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Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics Plus
ISSN 2950-3078 · Elsevier · 243 articles in the index
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The respiratory geriatric severity index (RGSI): A multidimensional prognostic tool integrating geriatric syndromes to predict in-hospital mortality in older adults with respiratory diseases
Background and aims: Older adults hospitalized with respiratory diseases face high mortality risk, but existing prognostic models neglect geriatric vulnerability. We aimed to develop and internally validate the Respiratory Geriatric Severity Index (RGSI), integrating geriatric syndromes with…
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Association between chronic lung disease and chronic heart disease among middle-aged and older adults in India: A gender-stratified cross-sectional analysisThe data that support the findings of this study are available at reasonable request from .
Background: Chronic heart disease (CHD) and chronic lung disease (CLD) are major contributors to morbidity and mortality among ageing populations, often sharing common risk factors and biological pathways. Despite evidence of cardiopulmonary interactions, few studies in India have examined gender…
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What is the burden of neurological disorders associated to population aging in Brazil? ecological temporal-trend study
Objectives: Population aging in Brazil has led to a significant increase in the burden of neurological disorders. This study aimed to examine the association of demographic aging with this burden. Study design: An ecological temporal-trend study. Methods: This time-series ecological study analyzed…
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Psychological and functional outcomes of a community-based physical activity program for older adults: A prospective study in Brazil
To evaluate longitudinal associations between participation in a community-based, multicomponent physical activity program and changes in depressive symptoms, physical functionality, and fall prevalence among older adults. Prospective cohort study with 12-month follow-up. Citywide program conducted…
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Associations between social capital, health status, and physical and social frailty among older adults: A cross-sectional analysis of the Gunma aging cohort
Social capital refers to the resources that individuals can access through their membership in networks or groups. As the relationship of social capital with older adults’ health is gaining increasing attention, this cross-sectional study investigated the associations between cognitive social…
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Associations between sleep patterns and depressive symptoms across disability types in Chinese middle-aged and older adults
Background: Depression prevalence among elderly individuals with disabilities significantly exceeds that in the general population; however, sleep-depression associations across disability types remain poorly understood. This study examined associations between sleep patterns and depressive…
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A descriptive study of the annual mobility assessment
Background: Preclinical mobility limitations (PCML) begin with subtle changes that might not be perceived but often lead to loss of function. The newly developed Annual Mobility Assessment (AMA) was designed to identify PCML, but to date, there is no published data on the AMA. Objective: To examine…
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Understanding barriers and enablers of health insurance awareness among older adults in India: Insights from LASI, 2017–18, with a focus on migration statusThe study utilizes a secondary source of data that is freely available in the public domain through .
Background: Awareness of health insurance is uneven among older adults in India and remains a critical barrier to enrolment. This study examines the social and structural factors associated with health insurance unawareness among uninsured older adults in India, with particular attention to…
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Functional and cognitive changes among older Chinese adults in Australia: A one-year longitudinal study
Objective: This study examined changes in perceived functional ability, cognitive impairment screening scores, frailty, and depressive symptoms among older Chinese adults living in Australia. Method: A two-wave longitudinal cohort study was conducted in 2023 and 2024. Baseline participants (N =…
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Associations between long-term changes in serum BDNF and oxytocin levels in older adults: A 10-year follow-up study
Objectives: This longitudinal study investigated the relationship between serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels—measured at baseline, follow-up, and as 10-year changes—and serum oxytocin levels at follow-up in community-dwelling older adults in rural Japan. Methods: A total of 46…
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Multimorbidity, social activity diversity, and functional limitations among Chinese adults aged 45 years and older: exploring the buffering role of social participation
Background: Multimorbidity is a major public health challenge among aging populations. While social participation has been recognized as a potential protective psychosocial resource, evidence regarding its buffering role against functional decline in multimorbid older adults remains limited and…
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Development of risk prediction model for delirium using routinely collected electronic health records
Background: Delirium, an acute confusional state in hospitalised older adults, is common and associated with poor outcomes. We developed and internally validated a machine learning model for early identification of patients at risk of delirium using routinely collected electronic health record…
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Factors associated with poor self-rated health among middle-aged and older adults in Japan: a two-wave longitudinal study
Objectives: This study examined associations between changes in socioeconomic, functional, and psychological factors and self-rated health (SRH) at Wave 2 among middle-aged and older adults in Japan. Study design: A two-wave longitudinal secondary analysis of panel data collected between 2010 and…
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Guideline-grounded feature representation for predicting incident and progressive sarcopenia in older adults: A retrospective prediction-model study
Objectives: Sarcopenia is reversible when detected early, yet its trajectory is hard to predict. We tested whether encoding the EWGSOP2 and AWGS consensus criteria as model features (signed margins to the cut-offs, criterion flags and interactions) improves prediction of incident and progressive…
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The role of family relationships and availability of social infrastructure in the subjective wellbeing of Indian older adults
The enduring influence of family on well-being is well recognized, yet less is known about how social infrastructure interacts with family ties to shape subjective well-being (SWB) in later life. This study investigated the association between family relationships, availability of social support…
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Relationship between cognitive performance and postural sway characteristics in community-dwelling older japanese adults: findings from the DOSANCO health study
Objectives: Cognitive function plays a critical role in postural control, yet its association with postural sway remains incompletely understood. This study examined the association between cognitive function and postural stability among community-dwelling older adults. Methods: This…
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Supporting healthy ageing through life-course nutrition interventions: findings on dietary practices and nutrition literacy
Women outnumber men in older ages biologically that leaves them exposed to multi-morbidity risks. Overarching reasons lie under biological susceptibility and gendered exclusion inflicted by societal norms. With a shift to focus on increasing health span rather than life span in modern gerontology…
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Beyond the numbers: associations between socioeconomic status, fear of falling, and physical performance in Older
Objective: This cross-sectional study examined the relationship between socioeconomic status (SES), fear of falling, and objective fall risk among community-dwelling older adults in Southwest Florida. Methods: Community dwelling older adults aged 55 and older, English or Spanish speaking, were…
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Factors associated with quality of life among family caregivers of older adults with schizophrenia in Southwest Nigeria: A cross-sectional study
Objective: This study assessed the quality of life (QOL) and associated factors among family caregivers of older adults with schizophrenia in southwest Nigeria. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 340 family caregivers recruited from three psychiatric hospitals in…
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Cross-national dietary systems and dementia incidence: an ecological analysis of gluten-containing cereal protein supply
Background: Dietary patterns vary widely across countries and reflect broader food systems and socioeconomic development. Ecological associations between diet and dementia may therefore capture structural alignment rather than etiologically relevant exposure. This study examined cross-national…