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Adherence and Awareness of Patients with Age-Related Macular Degeneration to AREDS 2 Recommended Nutritional Supplements. 年龄相关性黄斑变性患者对AREDS 2推荐营养补充剂的依从性和认识
Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics Pub Date : 2025-04-01 Epub Date: 2025-05-15 DOI: 10.1080/21551197.2025.2504911
Mar Prieto Del-Cura, Laura Jimeno Anaya, Marina Sastre Ibáñez, Simón Quijada-Angeli, Andrea Martín-Herrero, Natalia Pastora-Salvador, Beatriz Sánchez Marugán, Marta Martínez Sánchez, Beatriz Castaño Martín, M J Crespo-Carballés
{"title":"Adherence and Awareness of Patients with Age-Related Macular Degeneration to AREDS 2 Recommended Nutritional Supplements.","authors":"Mar Prieto Del-Cura, Laura Jimeno Anaya, Marina Sastre Ibáñez, Simón Quijada-Angeli, Andrea Martín-Herrero, Natalia Pastora-Salvador, Beatriz Sánchez Marugán, Marta Martínez Sánchez, Beatriz Castaño Martín, M J Crespo-Carballés","doi":"10.1080/21551197.2025.2504911","DOIUrl":"10.1080/21551197.2025.2504911","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background & aims: </strong>Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) stands as the leading cause of visual impairment and blindness in developed nations. The Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2 (AREDS 2) conclusively demonstrated the advantages of vitamin and mineral supplementation in either preventing or slowing down the progression of AMD. This survey was crafted to evaluate the utilization of nutritional supplements and to gauge the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of patients with AMD. The aim was to identify factors predicting adherence and explore the public health implications.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectorial study was conducted involving 148 patients through a survey carried out at a tertiary-level hospital. The survey focused on patients with AMD who were candidates for nutritional supplements.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The primary outcome was the rate of adherence to AREDS recommendations, which was found to be 83%. Female gender (<i>P</i> = 0.038), effective medication regimen management (<i>P</i> < 0.01), and higher levels of education (<i>P</i> < 0.01) emerged as independent factors significantly associated with adherence.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>While ophthalmologists play a crucial role in addressing neovascular complications of AMD, they also bear the responsibility of promoting patient adherence to AREDS supplements. Achieving optimal compliance requires addressing the multifaceted factors identified in this study, with specific attention to patients' educational backgrounds and informational requirements.</p>","PeriodicalId":38899,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics","volume":" ","pages":"123-132"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144081154","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Mediterranean Diet and Change in Physical Function Over Time In Older Women. 地中海饮食与老年妇女身体功能随时间的变化。
Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics Pub Date : 2025-04-01 Epub Date: 2025-04-03 DOI: 10.1080/21551197.2025.2484528
Yan Su, Tonya S Orchard, Aladdin H Shadyab, Meghan B Skiba, Linda Snetselaar, Mara Z Vitolins, Phyllis A Richey, Mace Coday, Oleg Zaslavsky
{"title":"Mediterranean Diet and Change in Physical Function Over Time In Older Women.","authors":"Yan Su, Tonya S Orchard, Aladdin H Shadyab, Meghan B Skiba, Linda Snetselaar, Mara Z Vitolins, Phyllis A Richey, Mace Coday, Oleg Zaslavsky","doi":"10.1080/21551197.2025.2484528","DOIUrl":"10.1080/21551197.2025.2484528","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Mediterranean diet has been linked to preserving physical function, but studies on its impact on physical function decline in older adults have shown mixed results. This longitudinal study used a large sample of community-dwelling older women from the Women's Health Initiative Long Life Study to examine this relationship. We assessed 4516 older women (mean age at baseline = 78.97), including a subsample of 849 women who reported currently having diabetes. Data on physical function, measured by the SF-36 Physical Function subscale, were collected annually from 2012-2019. Adherence to the Mediterranean diet was measured using alternative Mediterranean diet (aMED) scores between 2012 and 2013. Results indicated that higher aMED scores were associated with better physical function at baseline in the general sample (4.89 to 8.23 points) and in the diabetes subsample (5.37 to 8.97 points) over eight years. However, adherence to the Mediterranean diet did not affect the rate of physical function decline. Future research should include longitudinal dietary assessments, a broader age range, and detailed information on diabetes duration.</p>","PeriodicalId":38899,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics","volume":" ","pages":"73-89"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143781481","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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A Randomized Open-Label, Observational Study of the Novel Ketone Ester, Bis Octanoyl (R)-1,3-Butanediol, and Its Acute Effect on ß-Hydroxybutyrate and Glucose Concentrations in Healthy Older Adults. 新型酮酯双辛烷基(R)-1,3-丁二醇及其对健康老年人ß-羟基丁酸盐和葡萄糖浓度的急性影响的随机开放标签观察研究
Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics Pub Date : 2025-04-01 Epub Date: 2025-02-22 DOI: 10.1080/21551197.2025.2466163
Elizabeth B Stephens, Chatura Senadheera, Stephanie Roa-Diaz, Sawyer Peralta, Laura Alexander, Wendie Silverman-Martin, Michi Yukawa, Jennifer Morris, James B Johnson, John C Newman, Brianna J Stubbs
{"title":"A Randomized Open-Label, Observational Study of the Novel Ketone Ester, Bis Octanoyl (R)-1,3-Butanediol, and Its Acute Effect on ß-Hydroxybutyrate and Glucose Concentrations in Healthy Older Adults.","authors":"Elizabeth B Stephens, Chatura Senadheera, Stephanie Roa-Diaz, Sawyer Peralta, Laura Alexander, Wendie Silverman-Martin, Michi Yukawa, Jennifer Morris, James B Johnson, John C Newman, Brianna J Stubbs","doi":"10.1080/21551197.2025.2466163","DOIUrl":"10.1080/21551197.2025.2466163","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Bis-octanoyl-(R)-1,3-butanediol (BO-BD) is a novel ketone ester (KE) ingredient which increases blood beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) concentration rapidly after ingestion. KE is hypothesized to improve function in older adults. Whilst many studies have investigated KE in young adults, they have not been studied in healthy older adults (HOA), for whom age-related differences in metabolism may alter the effects. This randomized, observational, open-label study in HOA (n = 30, 50% male, age = 76.5y) aimed to elucidate tolerance, blood BHB and glucose concentrations for 4h following consumption of either 12.5 or 25 g of BO-BD formulated in ready-to-drink beverage (n = 30), and re-constituted powder (n = 21) with a meal. All study interventions were well tolerated, and increased blood BHB, inducing nutritional ketosis (≥0.5 mM) until the end of the study. Peak BHB concentration (C<sub>max</sub>) and incremental area under the curve (iAUC) were significantly greater with 25 vs 12.5 g of BO-BD in both formulations. There were no significant differences in C<sub>max</sub> or iAUC between formulations. Blood glucose increased in all conditions following the meal, with no consistent significant differences between conditions. These results demonstrate that both powder and beverage formulations of the KE, BO-BD, induce ketosis in HOA adults, facilitating future research on functional effects of KE in aging.</p>","PeriodicalId":38899,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics","volume":" ","pages":"103-122"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143476855","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Polypharmacy and Malnutrition: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study in a Geriatric Population and Implications for Preventive Strategies. 多种药物与营养不良:一项针对老年人群的回顾性横断面研究及其预防策略的意义。
Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics Pub Date : 2025-04-01 Epub Date: 2025-05-06 DOI: 10.1080/21551197.2025.2497243
Sebastiana Atzori, Chiara Marche, Alessandra Errigo, Patrizia Tedde, Maria Flavia Scavo, Maria Pina Dore, Giovanni Mario Pes
{"title":"Polypharmacy and Malnutrition: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study in a Geriatric Population and Implications for Preventive Strategies.","authors":"Sebastiana Atzori, Chiara Marche, Alessandra Errigo, Patrizia Tedde, Maria Flavia Scavo, Maria Pina Dore, Giovanni Mario Pes","doi":"10.1080/21551197.2025.2497243","DOIUrl":"10.1080/21551197.2025.2497243","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Polypharmacy (PP) and malnutrition are two conditions that frequently occur in older patient groups. In this retrospective cross-sectional study, we aimed to investigate the relationship between nutrition and PP in a cohort of older outpatients from Northern Sardinia, Italy.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A database of 619 outpatients undergoing a specific drug therapy during the examination was analyzed. A multivariable analysis was performed using a logistic regression model, in which a dichotomized MNA score was the dependent variable, according to several covariates.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Exposure to ≥ five drugs was associated with a higher risk of malnutrition among males and females, as well as a higher risk of overt malnutrition among males and females compared to those exposed to four or fewer drugs. In addition, depression significantly increased the risk of malnutrition in both sexes, whereas cognitive status and comorbidity did not. Moreover, the effect of PP on nutritional status was statistically significant only for the global component of the MNA score.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The present study detected a significant association between PP and an increased risk of malnutrition. Depressed mood was an additional independent predictor, whereas cognitive status and comorbidity did not reveal a significant association.</p>","PeriodicalId":38899,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics","volume":" ","pages":"90-102"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144044622","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Food-Related Control and Person-Centered Care: Influences on Life Satisfaction in Long-Term Care Residents. 与食物有关的控制和以人为本的护理:对长期护理居民生活满意度的影响。
Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-11-20 DOI: 10.1080/21551197.2024.2428660
Jessica K Nigg, Susan W Arendt, Stephen G Sapp, Sarah L Francis
{"title":"Food-Related Control and Person-Centered Care: Influences on Life Satisfaction in Long-Term Care Residents.","authors":"Jessica K Nigg, Susan W Arendt, Stephen G Sapp, Sarah L Francis","doi":"10.1080/21551197.2024.2428660","DOIUrl":"10.1080/21551197.2024.2428660","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Upon entering long-term care (LTC) homes, residents relinquish control over their daily life choices, which may influence life satisfaction. This study explored hypothesized relationships among the concepts of person-centered care, locus of control (LOC), and life satisfaction of LTC residents. Survey data were collected and analyzed from 154 residents of 16 skilled nursing facilities in the Midwest. Data were analyzed using structural equation modeling to examine relationships among person-centered care, life satisfaction, food-related life satisfaction, health LOC and food-related control. Results indicated food-related life satisfaction was influenced by perceived person-centered care and life satisfaction. Health LOC and person-centered care affected life satisfaction. Support for the use of person-centered care practices was demonstrated in LTC. The results suggest that older adults in LTC should be encouraged to participate in food-related decision-making to support life satisfaction.</p>","PeriodicalId":38899,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics","volume":" ","pages":"17-35"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142677085","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Participation Among Older Adults in Missouri: Challenges Applying for and Using SNAP Benefits. 密苏里州老年人参与补充营养援助计划:申请和使用SNAP福利的挑战。
Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-01-05 DOI: 10.1080/21551197.2024.2448960
Cheryl A Gibson, Heather A Valentine, Rebecca R Mount
{"title":"Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Participation Among Older Adults in Missouri: Challenges Applying for and Using SNAP Benefits.","authors":"Cheryl A Gibson, Heather A Valentine, Rebecca R Mount","doi":"10.1080/21551197.2024.2448960","DOIUrl":"10.1080/21551197.2024.2448960","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the nation's largest safety net program helping older adults achieve food security. However, 3 out of 5 qualified older adults do not participate in SNAP. We explored why older adults in Missouri do not seek SNAP benefits and to understand changes needed to enhance SNAP participation. We conducted focus group discussions and interviews with national and regional key informants, older adult SNAP participants and SNAP-eligible nonparticipants, and food bank outreach staff. Discussions and interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim to explore common themes. Older adults, key informants and outreach staff reported challenges faced when applying for and using SNAP, including feelings of shame. Older adults commented that benefit amounts don't increase proportionally to increasing food costs. Other barriers included difficulties applying due to challenges using or lack of access to technology and gathering the necessary information to apply. Although food insecurity and poor nutrition are serious problems among older adults, several challenges keep seniors from taking advantage of SNAP. Findings suggest that streamlining the application process and establishing the Elderly Simplified Application could help enhance SNAP participation. Education and increased outreach efforts could also help improve awareness about SNAP among older adults.</p>","PeriodicalId":38899,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics","volume":" ","pages":"59-71"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142932966","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Dietary Patterns Are Associated with Metabolic Syndrome in Mexican Older Adult Population. 墨西哥老年人饮食模式与代谢综合征相关
Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-01-08 DOI: 10.1080/21551197.2024.2448937
Brenda Liliana Salazar-Torres, Alejandra González-Rocha, Brianda Ioanna Armenta-Guirado, María Araceli Ortiz-Rodríguez, Paloma Muñoz-Aguirre, Sonia Rodríguez-Ramírez, Edgar Denova-Gutierrez
{"title":"Dietary Patterns Are Associated with Metabolic Syndrome in Mexican Older Adult Population.","authors":"Brenda Liliana Salazar-Torres, Alejandra González-Rocha, Brianda Ioanna Armenta-Guirado, María Araceli Ortiz-Rodríguez, Paloma Muñoz-Aguirre, Sonia Rodríguez-Ramírez, Edgar Denova-Gutierrez","doi":"10.1080/21551197.2024.2448937","DOIUrl":"10.1080/21551197.2024.2448937","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Metabolic syndrome poses a significant public health challenge globally, particularly among older adults. Dietary patterns play a crucial role in the development and management of metabolic syndrome. However, to our knowledge, no evidence exists regarding the association between dietary patterns and metabolic syndrome among the Mexican older adult population. Thus, the objective of the present study is to assess the association between dietary patterns and metabolic syndrome in Mexican older adults.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This cross-sectional study utilized data from the Mexican National Health and Nutrition Survey 2016 to investigate the relationship between dietary patterns and metabolic syndrome in 804 OA (aged ≥60 years). Dietary patterns were derived using factor analysis, and metabolic syndrome was defined based on established criteria. Logistic regression models were employed to assess associations, adjusting for potential confounders.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Three dietary patterns were identified: a \"Westernized\" pattern characterized by high consumption of processed meat, red meat, and saturated fats; a \"Transitional\" pattern high in fresh vegetables and fruits; and a \"Prudent\" pattern high in fish and low-fat dairy products. The \"Westernized\" pattern exhibited a positive association with metabolic syndrome, while the \"Prudent\" pattern showed a negative association. The associations remained significant after adjusting for confounders. Biological mechanisms linking the \"Westernized\" pattern to metabolic syndrome include chronic inflammation, endothelial dysfunction, and dyslipidemia induced by components such as processed meats and soft drinks.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our study highlights the importance of dietary patterns in influencing metabolic syndrome risk among Mexican older adults. Promoting dietary patterns rich in fish, vegetables, and legumes while reducing consumption of processed meats and sugary beverages may offer significant health benefits in this population. Further prospective studies are needed to confirm these findings and inform targeted interventions for metabolic syndrome prevention and management in older adults.</p>","PeriodicalId":38899,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics","volume":" ","pages":"1-16"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142956418","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Effects of Malted Rice Amazake Consumption on Nutritional Status and Gut Microbiome in Older Patients and Residents of an Integrated Facility for Medical and Long-Term Care. 食用麦芽饭对老年患者和综合医疗和长期护理设施居民营养状况和肠道微生物组的影响
Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-01-16 DOI: 10.1080/21551197.2024.2431283
Miki Doi, Rikako Inoue, Koji Hosomi, Jonguk Park, Hitomi Yumioka, A Yasmin Syauki, Suzumi Kageyama, Haruka Sakaue, Kozo Tanabe, Kenji Mizuguchi, Jun Kunisawa, Yasuyuki Irie
{"title":"Effects of Malted Rice Amazake Consumption on Nutritional Status and Gut Microbiome in Older Patients and Residents of an Integrated Facility for Medical and Long-Term Care.","authors":"Miki Doi, Rikako Inoue, Koji Hosomi, Jonguk Park, Hitomi Yumioka, A Yasmin Syauki, Suzumi Kageyama, Haruka Sakaue, Kozo Tanabe, Kenji Mizuguchi, Jun Kunisawa, Yasuyuki Irie","doi":"10.1080/21551197.2024.2431283","DOIUrl":"10.1080/21551197.2024.2431283","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Malnutrition is observed in approximately 20-50% of hospitals and long-term care facilities. We examined the effects of malted rice amazake beverage on the nutritional status and gut microbiome of older patients and residents in an integrated long-term care facility; 13 older patients and residents (84.6 ± 9.3 years) were prescribed 35 g of malted rice amazake daily for six weeks. Gut microbiome analysis, body composition and blood biochemistry test results, defecation surveys, dietary intake, and medications were recorded before and after the intervention. After the intervention, the Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI) increased from 83.6 ± 9.1 points to 86.0 ± 9.8 points, and serum albumin increased from 3.3 ± 0.5 g/dL to 3.4 ± 0.5 g/dL. The α-diversity of gut bacteria increased from 390.1 ± 89.4 before to 447.2 ± 108.1, and the abundance of <i>Desulfovibrio</i> decreased from 0.76 ± 0.47% to 0.56 ± 0.60%. ΔGNRI showed a positive correlation with Δ<i>Bifidobacterium</i> and Δ<i>Barnesiella</i>, but a negative correlation with Δ<i>Klebsiella</i>. Consumption of malted rice amazake for six weeks improved the GNRI and altered the gut microbiome of older patients and residents at moderate risk of nutritional disorders. Malted rice amazake may be a new way to improve nutrition because it has a high nutritional value, mainly in terms of carbohydrates, and improves the gut microbiome.</p>","PeriodicalId":38899,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics","volume":"44 1","pages":"36-58"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143013547","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Associations Between Hydration Status and Executive Function in Middle-Aged and Older Adults: Findings from the Nationally Representative Health and Retirement Study. 中老年人水合状态与执行功能之间的关系:具有全国代表性的健康与退休研究的结果。
Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics Pub Date : 2024-07-01 Epub Date: 2024-10-16 DOI: 10.1080/21551197.2024.2414033
Katelyn J Singer, Brenda M Davy, Kevin P Davy, Benjamin Katz
{"title":"Associations Between Hydration Status and Executive Function in Middle-Aged and Older Adults: Findings from the Nationally Representative Health and Retirement Study.","authors":"Katelyn J Singer, Brenda M Davy, Kevin P Davy, Benjamin Katz","doi":"10.1080/21551197.2024.2414033","DOIUrl":"10.1080/21551197.2024.2414033","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The purpose of the current study is to examine the association between hydration status and cognitive function in middle-aged and older adults, drawing from a large, nationally representative sample in the United States and using a comprehensive set of executive function performance measures. We utilized data from the Health and Retirement Study to conduct twelve, three-stage hierarchical regressions on hydration status and executive function performance of older adults. Cognitive performance scores on the Trail Making A, Symbol Digit Modalities, and Letter Cancellation tests significantly differed by hydration status, and these outcomes follow a curvilinear pattern, such that performance scores are lower for those who are hyper-hydrated or dehydrated relative to those who are euhydrated or near-dehydration. Our study's findings are consistent with prior studies examining the impact of serum osmolarity on cognitive performance. Specifically, a curvilinear pattern was associated with speed of processing tests of executive function. Overall, hydration status is associated with curvilinear patterns of performance on executive function measures, specifically Trail Making A, Symbol Digit Modalities, and Letter Cancellation Tests.</p>","PeriodicalId":38899,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics","volume":" ","pages":"165-183"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142476930","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Partners', Providers', and Rural Older Adults' Perspectives on Minnesota's Emergency Food System Emerging from the COVID-19 Pandemic. 合作伙伴、提供者和农村老年人对 COVID-19 大流行后明尼苏达州紧急食品系统的看法。
Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics Pub Date : 2024-07-01 Epub Date: 2024-10-15 DOI: 10.1080/21551197.2024.2400873
Patrick J Brady, Natalie Vandenburgh, Melissa N Laska
{"title":"Partners', Providers', and Rural Older Adults' Perspectives on Minnesota's Emergency Food System Emerging from the COVID-19 Pandemic.","authors":"Patrick J Brady, Natalie Vandenburgh, Melissa N Laska","doi":"10.1080/21551197.2024.2400873","DOIUrl":"10.1080/21551197.2024.2400873","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Our aim was to capture the perspectives of emergency food system (EFS) partners, providers, and rural older adults who receive emergency foods on their experiences throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. We conducted in-depth semi-structured qualitative interviews with partners in Minnesota's EFS (<i>n</i> = 9), rural emergency food providers (<i>n</i> = 5), and rural older adults who receive emergency food (<i>n</i> = 14) between July 2022 and February 2023. We used template analysis, a rapid qualitative method, to identify recurring perspectives across interviews. The pandemic required shifts in how providers delivered services, but their established networks, their adaptability, and substantial support enabled them to make necessary pivots. Challenges include increasing use with decreasing support, labor capacity, and the need for quality foods. Concerns about inflation-driven food insecurity and increasing reliance on the EFS were common in the context of sunsetting pandemic-related programs. Our results support that the substantial support provided throughout the pandemic enabled the EFS to continue providing services and meeting the needs of underserved populations, such as rural older adults. Policymakers should reinstate or extend the pandemic-era strategies that supported household food security and enabled the EFS to continue providing services.</p>","PeriodicalId":38899,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics","volume":" ","pages":"184-196"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11530316/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142476932","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}
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