Social Isolation and Safety Issues among Rural Older Adults Living Alone: Perspectives of Meals on Wheels Programs

Henning‐Smith, Carrie; Tuttle, Mariana S.; Tanem, Jill; Jantzi, Katie; Kelly, Erika; Florence, L. Carter

doi:10.1080/08959420.2022.2081025

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“…The COVID-19 pandemic acutely demonstrated the value of MOW. At a time when the traditional nutritional and social supports of the MOW users were severely constrained, MOW provided critical nutritional and social contributions (Henning-Smith et al , 2022) which drove an increased demand for MOW amongst services providers (Henning-Smith et al , 2022; Papadaki et al , 2022).…”

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Multi-level Meals on Wheels insights: a qualitative study

Fitzgerald

2023

WWOP

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Purpose Meals on Wheels (MOW) support older people to live in their own homes and communities. The purpose of this paper is to explore MOW experiences from a multi-stakeholder level to inform and better equip this valuable service. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative approach was undertaken utilising semi-structured interviews and focus groups with current, former and potential MOW service users and MOW stakeholders. Findings Qualitative analysis explored MOW perspectives and experiences, highlighting a lack of MOW information and awareness, the importance of a client-centred approach the multiple roles of MOW and service transition. Originality/value This research explores MOW from the perspective of different groups directly involved in this community service, offering unique multi-stakeholder insights to understand and guide the future of this service.

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confidence: 99%

Multi-level Meals on Wheels insights: a qualitative study

Fitzgerald

2023

WWOP

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“…Consequently, secondary evacuations to unaffected areas are underway due to numerous individuals unable to return home from evacuation centers. The Izu Peninsula, where JS-DMAT is based and shares similar topography with the Noto Peninsula, is using this disaster as a lesson to explore future disaster response preparations 7) .…”

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Activity of a Medical Relief Team from Shizuoka Hospital that was Dispatched to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake in Reiwa 6 (2024)

YANAGAWA,

TAKEUCHI,

NAGASAWA

et al. 2024

Juntendo Medical Journal

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Objective: The present study aimed to report on the activity of a medical relief team from Juntendo Shizuoka Hospital that was dispatched to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake in Reiwa 6.Design: Narrative report. Results:The activities conducted on-site in the Noto Peninsula involved multiple deployments of the Juntendo University Shizuoka Hospital Disaster Medical Assistance Team (JS-DMAT). The first deployment from January 2nd to January 6th faced challenges due to damaged infrastructure, particularly roads, affecting mobility. The team focused on hospital medical support, patient transportation, and DMAT headquarters assistance. The second deployment, from January 8th to January 12th, encountered persistently damaged roads, leading to incidents but no significant vehicle damage. The team engaged in screening, zoning, medical examinations, and DMAT headquarters support in evacuation shelters. The third team's planned activities in early February were canceled by Shizuoka Prefecture.Additionally, on January 7, 2024, personnel from Juntendo Shizuoka Hospital participated in the Shizuoka Prefectural DMAT Coordination Headquarters activity, documenting DMAT activities and assessing team members' health. The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's request for the fourth Shizuoka Prefecture DMAT dispatch led to the selection of the second JS-DMAT for deployment. Conclusion:The activities related to the Noto Peninsula earthquake by JS-DMAT were reported. Lessons from this disaster are being sought to guide future disaster response preparations.

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“…Many communities provide at least some opportunities for socialization and nutritional education during mealtime at community centers or through community dining services (Banerjee & Loshak, 2019; Juckett et al, 2020); however, the effects of such interventions on mental health have not been widely studied. Based on the applications of the interventions in long-term care settings through congregate dining (Whear et al, 2014) and a few studies that examined the effects of the home-delivered meals services on social isolation and loneliness (Henning-Smith et al, 2022; Thomas et al, 2016), interventions may be implemented for community-dwelling older adults, especially those of racial/ethnic minority populations. In community settings, nutritional interventions through home-delivered meals may improve dietary quality and reduce nutritional risks and social isolation/loneliness among older adults (Gray & Argáez, 2019; Henning-Smith et al, 2022; Thomas et al, 2016; Wright et al, 2015; Zhu & An, 2013).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Given that eating alone could have a more negative impact on mental health than living alone (Suthutvoravut et al, 2019; (Whear et al, 2014) and a few studies that examined the effects of the home-delivered meals services on social isolation and loneliness (Henning-Smith et al, 2022;Thomas et al, 2016), interventions may be implemented for community-dwelling older adults, especially those of racial/ethnic minority populations. In community settings, nutritional interventions through home-delivered meals may improve dietary quality and reduce nutritional risks and social isolation/loneliness among older adults (Gray & Argáez, 2019;Henning-Smith et al, 2022;Thomas et al, 2016;Wright et al, 2015;Zhu & An, 2013).…”

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confidence: 99%

Relationship of Living and Eating Arrangements to Mental Distress Among Older Korean Immigrants: Gender Difference in the Mediating Role of Loneliness

Park,

Jang,

Chung

et al. 2023

Res Aging

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This study examined how different living/eating arrangements were associated with loneliness and depressive symptoms among older Korean immigrants. We examined gender differences considering: (1) patterns of living/eating arrangements and their relations with loneliness and mental distress and (2) indirect effect of living/eating arrangements on mental distress through feeling lonely. Data were drawn from the Study of Older Korean Americans that surveyed older; Korean immigrants during 2017–2018 ( N = 2150). Living/eating arrangements were classified in the combination of four categores. Using the PROCESS macro, we tested gender differences in the mediation effect of loneliness on the relationship between living/eating arrangements and mental distress while controlling for background/health characteristics and social connectedness-related variables. The mediating role of loneliness was manifested differentially between men and women. By administering simple measures of living/eating arrangements, practitioners could potentially identify key targets to improve social and mental well-being, particularly among older immigrants with limited resources.

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Social Isolation and Safety Issues among Rural Older Adults Living Alone: Perspectives of Meals on Wheels Programs

Cited by 8 publications

References 21 publications

Multi-level Meals on Wheels insights: a qualitative study

Multi-level Meals on Wheels insights: a qualitative study

Activity of a Medical Relief Team from Shizuoka Hospital that was Dispatched to the Noto Peninsula Earthquake in Reiwa 6 (2024)

Relationship of Living and Eating Arrangements to Mental Distress Among Older Korean Immigrants: Gender Difference in the Mediating Role of Loneliness

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