Definition of Successful Aging by Elderly Canadian Males: The Manitoba Follow-Up Study

Tate, Robert B.; Lah, Leedine; Cuddy, T. Edward

doi:10.1093/geront/43.5.735

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“…Seemingly, energy and pain among Canadians elders influences their opportunities for leisure and for fostering satisfying personal relationships. This pattern of findings reflects the trend among Canadian seniors to devote time to paid and household work, and passive activity has been steadily declining in the wake of (Tate et al 2003). In two recent QoL studies among older Canadians, poor health has been found to detract from meaningful activity and the sense of connectedness with intimate contacts (Low et al 2008, in press), and physical health problems limit volunteerism (Kloseck et al 2006).…”

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The suitability of the WHOQOL–BREF for Canadian and Norwegian older adults

2008

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The aim of this study was to examine the validity and reliability of the WHOQOL-BREF, a generic quality of life scale, among older people in Canada and Norway. Very similar data from the Canadian and Norwegian Field Trial data (Canada n = 192; Norway, n = 469) were analyzed and compared. Higher negatively skewed mean scores were found for all WHOQOL-BREF domains in Canada. For both study samples, missing values were highest for the sex item from the social domain. Ceiling effects were found (Canada n = 21; Norway n = 11) primarily among items in the physical and environmental domains. In both study samples, a multitrait multimethod procedure indicated items correlated most strongly with their parent domains; however, equally appreciable correlations were observed between physical, psychological, and environmental items (r = 0.33-0.64; p \ 0.01). The social domain had the lowest internal consistency (a = 0.67 Canada, a = 0.55 Norway). Confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) yielded marginal goodness-of-fit between the hypothesized WHOQOL-BREF measurement model and the sample data as well as differing patterns of domain misspecification. Patterns of correlations (p \ 0.01) of WHOQOL-BREF domains with WHOQOL-OLD facets, a global QOL item, the SF-12, and the geriatric depression scale provided evidence of convergent and divergent validity. Domain scores also significantly discriminated between health and unhealthy populations and presence of morbidity. Empirical support was found, in part, for the construct validity of the WHOQOL-BREF in older adults. Despite some different patterns found in the CFA, possibly due to cultural or sampling differences, it appears that the instrument is reliable, valid, and facilitates cross-cultural comparisons.

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The suitability of the WHOQOL–BREF for Canadian and Norwegian older adults

2008

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“…Besides discordance of definitions on successful ageing, it has been also acknowledged that the meaning of successful ageing may vary by cultural and value systems (Keith et al 1994;Tate et al 2003;Phelan et al 2004). As Torres (1999: 38) reported, ''Americans… associated it primarily with self-sufficiency and the ability to live alone, while those in Hong Kong could not understand why one would want to be self-sufficient in old age.…”

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Prevalence and correlates of successful ageing: a comparative study between China and South Korea

2014

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Successful ageing is often defined as a later life with less disease and disease-related disability, high level of cognitive and physical functions, and an active life style. Few studies have compared successful ageing across different societies in a non-Western social context. This study aims to compare prevalence and correlates of successful ageing between China and South Korea. The data come from the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS) and the Korean Longitudinal Study of Ageing (KLoSA). A total of 19,346 community-dwelling elders over 65 years were included, 15,191 from China and 4,155 from Korea. A multidimensional construct of successful ageing was used, with the criteria of no major comorbidity, being free of disability, good mental health, engaging in social or productive activity, and satisfaction on life. Correlates of successful ageing included demographics (gender, age, and rural/urban residence), socioeconomic features (financial status, education, and spouse accompany), and health behaviours (smoking, alcoholdrinking, and exercising). The results showed that 18.6 % of the older adults in China was successful agers, which was less than 25.2 % in Korea. When gender and age were adjusted, older adults were 51 % less likely to be successful agers in China than Korea (p \ 0.001).

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“…It is a combination of physical, psychological, and social conditions. 1 In addition, the status reflects a combination of measurable indicators that reflect all levels of their daily functioning. The tool used in the current study is MDS-HC to measure the participants' cognition, communication/hearing, vision, mood and behavior, social functioning, IADL/ADL, nutrition, dental, skin, health risks, formal and informal service needs, and medication intake.…”

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“…Until now, researchers use "successful aging" as the optimal outcome for aging successfully. 1 Empirically, they stated "studies on successful aging can be divided into two components: clinical standards by which successful aging is measured and psychosocial theories exploring the process of adjustment to the aging process. Some studies have combined elements from both components when examining successful aging."…”

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Functional Health Status of the Elderly in Taiwan

Wu¹

2010

Healthy Aging &Amp; Clinical Care in the Elderly

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Purpose: The purpose of the study is to understand the functional health status of the elderly in Taiwan by using the Chinese version of Minimum Data Set-Home Care (MDS-HC) as a health assessment measurement. Design and methods: Study participants were randomly recruited from southern Taiwan through a two stage strata (Urban/Rural and County/Township) sampling method. The finalized valid study participants were 402. In-person interviewers (n = 12) for this project were professional nurses who were required to attend three MDS training sessions. The average length of data collection (interviewing) was 40 minutes. Data were assessed for inter-rater reliability. Multi-functional information from the following were gathered from participants for analysis: cognitive patterns; communication/hearing; vision; mood and behavior patterns; social functioning; informal support services; physical functioning; continence; disease diagnoses; health conditions and preventive health measures; nutrition/ hydration status; dental status; skin condition; environmental assessment; service utilization; and medication information. Results: 82% of the participants rated themselves as healthy and functional older community residents. Subjectively, they considered themselves having no problem with daily functional activities/independence; however, data show the elderly are in need of the following community services: preventive health (99.8%); psychotropics (94.8%); visual function (59.2%); social function (49.8%); health promotion (36.1%); and reduction of formal services (31.3%). Additionally, the Client Assessment Protocol (CAP) triggers several potential problems. Implications: Findings support that specific services should be made available to community-dwelling older adults in Taiwan in order to promote their health status.

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Definition of Successful Aging by Elderly Canadian Males: The Manitoba Follow-Up Study

Abstract: As health care professionals adapt to the changing demographic composition of society, it should be of interest to understand what successful aging might mean to the elderly males to whom they are attending.

Cited by 177 publications

References 27 publications

The suitability of the WHOQOL–BREF for Canadian and Norwegian older adults

The suitability of the WHOQOL–BREF for Canadian and Norwegian older adults

Prevalence and correlates of successful ageing: a comparative study between China and South Korea

Functional Health Status of the Elderly in Taiwan

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