Social participation and self‐rated health among older male veterans and non‐veterans

Choi, Namkee G.; DiNitto, Diana M.; Marti, C. Nathan

doi:10.1111/ggi.12577

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“…Various studies have reported protective effects of social participation for the health of the elderly, being considered as a stimulus to increase the level of physical activity and cognitive functions ( 9 , 13 , 14 ). The social participation has been associated with a better quality of life, more muscle mass, balance, cognition and lower comorbidities and disability in older people ( 9 , 13 , 15 – 20 ). Participating in social meetings and activities are stimuli that increase the level of physical activity as well as the interaction with other older adults stimulating sensory systems, self-esteem, affectivity, emotional and psychological support ( 9 , 13 , 21 ).…”

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Impact of Social Isolation Due to COVID-19 on Health in Older People: Mental and Physical Effects and Recommendations

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Rodríguez-Sánchez

Pérez-Rodríguez

et al. 2020

The Journal of nutrition, health and aging

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Objectives To review the impact of social isolation during COVID-19 pandemic on mental and physical health of older people and the recommendations for patients, caregivers and health professionals. Design Narrative review. Setting Non-institutionalized community-living people. Participants 20.069 individuals from ten descriptive cross-sectional papers. Measurements Articles since 2019 to 2020 published on Pubmed, Scielo and Google Scholar databases with the following MeSh terms (‘COVID-19’, ‘coronavirus’, ‘aging’, ‘older people’, ‘elderly’, ‘social isolation’ and ‘quarantine’) in English, Spanish or Portuguese were included. The studies not including people over 60 were excluded. Guidelines, recommendations, and update documents from different international organizations related to mental and physical activity were also analysed. Results 41 documents have been included in this narrative review, involving a total of 20.069 individuals (58% women), from Asia, Europe and America. 31 articles included recommendations and 10 addressed the impact of social distancing on mental or physical health. The main outcomes reported were anxiety, depression, poor sleep quality and physical inactivity during the isolation period. Cognitive strategies and increasing physical activity levels using apps, online videos, telehealth, are the main international recommendations. Conclusion Mental and physical health in older people are negatively affected during the social distancing for COVID-19. Therefore, a multicomponent program with exercise and psychological strategies are highly recommended for this population during the confinement. Future investigations are necessary in this field.

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Impact of Social Isolation Due to COVID-19 on Health in Older People: Mental and Physical Effects and Recommendations

Sepúlveda-Loyola

Rodríguez-Sánchez

Pérez-Rodríguez

et al. 2020

The Journal of nutrition, health and aging

577

352

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“…Naturally-occurring comradeship would seem to be the most obvious form of support. Indeed, the importance of comradeship is borne out in the literature with social connectedness and participation (Choi et al, 2016), and belonging (Barron et al, 2008) having an impact on perceived health and wellbeing. Further, Yang and Burr (2015) recently determined that even in later life, veterans' subjective wellbeing can be moderated by social support.…”

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Exploring the suitability and acceptability of peer support for older veterans

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Gordon

2017

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Purpose Informal social support is often sought by veterans to support reminiscence or cope with traumatic memories. However, it can also encourage unhelpful ways of coping, such as avoidance, or may be absent altogether. This project is borrowed from the growing peer support literature. The purpose of this paper is to explore the suitability of peer support services to enhance the wellbeing for older veterans, when naturally occurring support is absent or unhelpful. Design/methodology/approach This was a sequentially staged research programme involving a scoping review of current practice and evidence, and a consultation with veterans. In total, ten veterans (nine male, one female) took part in the consultation (M=66 years). Findings Peer support was considered suitable, particularly in addressing loneliness and social isolation. There was an understandable concern regarding its use with more complex issues such as trauma. An added issue was the implicit assumption that this consultation concerned transition; supporting younger veteran as they move from military to civilian life. This mirrored the focus of current UK policy and affected the focus of the consultation. Issues were also raised around the sustainability of services more broadly. Social implications Peer support is appropriate in supporting older veterans, but must be implemented in a sustainable way. Raising awareness of the needs of older veterans in older adult services is an important implication for service development and delivery. Originality/value There is a considerable lack of research concerning older veterans, particularly concerning their formal and informal social support needs. This paper addresses the current gap in the literature.

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“…The elderly are vulnerable to serious infections and death due to weakened immune function and comorbidities caused by aging [112,113]. In a study, 50-75% of Korean patients had underlying comorbid medical conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and cancer, so they were classified as vulnerable to COVID-19 and at a high-risk group [114,115]. Health care, emergency response and quarantine measures for the elderly become mandatory since the elderly, especially those with comorbidities, are vulnerable to epidemics.…”

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Perspective Chapter: Psychological Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic

Değer¹

2023

Psychosocial, Educational, and Economic Impacts of COVID-19

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COVID-19, the viral pneumonia seen in China towards the end of 2019, was declared a global pandemic in March 2020 since it spread almost all over the world. While such pandemic situations that are concerned with public health cause a sense of insecurity, confusion, loneliness and stigmatization among individuals, it can result in economic losses, closure of workplaces and schools, insufficient resources for medical needs and inadequate satisfaction of needs in societies. The economic crisis, which is one of the most important problems in pandemic periods, and the concomitant uncertainties can also cause suicidal thoughts. As a result, how the society responds psychologically during epidemics has an important role in shaping the spread of the disease, emotional difficulties and social problems during and after the epidemic. It often appears that no resources are allocated to manage, or at least mitigate the effects of epidemics on psychological health and well-being. In the acute phase of the epidemic, health system administrators prioritize testing, preventing contagion and providing patient care, but psychological needs should not be disregarded either.

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Social participation and self‐rated health among older male veterans and non‐veterans

Abstract: Aging veterans, especially black and Hispanic veterans, require programs and services that will help increase their social connectedness. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2016; 16: 920-927.

Cited by 14 publications

References 28 publications

Impact of Social Isolation Due to COVID-19 on Health in Older People: Mental and Physical Effects and Recommendations

Impact of Social Isolation Due to COVID-19 on Health in Older People: Mental and Physical Effects and Recommendations

Exploring the suitability and acceptability of peer support for older veterans

Perspective Chapter: Psychological Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic

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