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Journal of Ageing and Longevity
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ISSN 2673-9259 · MDPI AG · 193 articles in the index
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Identified Perceived Benefits of Information Communication Technology Use Among Older Adults During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic
Older adults perceived various benefits of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) use during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, including benefits related to social connectedness and everyday life. The research aimed to identify a multidimensional set of benefits that older adults perceive…
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Evaluating a Community-Based Time Banking Intervention to Improve Social Well-Being, Healthcare Access, and Technology Acceptance Among Older Adults in Malaysia: A Pre–Post Study
Older adults face increasing challenges related to healthcare access, social isolation, and digital exclusion. Community-based interventions such as time banking offer a potential approach to addressing these interconnected needs. This study examined changes in social well-being, perceived…
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“I’m Not Sure if They’re Really Getting What I’m Saying”: Perspectives of Healthcare Professionals on the Need to Strengthen Sensory-Loss-Specific Healthcare for Older Adults During and Post COVID-19 in Canada
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic and related public-health measures, including physical distancing and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), disrupted routine healthcare communication and care delivery for older adults with combined hearing and vision loss, or dual sensory loss (DSL)…
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Perceptions of Brain Health Activities Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults: Roles of Concern, Subjective Memory Loss, and Family History of Dementia
Concern about brain health, personal experience with cognitive risk, and demographic factors may shape how middle-aged and older adults perceive and engage in brain health activities. This study examined factors associated with perceived usefulness of 19 brain health activities and actual…
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Diet and Cognition in Aging: Effects of High-Fat-Sugar Diets on Memory and Executive Functioning
High-fat, high-sugar (HFS) diets have been linked to impairments in hippocampus-dependent memory and executive function in young adults. The present study investigated whether similar associations are observed in older adults and whether these effects vary with age. In an online sample of 470…
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Factors Affecting Well-Being Among Retired Older Adults: An Umbrella Review
Retirement is a major later-life transition, yet existing reviews have often examined selected dimensions of well-being rather than integrating evidence across physical, mental, social, financial and spiritual or meaning-related domains. This umbrella review synthesised systematic review evidence…
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Bridging the Digital Divide in Smart Home Health Technologies for Older Adults: A Scoping Review of Barriers, Design Considerations, and Policy Implications
The global shift toward an aging population presents significant challenges for healthcare systems. This is compounded by rising disability rates, fragmented care models that struggle to meet complex needs, and a digital divide caused by the emergence of smart technologies. This work aims to…
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Active Living and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in a Population with Exceptional Longevity: Multivariable Evidence from Loma Linda
There are several regions characterized by exceptional longevity and lifestyle that promote health and well-being. Loma Linda, California, in the United States, provides a unique context to examine how lifestyle behaviors relate to oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). This cross-sectional…
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New Zealand Osteopaths and the Management of Older Adults: Outcomes from a Practice-Based Research Network
Older adults represent a growing proportion of healthcare consumers, and yet little is known about the osteopathic practitioners who regularly manage this population. This study set out to understand what characteristics are common among New Zealand osteopaths who regularly treat older adults. This…
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Fear of Falling and Eye–Segmental Coordination in Portuguese Elderly Participants Enrolled in a Community Physical Exercise Programme
The performance of 94 elderly subjects (73 women) (71.72 ± 5.64) in an eye–hand and eye–foot coordination test (TST) was correlated with fear of falling, based on the results obtained on the International Fall Efficacy Scale (FES-I), translated into Portuguese. The results revealed that, for the…
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Functional Classification Framework Associated with Fall and Frailty Vulnerability in Community-Dwelling Adults Aged 50 Years and Older
Background: Early identification of fall and frailty risk is essential for preventing disability and maintaining functional independence in older adults. Although simple functional assessments are widely used in community settings, their combined application as a classification approach in large…
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The Vascular Endothelial Glycocalyx in Ageing: Molecular Mechanisms, Age-Related Dysfunction, and Anti-Ageing Strategies for Cardiovascular Healthspan
The vascular endothelial glycocalyx (EGX) is a gel-like, negatively charged mesh of membrane-bound proteoglycans, glycosaminoglycans, glycoproteins and adsorbed plasma proteins that covers the luminal surface of the endothelium and orchestrates vascular homeostasis through regulation of…
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Associations of Physical Activity with Body Composition, Functional Fitness, and Isokinetic Strength in Older Adults
(1) Introduction: Physical activity is considered a key factor in maintaining functional health during aging; however, its relationship with objective measures of physical performance remains unclear. (2) Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 63 community-dwelling older adults (70.4 ±…
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Associations Between Sociodemographic Factors and Access to Select Digital Resources Among Older Medicare Beneficiaries in Nonmetropolitan Areas: A Cross-Sectional Study
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated telehealth adoption, but disparities in digital access hinder its potential, especially for older adults in nonmetropolitan areas. This study examined associations between sociodemographic factors and access to select digital resources among nonmetropolitan…
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Alkaline Water and Muscle Health in Aging: A Systematic Evidence Map and Translational Appraisal of Human Evidence
Alkaline water is increasingly marketed for musculoskeletal and recovery benefits, yet its relevance to healthy aging, sarcopenia prevention, and functional capacity in older adults remains largely unexplored. This systematic evidence map and translational appraisal examined whether the available…
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Towards Healthy Diets and Sustainable Nutritional Behavior: Identifying Design Opportunities for Technology-Supported Malnutrition Care
Background: Malnutrition is common among older adults aged 65 years and over and is associated with physical and mental health risks. Malnutrition is a complex condition; supporting older adults in achieving healthy, sustainable dietary behaviors remains a challenge for care professionals…
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Aging Slows Reaction Time but Preserves Inside–Outside Pedal Response Structure in a Foot Psychomotor Vigilance Test
Reaction time (RT) is widely used as a fundamental indicator of central nervous system processing speed. Numerous studies have shown that RT increases with age, generally interpreted as a decline in information processing efficiency. However, most previous studies have focused on absolute RT…
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Association Between Language Performance and Functional Status in Patients with Neurocognitive Disorders
Background: Language impairment is a core feature of Major Neurocognitive Disorder (MND), yet the domain-specific relationship between language functioning and everyday functional status remains insufficiently characterized. Methods: We conducted a retrospective observational study in 125 older…
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The Meaning of Loneliness: Listening to the Voice of Older Mental Health Service Users
Loneliness describes a complex experience, the subjective incongruence between one’s desired and perceived social connections. The study of loneliness has increased but mostly through quantitative methods, leaving a gap in the personal experience and understanding of what it means to be lonely. The…
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The Overlooked Dimension: Physiotherapists’ Perceptions of Spirituality and Religion in Older Person Care
Despite growing recognition of holistic care in gerontology, the role of spirituality and religion in physiotherapy practice remains underexplored. This study examines Maltese physiotherapists’ perceptions and awareness of religious and spiritual care in the treatment of older persons, contributing…