo que se consolida con un estado mental saludable que se expresó en evidente funcionamiento y bienestar psicológico. Se presentaron en la paciente, todos los indicadores de vejez exitosa que se definieron, garantizando el tránsito satisfactorio por la etapa. Conclusiones: La paciente con una vejez exitosa posee redes de integración, activación y trascendencia que le permiten reestructurar su campo de acción en un contexto como el que ha implicado la COVID-19, garantizando autovaloración y sentido de vida, expresados de forma desarrolladoras para favorecer su salud mental y su desarrollo psicológico.
ABSTRACT Introduction: COVID-19 and the measures generated to protect older adults have marked much more the vulnerability of this group, increasing psychosocial risk factors such as disengagement, mistreatment, anxiety; which required examining patterns of successful old age that generate and guarantee mental health in the elderly. Objective: To characterize those indicators of a successful old age that promote mental health, through its concrete expression in a patient. Method: Qualitative approach, favoring the single critical case study. To assess the mental health and vulnerability criteria, a semi-structured interview was used. For the characterization of old age, we worked with the biographical method and the life history technique, from August to November 2021. Results: Vulnerability criteria such as widowhood and loneliness were identified, but prevailed micro and macrosocial strengths at an individual level, which is consolidated with a healthy mental state that was expressed in evident functioning and psychological well-being. All the indicators of successful aging that were defined were presented in the patient, guaranteeing satisfactory transit through the stage. Conclusions: The patient with a successful old age has networks of integration, activation and transcendence that allow him to restructure his field of action in a context such as COVID-19; guaranteeing self-assessment and a sense of life, expressed in a developing way to favor their mental health and psychological development.
RESUMO Introdução: A COVID-19 e as medidas geradas para proteger os idosos marcaram muito mais a vulnerabilidade desse grupo, aumentando fatores de risco psicossociais como desengajamento, maus-tratos, ansiedade, o que exigiu examinar padrões de velhice bem-sucedida que geram e garantem a saúde mental em pessoas desta idade. Objetivo: Caracterizar os indicadores de uma velhice bem-sucedida que promovem a saúde mental, por meio de sua expressão concreta em um paciente. Método: Abordagem qualitativa, privilegiando o estudo de caso único crítico. Para avaliar os critérios de saúde mental e vulnerabilidade, foi utilizada uma entrevista semiestruturada. Para a caracterização da velhice, trabalhou-se com o método biográfico e a técnica de história de vida durante os meses de agosto a novembro de 2021. Resultados: Foram identificados critérios de vulnerabilidade como viuvez e solidão, mas prevaleceram as forças no nível individual, micro e macrossocial, que se consolidou com um estado mental saudável que se expressou em evidente funcionamento e bem-estar psicológico. Todos os indicadores de envelhecimento bem-sucedido que foram definidos foram apresentados no paciente, garantindo um trânsito satisfatório pelo estágio. Conclusões: O paciente com velhice bem-sucedida possui redes de integração, ativação e transcendência que lhe permitem reestruturar seu campo de ação em um contexto como o que a COVID-19 implicou, garantindo autoavaliação e sentido de vida, expressa de forma crescente para favorecer sua saúde mental e desenvolvimento psicológico.
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This study uses an interpretive narrative approach to compare and contrast assumptions regarding social integration (participation in meaningful and multiple roles, and engagement in social networks) as promoted in the Chilean Comprehensive Policy for Positive Aging, with the expectations of interviewees aged 60 to 74 years. The Policy assumes specific forms of social integration by: offering different options of social integration to dependent vs. independent older people, encouraging autonomy and self-management, and assuming the primacy of family responsibility in older people's care. Both the Policy and the interviewees emphasize the value of autonomy and independence in old age; the latter, however, do not place family at the frontline when care is needed. Understanding the matches and gaps between policy assumptions and older people's expectations for social integration, including the role of family caregiving, can open new possibilities to prevent social isolation and promote different forms of social support that are valued by older adults for their emotional and practical benefit.
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Envelhecimento , Política Pública , Idoso , Humanos , Relações Interpessoais , Integração Social , Apoio SocialRESUMO
Cada vez surge más evidencia en la literatura especializada que indica que la figura del adulto mayor como decrépito e inactivo comienza a ser substituida por la figura de un adulto mayor saludable y capaz de emprender nuevos proyectos de vida. El objetivo de la revisión integradora bibliográfica que se propone es analizar en las evidencias disponibles en la literatura, algunas delas implicaciones psicosociales, confrontacionales y familiares en lo que se denomina "envejecimiento de éxito" o "successful aging". Para la selección delos artículos fueron consultadas las bases de datos electrónicos Google Scholar, Crossref, Medline, ISI. Fueron seleccionados trece estudios para la realización de la revisión sistemática utilizando el descriptor "successful aging" y "envejecimiento activo" y a partir de los mismos se profundizó interdisciplinariamente el descriptor utilizado utilizando conceptos psico-sociales y vinculares. En las conclusiones se indica que existe suficiente evidencia proveniente del campo interdisciplinario de la gerontología para poder indicar que nuevos procesos de envejecimiento se van imponiendo en las generaciones actuales de adultos mayores.(AU)
Há evidências crescentes na literatura especializada de que a figura do idoso como decrépito e inativo está começando a ser substituída pela figura de um idoso saudável, capaz de empreender novos projetos de vida. O objetivo da revisão bibliográfica integrativa proposta é analisar nas evidências disponíveis na literatura, algumas das implicações psicossociais, confrontacionais e familiares no que é chamado de "Successful Aging". Para a seleção dos artigos, consultamos os bancos de dados eletrônicos Google Scholar, Crossref, Medlinee ISI. Treze estudos foram selecionados para realizar a revisão sistemática usando o descritor "Envelhecimento com Sucesso" e, a partir deles,o descritor usado foi aprofundado interdisciplinarmente usando conceitos psico-sociais e de união. Nas conclusões se indica que há evidências suficientes provenientes do campo interdisciplinar da gerontologia para indicar que novos processos de envelhecimento estão sendo impostos às gerações atuais dos idosos.(AU)
There is more and more evidence in the specialized literature that indicates that the figure of the older adult as decrepit and inactive is beginning to be replaced by the figure of a healthy older adult capable of undertaking new life projects. The objective of the proposed inte grative bibliographic review is to analyze in the available evidence in the literature, some of the psychosocial, confrontational and family implications in what is called "successful aging". For the selection of the articles, the electronic databases Google Scholar, Crossref, Medline, and ISI were consulted. Thirteen studies were selected to carry out the systematic review using the descriptor "Successful Aging" and from them the descriptor used was deepened interdisciplinaryly using psycho-social and bonding concepts. In the conclusions, it is indicated there is enough evidence from the interdisciplinary field of gerontology to indicate that new processes of aging are being imposed on the current generations of older adults.(AU)
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EnvelhecimentoRESUMO
OBJECTIVES: To determine the main factors (physical, psychological, social and spiritual) associated with successful aging in community-dwelling older adults. METHODS: A cross-sectional study of older adults was conducted evaluating successful aging (Successful Aging Scale-SAS) and its associated factors (sociodemographics, resilience, religiosity/spirituality, meaning in life, quality of life, social support, self-reported diseases, mental health, medications used, among others) using regression models. RESULTS: A total of 534 older adults were assessed. Linear regression models showed an association of higher SAS score with greater resilience (Beta = 0.371, p < 0.001), spiritual well-being - meaning (Beta = 0.174, p < 0.001) and quality of life - physical (Beta=0.203, p < 0.001), fewer diseases (Beta=-0.128, p < 0.001), greater meaning in life (Beta=0.116, p = 0.001), less loneliness (Beta=-0.133, p = 0.001), lower tobacco use (Beta=0.080, p = 0.013), greater quality of life - environment (Beta=-0.092, p = 0.013) and more frequent religious attendance (Beta=0.068, p = 0.035). CONCLUSION: The study results suggested that physical factors, although relevant, were not the main factors associated with successful aging.
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Vida Independente , Qualidade de Vida , Idoso , Envelhecimento , Estudos Transversais , Humanos , EspiritualidadeRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Few studies have assessed multidimensional models for predicting successful aging that incorporate both physical and cognitive-psychosocial elements among minority populations. This study aimed to establish a comprehensive lifestyle behavioral factors (cLBF) score and an integrative successful aging (ISA) score and explore their associations among older Puerto Rican adults. METHODS: Data were assessed from 889 adults (45-75 years) participating in the longitudinal (baseline and 2-year follow-up) Boston Puerto Rican Health Study. Higher cLBF score (range 0-10) indicates healthier behaviors (nonsmoking, lack of sedentarism, physical activity, high diet quality, and adequate sleep). The physical domain score of ISA included 8 components (functional impairment, hypertension, diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, arthritis, osteoporosis) and ranged 0-11. The cognitive-psychosocial domain of ISA included 5 components (cognitive impairment, depressive symptoms, social support, perceived stress, and self-rated health) and ranged 0-10. The sum of both domains comprised the ISA score, ranging 0-21. Higher scores of ISA and its domains indicate more successful aging. RESULTS: At 2 years, the mean ± SD of cLBF score was 4.9 ± 1.8, and ISA was 10.1 ± 3.3. In multivariable-adjusted models, cLBF score was significantly and positively associated with 2-year change in overall ISA (ß [95% CI]: 0.15 [0.07, 0.24] points), in physical domain (0.09 [0.04, 0.13] points), and in cognitive-psychosocial domain (0.08 [0.02, 0.14] points). CONCLUSIONS: Maintaining healthier lifestyle behaviors may contribute to successful aging through both physical and cognitive-psychosocial domains. The results support using a multidimensional definition of successful aging in Puerto Ricans and evaluating it in other populations.
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Envelhecimento Saudável/etnologia , Estilo de Vida Saudável , Hispânico ou Latino/estatística & dados numéricos , Idoso , Feminino , Nível de Saúde , Hispânico ou Latino/psicologia , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Porto Rico/etnologia , Estados Unidos/epidemiologiaRESUMO
The purpose of this study is to examine successful aging among Spanish-speaking older adults in Costa Rica and in Spain using the proactive framework proposed by Kahana et al. (2014). More specifically, we hypothesized that older adults' life satisfaction would be positively associated with the frequency and perceived level of social support, spirituality/having purpose in life, and the use of proactive physical, cognitive, and social self-care behaviors. Our results confirmed these hypotheses, not only for the overall group of participants, but also separately for older adults in Costa Rica and in Spain. The present study contributes to the literature of successful aging among older adults, by examining the protective factors associated with life satisfaction among Spanish speaking older adults in Costa Rica and in Spain. It identifies specific protective factors (spirituality/purpose in life, social support, and self-care) associated with the values and preferences held by participants in the study.
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Envelhecimento Saudável , Atividades Cotidianas , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Cognição , Costa Rica , Comparação Transcultural , Feminino , Envelhecimento Saudável/etnologia , Envelhecimento Saudável/psicologia , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Modelos Psicológicos , Satisfação Pessoal , Autocuidado/psicologia , Apoio Social , Espanha , EspiritualidadeRESUMO
ABSTRACT Objective: The aim of this research was to analyse the association between successful aging (SA) and subjective well-being (SWB) in different domains. Method: The study is quantitative and cross-sectional, with a sample consisting of 800 older people, including 569 indigenous (Aymara and Mapuche) participants living in northern and southern Chile. Results: Domains associated with SA are satisfaction with health, satisfaction with social relationships, satisfaction with future security, and satisfaction with spiritual and religious experiences. SA is also positively associated with being a woman, being young, and not being indigenous. Conclusion: The research has two main practical implications. First, SWB domains may be incorporated into socio-health interventions as they relate to elements that can be changed or improved (health, social inclusion, security, and beliefs). Second, this study suggests a situation of risk among older indigenous Chileans, confirming the premise that the life paths of indigenous Chileans at social risk give rise to a more socially unequal old age with; therefore, it is important to analyse positive aspects that promote better old age.
RESUMEN Objetivo: el objetivo de esta investigación consistió en analizar la asociación entre envejecimiento exitoso (SA) y bienestar subjetivo (SWB) en sus diferentes dominios. Metodología: se trata de un diseño cuantitativo y transversal, con una muestra compuesta por 800 adultos mayores, incluidos 569 indígenas (aymaras y mapuches), que viven en el norte y sur de Chile. Resultados: muestran que los dominios asociados con la SA son satisfacción con la salud, satisfacción con las relaciones sociales, satisfacción con la seguridad futura y satisfacción con las experiencias espirituales y religiosas. La SA también se asocia positivamente con ser mujer, ser joven y no ser indígena. Conclusión: la investigación tiene dos implicaciones prácticas principales. Primero, estos dominios del SWB pueden incorporarse a las intervenciones sociosanitarias, ya que se relacionan con elementos que se pueden cambiar o mejorar (salud, inclusión social, seguridad y creencias). En segundo lugar, este estudio sugiere una situación de riesgo entre los chilenos indígenas mayores, lo que confirma la premisa de que las trayectorias de vida de los indígenas chilenos que han enfrentado más riesgo social dan lugar a una vejez con más desigualdad social, por lo que es importante analizar aspectos positivos que promuevan un mejor envejecimiento.
RESUMO Objetivo: analisar a associação entre envelhecimento bem-sucedido e bem-estar subjetivo em seus diferentes domínios. Método: trata-se de um desenho quantitativo e transversal, com uma amostra composta por 800 idosos, incluídos 569 indígenas (aymaras e mapuches), que habitam no norte e no sul do Chile. Resultados: os domínios associados com o envelhecimento bem-sucedido são satisfação com a saúde, satisfação com as relações sociais, satisfação com a segurança futura e satisfação com as experiências espirituais e religiosas. Além disso, associa-se de forma positiva com ser mulher, jovem e não indígena. Conclusão: esta pesquisa tem duas implicações práticas principais. Na primeira, esses domínios do bem-estar subjetivo podem ser incorporados às intervenções sociossanitárias, já que estão relacionados com elementos que podem ser mudados ou melhorados (saúde, inclusão social, segurança e crenças). Em segundo lugar, este estudo sugere uma situação de risco entre os idosos chilenos indígenas, o que confirma a hipótese de que as trajetórias de vida dos indígenas chilenos que enfrentaram mais risco social levam a uma velhice com mais desigualdade social, razão pela qual é importante analisar aspectos positivos que promovam um melhor envelhecimento.
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Humanos , Idoso , Saúde do Idoso , Saúde de Populações Indígenas , Assistência à Saúde Culturalmente Competente , Envelhecimento Saudável , EnvelhecimentoRESUMO
Subjective well-being is a major psychological construct in the research tradition. Along with literature, authors have distinguished between hedonic and eudaimonic well-being. The aim of this study is to determine the role of some psychosocial variables plays in the perceived well-being is conceived from a hedonic or a eudaimonic perspective. The sample consisted of 1016 people of 55 years and older in a Spanish sample and 277 people of 55 years old or older from a Costa Rican sample. Both samples were part of the Longitudinal Older Learners (LOL) study. A structural model with latent variables was estimated with Mplus. The results point out that, the traditional variables included on successful aging models are relevant for explaining older adults' well-being in both countries with some differences on the hedonic and eudaimonic approach of successful aging on the Latin cultural context studied.
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Envelhecimento/psicologia , Aprendizagem , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-IdadeRESUMO
O fenómeno1 do envelhecimento tem vindo a tornar-se objeto de grande interesse no âmbito da investigação educativa, devido ao facto de ser, hoje, consensualmente aceite a ideia de que a intervenção educativa na e com a terceira idade constitui um poderoso instrumento no processo do envelhecimento bem-sucedido. O nosso trabalho apresenta os resultados de um projeto de investigação/intervenção desenvolvido com pessoas idosas em contexto institucional, cuja finalidade se centrou na promoção do envelhecimento bem-sucedido. Com base nas metodologias intrínsecas ao paradigma qualitativo interpretativo-hermenêutico, e seguindo as diretrizes do método de investigaçãoação-participativa, a nossa intervenção baseou-se na dinamização de quatro oficinas favorecedoras do processo de educação/aprendizagem dos participantes. Os resultados evidenciaram uma incontornável relação entre educação e envelhecimento bem-sucedido. Entre os resultados positivos podemos salientar como estratégias favorecedoras de um processo de envelhecimento bem-sucedido, a aquisição de novas aprendizagens e a promoção do convívio e da relação interpessoal.
Aging has become an object of great interest in educational research because it is now widely accepted that educational intervention in and with the elderly is a powerful instrument in a successful aging process. This text presents the results of an investigation/intervention project developed with elderly people. It aimed at the promotion of successful aging in a specific institutional context and, by following participatory actionresearch guidelines, was based on the dynamization of four workshops that favored the education / learning process of the participants. The data collected was analyzed according to an interpretive-hermeneutic qualitative methodology. The results showed an inescapable relationship between education and successful aging. Among other positive results, the analysis revealed the construction of new learning and the promotion of social interaction and interpersonal relationship as strategies favoring a successful aging process.
El fenómeno del envejecimiento se ha convertido en un objeto de gran interés en el ámbito de la investigación educativa, debido al hecho de que actualmente se acepta generalizadamente la idea de que la intervención educativa en y con la tercera edad representa un poderoso instrumento en el proceso de envejecimiento exitoso. Nuestro trabajo representa los resultados de un proyecto de investigación/intervención desarrollados con personas mayores en el contexto de una institución, cuya finalidad se centró en la promoción del envejecimiento exitoso. A partir de las metodologías del paradigma de investigación cualitativa hermenéutico-interpretativa, y las directrices del método de investigación-acción-participativa, nuestra intervención se basó, en la dinamización de cuatro talleres favorecedores del proceso de educación/aprendizaje de los participantes. Los resultados evidenciaron una relación inevitable entre educación y el envejecimiento exitoso. Entre los resultados positivos podemos destacar como estrategias favorecedoras del proceso de envejecimiento exitoso, la adquisición de nuevos aprendizajes, la promoción de la convivencia y de la relación interpersonal.
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Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Educação em Saúde , Envelhecimento Saudável , Desenvolvimento Humano , Idoso , EnvelhecimentoRESUMO
Successful aging (SA) is a current positive aging-related perspective and it is important to determine the variables associated with this concept. Most longitudinal population-based studies on predictors of SA were carried out in developed countries. OBJECTIVE: This investigation evaluated which baseline characteristics predicted successful aging in 16 years of follow-up in a southern Brazilian cohort - the Porto Alegre Longitudinal Aging study. METHODS: At baseline, 345 community-dwelling healthy independent individuals aged 60 or older were assessed for medical and psychiatric conditions, memory, orientation, judgment and problem solving, functioning in the community and at home, and hobbies. SA, according to Rowe and Kahn's definition, was the outcome assessed in the last evaluation at a maximum 16-year follow-up. All baseline variables were evaluated as potential predictors for the outcome SA. RESULTS: Of the 345 individuals evaluated at baseline, 32 (9.3%) participants were classified as successful agers in the follow-up. Younger age (OR=0.926, 95%CI=0.863-0.994), female gender (OR=0.226, 95%CI=0.072-0.711) and higher MMSE (OR=1.220, 95%CI=1.031-1.444) were predictors of SA for the 16-year follow-up in a logistic regression model. CONCLUSION: In contrast with our previous hypothesis, the impact of the socioeconomic and socio-environmental characteristics was small, as was the baseline classification into successful and normal aging.
Envelhecimento bem sucedido (EBS) é uma perspectiva positiva sobre o envelhecimento, sendo importante determinar as variáveis associadas a esse conceito. A maioria dos estudos longitudinais de base populacional sobre preditores do EBS foi realizada em países desenvolvidos. OBJETIVO: Este estudo avaliou quais características da linha de base predisseram o envelhecimento bem sucedido em 16 anos de seguimento de uma coorte do sul-brasileira - o Estudo Longitudinal de envelhecimento de Porto Alegre (Porto Alegre Longitudinal Aging - PALA - study). MÉTODOS: No início do estudo, 345 indivíduos da comunidade, saudáveis e independentes, com 60 anos ou mais foram avaliados para condições médicas e psiquiátricas, memória, orientação, julgamento e solução de problemas, funcionamento na comunidade, em casa e passatempos. EBS, segundo Rowe e Kahn, foi o desfecho obtido na última visita em um máximo de 16 anos de seguimento. Todas as variáveis da linha de base foram avaliadas como potenciais preditoras para o desfecho EBS. RESULTADOS: Dos 345 indivíduos avaliados na linha de base, 32 participantes (9,3%) foram classificados como idosos com envelhecimento bem sucedidos em 16 anos de seguimento. No modelo de regressão logística, menor idade (OR=0,926; 95%CI=0,863-0,994), gênero feminino (OR=0,226; 95%CI=0,072-0,711) e MEEM mais elevado (OR=1,220; 95%CI=1,031-1,444) foram preditores de EBS para o seguimento de 16 anos. CONCLUSÃO: Em contraste com nossa hipótese prévia, o impacto das características socioeconômicas e socio-ambientais foi pequeno, bem como o da classificação inicial de envelhecimento normal e bem sucedido.
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Objective: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of successful aging (SA) and identify its predictive factors in a cohort of older people in the Colombian Andes Mountain. Method: Data were drawn from a prospective longitudinal study of community-dwelling elderly people in Manizales. SA encompassed indicators in four domains: physical, cognitive, emotional, and social functioning. Results: The prevalence of SA was 24.4%. The independent predictors were good and very good self-rated health, middle-high/high-income level, absence of chronic conditions, married status, high educational level, and very high spirituality. Discussion: The prevalence of SA was low: One of 10 people older than 65 years showed SA when presence of diseases was included in the criteria, compared with one of four when such an item was excluded. The identification of predictive factors allows distinguishing this population in primary care services and promoting strategies that ensure high functionality levels for as long as possible.
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ABSTRACT Successful aging (SA) is a current positive aging-related perspective and it is important to determine the variables associated with this concept. Most longitudinal population-based studies on predictors of SA were carried out in developed countries. Objective: This investigation evaluated which baseline characteristics predicted successful aging in 16 years of follow-up in a southern Brazilian cohort - the Porto Alegre Longitudinal Aging study. Methods: At baseline, 345 community-dwelling healthy independent individuals aged 60 or older were assessed for medical and psychiatric conditions, memory, orientation, judgment and problem solving, functioning in the community and at home, and hobbies. SA, according to Rowe and Kahn's definition, was the outcome assessed in the last evaluation at a maximum 16-year follow-up. All baseline variables were evaluated as potential predictors for the outcome SA. Results: Of the 345 individuals evaluated at baseline, 32 (9.3%) participants were classified as successful agers in the follow-up. Younger age (OR=0.926, 95%CI=0.863-0.994), female gender (OR=0.226, 95%CI=0.072-0.711) and higher MMSE (OR=1.220, 95%CI=1.031-1.444) were predictors of SA for the 16-year follow-up in a logistic regression model. Conclusion: In contrast with our previous hypothesis, the impact of the socioeconomic and socio-environmental characteristics was small, as was the baseline classification into successful and normal aging.
RESUMO Envelhecimento bem sucedido (EBS) é uma perspectiva positiva sobre o envelhecimento, sendo importante determinar as variáveis associadas a esse conceito. A maioria dos estudos longitudinais de base populacional sobre preditores do EBS foi realizada em países desenvolvidos. Objetivo: Este estudo avaliou quais características da linha de base predisseram o envelhecimento bem sucedido em 16 anos de seguimento de uma coorte do sul-brasileira - o Estudo Longitudinal de envelhecimento de Porto Alegre (Porto Alegre Longitudinal Aging - PALA - study). Métodos: No início do estudo, 345 indivíduos da comunidade, saudáveis e independentes, com 60 anos ou mais foram avaliados para condições médicas e psiquiátricas, memória, orientação, julgamento e solução de problemas, funcionamento na comunidade, em casa e passatempos. EBS, segundo Rowe e Kahn, foi o desfecho obtido na última visita em um máximo de 16 anos de seguimento. Todas as variáveis da linha de base foram avaliadas como potenciais preditoras para o desfecho EBS. Resultados: Dos 345 indivíduos avaliados na linha de base, 32 participantes (9,3%) foram classificados como idosos com envelhecimento bem sucedidos em 16 anos de seguimento. No modelo de regressão logística, menor idade (OR=0,926; 95%CI=0,863-0,994), gênero feminino (OR=0,226; 95%CI=0,072-0,711) e MEEM mais elevado (OR=1,220; 95%CI=1,031-1,444) foram preditores de EBS para o seguimento de 16 anos. Conclusão: Em contraste com nossa hipótese prévia, o impacto das características socioeconômicas e socio-ambientais foi pequeno, bem como o da classificação inicial de envelhecimento normal e bem sucedido.
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Humanos , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Envelhecimento Saudável/etnologia , Qualidade de Vida , Estudos Longitudinais , Função ExecutivaRESUMO
O envelhecimento bem-sucedido não apresenta uma definição consensual, porém é representado por idosos ativos. A autoeficácia é um autorregulador de capacidades próprias para a execução de ações, visando a determinadas realizações. O objetivo do estudo foi realizar uma revisão da literatura sobre o envelhecimento bem-sucedido e a autoeficácia. A literatura oferece indícios de que a autoeficácia seja um dos determinantes para uma velhice bem-sucedida.
Successful aging does not have a conceptual definition, however it is represented by active seniors. The self-efficacy is a high regulator of their own capacities for the execution of actions aiming at certain realizations. The objective of this study was to conduct a review of the literature on successful aging and self-efficacy. The literature offers evidence that self-efficacy is one of the determinants of successful old aging.
El envejecimiento exitoso no tiene una definición consensuada, pero está representado por personas mayores activas. La autoeficacia es un autorregulador de sus propias habilidades para realizar acciones, con el objetivo de ciertos logros. El objetivo del estudio fue revisar la literatura sobre envejecimiento exitoso y autoeficacia. La literatura proporciona evidencia de que la autoeficacia es uno de los determinantes de la vejez exitosa.
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Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Autoeficácia , Envelhecimento Saudável , Correlação de DadosRESUMO
AIM: We aimed to estimate the factors associated with the biomedical dimension of successful aging (SA) and its prevalence in older Brazilian individuals. The conceptual framework for this approach relies on the considerable variation in the biophysiological effects of aging and the need to understand the factors that influence this process. METHODS: Data from a total of 845 older adults were analyzed. SA operationalization included the following criteria: good physical and cognitive performance, absence of disabilities, and good health conditions. Descriptive analyses were used to estimate the prevalence of SA, and the factors associated with SA were assessed using multivariate logistic regressions. RESULTS: The overall prevalence of SA was 25%, and the associated factors were the absence of (OR 10.5, 95% CI 5.2-21.1) or fewer than two physical morbidities (OR,3.5, 95% CI 2.1-5.9), body mass index in the overweight range (OR 1.8, 95% CI 1.02-3.3), absence of depression (OR ,2.1, 95% CI 1.07 = 4.1), high levels of physical activity (OR 1.88, 95% CI 1.14-3.2), high levels of social participation (OR 2.07, 95% CI 1.16-3.4) and younger age (65-74 years, OR 4.27, 95% CI 1.79-10.1; 75-84 years, OR 2.7, 95% CI 1.18-6.41). CONCLUSIONS: A small proportion of older adults met the criteria defining successful aging. Despite the great impact of biological determinants, modifiable social and lifestyle factors predicted successful aging in this population, suggesting that health promotion targeting behavioral changes might lead to tangible benefits for health and well-being in old age. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2018; 18: 1280-1285.
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Envelhecimento/fisiologia , Exercício Físico/fisiologia , Fragilidade/diagnóstico , Fragilidade/epidemiologia , Sobrepeso/prevenção & controle , Fatores Etários , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Índice de Massa Corporal , Brasil , Estudos Transversais , Bases de Dados Factuais , Escolaridade , Feminino , Fragilidade/psicologia , Avaliação Geriátrica , Humanos , Estilo de Vida , Masculino , Análise Multivariada , Valor Preditivo dos Testes , Prevalência , Qualidade de Vida , Medição de Risco , Fatores Sexuais , Fatores SocioeconômicosRESUMO
A intervenção aqui descrita resultou de um trabalho de investigação intervenção desenvolvido com população idosa que frequenta uma oficina de educação de adultos num museu, cuja finalidade se centrou na promoção do envelhecimento ativo através da animação sociocultural. Abrangeu um grupo de 37 participantes com idades compreendidas entre quarenta e noventa anos. Recorrendo ao paradigma interpretativo-hermenêutico, foi desenvolvido um trabalho de investigação-ação participativa utilizando as técnicas de animação sociocultural, enquanto metodologias que fomentam a motivação e participação da população-alvo do projeto. Partindo dos interesses, necessidades e potencialidades dos participantes, foram desenvolvidos quatro ateliers: a) Atividades Físicas; b) Desenvolvimento Interpessoal; c) (In)Formação e d) Expressão Artística, nos quais foram dinamizados diversos tipos de atividades a nível físico, cognitivo, lúdico, social e afetivo, que permitiram desenvolver as capacidades funcionais do idoso (mobilidade, memória, criatividade, reflexão crítica), fomentar o convívio e as relações interpessoais. A intervenção teve resultados positivos dado que na avaliação final os participantes destacaram os benefícios do projeto, nomeadamente, aos níveis do bem-estar físico e psicológico, do relacionamento interpessoal e da aquisição de novas aprendizagens. Este projeto reiterou a importância da animação sociocultural como intervenção promotora de aprendizagens, do bem-estar e da qualidade de vida junto da população idosa. (AU)
The intervention here described resulted from a research/intervention work developed with the elderly who attended an adult education workshop in a museum, which purpose was to promote active aging by means of sociocultural animation. It involved a group of 37 participants aged between forty and ninety years. The authors developed a participatory action-research, applying the interpretive-hermeneutic paradigm and resorting to sociocultural animation techniques-methodologies that usually foster motivation and participation on the target population. Based on the interests, needs and potential of the participants, four workshops were developed: a) Physical Activities; b) Interpersonal Development; c) (In)formation and d) Artistic Expression. Various types of activities (physical, cognitive, recreational, social and emotional) were fostered, which allowed the development of the elderly's functional abilities (e.g. mobility, memory, creativity, critical reflection), the fostering of interactional and interpersonal processes. The intervention had positive results as the final evaluation revealed: the participants highlighted the benefits of the project, in particular, the levels of physical and psychological well-being, the augment of the quality of their relationships with others and the occurrence of new apprenticeships. This project reiterated the importance of social and cultural activities regarding the elderly's learning processes, welfare and quality of life. (AU)