A5031219250- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Human-Animal Interaction Studies
- Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Diverse Approaches in Healthcare and Education Studies
- Physical Activity and Health
- Body Composition Measurement Techniques
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Neurological Disorders and Treatments
- Cancer survivorship and care
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases
Yamato University
2023-2025
University of Tsukuba
1991-2023
Otsuka (Japan)
2018-2023
Hamamatsu University School of Medicine
1997-2023
Tokyo Metropolitan Geriatric Hospital
2021-2022
Hamamatsu University
1997-2021
Koto Hospital
2021
Tokyo Yamate Medical Center
2019
Japan Community Healthcare Organization
2019
Kanagawa Cardiovascular and Respiratory Center
2017
The objective of this study was to investigate changes in physical activity (PA) between January (before the COVID-19 epidemic) and April (during 2020 community-dwelling older adults Japan. Cross-sectional online survey. From 23 27, 2020, an survey completed by 1,600 We assessed frailty status using Kihon checklist, other demographics asked questions regarding PA at two time points: 2020. defined total (minutes) per week based on frequency time. participants' mean age, proportion women,...
The objective of this study was to investigate changes in physical activity (PA) between January (before the COVID-19 epidemic) and April (during 2020 community-dwelling older adults Japan.Cross-sectional online survey.From 23 27, 2020, an survey completed by 1,600 Japan.We assessed frailty status using Kihon checklist, other demographics asked questions regarding PA at two time points: 2020. We defined total (minutes) per week based on frequency time.The participants' mean age, proportion...
Phase angle (PhA) can be determined through bioelectrical impedance analysis and is a unique variable for skeletal muscle. The objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship between PhA muscle mass/quality in older adults. In addition, we attempted determine cutoff value poor function.
Aim The objective of this trial was to investigate the synergistic effects bodyweight resistance exercise and a protein supplement with vitamin D on skeletal muscle in sarcopenic or dynapenic older adults. Methods This four‐arm randomized controlled trial. Sarcopenic adults were recruited for After screening, total 112 randomly allocated among four groups; 28 each enrolled combined nutritional supplementation group, alone control group. Participants group groups took part program 12 weeks....
The present study investigated the effectiveness of music therapy for dementia patients using endocrinological and behavioral evaluations. comprised 10 with senile who received therapy; six had Alzheimer's four vascular dementia. Music was performed twice a week 8 consecutive weeks (16 sessions). As result, total scores on Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) did not significantly change, but subscale, "language", improved significantly. According to Multidimensional Observation Scale For...
We conducted a survey to clarify the evaluation methods of animal-assisted therapy (AAT) for elderly with senile dementia in an adult day care center. AAT was implemented total six biweekly sessions. The group consisted seven subjects and control numbered 20 subjects. In comparison between Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE) scores at baseline those measured three months later, average MMSE score before (baseline) 11.43 (± 9.00), later it 12.29(± 9.69). group, on Nishimura's Activities Daily...
高齢者が定期的にペット型ロボットAIBOとの活動に参加することで Quality of Life, 孤独感などに何らかの影響を及ぼしたと考えられるので報告する.施設高齢者では, AIBO活動中の評価の1回目と20回目を比較すると「発語」,「感情語」,「満足度」が有意に上昇していた (p<0.05). AKO孤独感尺度は3.33 (±2.16) から1.00 (±1.26) と有意に減少していた. SF-36のAIBO活動前後の比較を示したが, 日常役割機能 (身体) (RP) は活動前と比べると活動後が有意に上昇していた. カテコラミン濃度変化と相関する唾液 Chromogranin A (CgA) では, ロボット活動の対象群は活動直前と比べると有意に低下していた (p<0.01).症例1: 女性, 68歳, 慢性関節リウマチ, AKO孤独感尺度が減少し, 心がやすらぐと訴えた.症例2: 74歳, 頚椎骨軟骨症, AKO孤独感尺度が5点から2点と減少した. 他の入所者とのトラブルで塞ぎ込んでいたが, 後半はロボット活動に積極的に参加した.症例3: 男性, 84歳,...
A pet-type robot (AIBO, Sony Inc., Japan) is expected to serve maintain and improve quality of life among patients or handicaps. We examine the usefulness robots elderly handicaps in nursing home at by biochemical marker, self-assessment, some health-related QOL questionnaires. The activities with were regularly carried out for 7 weeks enhance (QOL) Japanese people. In activity evaluation, scores items "Utterance", "Demonstrative Language" "Satisfaction" obtained last significantly increased...
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An association between respiratory muscle weakness and sarcopenia may provide a clue to the mechanism of development. We aimed clarify this relationship among community-dwelling older adults. In total, 117 adults were assessed classified into 4 groups: robust, weakness, sarcopenia, sarcopenia. The group (12%) had significantly higher percentage males lower BMI, skeletal index, mass, phase angle, oral function than robust (32.5%). All physical functions lower. (54.7%) BMI slower walking...
<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Background/Purpose:</bold> The community integration questionnaire (CIQ) is one of the assessment tools used to evaluate state social participation. We aimed determine whether or not CIQ can estimate frailty status defined by screening index in community-dwelling older adults. <bold>Method: </bold>A cross-sectional study was performed adults aged 65 and above. investigated CIQ, using index. To assess relationship between we a partial correlation analysis...
Although several previous studies have found benefits for amino acid supplementation in terms of muscle function, the role plasma concentrations on sarcopenia are not well addressed yet.
This study's objective was to explore the association between various factors and increased caregiver burden of informal caregivers during COVID-19 pandemic. On February, 2021, 700 completed an online survey. We assessed change in Among all participants, 287 (41.0%) complained due The associated with were depressive symptoms [odds ratio (OR), 2.20; 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.50-3.23], dementia (OR, 2.48; 95%CI, 1.07-5.73) low Barthel Index scores 2.01; 1.39-2.90) care receivers, days...
Videotaping, direct observation, and biomechanical devices have been used to measure the wandering behavior of institutionalized people with dementia identify patterns movement. Owing technical limitations, variability in movement or distance traveled could not be examined. The present study examined feasibility an integrated circuit tag monitoring system monitor Japanese residents. This generated following data: frequency detection by each receiver, duration stay location, cumulative walked...
<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) exhibit a higher probability of having cognitive impairment or dementia than those without CKD. The beneficial effects physical exercise on function are known in the general older population, but more research is required adults <b><i>Methods:</i></b> Eighty-one outpatients (aged ≥65 years) CKD stage G3–G4 were assessed for eligibility. Among them, 60 randomized...