Elizabeth Zambrano Garza, Theresa Pauly, Yoonseok Choi, Rachel A Murphy, Wolfgang Linden, Maureen C Ashe, Kenneth M Madden, Jennifer M Jakobi, Denis Gerstorf, Christiane A Hoppmann
{"title":"Everyday Social Support for Health Behaviours in Older Adults during Times of Challenge: Evidence from Daily Life Assessments.","authors":"Elizabeth Zambrano Garza, Theresa Pauly, Yoonseok Choi, Rachel A Murphy, Wolfgang Linden, Maureen C Ashe, Kenneth M Madden, Jennifer M Jakobi, Denis Gerstorf, Christiane A Hoppmann","doi":"10.1017/S0714980824000412","DOIUrl":"10.1017/S0714980824000412","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The COVID-19 pandemic challenged older adults' health behaviours, making it even more difficult to engage in healthy diets and physical activity than it had been prepandemic. A resource to promote these could be social support. This study uses data from 136 older adults (<i>M</i><sub>age</sub> = 71.39 years, <i>SD</i> = 5.15, range: 63-87) who reported their daily fruit and vegetable consumption, steps, and health-behaviour-specific support from a close other every evening for up to 10 consecutive days. Findings show that on days when participants reported more emotional support than usual, fruit and vegetable consumption and step counts were higher. Daily instrumental support was positively associated with step counts, only. Participants receiving more overall emotional support across the study period consumed more fruit and vegetables; no parallel person-level association was found for overall steps. There were no significant interactions between dyad type and support links for our outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":47613,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Journal on Aging-Revue Canadienne Du Vieillissement","volume":" ","pages":"215-224"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142786037","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mary Jean Hande, Lori E Weeks, Stephanie A Chamberlain, Emily Hubley, Rosanne Burke, Grace Warner, Melissa K Andrew, Janice Keefe
{"title":"Caregivers' Experiences of Nursing Home Restrictions During the COVID-19 Pandemic - CORRIGENDUM.","authors":"Mary Jean Hande, Lori E Weeks, Stephanie A Chamberlain, Emily Hubley, Rosanne Burke, Grace Warner, Melissa K Andrew, Janice Keefe","doi":"10.1017/S0714980825000017","DOIUrl":"10.1017/S0714980825000017","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47613,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Journal on Aging-Revue Canadienne Du Vieillissement","volume":" ","pages":"305"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143664932","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Irmina Klicnik, Andrew Putman, David Rudoler, Michael J Widener, Shilpa Dogra
{"title":"Neighbourhood Walkability and Greenness Exhibit Different Associations with Social Participation in Older Males and Females: An Analysis of the CLSA.","authors":"Irmina Klicnik, Andrew Putman, David Rudoler, Michael J Widener, Shilpa Dogra","doi":"10.1017/S0714980824000369","DOIUrl":"10.1017/S0714980824000369","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We explored the relationship between neighbourhood and social participation among older adults using a Living Environments and Active Aging Framework. This prospective cohort study used baseline data from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) with a 3-year follow-up. Three aspects of social participation were the outcomes; walkability and greenness at baseline were exposure variables. The sample consisted of 50.0% females (n=16,735, age 72.9± 5.6 years). In males, higher greenness was associated with lower loneliness and less variety in social activities. No significant associations between greenness and social participation were found in females. High walkability was related to a higher variety of social activity and higher loneliness in males but not females, and less desire for more social activity in both sexes. Greenness and walkability impact social participation among older adults. Future research should include sex and gender-based analyses.</p>","PeriodicalId":47613,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Journal on Aging-Revue Canadienne Du Vieillissement","volume":" ","pages":"159-167"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142733273","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Emily M Winters, Jennifer L Gordon, Thomas Hadjistavropoulos
{"title":"Patterns of Nabilone Prescriptions in Canadian Long-Term Care Facilities.","authors":"Emily M Winters, Jennifer L Gordon, Thomas Hadjistavropoulos","doi":"10.1017/S0714980824000448","DOIUrl":"10.1017/S0714980824000448","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The purpose of the current study was to understand the prevalence and patterns of cannabinoid use among LTC residents across Canada. We gathered data on cannabinoid prescriptions among LTC residents for one year before and after recreational cannabis legalization. Multi-level modelling was used to examine the effects of demographic and diagnostic characteristics on rates of cannabinoid prescription over time. All prescriptions were for nabilone. There was a significant increase in the proportion of residents prescribed nabilone following the legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada. Residents with relatively more severe pain (based on the Minimum Data Set pain scale), a diagnosis of depression, or a diagnosis of an anxiety disorder were more likely to have received a nabilone prescription. Our results provide valuable information regarding the increasing use of synthetic cannabinoids in LTC. The implications for clinical practice and policy decision-makers are discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":47613,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Journal on Aging-Revue Canadienne Du Vieillissement","volume":" ","pages":"235-242"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142899293","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Samantha A Oostlander, Camille Joanisse, Linda Garcia, Michael S Mulvey, Martine Lagacé, Sarah Fraser, Louise Bélanger-Hardy, Annie Robitaille, Margaret Gillis, Jill Courtemanche, Tracey L O'Sullivan
{"title":"\"<i>I have an image of myself, it's strong and resilient\":</i> Assets Supporting Resilience of Older Adults and Their Communities during the COVID-19 Pandemic.","authors":"Samantha A Oostlander, Camille Joanisse, Linda Garcia, Michael S Mulvey, Martine Lagacé, Sarah Fraser, Louise Bélanger-Hardy, Annie Robitaille, Margaret Gillis, Jill Courtemanche, Tracey L O'Sullivan","doi":"10.1017/S0714980824000370","DOIUrl":"10.1017/S0714980824000370","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Despite societal perceptions of older adults as vulnerable, literature on resilience suggests that exposure to adversity and resources gained with life experience contribute to adaptation. One way to explore the nature of resilience is to document assets supporting adaptation. Interviews were conducted with older adults living in Canada at two time points during the COVID-19 pandemic, September 2020-May 2021 (T1) and January-August 2022 (T2). Reflexive thematic analysis was completed to report on what older adults identified as assets and how they understood the value of those assets for resilience. Participants indicated that the potential value of their contributions went largely untapped at the level of the community but supported individual and household adaptation. In line with calls for an all-of-society approach to reduce disaster risk and support resilience, creating a culture of inclusivity that recognizes the potential contributions of older adults should be paired with opportunities for action.</p>","PeriodicalId":47613,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Journal on Aging-Revue Canadienne Du Vieillissement","volume":" ","pages":"194-202"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142773616","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Valérie Bourgeois-Guérin, David Lavoie, Émilie Cormier, Jonathan Morin, Gabrielle Poulin, Andréanne Côté, Isabelle Wallach, Isabelle Van Pevenage, Tamara Sussman, Patrick Durivage
{"title":"[La place du genre et des rôles dans la souffrance des hommes âgés atteints d'un cancer incurable].","authors":"Valérie Bourgeois-Guérin, David Lavoie, Émilie Cormier, Jonathan Morin, Gabrielle Poulin, Andréanne Côté, Isabelle Wallach, Isabelle Van Pevenage, Tamara Sussman, Patrick Durivage","doi":"10.1017/S0714980825000054","DOIUrl":"10.1017/S0714980825000054","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Plusieurs personnes atteintes d'un cancer incurable sont des hommes, âgés de plus de 65 ans. Même si, à notre connaissance, aucune recherche ne porte sur les souffrances de ces hommes, des écrits dévoilent que ces dernières pourraient être considérables. Les réalités du vieillissement au masculin couplées à celles d'être atteint d'une maladie incurable peuvent effectivement engendrer des souffrances particulières. Cette recherche qualitative vise à mieux comprendre les souffrances vécues par les hommes âgés atteints d'un cancer incurable (HACI). Nous explorerons si et comment leurs souffrances se rapportent à des enjeux identitaires de genre et/ou aux transformations de leurs rôles. Dix-sept hommes âgés de 65 ans et plus atteints d'un cancer incurable furent rencontrés en milieu urbain (Montréal) dans le cadre d'entretiens semi-dirigés. L'analyse thématique des résultats a permis de relever des enjeux identitaires et de rôles, la nature des changements affectant l'identité et ses rôles et les enjeux de genre vécus par les HACI.</p>","PeriodicalId":47613,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Journal on Aging-Revue Canadienne Du Vieillissement","volume":" ","pages":"243-253"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143765415","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Benoit Cossette, Patrick Boissy, Marie-Hélène Milot, Sarah N Hilmer, Lisa Kouladjian O'Donnell, Danijela Gnjidic, Caroline Sirois, Dee Mangin, Geneviève Ricard, Jennifer E Isenor, Jacynthe Roy-Petit, Bessam Abdulrazak, Marilyn Tousignant, Karina Lebel
{"title":"Feasibility of Measuring Physical Function by Wearable Devices During Deprescribing of Anticholinergic and Sedative Medications.","authors":"Benoit Cossette, Patrick Boissy, Marie-Hélène Milot, Sarah N Hilmer, Lisa Kouladjian O'Donnell, Danijela Gnjidic, Caroline Sirois, Dee Mangin, Geneviève Ricard, Jennifer E Isenor, Jacynthe Roy-Petit, Bessam Abdulrazak, Marilyn Tousignant, Karina Lebel","doi":"10.1017/S0714980825000078","DOIUrl":"10.1017/S0714980825000078","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cumulative exposure to anticholinergic and sedative medications has been associated with worsening physical function in older adults. We evaluated the feasibility of measuring physical function using wearable devices and explored the impact of reducing the anticholinergic and sedative medication burden in a pilot study of community-dwelling adults aged 60 years and older. Evaluations included the 10-meter walk test (10MWT), the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), and the mini-BESTest. Two participants/month were recruited in one clinic in 2022. The five participants had a median age of 67, a median DBI of 1.7, and four were female. The feasibility analysis showed that the 10MWT and SPPB tests were completed on 12/12, and the mini-BESTest on 11/12. An exploratory analysis showed clinically meaningful improvements in gait speed (mean +0.18 m/s) and SPPB (mean +2.2 points). We showed the feasibility of measuring physical function by wearable devices during deprescribing of anticholinergic and sedative medications.</p>","PeriodicalId":47613,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Journal on Aging-Revue Canadienne Du Vieillissement","volume":" ","pages":"254-261"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143516476","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marie-Chantal Falardeau, Marie Beaulieu, Hélène Carbonneau, Mélanie Levasseur
{"title":"Evaluation of the Test Phase of the \"Program GIFT in Residence\": Results from a Pilot Participatory Action Research.","authors":"Marie-Chantal Falardeau, Marie Beaulieu, Hélène Carbonneau, Mélanie Levasseur","doi":"10.1017/S0714980824000436","DOIUrl":"10.1017/S0714980824000436","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Despite the negative effects on older adults, resident-to-resident aggression (RRA) remains a complex and understudied problem. Few interventions exist that address this issue by promoting goodwill. Using the intervention mapping approach, the evaluation of the test phase of the pilot Program GIFT in private seniors' residences (PSRs) (Quebec, Canada) was conducted through qualitative interviews with 25 residents, 21 staff members, and 4 managers. The results indicate that the program achieved its objectives of promoting goodwill, although the strategies to manage RRA and intervention tools were more difficult to integrate into the PSRs' culture. Obstacles and facilitators were reported. Recommendations were identified to enhance the program's content, promote it more effectively, and ensure long-term sustainability. This research is the first endeavour to develop, test, and evaluate the test phase of a pilot program co-created with residents, staff members and managers of PSRs, aiming simultaneously at promoting goodwill and countering RRA.</p>","PeriodicalId":47613,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Journal on Aging-Revue Canadienne Du Vieillissement","volume":" ","pages":"284-294"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142899290","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Linda Lee, Tejal Patel, Loretta M Hillier, Carrie McAiney, Kara Skimson, Emma Conway, Caitlin Agla, Jane McKinnon Wilson, Susie Gregg
{"title":"Frailty Screening in Primary Care-Based Memory Clinics: Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Findings.","authors":"Linda Lee, Tejal Patel, Loretta M Hillier, Carrie McAiney, Kara Skimson, Emma Conway, Caitlin Agla, Jane McKinnon Wilson, Susie Gregg","doi":"10.1017/S0714980824000394","DOIUrl":"10.1017/S0714980824000394","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of frailty screening using handgrip strength with gait speed measures within four primary care-based memory clinics in Ontario. This mixed methods quality improvement initiative examined the reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, and maintenance of frailty screening from the perspective of patients (<i>N</i> = 216), care partners (<i>N</i> = 142), and healthcare providers (<i>N</i> = 9). Frailty screening was well-received by patients and care partners and perceived as quick and easy to administer and integrate into assessment processes by healthcare providers at all four memory clinics. The ease of integrating frailty screening into clinic processes was a key factor facilitating implementation; few challenges or suggestions for improvement were identified. All four clinics plan to continue frailty screening, three using the methods adopted in this study. Integrating frailty screening into memory assessments is feasible and acceptable and, given the interactional relationship between frailty and dementia, provides a significant opportunity to improve health outcomes for older adults.</p>","PeriodicalId":47613,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Journal on Aging-Revue Canadienne Du Vieillissement","volume":" ","pages":"168-180"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142710236","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kassandra Fernandes, Carri Hand, Debbie Laliberte Rudman, Colleen McGrath, Helen C Cooper, Catherine Donnelly, Vincent G DePaul, Lori Letts, Julie Richardson
{"title":"Being and Doing Together in a Naturally Occurring Retirement Community: Pandemic Experiences of Older Adults.","authors":"Kassandra Fernandes, Carri Hand, Debbie Laliberte Rudman, Colleen McGrath, Helen C Cooper, Catherine Donnelly, Vincent G DePaul, Lori Letts, Julie Richardson","doi":"10.1017/S0714980824000345","DOIUrl":"10.1017/S0714980824000345","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Developing effective, sustainable strategies that promote social inclusion, reduce isolation, and support older adults' wellbeing continues to be important to aging communities in Canada. One strategy that targets community-living older adults involves identifying naturally occurring retirement communities (NORCs) and supporting them through supportive service programs (NORC-SSPs). This qualitative descriptive study utilized semi-structured interviews to explore how older adults living in a NORC supported by an SSP, sought to build, and maintain, a sense of community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Analysis revealed how changes in context prompted changes in the program and community, and how despite lack of in-person opportunities participants continued to be together and do occupations together in creative ways that supported their sense of community. NORC-SSPs, like Oasis, play an important role in supporting older adults' capacity to build strong, resilient communities that support wellbeing, during a global pandemic and in non-pandemic times.</p>","PeriodicalId":47613,"journal":{"name":"Canadian Journal on Aging-Revue Canadienne Du Vieillissement","volume":" ","pages":"115-125"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142752010","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}