A5062024056- Health disparities and outcomes
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- High Altitude and Hypoxia
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Aging and Gerontology Research
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
- Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
Kyoto University
2016-2025
Kanazawa University
2022-2024
Osaka Nishi Clinic
2024
Kanazawa University Hospital
2023
Kanazawa Medical Center
2023
National Hospital Organization
2023
International Research Center for Japanese Studies
2014
Center for Southeast Asian Studies
2002-2013
Tanaka Holdings (Japan)
2013
Saitama Cancer Center
2012
ABSTRACT Background: Previous studies have reported that self-rated health (SRH) predicts subsequent mortality. However, less is known about the association between SRH and functional ability. The aim of this study was to examine whether decline in basic activities daily living (ADL), even after adjustment for depression, among community-dwelling older adults Japan. Methods: A three-year prospective cohort conducted 654 residents aged 65 years without disability performing ADL at baseline....
Aim The aim of this study was to assess chewing ability using color‐changeable gum and show the association between geriatric functions, as well dietary status in community‐dwelling elderly. Methods population consisted 269 elderly aged ≥75 living Tosa, J apan. Assessment carried out by a dentist gum. Activities daily ( ADL ), depression subjective quality life QOL ) were assessed questionnaire. Cognitive by; M ini‐ ental S tate E xamination MMSE H asegawa D ementia cale‐ R evised HDS ‐R) F...
Aim The 25‐item K ihon C hecklist ( KCL ) is the official self‐administered questionnaire tool to screen frail older adults, consisting of seven categories: physical strength, nutritional status, oral function, houseboundness, cognitive depression risk and a score more than 9 out 1–20 items. aim present study was evaluate relationships between each category newly certified cases under L ong‐ T erm are I nsurance LTCI in J apan during 24 months. Method population consisted 883...
Background: advance care planning (ACP) is a process to establish an individual's preference for in the future; few UK studies have been conducted ascertain public attitudes towards ACP. Objective: aim of this study was assess older people East Midlands through development and administration survey. Design: survey questionnaire developed on basis literature review, exploratory focus groups with adults expert advisor input. The final questions were then re-tested lay volunteers. Setting:...
Identification of modifiable factors for mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is important since individuals with MCI are at a high risk dementia and disability. Previous studies have suggested potential association between periodontitis impairment, but the results remain inconclusive. We designed 5-year longitudinal study to explore periodontal inflammation in older adults.This included 179 community-dwelling dentate (62 men 117 women, average age: 80.1 years). A full-mouth examination six sites...
Aim To investigate which category in the “ K ihon C hecklist” developed by J apanese M inistry of H ealth, L abor and W elfare can predict functional decline for community‐dwelling elderly people at a 2‐year follow up. Method We compared comprehensive geriatric assessment ( CGA ) between “specified individuals” high risk requiring long‐term care insurance LTCI “uncertified people” (neither certified under nor “specified”), also group non‐risk group, subcategories hecklist”, such as physical...
OBJECTIVES: Metabolic syndrome (Met.S) is a risk factor for stroke, dementia, and ischemic heart disease (IHD). It unclear whether Met.S an independent functional dependence, depression, cognitive impairment, low health‐related quality of life (HRQoL) in population free clinical stroke. DESIGN: Cross‐sectional. SETTING: Two communities southern Brazil. PARTICIPANTS: Four hundred twenty people aged 60 older. MEASUREMENTS: An adapted (body mass index ≥30 kg/m 2 blood pressure ≥140/90) Adult...
Objectives To clarify the association between glucose intolerance and high altitudes (2900–4800 m) in a hypoxic environment Tibetan highlanders to verify hypothesis that altitude dwelling increases vulnerability diabetes mellitus (DM) accelerated by lifestyle change or ageing. Design Cross-sectional epidemiological study on highlanders. Participants We enrolled 1258 participants aged 40–87 years. The rural population comprised farmers Domkhar (altitude 2900–3800 nomads Haiyan (3000–3100 m),...
Epidemiologic data examining the longitudinal relationship between periodontitis and cognitive status are very limited, especially in Asian populations. The present study examined of with decline 85 Japanese community-dwelling individuals (average age: 79.3 years) for whom were available from comprehensive health examinations conducted 2010 2013.Based on a baseline full-mouth periodontal examination, severe was defined using Centers Disease Control Prevention/American Academy Periodontology...
Frailty is a major health concern among older adults, and its association with oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) remains underexplored in longitudinal studies. To investigate the between baseline OHRQoL physical frailty incidence at 2-year follow-up community-dwelling adults. Prospective study. The study was conducted within Tosa Longitudinal Aging Study framework Japan. This included 144 adults (50 men 94 women; median age, 81.0 years) complete data who participated 2016 2018...
The relationship between sarcopenic obesity and masticatory function is poorly understood. This study aims to explore this association in community-dwelling individuals aged 75 years or older. analyzed data from 236 adults Masticatory was assessed using spectrophotometric measurement of gum color differences before after chewing color-changeable (ΔE*ab). Participants were categorized into tertiles based on their ΔE*ab values. defined as low, intermediate, high. Sarcopenic the Consensus...
Objective Only one previous follow-up study of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and parkinsonism in Papua, Indonesia has been carried out since a survey undertaken 1962–1981 by Gajdusek colleagues. Therefore, to clarify the clinical epidemiology ALS southern coastal region characteristics prevalence diseases this were examined assessed. Methods Cases clinically during 2001–2012 Bade other villages along Ia, Edera, Dumut Obaa rivers Indonesia. Possible, probable definite was diagnosed...
The aim of this study was to show which dimensions functions differ among community-dwelling elderly participants in four different certification levels the current long-term care insurance system (LTCI) a rural, depopulated and aging town Japan, with special consideration for strengths weaknesses LTCI.The population consisted 1077 aged 65 years older, LTCI comprising 542 uncertified (Ippan-Koureisya), 437 specified (Tokutei-Koreisha), 57 support-level (Youshien-Koureisha) 41 care-level...
Summary Sarcopenia is an age‐related loss of muscle mass and strength or physical performance. There are limited data on the association between oral health sarcopenia. To test hypothesis that impaired dentition status was associated with sarcopenia, we conducted a cross‐sectional study. A total 272 community‐dwelling Japanese adults aged ≥75 years for whom were available from comprehensive examinations in 2015 included this During dental examination, number natural teeth occluding pairs...
Background: Since the start of Long Term Nursing Insurance in Japan April 2000, there has been much discussion about and emphasis on leading healthy active twilight years, without ever being bedridden if possible. In an attempt to address some these concerns, this comparative study examines factors associated with dependence activities daily living (ADL) two samples elderly people different environments. Methods: cross‐sectional, self‐reported study, 262 968 from a residential care home Yogo...