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View article: Effect of Age-Friendly Communities Action Plan on Trajectories of Older Canadians’ Depressive Symptoms Between 2018 and 2020: Multilevel Results From the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging
Effect of Age-Friendly Communities Action Plan on Trajectories of Older Canadians’ Depressive Symptoms Between 2018 and 2020: Multilevel Results From the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging Open
As the COVID-19 pandemic impacted mental health, this longitudinal study examined the effect of age-friendly communities (AFC) action plan on older adults’ depressive symptoms. Using the CLSA, the CLSA COVID-19 Questionnaire study, survey …
View article: Increased prevalence of loneliness and associated risk factors during the COVID-19 pandemic: findings from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA)
Increased prevalence of loneliness and associated risk factors during the COVID-19 pandemic: findings from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) Open
Background Older adults have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 and related preventative measures undertaken during the pandemic. Given clear evidence of the relationship between loneliness and health outcomes, it is imperative t…
View article: Key age-friendly components of municipalities that foster social participation of aging Canadians: results from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging
Key age-friendly components of municipalities that foster social participation of aging Canadians: results from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging Open
Municipalities can foster the social participation of aging adults. Although making municipalities age-friendly is recognized as a promising way to help aging adults stay involved in their communities, little is known about the key compone…
View article: Symptoms of depression and anxiety, and unmet healthcare needs in adults during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging
Symptoms of depression and anxiety, and unmet healthcare needs in adults during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging Open
Background The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted access to healthcare services in Canada. Research prior to the pandemic has found that depression and anxiety symptoms were associated with increased unmet healthcare needs. The primary objective …
View article: Frailty and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on community-living middle-aged and older adults: an analysis of data from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA)
Frailty and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on community-living middle-aged and older adults: an analysis of data from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) Open
Background frailty imparts a higher risk for hospitalisation, mortality and morbidity due to COVID-19 infection, but the broader impacts of the pandemic and associated public health measures on community-living people with frailty are less…
View article: Conceptualizing access to community-based supports from the perspectives of people living with young onset dementia, family members and providers
Conceptualizing access to community-based supports from the perspectives of people living with young onset dementia, family members and providers Open
People living with young onset dementia and their families have significant support needs, but experience difficulties accessing services. This study explored the process of accessing community-based services drawing on semi-structured int…
View article: Multimorbidity and depressive symptoms in older adults and the role of social support: Evidence using Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) data
Multimorbidity and depressive symptoms in older adults and the role of social support: Evidence using Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) data Open
Background The rising prevalence of multimorbidity poses challenges to health systems globally. The objectives of this study were to investigate: 1) the association between multimorbidity and depressive symptoms; and 2) whether social supp…
View article: THE COMBINED EFFECTS OF LONELINESS AND SOCIAL ISOLATION ON MENTAL HEALTH IN A NATIONAL SAMPLE OF OLDER ADULTS
THE COMBINED EFFECTS OF LONELINESS AND SOCIAL ISOLATION ON MENTAL HEALTH IN A NATIONAL SAMPLE OF OLDER ADULTS Open
Social connections are important to maintain health across adulthood. Loneliness and social isolation are global issues and are linked to negative mental health outcomes worldwide, especially among older adults. Past research focuses prima…
View article: Advancing age- and dementia-related social inclusion through Sharing Dance
Advancing age- and dementia-related social inclusion through Sharing Dance Open
Co-authored by Improving Social Inclusion for People with Dementia and Carers through Sharing Dance project researchers and collaborators with expertise in age-friendly and dementia-friendly communities, the aim of this chapter is to advan…
View article: On the community dimensions and dynamics of Sharing Dance
On the community dimensions and dynamics of Sharing Dance Open
Co-authored by Improving Social Inclusion for People with Dementia and Carers through Sharing Dance project researchers, the aim of this chapter is to highlight the potential for arts-based programs to improve social inclusion in ageing co…
View article: Examining associations between work-related injuries and all-cause healthcare use among middle-aged and older workers in Canada using CLSA data
Examining associations between work-related injuries and all-cause healthcare use among middle-aged and older workers in Canada using CLSA data Open
Healthcare services used by injured employees must be considered priorities for employment insurance coverage, if not already covered. Future research should more fully examine whether pre-existing health conditions predict both work-relat…
View article: Levels of Depression and Anxiety Among Informal Caregivers During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Study Based on the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging
Levels of Depression and Anxiety Among Informal Caregivers During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Study Based on the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging Open
Objectives Studies on informal caregiving during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic have mainly focused on subgroups of caregivers using cross-sectional or convenience samples, limiting the generalizability of findings. Conve…
View article: Multimorbidity resilience and COVID-19 pandemic self-reported impact and worry among older adults: a study based on the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA)
Multimorbidity resilience and COVID-19 pandemic self-reported impact and worry among older adults: a study based on the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) Open
Background The Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has created a spectrum of adversities that have affected older adults disproportionately. This paper examines older adults with multimorbidity using longitudinal data to ascertain…
View article: Assessment of Functional Mobility After COVID-19 in Adults Aged 50 Years or Older in the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging
Assessment of Functional Mobility After COVID-19 in Adults Aged 50 Years or Older in the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging Open
This cohort study among older adults in Canada found that receiving a COVID-19 diagnosis was significantly associated with worse mobility and functioning outcomes even in the absence of hospitalization. These findings suggest that interven…
View article: Dance Wherever You Are: The Evolution of Multimodal Delivery for Social Inclusion of Rural Older Adults
Dance Wherever You Are: The Evolution of Multimodal Delivery for Social Inclusion of Rural Older Adults Open
Background and Objectives Older adult social inclusion involves meaningful participation that is increasingly mediated by information communication technology and in rural areas requires an understanding of older adults’ experiences in the…
View article: Depressive symptoms in adults in rural and urban regions of Canada: a cross-sectional analysis of the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging
Depressive symptoms in adults in rural and urban regions of Canada: a cross-sectional analysis of the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging Open
Objectives Previous studies on depression in rural areas have yielded conflicting results. Features of rural areas may be conducive or detrimental to mental health. Our objective for this study was to determine if there are rural–urban dis…
View article: Measuring Processes of Integrated Care for Hospital to Home Transitions
Measuring Processes of Integrated Care for Hospital to Home Transitions Open
Multiple measurement perspectives are needed to improve our understanding of how integrated care is being implemented. While chart review cannot address the full breadth of integrated care, it can help understand how processes of care are …
View article: Functional status in rural and urban adults: The Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging
Functional status in rural and urban adults: The Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging Open
Purpose To document the prevalence of functional impairment in middle‐aged and older adults from rural regions and to determine urban‐rural differences. Methods We have conducted a secondary analysis using data from an ongoing population‐b…
View article: Multimorbidity in Canadians living in the community
Multimorbidity in Canadians living in the community Open
Multimorbidity is common in the Canadian population and is strongly related to age.
View article: Loneliness during Covid-19: Does Living Situation or Ability to Access Information about Social Activities Matter?
Loneliness during Covid-19: Does Living Situation or Ability to Access Information about Social Activities Matter? Open
Social isolation is deleterious for both mental and physical health (Coyle & Dugan, 2012; Hawkley et al., 2006). Conversely, social participation has mental and physical health benefits (Novek et al., 2013). In light of the current Covid-1…
View article: Dancing With Dementia: Exploring the Embodied Dimensions of Creativity and Social Engagement
Dancing With Dementia: Exploring the Embodied Dimensions of Creativity and Social Engagement Open
Background and Objectives Dance is increasingly being implemented in residential long-term care to improve health and function. However, little research has explored the potential of dance to enhance social inclusion by supporting embodied…
View article: Examining the Effects of Participation in Leisure and Social Activities on General Health and Life Satisfaction of Older Canadian Adults With Disability
Examining the Effects of Participation in Leisure and Social Activities on General Health and Life Satisfaction of Older Canadian Adults With Disability Open
Background: The Health and well-being of older Canadian adults have been extensively studied; however, less is known about the health and well-being of older Canadian adults with a disability. Objective: This study was done to determine if…
View article: Opportunities and Challenges of Digital Delivery of Sharing Dance Seniors for Social Inclusion
Opportunities and Challenges of Digital Delivery of Sharing Dance Seniors for Social Inclusion Open
Older people, especially those living with dementia, experience significant barriers to meaningful participation in their communities. Focusing on the expansion of an arts-based program to address social inclusion for older people via info…
View article: Interdisciplinary and Collaborative Approaches Needed to Determine Impact of COVID-19 on Older Adults and Aging: CAG/ACG and<i>CJA</i>/<i>RCV</i>Joint Statement
Interdisciplinary and Collaborative Approaches Needed to Determine Impact of COVID-19 on Older Adults and Aging: CAG/ACG and<i>CJA</i>/<i>RCV</i>Joint Statement Open
The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent state of public emergency have significantly affected older adults in Canada and worldwide. It is imperative that the gerontological response be efficient and effective. In this statement, the board mem…