A Narrative Review of Loneliness and Brain Health in Older Adults: Implications of COVID-19

Beadle, Janelle N.; Gifford, Angela; Heller, Abi M

doi:10.1007/s40473-021-00237-6

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“…Others emphasise the importance of social connectivity in particular, and call for opportunities for social interaction to be embedded in the structure of group activities beyond that which may occur incidentally ( 134 ). This is important for combatting loneliness which is negatively associated with cardiovascular and autoimmune conditions, mental health, cognitive function, risk of dementia ( 135 ) and coping self-efficacy ( 31 ). Our interviewees were clear that RIPE Dance classes were uplifting and validating.…”

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“It doesn’t feel like exercise”: a realist process evaluation of factors that support long-term attendance at dance classes designed for healthy ageing

Haynes,

Tiedemann,

Hewton

et al. 2023

Front. Public Health

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IntroductionDance can positively impact older people’s health and wellbeing across cultures and socioeconomic groups, countering age-related physical, sensorimotor and cognitive decline.Background/objectivesThe RIPE (Really Is Possible for Everyone) Dance program aims to improve older people’s physical, mental, cognitive and social wellbeing by integrating engaging dance sequences with evidence-based fall prevention exercises. We sought to identify what mechanisms support observed long-term participation in this program, including by people living with challenging health conditions.MethodsFollowing a realist evaluation approach, we co-developed and tested program theories iteratively with participant interviewees (n = 20), dance teachers (n = 2) and via observation of a dance class. Initial data were dual-coded and emergent findings were interrogated by the research team. Findings were organised to express Program activities + Context + Mechanism = Process outcomes configurations.ResultsWe identified four program theories comprising 14 mechanisms which explained long-term attendance: 1. RIPE Dance benefits my body and mind (trust in the program, belief in health benefits), 2. RIPE Dance helps me feel good about myself (self-efficacy, pride in achievement, psychological safety, defying expectations, feeling valued), 3. RIPE Dance creates camaraderie (social connection, mutual support, rapport with the teacher), and 4. RIPE Dance is uplifting (raised spirits, fun, synchrony, musical reactivity).ConclusionThe RIPE Dance program provides effective and enjoyable ‘exercise in disguise’ for older people with diverse mobility profiles.Significance/implicationsThis research confirms that participation in dance can contribute significantly to healthy, happy ageing. Findings detail program activities that were most strongly associated with process outcomes, offering guidance for further program development, implementation and scaling up.

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confidence: 99%

“It doesn’t feel like exercise”: a realist process evaluation of factors that support long-term attendance at dance classes designed for healthy ageing

Haynes,

Tiedemann,

Hewton

et al. 2023

Front. Public Health

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“…Connected to this subject matter, "loneliness and social isolation"-with marked detrimental psychological and biological consequences, including favoring the development of AD-are, as already pointed out from different perspectives, a matter of public health and policy [86]. So, combating these issues has become an important social/community goal "in a demographically aging population" [87].…”

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confidence: 99%

Topical Cellular/Tissue and Molecular Aspects Regarding Nonpharmacological Interventions in Alzheimer’s Disease—A Systematic Review

Aurelian,

Ciobanu,

Cărare

et al. 2023

IJMS

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One of the most complex and challenging developments at the beginning of the third millennium is the alarming increase in demographic aging, mainly—but not exclusively—affecting developed countries. This reality results in one of the harsh medical, social, and economic consequences: the continuously increasing number of people with dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease (AD), which accounts for up to 80% of all such types of pathology. Its large and progressive disabling potential, which eventually leads to death, therefore represents an important public health matter, especially because there is no known cure for this disease. Consequently, periodic reappraisals of different therapeutic possibilities are necessary. For this purpose, we conducted this systematic literature review investigating nonpharmacological interventions for AD, including their currently known cellular and molecular action bases. This endeavor was based on the PRISMA method, by which we selected 116 eligible articles published during the last year. Because of the unfortunate lack of effective treatments for AD, it is necessary to enhance efforts toward identifying and improving various therapeutic and rehabilitative approaches, as well as related prophylactic measures.

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“…According to several studies, the senior population is at significant risk of social isolation during the pandemic, which may lead to substantial effects such as physical obesity, poor health, and mental disintegration [5][6][7]. In China, 83.3% of the elderly need care, 11.7% are unsatisfied with their living circumstances, and 33.1% are depressed.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Effect of Playing Gateball Sports on Older Chinese People’s Wellbeing in the Context of Active Aging—Based Mediation of Social Capital

Tang

et al. 2022

IJERPH

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Participation in gateball sports may improve the well-being of older individuals in the context of active aging. However, the mechanisms of the effect need a social viewpoint. A random sample of 337 valid data points was gathered from seven cities in the Chinese province of Hunan. Structural equation modeling, fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis, and other techniques examined the standard structure and causal links between involvement in gateball sports, social capital, and elderly people’s well-being. According to structural equation modeling, playing gateball sports may improve elderly people’s well-being, and social capital may influence this link to some extent. The engagement in gateball sports and social capital work in concert to promote well-being, according to a qualitative comparative study of the fuzzy sets that identified four patterns of “A, B, C, and D” antecedent constructs that do so in elderly people.

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A Narrative Review of Loneliness and Brain Health in Older Adults: Implications of COVID-19

Cited by 6 publications

References 67 publications

“It doesn’t feel like exercise”: a realist process evaluation of factors that support long-term attendance at dance classes designed for healthy ageing

“It doesn’t feel like exercise”: a realist process evaluation of factors that support long-term attendance at dance classes designed for healthy ageing

Topical Cellular/Tissue and Molecular Aspects Regarding Nonpharmacological Interventions in Alzheimer’s Disease—A Systematic Review

The Effect of Playing Gateball Sports on Older Chinese People’s Wellbeing in the Context of Active Aging—Based Mediation of Social Capital

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