Tag: Older Adults
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Co-Creating a Motor-Cognitive Exercise Programme for Older Adults: A Qualitative PAAR-Inspired Study
Introduction to the Co-Creation Approach This qualitative study explores how a motor–cognitive exercise programme can be co-created with older adults and physiotherapists using a Participatory and Appreciative Action and Reflection (PAAR) framework. PAAR emphasizes positive knowledge production by focusing on strengths, creativity, and collaborative reflection, rather than problems alone. The study follows a structured, iterative…
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Serum Uric Acid and Cardiovascular Risk in Older Adults: Insights from the Berlin Initiative Study
Background and purpose Serum uric acid (SUA) is a biomarker that has drawn attention for potential links to cardiovascular disease and mortality. A population-based prospective cohort study using data from the Berlin Initiative Study (BIS) examined whether SUA levels in community-dwelling older adults influence the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and death. The…
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Age Strong, Live Long: A Celebration of Healthy Ageing in Mayo
Overview: A community rally for healthy ageing In a vibrant celebration of International Day of Older Persons 2025, more than 200 members of the public gathered at the Breaffy GAA Clubhouse on Wednesday, October 1, for the “Age Strong, Live Long” event. This lively gathering highlighted the importance of healthy ageing and community wellbeing, bringing…
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Dietary Diversity Linked to Lower ADL Disability Risk in Older Chinese Adults: A Longitudinal Study
Overview New longitudinal evidence from a large Chinese cohort shows that higher dietary diversity is associated with a reduced risk of disability in activities of daily living (ADL) among adults aged 65 and older. This finding adds to the growing body of literature suggesting that diverse, protein-rich and plant-based foods support healthier aging and greater…
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Dietary Diversity Linked to Lower Risk of ADL Disability in Older Chinese Adults: A Longitudinal Insight
Overview As China’s aging population grows rapidly, identifying practical strategies to preserve independence in daily living becomes crucial. A recent longitudinal study using data from the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS) provides compelling evidence that dietary diversity is associated with a lower risk of disability in activities of daily living (ADL) among adults aged…
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Higher Dietary Diversity Linked to Lower Risk of Disability in Daily Living Among Older Chinese Adults: A Longitudinal Study
Overview As China’s population rapidly ages, identifying dietary factors that help preserve independence becomes urgent. A large longitudinal study of Chinese adults aged 65 and older examined how dietary diversity, measured by a dietary diversity score (DDS), relates to disability in activities of daily living (ADL). The findings show that a more varied diet is…
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Deploying Smartphone Surveys in Older Adults: A Randomized Trial of Batch Frequency and Longitudinal Response
Background and Rationale Smartphone-based surveys offer a promising approach for real-time health data collection, especially in longitudinal studies. They enable frequent self-reports on mood, cognitive function, physical activity, and clinical experiences while reducing recall bias. Yet, maintaining engagement over months poses a major challenge, particularly for older adults who may face barriers to digital health…
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Smartphone App–Based Survey Deployment Patterns Improve Longitudinal Response Rates in Older Adults: An RCT
Introduction Digital health research increasingly relies on smartphone-based surveys to monitor health trajectories in real time. While this approach offers timely data with reduced recall bias, maintaining engagement over months or years remains a core challenge, especially among older adults with chronic conditions. Previous studies have highlighted survey fatigue and higher dropout rates in mobile…
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Smartphone Survey Deployment Patterns and Response Rates in Older Adults: An RCT
Introduction Smartphone-enabled data collection is transforming health research by enabling frequent, real-time assessments. In digital health studies, however, maintaining engagement over time is a persistent challenge, especially among older adults who may face usability and cognitive barriers. A growing body of evidence suggests that survey deployment patterns—how often surveys are delivered and in how many…
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Prevalence and Determinants of Sarcopenia and Sarcopenic Obesity Among Older Adults in Shanghai: A Cross-Sectional Study
Introduction As populations age globally, sarcopenia—an age-related loss of muscle mass and function—poses increasing health and economic challenges. When obesity coexists with sarcopenia, the adverse outcomes amplify, a condition termed sarcopenic obesity (SO). This cross-sectional study investigates the prevalence of sarcopenia and SO among older adults in Shanghai and explores their associations with body composition…