Longitudinal Relationships Between Favorite Activities and Homebound Status in Older Adults

Structural relationships between social activities and longitudinal trajectories of depression among older adults.

PURPOSE This study examines the structural relationships between social activities and trajectories of late-life depression. DESIGN AND METHODS Latent class analysis was used with a nationally representative sample of older adults (N = 5,294) from the Longitudinal Study on Aging II to classify patterns of social activities. A latent growth curve model captured longitudinal changes in depressi...

Assessing home safety in homebound older adults.

The Relationships Between Daily Sleepiness and Cardiovascular Health Indicators in the Older Adults

Objectives: Cardiovascilar disesases and sleep disorders are two major health problems common in old age. The aim of the present study was to examine the relationship between daytime sleepiness and cardiovascular indices among Iranian older adults. Methods & Materials: A cross-sectional design was used. The sample included 321 older adults who were selected from primary healthcare centers in K...

Longitudinal examination of homebound older adults who experience heightened food insufficiency: effect of diabetes status and implications for service provision.

PURPOSE Healthful eating is important for optimal diabetes self-care. However, the level of food sufficiency may influence the degree of adherence to dietary self-care behaviors through the affordability of nutritionally appropriate food. This study examines whether homebound older adults with diabetes were at greater risk for heightened food insufficiency over 1 year, despite regular receipt o...

Association Between Perceived Social Support and Mental Health Status Among Older Adults

Introduction: The elderly need social support to reduce their physical and mental disabilities. Perceived social support is one of the effective factors in the lifestyle of older adults. Objective: This study aimed to determine the association between perceived social support and mental health status among older adults. Materials and Methods: This research is a cross-sectional analytical stud...