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{"title":"Thriving in golden years: Promoting psychological well-being for healthy ageing in India","authors":"Dhananjay W Bansod ,&nbsp;Raghunath Mandi","doi":"10.1016/j.aggp.2025.100127","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.aggp.2025.100127","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>In order to address the issues associated with an ageing and implement effective policies, countries must have a thorough understanding of health issues and emerging trends among the geriatric population. Healthy ageing is an essential strategy to address the issue among the elderly. Psychological well-being is a critical factor that contributes to healthy ageing, yet it is often overlooked. Therefore, present study examines the relationship between psychological well-being and healthy ageing among the elderly in India aged 60 years and above.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>We created composite score of healthy ageing using Principal Component Analysis based on LASI (wave-1) data 2017–18 in accordance with the WHO framework of healthy ageing based on the functional ability of an individual. We then used multiple linear regression to demonstrate the association between psychological well-being and healthy ageing among the elderly in India aged 60 years and above.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The mean Healthy Ageing Index of our study population was 82.8 %, representing the study population is healthier. Psychological well-being is significantly associated with healthy ageing among older adults in India (β=1.56; 95 % CI: 1.35–1.76). In addition, healthy ageing is also associated with the lifestyle behaviours like physical activity, smoking and drinking history.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The present study highlights the importance of promoting psychological wellbeing and healthier lifestyle for better health outcome among the older population in India. Because, with increasing age, as the health status among individual's decline, promoting a positive self-perception of ageing is equally important in facilitating healthy ageing as that of promoting healthier lifestyle.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100119,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics Plus","volume":"2 1","pages":"Article 100127"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143084200","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A research landscape analysis on Alzheimer's disease and gerontechnology: Identifying key contributors, hotspots, and emerging trends","authors":"Azliyana Azizan Ph.D ,&nbsp;Susi Endrini Ph.D ,&nbsp;Khairul Hafezad Abdullah Ph.D","doi":"10.1016/j.aggp.2025.100125","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.aggp.2025.100125","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This paper presents a systematic bibliometric analysis of the research landscape at the intersection of Alzheimer's disease and gerontechnology, identifying key contributors, research hotspots, and emerging trends. Utilizing data from Scopus and Web of Science, the study applies tools such as VOSviewer and ScientoPy to analyze co-authorship networks, keyword occurrences, and citation trends. The results reveal growing contributions from global regions, particularly the U.S., Italy, and China, with increasing emphasis on assistive technologies and artificial intelligence for early diagnosis. However, significant gaps exist, especially in studies addressing long-term effectiveness and inclusivity across demographic groups. This landscape analysis provides crucial insights to guide future research on integrating technology into Alzheimer's care, underscoring the importance of a patient-centered approach for sustainable solutions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100119,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics Plus","volume":"2 1","pages":"Article 100125"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143084199","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Rehabilitation program for elderly to improve physical and cognitive activities using Nintendo Switch: A feasibility study in care settings","authors":"Andreia Maria Novo Lima ,&nbsp;Maria Teresa Moreira ,&nbsp;Maria Salomé Ferreira ,&nbsp;Vítor Parola ,&nbsp;Sandra Rodrigues ,&nbsp;Ana Cristina Corucho Barbeitos Pinto ,&nbsp;Telmo Lima Costa ,&nbsp;Carla Sílvia Fernandes","doi":"10.1016/j.aggp.2025.100121","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.aggp.2025.100121","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study aimed to evaluate the usability of the Nintendo Switch for elderly individuals, including ease of use, understanding of the games, and the user interface, as well as to assess the engagement and adherence levels of elderly participants in the program. Over eight weeks, 14 elderly individuals participated in rehabilitation sessions using exergames, utilizing the Nintendo Switch twice a week. Usability was assessed through the System Usability Scale, and intrinsic motivation was measured using the Intrinsic Motivation Inventory. The participants, with an average age of 81.1 years, showed high inherent motivation (IMIp: 82.2 ± 9.9), but the usability of the Nintendo Switch was considered below average (SUS: 52.9 ± 14.1). Despite the high motivation, the usability of the Nintendo Switch was not ideal, although participants expressed enjoyment and interest in the activities. The need for prior training and integration on this technology, tailored to this age group and individually adjusted, is emphasized.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100119,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics Plus","volume":"2 1","pages":"Article 100121"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143091932","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Association of cognitive function and phase angle in older adults with cognitive impairment","authors":"Derong Zeng ,&nbsp;Hiroyuki Nishimoto ,&nbsp;Teruaki Kawasaki ,&nbsp;Ichiro Akiguchi ,&nbsp;Kayoko Fukui ,&nbsp;Ayae Kinoshita","doi":"10.1016/j.aggp.2025.100122","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.aggp.2025.100122","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Phase angle (PhA) has garnered increasing attention; however, its relationship with cognitive function has not been fully elucidated. This cross-sectional study explores the relationship between PhA using bioelectrical impedance analysis, and cognitive function among older adults with cognitive impairment in Japan, ranging from subjective cognitive decline to Alzheimer's disease. We hypothesized that lower PhA values, correlates with greater cognitive decline. To test this, we analyzed data from 726 cognitively impaired patients, focusing on variables such as PhA, walking speed, and cognitive assessments including the Mini-Mental State Examination. The results show that higher PhA values are significantly associated with improved cognitive performance, and no significant \"gender × PhA\" interaction was detected in the overall sample.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100119,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics Plus","volume":"2 1","pages":"Article 100122"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143091935","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Poverty among older adult women in Turkey: The association between poverty, quality of life, and depressive symptoms","authors":"Nurhalime Akkaya,&nbsp;Taner Artan,&nbsp;Ahmed Taha Arifoglu","doi":"10.1016/j.aggp.2025.100120","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.aggp.2025.100120","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The factors associated with depressive symptoms in women struggling with poverty continue to be the subject of debate in the literature. This study aimed to examine the relationship between poverty and depressive symptoms in older adult women struggling with poverty in Turkey and to investigate the mediating role of quality of life in this relationship. The population and sample of the study consisted of 400 older adult women aged 65 years and above living in Turkey (M = 71.7, SD = 6.7). According to these findings, poverty has a positive direct relationship on depressive symptoms and a negative direct relationship on quality of life in older adult women. Finally, this study found that quality of life plays a partially negative mediating role in the relationship poverty on depressive symptoms in older adult women. In other words, quality of life was found to have a preventive role in the relationship between poverty on depressive symptoms. Based on these findings, several recommendations have been made to strengthen the mental health of older women.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100119,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics Plus","volume":"2 1","pages":"Article 100120"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143091931","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"‘–What time is it? –Twenty years past two.’ The role of utilitarian and playful engagement in robot appropriation in later life","authors":"Mireia Fernández-Ardèvol ,&nbsp;Andrea Rosales ,&nbsp;Rebeca Oliván","doi":"10.1016/j.aggp.2025.100119","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.aggp.2025.100119","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>We analyzed the utilitarian and hedonic (playful) forms of engagement with a socially assistive robot (SAR) by dependent older people in a domestic environment. The case study involved seven users (73–88 years old, five women and two men) living in Barcelona with a certain degree of dependence. Participants hosted the robot in their homes for two months, and their appropriation processes moved between utilitarian (practical) and playful (hedonic) approaches. Practical users expressed a goal-oriented relation with the robot. They were attached to existing interaction scripts, whereas playful users showed comparatively higher levels of experimentation, expressed more entertainment, and perceived more companionship, which positively related to attachment. Playful relationships appear to relate to higher levels of adoption and appropriation of the robot compared to utilitarian ones. The case study demonstrates diverse paths of appropriating a new robotic technology in agentic and varied ways, which helps overcome common stereotypical assumptions that depict (dependent) older individuals as merely passive receivers of such technologies. In terms of design, all participants requested more voice interaction opportunities. Finally, the robot should include personalized hedonic features as playful opportunities to foster adoption.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100119,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics Plus","volume":"2 1","pages":"Article 100119"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143091936","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Why do older adults choose private healthcare services? Evidence from an urban context in India using Andersen's Behavioral Model","authors":"Manik Halder,&nbsp;Nuruzzaman Kasemi","doi":"10.1016/j.aggp.2024.100118","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.aggp.2024.100118","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>This study investigates the factors influencing older adults’ preference for private healthcare services in an urban Indian setting, guided by Andersen's Behavioral Model. Focusing on Siliguri Municipal Corporation, West Bengal, it examines socio-demographic, economic, and health-related determinants that drive healthcare choices among the elderly.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Survey was conducted from April to September 2023, gathering primary data from 400 older adults. Binary logistic regression was applied to identify the predisposing, enabling, and need-based factors associated with private healthcare service utilization.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The analysis revealed significant disparities in private healthcare utilization based on age, social group, wealth, working status, health insurance, BMI, and health conditions. Younger elderly adults (young-old) were more likely to opt for private healthcare compared to the oldest-old. Individuals from the General social group showed higher utilization than those from marginalized groups such as SC/ST. Married participants exhibited greater private healthcare utilization, while wealthy individuals were more inclined to access private services. However, insured individuals were less likely to utilize private healthcare, potentially reflecting better access to government services. Employment status also positively influenced private healthcare choices, with working individuals reporting higher utilization. Conversely, health conditions such as ADL limitations, underweight, and obesity were negatively associated with private healthcare use, reflecting unique health and accessibility challenges.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The findings highlight a complex interplay of socio-demographic, economic, and health factors influencing private healthcare choices among older adults in urban India. These insights call for targeted policies to address disparities and enhance equitable healthcare access, particularly for vulnerable groups.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100119,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics Plus","volume":"2 1","pages":"Article 100118"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143084198","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Inflammatory and immunological markers and risk for mortality and cognitive impairment in a longitudinal study of older adults from the longevous project","authors":"M.R. Caldeira ,&nbsp;C.M. Almada-Filho ,&nbsp;M.C. Brunialti ,&nbsp;R. Salomão ,&nbsp;M.S. Cendoroglo","doi":"10.1016/j.aggp.2024.100116","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.aggp.2024.100116","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Senescence of the immunological system is characterized by alterations in immune system cells associated with aging, often linked to cognitive disorders and mortality.Objective:To determine the prevalence of immunological changes, including immunological risk profile (IRP), and its association with cognitive impairments or mortality in oldest-old individuals.Method:A longitudinal study of 201 older adults aged ≥80 years, able to walk unaided, with no cognitive or immunological impairment, and with no serious disease at baseline was conducted. Blood samples were collected at 2-year intervals between 2012 and 2014 during the morning period. High-sensitivity CRP testing was conducted. TCD4 and TCD8 cell counts were performed by flow cytometry and plasma cytokines by CytometricBeadArray (CBA) Human Enhanced Sensitive (BD Biosciences, San Jose, CA, USA) as per manufacturer directions. After the 2-year follow-up, an analysis of associations of test results with cognitive status, as measured by the Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE), or with mortality, based on medical records and death certificates provided by relatives, was performed. Results:Mean age was 84.4 years.Higher IL6 and hs-CRP levels were observed in deceased participants that weremale (<em>p</em> = 0.016). Higher IL6 levels were associated with cognitive impairment in female participants (<em>p</em> = 0.008). CD4 (p-value &lt;0.001) and CD4/CD8 ratio (p-value = 0.013) decreased, and lower CD4/CD8 values were associated with cognitive impairment in women (<em>p</em> = 0.045).Conclusion:In the independent oldest-old participants with controlled chronic diseases, both men and women aged equally, and not all exhibited inflammation. However, even slight changes in inflammatory markers can be associated with increased risk for mortality and cognitive decline.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100119,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics Plus","volume":"2 1","pages":"Article 100116"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143091925","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Dietary diversity as a foundation for healthy aging","authors":"Liang-Kung Chen MD, PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.aggp.2024.100117","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.aggp.2024.100117","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":100119,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics Plus","volume":"2 1","pages":"Article 100117"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143463432","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Wisdom's moderating role in the association between perceived ageism and life satisfaction among older adults in Japan: A pre-registered study","authors":"Yuho Shimizu ,&nbsp;Masashi Suzuki ,&nbsp;Yukako Hata ,&nbsp;Toshiro Sakaki","doi":"10.1016/j.aggp.2024.100110","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.aggp.2024.100110","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>To maintain and improve older adults’ life satisfaction, identifying the associated variables is effective. Previous studies reported that older adults who strongly perceive ageism from their surroundings exhibit low life satisfaction. This study examined whether these results can be replicated. Furthermore, variables moderating the association between perceived ageism and life satisfaction among older adults may exist. Hence, this study exploratively examined wisdom as a moderating variable. Specifically, among those with higher wisdom, life satisfaction is not low even if they perceive ageism from their surroundings, whereas, among those with lower wisdom, individuals with stronger perceived ageism are more likely to exhibit lower life satisfaction. We administered a pre-registered online survey among 718 older Japanese adults. A multiple regression analysis was conducted with life satisfaction as the dependent variable and perceived ageism, wisdom, their interaction effect, subjective wealth, subjective health, age, gender, and whether they lived alone as independent variables. The results revealed that individuals with greater perceived ageism experienced lower life satisfaction. However, participants’ wisdom did not moderate this association. Rather, it may be more appropriate to view wisdom as an independent variable that predicts life satisfaction. Other variables that may moderate this association between perceived ageism and life satisfaction should also be considered.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100119,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics Plus","volume":"2 1","pages":"Article 100110"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143091928","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}