The Understanding of Pain by Older Adults Who Consider Themselves to Have Aged Successfully

Collis, David J.; Waterfield, Jackie

doi:10.1002/msc.1083

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“…Therefore, tests showed that learning a second language during adulthood may exert neuroprotective effects, promote strengthening of brain networks, and improve cognitive reserve (Stern, 2001). Since pharmacological tools with a long-term efficacy to prevent or delay dementia are still missing (Extance, 2010; Collis and Waterfield, 2015; Selkoe and Hardy, 2016), simple and affordable non-pharmacological solutions should be improved in order to train our brain before neurodegenerative condition.…”

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Effects of Second Language Learning on the Plastic Aging Brain: Functional Connectivity, Cognitive Decline, and Reorganization

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Learning a new language requires the use of extensive neural networks and can represent a powerful tool to reorganize brain neuroplasticity. In this study, we analyze how a 4 months long second language learning program (16, 2 h sessions) can lead to functional changes in the brain of healthy elderly individuals. A large number of studies point out a decline of brain-skills with age; here it is analyzed how cognition together with functional brain organization can be improved later in life. Twenty-six older adults (59–79 years old) were enrolled in the present study. A complete neuropsychological examination was administered before and after the intervention to measure global cognition levels, short- and long-term memory, attention, language access and executive functions. At the end of the program, in the intervention group, the results showed a significant improvement in global cognition together with an increased functional connectivity in the right inferior frontal gyrus (rIFG), right superior frontal gyrus (rSFG) and left superior parietal lobule (lSPL). These findings can be added to the current neurobiological breakthroughs of reshaping brain networks with a short language learning practice in healthy elderly subjects. Therefore, learning a foreign-language may represent a potentially helpful cognitive intervention for promoting healthy aging.

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Effects of Second Language Learning on the Plastic Aging Brain: Functional Connectivity, Cognitive Decline, and Reorganization

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“…When faced with physical changes and challenges, such as illness or chronic pain, the older adults described the need to let go and accept the illness or pain and not let it affect one’s emotions or feel sad about one’s circumstances (Chong et al., 2006; Hilton et al., 2012; Laditka et al., 2009; Nguyen & Seal, 2014). The utilization of coping strategies (Collis & Waterfield, 2014) and taking a “get on with it” approach (Guell et al., 2016) where one looks forward not backwards and experiences contentment, investment in oneself, and celebrates and accepts old age (Dionigi et al., 2011; Nimrod & Ben-Shem, 2015; Reichstadtet al, 2007, 2010; Tate et al., 2013) were important when coping with aging-related changes.…”

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How Do Older Adults Define Successful Aging? A Scoping Review

Teater

Chonody

2019

Int J Aging Hum Dev

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Successful aging is a prominent theory that describes the aging process and the expected activities and behaviors older adults should engage in or exhibit to age successfully. Although this theory is used to gauge the extent to which older adults are aging successfully, older adults’ experiences and perspectives of what successful aging means to them are missing from the theory. A five-step scoping review framework was used to explore and synthesize the existing research that investigated older adults’ perspectives on successful aging. Twelve main themes were found and ranged from the importance of social relationships and interactions to having a good death. Findings indicated older adults do not define successful aging as strictly as is found in the literature. Old age and the aging process from the views of older adults provide future directions for theory development and research.

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“…There were significant gender differences, with more females than males reporting moderate to severe problems with pain. Although the definition of pain may differ according to the study [23], chronic pain has been shown to increase with age [24). The prevalence of chronic pain among older adults has been reported to vary from 50% (25) to 83% (26).…”

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“…However, as Collies and Waterfield [23] noted, there is a distinction between having pain and having a problem with pain.…”

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Older adults' self-rated health and differences by age and gender: A quantitative study

Josefsson¹,

Andersson²,

Erikstedt³

2016

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Background:The older adult population is expected to grow, presenting potential challenges for individuals and society. Maintenance of older adults' health will be an important factor for healthy aging. It will also be a challenge for health professionals who work to promote health and care equity. To promote healthy aging and equal care, an overview of older adults' self-rated health is needed. The aim of this study was to describe selfrated health among older adults' living at home describe age group and gender-based health differences.

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The Understanding of Pain by Older Adults Who Consider Themselves to Have Aged Successfully

Cited by 16 publications

References 67 publications

Effects of Second Language Learning on the Plastic Aging Brain: Functional Connectivity, Cognitive Decline, and Reorganization

Effects of Second Language Learning on the Plastic Aging Brain: Functional Connectivity, Cognitive Decline, and Reorganization

How Do Older Adults Define Successful Aging? A Scoping Review

Older adults' self-rated health and differences by age and gender: A quantitative study

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