A5029844636- Health disparities and outcomes
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Aging and Gerontology Research
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Art Therapy and Mental Health
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Workplace Health and Well-being
National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology
2019-2025
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
2022-2024
University College London
2022-2024
Nagoya City University
2019-2024
MRC Unit for Lifelong Health and Ageing
2022
Chiba University
2022
Center for Social Sciences
2021
Mizuho (Japan)
2019
Nagoya University
2013-2015
Objective Social isolation is a risk factor for depression in older age. However, little known regarding whether its impact varies depending on country-specific cultural contexts social relationships. The present study examined the association of with onset among adults England, which has taken advanced measures against isolation, and Japan, super-aged society rapidly increasing number socially isolated people. Design Prospective longitudinal study. Setting We used data from two ongoing...
ObjectivesWe aimed to examine the association between transition social isolation and cognitive decline in older adults during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.DesignLongitudinal study.Setting ParticipantsThe study included participants from a community semiurban area of Japan. We conducted mailed questionnaire survey 2000 noninstitutionalized who were randomly sampled. Of those completed both baseline follow-up surveys March October 2020, respectively, aged ≥70 years without...
In Western countries, the most important part of face in communication is mouth, whereas it eyes Asian countries; thus oral health could be more social interactions countries. Our aim was to examine differences association between status and isolation among older people by comparing Japan England. We used cross-sectional information obtained from adults aged 65+ two ongoing prospective cohort studies: The Gerontological Evaluation Study (JAGES, N = 120,195) English Longitudinal Ageing (ELSA,...
Aim Existing evidence links social isolation with poor health. To examine differences in the mortality risk by isolation, and socio‐economic correlates of we analyzed large‐scale cohort studies Japan England. Methods Participants were drawn from Gerontological Evaluation Study (JAGES) English Longitudinal Ageing (ELSA). We 10‐year among 15 313 JAGES participants 5124 ELSA respondents. Social was measured two scales, i.e., scoring frequency contact close ties, a composite measurement risk....
To compare the change in prevalence of social isolation from 2010 to 2016 between older populations Japan, most aging and socially isolated country, England, a country known for advanced measures. Surveys Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study (JAGES) English Longitudinal Aging (ELSA) included 70,751 4134 participants, respectively, aged 65 years or 94,228 4295 participants 2016. We assessed respondents on scale 0 5 points based lack interactions with spouse partner, children, relatives,...
The outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) significantly impacted individuals' daily lives and may provide meaningful implications for well-being. This study examined how well-being changed before during COVID-19 pandemic explored potential risk protective factors A total 15,574 Japanese adults aged 15 to 89 years participated in baseline online surveys February 2019 or 2020 (n = 10,293 sample n 5,281 sample). Both samples were followed up 2021 2022. Well-being was indexed as a...
Novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic could increase the mental health burden of family caregivers older adults, but related reports are limited. We examined association between caregiving and changes in depressive symptom status during pandemic. This cross-sectional study included 957 (mean age [standard deviation] = 80.8 [4.8] years; 53.5% females) community-dwelling adults aged ≥ 65 years from a semi-urban area Japan, who completed mailed questionnaire. Based on assessed with...
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has imposed restrictions on people's social behavior. However, there is limited evidence regarding the relationship between changes in participation and depressive symptom onset among older adults during pandemic. We examined association of symptoms community-dwelling COVID-19
Prognosis-related information regarding dementia needs to be updated, as changes in medical and long-term care environments for patients with recent decades may improving the prognosis of disease.We aimed investigate mortality, cause death, prognostic factors by types a Japanese clinic-based cohort.The National Center Geriatrics Gerontology-Life Stories People Dementia consists clinical records data who visited Memory Clinic Japan. Patients attended clinic between July 2010 September 2018,...
Background Little is known about the prospective association between community-level social capital and individual-level frailty onset. Therefore, this study aimed to examine impact of on onset among older adults using 3-year longitudinal data. Methods This cohort recruited non-institutionalised from Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study, established in 2013 robust were followed up for 3 years. We assessed three aspects (civic participation, cohesion reciprocity), employed a multilevel...
Background: Per the biopsychosocial model, pain, especially chronic low back which often presents with nonspecific requires a comprehensive approach involving social factors. However, association of factors, including isolation and loneliness, this condition remains unclear. This study examined cross-sectional loneliness pain among older adults.
Background: Although the relationship between medication status, symptomatology, and outcomes has been evaluated, data on prevalence of polypharmacy potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) association PIMs with swallowing function during follow-up are limited among hospitalized patients aged ≥65 years dysphagia. Methods: In this 19‐center cohort study, we registered 467 inpatients evaluated those Food Intake LEVEL Scale (FILS) scores ≤8 November 2019 March 2021. Polypharmacy was defined...
Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) are common among people with from the early stages can appear even in mild cognitive impairment (MCI). However, prognostic impact BPSD is unclear. This study examined association between mortality impairment.
Existing evidence suggest that those who are socially isolated at risk for taking up or continuing smoking. This study investigated country-based differences in social isolation and smoking status.
There is evidence that social relationships may modify cognitive decline in older people. We examined the prospective association between support and function among community-dwelling Japanese adults recruited at health checkups suburban towns were surveyed baseline one-year follow-up. Cognitive was assessed using Montreal Assessment, version (MoCA-J). Social from coresiding family, non-coresiding neighbors/friends self-administered questionnaires. Multivariable linear regression analysis...
Abstract Objectives Art and cultural activities can benefit mental health. However, there is insufficient evidence on active engagement in art for preventing depressive symptoms among older adults. Therefore, we examined the association of with symptom onset adults using 3‐year longitudinal data. Methods This study recruited non‐institutionalised independent daily living from Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study (JAGES) established 2010, those without were followed three years. Depressive...
Background: Phase angle, which is associated with cellular health, has attracted attention as a noninvasive and objective method for nutritional assessment. However, the association between malnutrition phase angle in older inpatients hip fractures not been reported. Therefore, this study investigated (aged ≥65 years) determined cutoff determining malnutrition.Methods: This cross-sectional retrospectively analyzed data of 96 who were hospitalized rehabilitation units after surgery (male,...
To determine the impact of type 2 diabetes and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels within recommended target range according to Japan Diabetes Society/Japan Geriatrics Society Joint Committee on mortality in older adults with cognitive impairment.
Introduction Arts engagement is a positive health behaviour that could support the mental and social well-being of ageing populations globally. However, research predominantly from Western countries, leaving it unclear whether arts can in Japan, where are differently valued engaged with. The gradient may also have led to an overestimation impact participation on countries. We therefore tested community cultural groups was associated with subjective after removing confounding by demographic,...
Objective The present study examined the association between community social capital and onset of functional disability among older Japanese people by using validated indicators a prospective multilevel design. Design Prospective cohort Setting We used data from Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study, established August 2010 to January 2012 in 323 districts. Participants target population was restricted non-institutionalised aged 65 years or who were independent activities daily living....
We examined the association between family caregiver burden and subjective well-being with social participation's moderating effect among Japanese adults. Data were obtained from a cross-sectional survey by Japan Multi-Institutional Collaborative Cohort Study in Okazaki area 2013 2017. participants included 5321 adults who visited Public Health Center for annual health check-ups answered questionnaire regarding status lifestyle. Subjective was assessed single item, out of 10 points, analyzed...
The original Kihon Checklist, validated to predict the incidence of functional disability, has been modified capture both ability (can/cannot) and performing state (do/do not). However, predictive validity Checklist remains unverified. Therefore, this study intends verify clarify whether discrimination differs between classification method state.The participants comprised 67 398 older people who responded Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study (2016). They were followed for 3.1 years on...