Bikes and bike networks are for younger fit bicyclists, and the U.S. continues to not serve older individuals, with and without dementia, and caregivers. Biking is a sustainable form of transportation, and expanding the biking population would address climate change while improving health. To our knowledge, research has not been conducted in which ...
In view of Singapore’s rapidly ageing population, this study is an exploratory pilot designed to assess the feasibility and potential impact of virtual reality recreation therapy (VRRT) on homebound seniors. A tri-party research partnership was formed between the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), NTUC Health Home Care, and Vue Reality...
Published in Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technology
Older adults’ non-adherence to Mobility Assistive Devices (MADs) is a significant problem in Rehabilitation practice.Self-esteem can explain nearly 50% of the variance in the prediction of non-adherence to MADs among older adults.Evaluating client’s Self-esteem is important for clinicians because it helps them determine and predict who will be adhe...
Background/Objectives: Hypomagnesemia and hypocalcemia are common conditions among older adults that may contribute to cognitive decline. However, most of the existing research has focused primarily on dietary intake rather than the actual serum levels of these nutrients or examined them separately. This study aims to investigate the relationship b...
The article presents the history of the creation and functioning of the Uniejów University of the Third Age, which is an important centre of education and activity as well as a place for the integration of the local community. Ten years of its activity and the activities realised during this time were evaluated. An analysis was made of the number o...
Cycling is a sustainable and healthy form of transportation that is gradually becoming the primary means of transportation over shorter distances in many countries. This paper describes the dataset used to determine the cycling characteristics of seniors in the USA and Canada. For these purposes, a specially created questionnaire was used in a surv...
The aging population in Poland poses significant socioeconomic and health challenges, particularly regarding malnutrition among seniors. This study examines the impact of place of residence on the nutritional status and related health outcomes of older adults. Data were collected from 338 community-dwelling seniors and those in long-term care facil...
As dietary needs shift with the growing and aging population, there is a demand for food products that meet nutritional, safety, and tribological requirements while being cost-effective. Seniors must be given significant consideration in new product development. This study examines consumer preferences for arabinogalactan (AG) and beta-glucan (BG) ...
Published in Frontiers in Psychology
The ability of older adults to engage with information and communication technologies (ICT) is crucial in today’s more digital and connected world. Anxiety about and failure to adopt and engage with ICT is increasingly likely to be a barrier in daily living for older adults, potentially reducing their freedom as consumers, quality of life, independ...
