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{"title":"Data-driven Physical Activity Profiles Link Varied and Mindful Movement with Physical Reasoning in Young and Older Adults","authors":"Lucy Hancock,&nbsp;Kaneezah Begum,&nbsp;Ori Ossmy","doi":"10.1007/s12126-026-09673-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12126-026-09673-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Planning and physical reasoning are critical skills for adaptive functioning across adulthood. Yet, despite their importance, there is limited evidence on whether and how these abilities are associated with different physical activity (PA) profiles across adulthood. Here, we tested 100 older adults (60 to 88 years) and 100 young adults (20 to 39 years) in a novel version of the Recent Physical Activity Questionnaire, followed by two tasks that measured participants’ planning and reasoning skills—Towers of Hanoi and Virtual Tools. We applied an unsupervised machine-learning algorithm to categorise individuals based on their self-reported PA patterns, thereby overcoming the limitations of predefined PA classifications and enabling a novel assessment of how distinct PA patterns relate to cognition. We then compared the different PA categories’ cognitive performance to <i><u>identify PA profiles associated with better planning and reasoning</u></i>. We found that participants who engaged in more varied and mindful physical activities were more successful at planning and reasoning than those who engaged in other types of PA. Although older adults performed worse than younger adults overall, PA Profile did not interact significantly with Age Group for any outcome, indicating that the observed PA-profile associations did not differ statistically between young and older adults. These findings suggest that multivariate, data-driven characterisation of PA may help identify activity profiles associated with planning and physical reasoning across adulthood. Future longitudinal and intervention studies are needed to determine whether such profiles causally support cognitive function.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":51665,"journal":{"name":"Ageing International","volume":"51 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148926379","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}

{"title":"Primitive Reflexes Predict Cognitive Functioning and Psychological Resilience in Older Adults: Physical Activity Mediates the Relationship","authors":"Erzsébet Stephens-Sarlós,&nbsp;Eliza E. Tóth,&nbsp;Zoltán Alföldi,&nbsp;Angéla Somogyi,&nbsp;Ferenc Ihász,&nbsp;Attila Szabo","doi":"10.1007/s12126-026-09676-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12126-026-09676-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>While physical activity (PA) is associated with cognitive benefits (COG) and psychological resilience (RES) in older adults, the reemergence of primitive reflexes (PRs) has been linked to cognitive dysfunction in this population. The antagonistic action of PA and PRs on COG and RES has not been studied despite the former’s capacity in preventing or delaying mental impairment in later years. Therefore, we examined the relationships between these measures in 115 healthy older adults over 60 (M_<i>age</i>=75.9 years; ±SD = 7.03; 23.5% men) whose right and left total PRs were assessed based on 13 indices, while PA, COG, and RES were measured with questionnaires. Of the 13 PRs, we found only one statistically significant correlation with age. The total right-body-side PRs were also weakly positively (<i>R</i>^<i>2</i>=0.066) associated with age. However, hierarchical linear regressions indicated that the right-body-side PRs explained over 40% of the variance in COG and over 50% in RES. Mediation analyses suggested that PA could statistically account for part of the association between PRs and both cognitive functioning and psychological resilience. Therefore, the results should motivate future research to better understand PA’s positive effects on COG and RES in older adults, possibly via the downregulation of PRs negative effects.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":51665,"journal":{"name":"Ageing International","volume":"51 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s12126-026-09676-6.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148926368","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":"Role of Self-Disclosure in Receiving and Giving Social Support Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study","authors":"Suguru Shimokihara,&nbsp;Kazuki Yokoyama,&nbsp;Hikaru Ihira,&nbsp;Yuriko Matsuzaki-Kihara,&nbsp;Atsushi Mizumoto,&nbsp;Hideyuki Tashiro,&nbsp;Hidekazu Saito,&nbsp;Keitaro Makino,&nbsp;Kiyotaka Shimada,&nbsp;Kosuke Yama,&nbsp;Ryo Miyajima,&nbsp;Takeshi Sasaki,&nbsp;Nozomu Ikeda","doi":"10.1007/s12126-026-09671-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12126-026-09671-x","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Social support improves mental and physical well-being, while self-disclosure plays a pivotal role in strengthening social support. This study aimed to examine the characteristics of social support among community-dwelling older adults and explore the relationship between self-disclosure and social support. This cross-sectional study included data from 319 participants aged ≥ 65 years enrolled in a community-based health screening program. Social support was assessed using the Social Support Giving and Receiving Scale for the Elderly at Home, while self-disclosure was evaluated using the Self-Disclosure Questionnaire. Cluster analysis classified participants based on their social support characteristics, and regression analyses examined associations between self-disclosure and social support. Three distinct clusters of social support were identified as follows: (1) low receiving and high giving, (2) low receiving and low giving, and (3) balanced or high receiving. Participants in the giving cluster were younger, had higher functional capability, and more extensive social networks, while those in the receiving cluster were older with lower functional capability. Regression analysis revealed that greater self-disclosure to family members was significantly associated with higher levels of both giving and receiving social support (<i>p</i> &lt; .001). However, self-disclosure to friends and acquaintances was primarily associated with giving support (<i>p</i> = .023). This study highlights the importance of self-disclosure, particularly to family, in fostering social support among older adults. Encouraging open communication within families may strengthen mutual assistance and improve the quality of life for aging populations. Future research should address the generalizability of these findings and explore interventions to promote self-disclosure.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":51665,"journal":{"name":"Ageing International","volume":"51 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148926296","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}

{"title":"Illness Perception and Social Support in Self-management Behavior of Older Adults with Chronic Diseases in Indonesia: A Cross-sectional Study","authors":"Ira Suarilah,&nbsp;Joni Haryanto,&nbsp;Febi Fadilah Wanda Sari Zain,&nbsp;Intan Rismatul Azizah,&nbsp;Retno Indarwati,&nbsp;Dianis Wulan Sari","doi":"10.1007/s12126-026-09672-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12126-026-09672-w","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The growing number of older adults and age-related non-communicable diseases rise globally. Identifying factors associated with self-management behaviors has become increasingly important. This study aims to investigate the individual and external factors; illness perception and social support in self-management behaviors of older adults with chronic disease. Quantitative cross-sectional design was used in this study. A purposive sampling was applied to recruit participants from six primary health cares in Surabaya, Indonesia. A total of 115 older adults aged 60 and older was involved. The Indonesia’s version of questionnaires was used to collect data. Stepwise multiple linear regression analysis was applied to determine predictive factors of self-management behavior. Results showed participants were dominated by those aged 60–65 years, attained six years of education and had no fixed income. More than half suffered from hypertension, perceived their illness negatively, presented strong social support, and demonstrated good self-management behaviors. Illness perception and social support revealed a significant correlation with self-management behaviors. The regression coefficient value showed social support (β=0.811) placed greater predictive power on self-management behaviors than illness perception (β=0.553). This study found that social support had a stronger influence on self-management than illness perception. Five domains of illness perception: personal control, treatment control, concern, comprehensibility, and emotion, were negatively perceived, with comprehensibility being the most challenging. These findings highlight the need to strengthen social support and incorporate culturally sensitive approaches into self-management programs. Healthcare policies should prioritize community-based interventions that empower families to enhance self-management among older adults with chronic diseases.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":51665,"journal":{"name":"Ageing International","volume":"51 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148926295","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}

{"title":"The Interplay Between Health and Age Determines Home Care Types. Findings from a Cross-Sectional Study on Older Adults in Switzerland","authors":"Barbara Masotti,&nbsp;Daniele Zaccaria,&nbsp;Daniela S. Jopp,&nbsp;Stefano Cavalli","doi":"10.1007/s12126-026-09668-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12126-026-09668-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Family and professional care providers are essential to allow individuals to remain at home until very old age. However, limited research is available that distinguishes among the multiple domains in which community-dwelling older adults need support. This paper aims to analyse the interplay of health and age in shaping the probability of receiving specific types of care. Analysis is based on a subsample of people aged 65 and older who participated in the Swiss Vivre/Leben/Vivere survey (<i>N</i> = 2916). We ran a series of logistic regression models to analyze the association of health status (i.e., independent, frail, dependent) and age with types of help (i.e., help with household tasks, help with daily life activities, other instrumental help, non-instrumental help), controlling for sociodemographic characteristics and social contacts. Then, we focused on how the effect of health on the probability of receiving help varies by age. Findings show that health, particularly frailty, strongly explains home care receipt. However, its effect changes with age, depending on the nature of care and provider (i.e., formal vs. informal). For instance, health status varies among older individuals receiving formal help with daily life activities, compared to what happen among younger ones. Furthermore, when this help comes from family, the impact of health is larger among younger than among older. Looking at the interplay between health and age helps to better understand the dynamics behind the receipt of home care among older adults. Research in this area will gain more clarity by distinguishing between the different areas and providers of care.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":51665,"journal":{"name":"Ageing International","volume":"51 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s12126-026-09668-6.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148751446","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":"How Dementia-Related Behavioral Changes and Characteristics of Family Relationship Determine the Growth and Decline of Supervision in Dementia Family Care","authors":"Andrés Oliva y Hausmann,&nbsp;Susanne Zank","doi":"10.1007/s12126-026-09669-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12126-026-09669-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Supervision is a burdensome aspect of family care for persons with dementia. For supervision that is both safe and bearable, potential dangers resulting from behavioral changes must be identified and tackled within the context of an ongoing family relationship. In this study, the development of the extent of supervision in the course of care is described from the perspective of family caregivers’ everyday care decisions. The influence of dementia-related behavioral changes, mobility, and relationship characteristics is investigated using existing longitudinal data.</p><p>Mixed quadratic growth curve models estimated the extent of supervision in the course of up to 27 months of caregiving rated by <i>N</i> = 435 family caregivers. A significant quadratic trend indicated that supervision tends to increase over time in the early years of care, while it tends to decrease in later years. In the final model, this trend was entirely accounted for by four time-varying covariates: disorientation, advanced dementia symptoms, mobility, and the experience of relationship loss. In addition, spouses supervised more extensively than other family members.</p><p>Confirming the results from qualitative studies, both dementia-related impairments and characteristics of the family relationship determine the extent of supervision. In particular, disorientation and burden of relationship loss appear to encourage risk-averse caregiving behavior: From the point of view of a family caregiver, it may feel safer to overestimate rather than underestimate supervisory needs as long as the care recipient stays mobile.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":51665,"journal":{"name":"Ageing International","volume":"51 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s12126-026-09669-5.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148751445","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":"“ Autumn of Life”: Effects of Age and Education on Cognitive Performance Among Older Population","authors":"Pamyaphy NG,&nbsp;Pushpita Behera,&nbsp;Priti S. Dhawan","doi":"10.1007/s12126-026-09667-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12126-026-09667-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study assesses levels of performance by older populations on global cognitive ability using Mini Mental Status Examination (MMSE) and executive functioning through Trail Making Test (TMT) A and B; and also assesses the influence of age and years of education on cognitive functioning. Sample of <i>n</i> = 96 above the age group of sixty were selected through purposive sampling technique. An independent sample <i>t</i>– test was calculated to find difference between the two educational groups (upto 12th Standard and graduation and above) on executive functioning and global cognitive abilities. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was conducted to see the differences in performance on TMT as the dependent variable and the three different age groups category comprising of 60–69 years, 70–79 years and 80 years and above as the independent variables. Tukey Tests was done to examine significant group differences among the three age groups on TMT scores. Results indicated that higher level of education significantly lowered impairment on executive functioning measured on TMT whereas only one MMSE subcomponent i.e., attention and calculation had negative correlation with years of education. Older participants showed poorer performance on various MMSE scores and also on TMT A and B. A marked significant decline was observed at age 70 and above for TMT Part B, whereas performance on Part A was found to be significantly poorer for those 80 years and above. MMSE total score was found to be inversely related to time taken for TMT completion.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":51665,"journal":{"name":"Ageing International","volume":"51 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-08-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148751100","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}

{"title":"How Does the Out-Migration of Sons Affect the Psychological Well-Being of ‘Left-Behind’ Older Parents? Evidence from Middle Gangetic Plain, India","authors":"Harshita Chari,&nbsp;Archana K Roy,&nbsp;Kailash Chandra Das","doi":"10.1007/s12126-026-09666-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12126-026-09666-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Previous research has established that out-migration of adult children, particularly sons, significantly influences the psychological health of the left-behind parents by disrupting the traditional caregiving systems. This study explores the psychological well-being of 1005 older adults left behind due to the out-migration of their adult children in the Middle Ganga Plain region of India. Factor analysis identified four psychological dimensions- dysphoria, worry, boredom, and unhappiness- from the 18 depressive symptom items. Older adults in non-migrant households reported a higher level of psychological distress, especially among those aged over 70 years, and had poor health. Further, regression results revealed that dissatisfaction with basic amenities and poor health were consistent predictors of psychological issues. Older adults in migrant households reported problems with health, financial needs, loneliness, and lack of daily food intake. In the absence of migrant children, these parents often faced heightened loneliness, dependency on neighbours or relatives, and a lack of timely support during emergencies. To address these challenges, older adults expressed the need for shelter, health insurance, food security, and financial support to improve their well-being and quality of life. Findings underscore the urgent need for targeted and holistic policy interventions, such as geriatric care programs, community engagement initiatives, and housing improvements, to address the multifaceted challenges older adults face and enhance their psychological well-being.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":51665,"journal":{"name":"Ageing International","volume":"51 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-08-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148750762","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}

{"title":"Attitudes of Health Sciences Students Towards the Older Adults: a Cross-Sectional Study in Türkiye","authors":"Mahruk Güneyli,&nbsp;Ebru Durusoy,&nbsp;Sultan Çakmak Tanriver,&nbsp;Hasan Fatih Akgöz,&nbsp;Aslı Genç,&nbsp;Meltem Aslan,&nbsp;Aydın Nart,&nbsp;Mustafa Ferit Akkurt,&nbsp;Neşe Kiskaç","doi":"10.1007/s12126-025-09625-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12126-025-09625-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p> This study aims to evaluate the attitudes of students studying in the Faculty of Health Sciences and taking or not taking geriatrics courses towards the older adults, in order to determine the need for geriatrics course content in the field of health sciences. Research data were collected from 611 health sciences faculty students. Personal Information Form and Attitudes Toward Old People Scale (ATOP) were used to collect data. Data were collected online via Google Forms using the Personal Information Form and the ATOP. SPSS 21.0 program was used for all data analysis process. It was determined that the mean age of the participants was 20.96±2.56 (20-42) years, 487 (79.7%) were women. 57.6% Participants did not receive any training about older adults and 78.2% stated that they had not given care of the older adults before. The total score of the scale was 121.54±14.49. Based on the students’ responses to the questions in the demographic information form, statistically significant differences were found between their total ATOP scores and variables such as receiving education on older adults care, having prior experience in caring for an older adults, knowing the age at which aging begins, and willingness to live with an older adults (p&lt;0.05). For this reason, it was thought that adding theoretical and clinical applications for the older adults in higher education Institutions to the curriculum and informing the society would contribute positively.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":51665,"journal":{"name":"Ageing International","volume":"51 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148466412","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}

{"title":"Psychometric Properties and Transfer Measures of Working Memory in Older Adults: A Scoping Review","authors":"Juan Muñoz-Olano,&nbsp;Steve Pedraza-Vargas","doi":"10.1007/s12126-026-09657-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12126-026-09657-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The assessment of working memory (WM) in healthy older adults has become a central topic in cognitive research due to the sustained growth of this population and the widespread use of WM tasks as indicators of cognitive functioning and training outcomes. However, the existing literature presents inconsistent evidence. The aim of this scoping review was to map the tasks used to assess working memory in healthy older adults, describe the available evidence on their psychometric properties, and examine the conditions under which near and far transfer measures have been evaluated. A scoping review was conducted following PRISMA-ScR guidelines and COSMIN criteria adapted for experimental tasks, with systematic searches in Scopus, ScienceDirect, Academic Search Complete, Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection, and Google Scholar. Empirical studies and reviews resulting in a total of 34 eligible studies. The results showed that complex span tasks exhibit the most consistent psychometric profile, whereas widely used paradigms such as the n-back and alternative updating tasks present limited evidence of reliability, measurement error, and responsiveness. Near transfer was strongly dependent on structural similarity between tasks, while far transfer was generally absent or weak. Overall, the findings reveal marked methodological and psychometric heterogeneity in the assessment of working memory in older adults, highlighting the need to improve psychometric rigor and the interpretation of gains observed in training and assessment contexts.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":51665,"journal":{"name":"Ageing International","volume":"51 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-06-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s12126-026-09657-9.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148305992","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}