A5055870485- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Aging and Gerontology Research
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Physical Activity and Health
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation
- Noise Effects and Management
- Hearing, Cochlea, Tinnitus, Genetics
- Education and Learning Interventions
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Mental Health via Writing
- Older Adults Driving Studies
- Vestibular and auditory disorders
- Technology Use by Older Adults
- Cognitive Abilities and Testing
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
- Mind wandering and attention
- Cognitive Functions and Memory
- Identity, Memory, and Therapy
Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology
2016-2025
Chuo University
2012-2017
Tachikawa Hospital
2004
We examined the efficacy of a multidomain intervention in preventing cognitive decline among Japanese older adults with mild impairment (MCI).
Background: To delay the onset of dementia, it is important for healthy adults to take preventive actions before cognitive function clearly declines. Protein malnutrition a potential risk factor senile although precise link between protein/amino acid nutrition and unknown. The purpose this study was examine effect ingestion seven selected essential amino acids as granular powder, namely, leucine, phenylalanine, lysine supplemented with isoleucine, histidine, valine, tryptophan on...
An association between handgrip strength, hand dexterity and global cognition is suggested; however, it unclear whether both motor functions are associated with executive function, which important for performing daily activities. Understanding this will help identify risk factors impairment of function in late adulthood. We aim to investigate the relationship strength physically mentally healthy community-dwelling older adults.Three hundred twenty-six adults (287 women, mean age ± SD, 70.1...
We launched the Wako Cohort Study in 2023 to identify individual and socio-environmental factors related extension of healthy life expectancy reduction health disparities among community-dwelling adults develop promotion care prevention strategies. This study profile aims describe design participants' at baseline. The is a prospective aged ≥ 40 years living City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. consists two surveys: mail-in survey for persons face-to-face assessment (on-site survey) those 65...
Intervention adherence is crucial to ensure cognitive benefits in trials designed prevent decline. During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, Japan-Multimodal Trial for Prevention of Dementia offered live online exercise sessions older adults with mild impairment (MCI). To assess and aerobic intensity through MCI. Posthoc analysis 18-month, multi-center, randomized controlled trial. The study was conducted across five institutions Japan. Older aged 65-85 years who were assigned...
<ns3:p>Background With the rapid aging of population, increasing life satisfaction among older adults is essential. Negative perceptions are internalized, leading to poor mental health. This study hypothesized that participants with more negative would have lower satisfaction. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted across five wards and four cities in Tokyo, Japan. Participants responded questions regarding demographics, satisfaction, adults. Data from 285 (264 women,...
<ns3:p>Background With the rapid aging of population, increasing life satisfaction among older adults is essential. Negative perceptions are internalized, leading to poor mental health. This study hypothesized that participants with more negative would have lower satisfaction. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted across five wards and four cities in Tokyo, Japan. Participants responded questions regarding demographics, satisfaction, adults. Data from 285 (264 women,...
Although wearable activity trackers (WAT) are considered beneficial for health-management in older adults, their prevalence and impact on health satisfaction unclear. We limited our study to Japanese adults who used smartphones, tablets, or personal computers. categorized the participants into WAT users non-users. The survey examined use of which was a wristwatch, other type (glasses, ring, clip); demographics; health-related measures; Information Communication Technology (ICT)...
Objectives The purpose of this study is to clarify the influence social interaction on effect a cognitive intervention program using Go. Methods A single‐blind, randomized controlled trial classical board game “Go” was conducted. total 72 community‐dwelling older adults, without previous experience playing Go, were randomly assigned three groups: (1) face‐to‐face group (FG) in which members attended 12 Go lessons held once week; (2) non‐face‐to‐face (NFG) individually underwent same as FG...
Aim Understanding the risk factors for developing subjective memory complaints (SMC) could help with early screening and treatment cognitive impairment. The aim of present study was to explore SMC, by focusing on gait‐related variables. Methods A total 406 community‐dwelling older adults aged 65–85 years without impending impairment participated in baseline 1‐year follow‐up evaluations. comprehensive evaluation carried out, included gait speed fear falling (FoF) assessments, Montreal...
Population aging is likely to increase the number of people with dementia living in urban areas. The Trail Making Test (TMT) widely used as a cognitive task measure attention and executive function among older adults. Normative data from sample community-dwelling adults are required evaluate this population. purpose study was examine completion rate time Japan.A survey conducted at local venue or during home visit (n = 1,966). Cognitive tests were part survey, TMT Parts A (TMT-A) B (TMT-B)...
This study investigated the effects of an intervention using game “GO” on cognitive function in nursing home residents and evaluated acquisition GO according to each stage dementia. Participants were randomly assigned either group or a control group, was performed once weekly for 15 weeks. Cognitive tests conducted before after intervention, 17 participants included final analysis. Analysis covariance demonstrated that digit span total score significantly improved backward maintained,...
Abstract An association between cognitive impairment and tripping over obstacles during locomotion in older adults has been suggested. However, owing to its memory-guided movement, whether this is more pronounced the trailing limb poorly known. We examined age-related changes stepping over, focusing on movements, their with performance. Age-related obstacle avoidance were by comparing foot kinematics of 105 103 younger when an obstacle. The difference clearance leading limbs (Δ clearance)...
Objectives Age‐related hearing loss (ARHL) is considered a risk factor for cognitive impairment and falls. The association may be modulated by gait performance because ARHL related to mobility decline, which strongly contributes We investigated the interactive effects of on global cognition falls among older adults. Study Design Retrospective cohort study. Methods auditory acuity 810 community‐dwelling adults was measured using pure‐tone average thresholds at 1,000 4,000 Hz in better‐hearing...
Objectives: Hearing impairment (HI) in midlife may increase the risk of dementia. However, epidemiological research on association between HI and mild cognitive (MCI) is very limited. Design: The present cross-sectional study investigated relationship MCI using baseline data from Aidai Cohort Study. Study subjects were 995 Japanese adults aged 36 to 84 years. We used audiometric definition adopted by World Health Organization, which identifies speech-frequency pure-tone average hearing...
Nordic walking (NW) has been reported as a safe and effective exercise mode. However, the effects of NW on cognitive function are unknown. This study examined an unsupervised intervention physical among older women engaging in volunteering.Forty-seven aged ≥70 years were enrolled assigned into three groups (NW (n = 16); 19); control group 12)) based residential areas. Participants received pedometer recorded daily step counts. The poles 2 h instruction. encouraged to perform individually...
ABSTRACT Objective Although it has been suggested that a decline in oral function is one of the potential risk factors affecting mild cognitive impairment (MCI), evidence insufficient to draw clear conclusions. This Japanese cross‐sectional study examined association between tongue pressure (TP) and MCI middle‐aged older adults aged 36–84 years. Methods Study participants were 1019 (368 men 651 women). TP was evaluated using measurement device. The maximum value three measurements used for...
Abstract Objectives There is a growing body of literature examining age-related overestimation one’s own physical ability, which potential risk falls in older adults, but it unclear what leads them to overestimate. This study aimed examine 3-year longitudinal changes self-estimated step-over along with one key factor: low frequency going outdoors (FG), measure poor daily activity. Method cohort included 116 community-dwelling adults who participated baseline and follow-up assessments. The...