Resilience in Rural Community‐Dwelling Older Adults

Wells, Margaret

doi:10.1111/j.1748-0361.2009.00253.x

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“…Needing support from family was balanced with living in a familiar community with an established social network of friends and neighbours. Social networks consisting of friends rather than family has been shown to contribute to resilience in older people, particularly those in the oldest-old age group living in rural communities (Wells, 2009). This is particularly salient when the reality for many older people living rurally is their families do not live close by (Stockdale, 2011).…”

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“Engaging in my rural community”: perceptions of people aged 85 years and over

Neville

Adams

Napier

et al. 2018

International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well

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Purpose: Globally, numbers of people aged 85 years and over are increasing. Many older people, including those 85 years and over, are ageing in rural areas. For successful ageing in place, physical and social environments must be appropriate. The aim of this study is to understand the influence the physical and social environments have on enabling those aged 85 years and over to remain engaged in a rural community. Method: Utilizing an environmental gerontological approach, semi-structured interviews were undertaken with 15 people who lived independently in a rural community. Following transcription data were analyzed and themes identified. Results: Two themes were identified; “Negotiating the physical environment: ‘Getting there and back’” and “Maintaining social networks: ‘Places to go, people to see’”. The findings provide insight into the importance of driving, parking close to amenities and negotiating the local environment to this group of older people and their ability to engage with their community. All participants agreed social engagement with friends, family or neighbors was important to them. Conclusion: These findings highlight the interconnection between physical and social environments. An enabling physical environment is essential to support social participation of people aged 85 years and over.

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“Engaging in my rural community”: perceptions of people aged 85 years and over

Neville

Adams

Napier

et al. 2018

International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well

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“…There is also little coverage about the relations between marital status and resiliency (Sołtys, 2013;Wade, Hart, Wade, Bajaj, & Price, 2013;Wells, 2009). Part of the research shows a lack of correlation between marital status and the level of resiliency (Sołtys, 2013;Wells, 2009), while other research suggests that widows are characterized by higher resiliency than divorcees, married women as well as those in separation.…”

Section: Resiliency As a Health Resourcementioning

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“…Numerous studies have confirmed that employed individuals enjoy better health and more quickly return to a condition typical for them after illness (Bartley, Sacker, & Clarke, 2004;Wells, 2009;Sołtys 2013).…”

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“…Part of the research shows a lack of correlation between marital status and the level of resiliency (Sołtys, 2013;Wells, 2009), while other research suggests that widows are characterized by higher resiliency than divorcees, married women as well as those in separation. Although in this research a direct measurement of resiliency has not been made, the level of resiliency was estimated based on emotionality and a questionnaire for measuring pain (Wade et al, 2013).…”

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“…It is a disposition towards being able to interpret oneself, one's social surroundings and future in a way that ensures individual adequate functioning in various areas of life including work, interpersonal relations as well as physical and mental health (Charney, 2004;Klohnen, 1996;Mak, Ng, & Wong, 2011;Wells, 2009). …”

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Resiliency and subjective health assessment. Moderating role of selected psychosocial variables

Sołtys

Woźniewicz

2015

Health Psychology Report

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Background Resiliency is defined as a relatively permanent personality trait, which may be assigned to the category of health resources. The aim of this study was to determine conditions in which resiliency poses a significant health resource (moderation), thereby broadening knowledge of the specifics of the relationship between resiliency and subjective health assessment. Participants and procedure The study included 142 individuals. In order to examine the level of resiliency, the Assessment Resiliency Scale (SPP-25) by N. Ogińska-Bulik and Z. Juczyński was used. Participants evaluated subjective health state by means of an analogue-visual scale. Additionally, in the research the following moderating variables were controlled: sex, objective health status, having a partner, professional activity and age. These data were obtained by personal survey. Results The results confirmed the relationship between resiliency and subjective health assessment. Multiple regression analysis revealed that sex, having a partner and professional activity are significant moderators of associations between level of resiliency and subjective health evaluation. However, statistically significant interaction effects for health status and age as a moderator were not observed. Conclusions Resiliency is associated with subjective health assessment among adults, and selected socio-demographic features (such as sex, having a partner, professional activity) moderate this relationship. This confirms the significant role of resiliency as a health resource and a reason to emphasize the benefits of enhancing the potential of individuals for their psychophysical wellbeing. However, the research requires replication in a more homogeneous sample.

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Global rural health disparities in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias: State of the science

Wiese,

Gibson,

Guest

et al. 2023

Alzheimer's & Dementia

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INTRODUCTIONIndividuals living in rural communities are at heightened risk for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD), which parallels other persistent place‐based health disparities. Identifying multiple potentially modifiable risk factors specific to rural areas that contribute to ADRD is an essential first step in understanding the complex interplay between various barriers and facilitators.METHODSAn interdisciplinary, international group of ADRD researchers convened to address the overarching question of: “What can be done to begin minimizing the rural health disparities that contribute uniquely to ADRD?” In this state of the science appraisal, we explore what is known about the biological, behavioral, sociocultural, and environmental influences on ADRD disparities in rural settings.RESULTSA range of individual, interpersonal, and community factors were identified, including strengths of rural residents in facilitating healthy aging lifestyle interventions.DISCUSSIONA location dynamics model and ADRD‐focused future directions are offered for guiding rural practitioners, researchers, and policymakers in mitigating rural disparities.HIGHLIGHTS Rural residents face heightened Alzheimer's disease and related dementia (ADRD) risks and burdens due to health disparities. Defining the unique rural barriers and facilitators to cognitive health yields insight. The strengths and resilience of rural residents can mitigate ADRD‐related challenges. A novel “location dynamics” model guides assessment of rural‐specific ADRD issues.

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Resilience in Rural Community‐Dwelling Older Adults

Abstract: If low resilience levels are identified in rural community-dwelling older adults, interventions to build resilience may be helpful in promoting independence; however, further research is needed to determine this.

Cited by 61 publications

References 24 publications

“Engaging in my rural community”: perceptions of people aged 85 years and over

“Engaging in my rural community”: perceptions of people aged 85 years and over

Resiliency and subjective health assessment. Moderating role of selected psychosocial variables

Global rural health disparities in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias: State of the science

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