Successful aging among Chinese near-centenarians and centenarians in Hong Kong: a multidimensional and interdisciplinary approach

Cheung, Karen Siu-Lan; Lau, Bobo Hi Po

doi:10.1080/13607863.2015.1078281

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“…The Hong Kong Centenarian Study used a quota sampling method based on the density of 85 + -year-olds in 18 geographical areas. Centenarians were recruited through two different networks: a social and a clinical (Cheung and Lau 2015). In the social network, 628 letters of invitation were sent to various community centers for elderly, to home support teams, and to the University of the Third Age centers.…”

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confidence: 99%

Health in Centenarians

Rasmussen¹,

Andersen-Ranberg²

2016

Encyclopedia of Geropsychology

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Section: The Hong Kong Centenarian Study (Hkcs) (2011)mentioning

confidence: 99%

Health in Centenarians

Rasmussen¹,

Andersen-Ranberg²

2016

Encyclopedia of Geropsychology

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“…Our findings underscore the importance of the multidimensional nature and the utility of an integrated and cumulative-based assessment of successful aging at the extreme of longevity (Cheung and Lau 2016).…”

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“…The domains of physical and functional health, psychological well-being and cognition, social engagement and family support, economic resources and financial security have been included in the definition of successful aging (Cheung and Lau 2016). Successful aging shows a low level of disease and/or disease-related disability, relatively high physical and cognitive functioning and active and productive engagement in life activities (Kim and Jazwinski 2015).…”

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An Observational Study on the Factors of Successful Aging in a Sample of Nonagenarian Patients in a Rehabilitation Hospital Complex

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The number of individuals aged sixty and older is expected to increase from 605 million in 2000 to over two billion in 2050. As a consequence the number of elderly medicare beneficiaries likely to be frail will triple. Our study explored the factors of successful aging in a sample of nonagenarians with no cognitive impairment, temporarily admitted to a rehabilitation hospital complex, with regard to quality of life, mood, clinical and cognitive conditions and personality traits. It was a descriptive study with forty nonagenarians of both genders, with no cognitive impairment, no psychiatric diseases and forty two younger patients with similar diseases and socio-demographic conditions, but aged <90. The sample was recruited randomly among patients temporarily admitted to Beata Vergine Consolata Rehabilitation Hospital Complex from 2009 to 2015. The nonagenarians examined showed common personality traits, better mood, Population Ageing

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“…For instance, a new survey study is being planned that will examine emotional balance (Spedding, 2014a). Since evidence suggests that engaging in the health behaviors espoused by the PHMS positively affects the length of telomeres and therefore longevity (Ornish et al, 2013;Shalev et al, 2013;Simon et al, 2006;Vuturo, 2013), another potential direction for future research would be to examine the centenarians who live in villages in India and apply PHMS teachings and to determine what they believe allows them to live so long, similar to other studies around the globe (Cheung, & Lau, 2016;Darviri, et al 2009;Haveman-Nies, De Groot, & Van Staveren, 2003;Wong, et al, 2014). Finally, the current pilot study suggested another possible research direction.…”

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How a Himalayan Master and Teacher Promotes Healthy Behavior among His Followers in the Vedic Tradition

Schulz¹

2017

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The current article describes how a Himalayan Master and Satguru, Professor and Dr. Sri Svami Purna Maharaj, uses the Vedic/Ayurvedic and other related Himalayan methodology and tradition to address the prevention of disease and promote healthy behavior among the spiritual community of students and seekers through a system developed under his guidance and supervision called the Purna Health Management System (PHMS). The article also explains some of the Vedic/Ayurvedic traditions the PHMS is based on and how they are supported by Western literature and research. Finally, it reports findings of a pilot study investigating outcomes related to selfreported physical health, mental/emotional health, and stress for those who follow the PHMS teachings and framework. The pilot study involved a cross-sectional, mixed-methods anonymous online survey of people who were practicing the PHMS teachings and implementing the system. Out of the 100 potential participants, 41 chose to complete the survey, a 41% response rate. Non-parametric Spearman's ρ Correlation Coefficients were used to test hypotheses for relationships between frequency of implementation of the four key factors of the PHMS and the self-reported outcomes of physical health, mental/emotional health, overall stress level, and ability to manage stress. A two-tailed p < .05 was considered statistically significant. Participants of the pilot study who reported frequently implementing the PHMS also reported positive health outcomes; for example, those who reported implementing the life balance (stress management) aspect of the PHMS more frequently also reported increased physical health, increased mental/emotional health, increased ability to manage stress, and decreased overall stress. Although further research is needed, the findings of this pilot study suggest that the PHMS approach may be useful to both faith communities and health professionals wanting to promote health and prevent disease in those whom they serve.

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Successful aging among Chinese near-centenarians and centenarians in Hong Kong: a multidimensional and interdisciplinary approach

Cited by 26 publications

References 102 publications

Health in Centenarians

Health in Centenarians

An Observational Study on the Factors of Successful Aging in a Sample of Nonagenarian Patients in a Rehabilitation Hospital Complex

How a Himalayan Master and Teacher Promotes Healthy Behavior among His Followers in the Vedic Tradition

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