Does active engagement in community music support the well-being of older people?

Nutritional well-being among older people.

Social Well-Being and Its Related Areas in Older People Living in Nursing Homes

Introduction: The surge in the aging population is a global phenomenon. Thus, it calls for attention to the issue of health, comfort, and welfare of the elderly in different aspects including Social Well-being (SW).  Objective: In this regard, this study aims to investigate the SW status and its related areas in the elderly people living in nursing homes of Rasht City, Iran with respect to soc...

Can active music making promote health and well-being in older citizens? Findings of the music for life project

Although there is now an accepted need for initiatives that support older people's well-being, little attention has been paid to the potential for music making to effect a significant contribution to the quality of life of older people. The research summarised here explored the role of music in older people's lives and how participation in community music making can enhance their social, emotio...

The material resources and well-being of older people

The report reviews what earlier life experiences and decisions determine both material resources and a sense of financial well-being in later life. It compares several groups of older people, to examine the multidimensional nature of poverty (currently working versus not working; with occupational pension versus without; with a private source of income versus without; living in a deprived area ...

Social cohesion and belonging predict the well-being of community-dwelling older people

BACKGROUND The neighborhood social environment has been identified as an important aspect of older people's well-being. Poor neighborhood conditions can pose difficulties in obtaining support, especially for older people who live alone. Although social environments have been found to be related to well-being among older people, the longitudinal relationship between the social environment and we...