Predicting the Frequency of Senior Center Attendance

Miner, Sonia; Logan, John; Spitze, Glenna

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“…In general, the predictor variables frequently used in analyses of senior center attendance can be grouped into four major categories: sociodemographic factors, health, social interaction, and accessibility (Krout et al, 1990;Miner et al, 1993;Strain, 2001). The findings of previous studies are summarized as follows.…”

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“…However, with the exception of a few studies exploring the frequency and duration of senior center attendance (Ferraro & Cobb, 1987;Krout, 1988Krout, , 1991Miner, Logan, & Spitze, 1993;Sabin, 1993), most studies have primarily focused on the differences between senior center users and nonusers and have investigated various factors related to utilization (Boen, Dalgard, Johansen, & Nord, 2010;Calsyn & Winter, 1999;Heuberger & Caudell, 2013;Krout, 1983Krout, , 1994Krout et al, 1990;Lai, 2006;Pardasani, 2010;Strain, 2001;Walker, Bisbee, Porter, & Flanders, 2004). Unfortunately, the previous literature has overlooked the other category of senior center users-former users-who are also an essential group to consider not only in academic research but also in practice.…”

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“…Based on this knowledge, they can revise and/or initiate programs and services in favor of the target clients (Calsyn & Winter, 1999;Krout et al, 1990;Lai, 2006;Miner et al, 1993;Ralston & Griggs, 1985). For instance, by comparing the characteristics of those who attend to the characteristics of those who do not attend or stopped attending, senior center staff can modify and/or initiate programs and services to meet the constantly evolving needs of their target clients.…”

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Predictors of Senior Center Attendance in Korea: Findings From a National Analysis

Yoo¹

2015

Journal of Social Service Research

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Previous research on senior center attendance has focused mainly on the differences between senior center users and nonusers. However, this study explored the predictors distinguishing 3 categories of senior center users: users, nonusers, and former users. The data for this study were drawn from the 2004 National Survey on Living Status and Social Needs of the Korean Older Population, conducted jointly by the Korea Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs. A total of 3,009 elderly persons aged 65 years and older living in the community were analyzed. Results showed there are significant predictors distinguishing both nonusers from users and nonusers from former users. However, no significant differences were found between former users and users. Overall, this study moderately supports the findings of previous studies and revealed contradictory results for gender, education, and location of residence variables. Older Koreans who are male, educated, socially active, and living in urban areas are more likely to attend senior centers. The Korean traditional family system and service delivery network are suggested as a partial cause of the contradictory results. More research is needed to specify why former users discontinued attending senior centers.

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Predictors of Senior Center Attendance in Korea: Findings From a National Analysis

Yoo¹

2015

Journal of Social Service Research

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“…Although SCs serve all people aged 60 years or over, SC participants are older, more likely to be rural, to have more social contacts, experience better mental health, and have fewer dependencies in activity of daily living [31]. More frequent usersof SC programs tend to be more socially involved [32], more socially active, and non-isolated although many live alone [33,34]. In fact, SCs are particularly important as sources of socialization for older women who live alone [27].…”

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Increased physical activity, physician recommendation, and senior center participation

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Shashidhara³

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Physical activity is a recognized preventive health measure for seniors and an important focus for senior centers. This paper employs the Andersen Behavioral Model to explore increased physical activity and participation in three types of senior center activities: physical fitness, dance/aerobic classes, and chair exercises. Data were collected in 2006 on 798 and in 2007 on 742 participants at 21 multipurpose senior centers in a large urban county. Logistic regression analysis (PROC RLOGIST in SAS-callable SUDAAN) was employed to predict increased physical activity, with modes of center participation in physical activity as mediating factors. Predisposing and enabling factors predicted both engaging in center-based exercise programs and increases in physical activity; but the strongest predictors of increases in physical activity were needed factors: physician recommendations to increase exercise and to lose weight. Implications are that both SCs and healthcare providers are important to promote physical activity in the older population.

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“…La alimentación alta en colesterol, los inadecuados hábitos higiénicos, los sentimientos de soledad y baja autoestima, la escasez de ejercicio físico y el aumento de la polimedicación así como la idea de que los avances tecnológicos en medicina solucionan todos los problemas de salud y el desconocimiento de los propios recursos locales provocaba un excesivo aumento de la demanda sanitaria (1,2).…”

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Educación para la salud con personas mayores: descripc de una experiencia

Juste

2008

Promotion & Education

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Resumen: En este artículo se describe una experiencia llevada a cabo con pacientes mayores de 65 años en centros de Atención Primaria de salud situados en el medio rural.Los objetivos planteados en el programa tienen como meta facilitar la consecución de hábitos saludables, conocer la sintomatología y tratamiento de las enfermedades más comunes en la vejez y como consecuencia conseguir una optimización de los recursos sanitarios.La elección de los contenidos se ha realizado teniendo en cuenta las necesidades detectadas en el historial clínico del paciente, en las valoraciones geriátricas realizadas por los médicos y en las entrevistas realizadas por las educadoras para definir las características sociosanitarias de la población. Así como la edad y del nivel socio-cultural de los participantes.Para la evaluación de la experiencia se utilizaron diferentes técnicas como escalas, cuestionarios, entrevistas, observación, discusiones en grupo y registro de datos y se tuvo en cuenta la cobertura del programa, su desarrollo y el índice de impacto del mismo.La asistencia al curso ha sido regular y el 92 % de los pacientes ha asistido a todas las sesiones y ha participado activamente. El personal sanitario manifestó que a raíz de la experiencia, la comunicación médico-paciente se hizo más fluida y se detecta una mayor comprensión de la información que los médicos ofrecen al usuario.Además se ha constatado la escasa formación de las personas mayores en temáticas de salud. Las temáticas que consideraron más importantes fueron el ejercicio físico, la estimulación cognitiva y la alimentación adecuada. Igualmente, se ha detectado una mejora del estado de ánimo, una mayor autonomía y una menor dependencia de los familiares para actividades de la vida diaria.Los propios mayores revelan al médico la experiencia vivida como un auténtico aprendizaje, así como su deseo de continuar en otras ediciones del programa. (Promot Educ 2008;15(3): 58-62)Palabras clave: educación para la salud, personas mayores, intervención educativa Justificación del programaLa propuesta de implementar un programa de educación para la salud surgió de la demanda de los profesionales de la sanidad con el objetivo de mejorar los hábitos de salud de las personas mayores que asistían a sus consultas, así como aumentar la comprensión de la enfermedad y del sistema sanitario y optimizar la utilización de los recursos. La alimentación alta en colesterol, los inadecuados hábitos higiénicos, los sentimientos de soledad y baja autoestima, la escasez de ejercicio físico y el aumento de la polimedicación así como la idea de que los avances tecnológicos en medicina solucionan todos los problemas de salud y el desconocimiento de los propios recursos locales provocaba un excesivo aumento de la demanda sanitaria (1, 2). 1. Universidad de Vigo, España. Correspondencia: Universidad de Vigo. Campus A Xunqueira, Pontevedra. (mpino@uvigo.es) (Este artículo fue presentado el 17 de octubre de 2007. Después de haber sido evaluado por pares, fue aceptado para publicación el 7 de febr...

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Predicting the Frequency of Senior Center Attendance

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Predictors of Senior Center Attendance in Korea: Findings From a National Analysis

Predictors of Senior Center Attendance in Korea: Findings From a National Analysis

Increased physical activity, physician recommendation, and senior center participation

Educación para la salud con personas mayores: descripc de una experiencia

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