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    A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE SOCIAL SUPPORT IN SOLITARY SENIORS WHO ATTEND CLUB ACTIVITY OR GO OUT TO SEE FRIENDS
    Oxford University Press (OUP) ; 2019
    In:  Innovation in Aging Vol. 3, No. Supplement_1 ( 2019-11-08), p. S176-S177
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    In: Innovation in Aging, Oxford University Press (OUP), Vol. 3, No. Supplement_1 ( 2019-11-08), p. S176-S177
    Abstract: The Toyoshiki-dai housing complex, constructed in 1960s, is located in one of the commuter towns in a metropolitan area of Japan. Those who moved to this area as youngsters are now aged over 75 and many live a solitary life; making social support vital to prevent social frailty. The municipalities and universities have been hosting interventions, e.g. club activities, to make social connection but the effects remain unclear. In this study, the relationship between activity participation and the size of social support was explored to develop an effective method to increase social connections. A cross-sectional study was conducted in October 2018 and 200 questionnaires were distributed at a lunch event at the housing complex. The participants were solitary and independent seniors over the age of 70 (M:F=14.4:67.5). The frequency of going out to participate in club activity, see friends, and the geriatric social support scale were used for analysis. As a result, compared to seniors who went out to see their friends, the size of social support was smaller in groups that remained isolated (N = 161, odds ratio = 0.26, 95% CI=0.11-0.60). On the contrary, seniors who joined club activities had similar size of social support despite the frequency of participation. Clubs in Japan are often closed groups with limited membership, which may have restricted the addition of new social connection. Future intervention researches should focus on modifying the membership system of clubs and opening of a public space where seniors can casually access and talk to acquaintances.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2399-5300
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igz038.628
    Language: English
    Publisher: Oxford University Press (OUP)
    Publication Date: 2019
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    Low Friend Connection Leads to Low Functional Capacity of Older Adults: Findings From a 2-year Longitudinal Study
    Oxford University Press (OUP) ; 2021
    In:  Innovation in Aging Vol. 5, No. Supplement_1 ( 2021-12-17), p. 918-918
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    In: Innovation in Aging, Oxford University Press (OUP), Vol. 5, No. Supplement_1 ( 2021-12-17), p. 918-918
    Abstract: Maintaining personal connections in geriatric years is important to sustain the functional capacity of older adults. In this study, we define the term functional capacity as the ability to perform tasks and activities necessary for one’s independent life. Meanwhile, the type of personal connection and its effect on functional capacity remain unclear. We classified personal connections into connections with family or friends and examined their association with the functional capacity of independently living Japanese older adults. A two-year longitudinal study (2016 and 2018) was conducted using data from the Kashiwa Cohort Study. The amount of personal connections was determined using the Lubben Social Network Scale. The Japan Science and Technology Agency Index of Competence was used to assess participants’ functional capacity. The change in functional capacity was analyzed by binomial logistic regression analysis (N=638, reference: group with high family and friend connection). The results showed a decline in the functional capacity of the group with low friend and family connections (odds ratio (OR): 0.48, 95%CI: 0.29–0.82). This trend was also seen for the group with a high family connection but low friend connection (OR: 0.43, 95%CI: 0.24–0.78). Meanwhile, there was no significant difference between the reference group and the group with low family but high friend connection (OR: 0.85, 95%CI: 0.47–1.56). The results imply the importance of having a friend for sustainable functional capacity in old age. Interventions that facilitate friend-to-friend interactions or promote new friendships among older adults can be considered as support strategies.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2399-5300
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igab046.3327
    Language: English
    Publisher: Oxford University Press (OUP)
    Publication Date: 2021
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    Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on senior-to-senior social engagement activities at a community space in Japan
    Oxford University Press (OUP) ; 2020
    In:  Innovation in Aging Vol. 4, No. Supplement_1 ( 2020-12-16), p. 949-949
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    In: Innovation in Aging, Oxford University Press (OUP), Vol. 4, No. Supplement_1 ( 2020-12-16), p. 949-949
    Abstract: A local community space in Japan, Chiki Kastudokan, has been hosting several senior-to-senior social activities for community-dwelling older adults with support from the University of Tokyo. The activities are aimed at fostering communication and social engagement through exercise, music, cafe, and craft. After the emergence of COVID-19 pandemic, these activities have been disrupted. We conducted a questionnaire survey between June and July 2020 to assess how the pandemic has affected 26 activities and identify support needs that can enable their continuity amid the pandemic (response rate: 77%). First, all 26 activities were suspended by the onset of COVID-19. Hosts of 8 (40%) activities devised alternative ways to engage participants at home. For instance, hosts of craft activities arranged and sent to participants crafting kits. Limited capacity in using online platforms like Skype or Zoom prevented virtual interaction of hosts and participants. Notably, hosts were anxious towards resuming activities amid the pandemic. They worried about their health (50%), of being criticized by friends and family(25%), and of infections spreading among participants (85%). Hosts wanted strategies to prevent infections during activities, and easy to understand infection prevention guidelines for participants. These findings reveal that COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected senior-to-senior activities at Chiki Kastudokan. The University of Tokyo could help hosts identify effective infection prevention strategies to use when hosting activities amid the pandemic. It could also provide ICT training to hosts and participants to enhance their capacity in using online platforms in case of future waves of COVID-19.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2399-5300
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igaa057.3473
    Language: English
    Publisher: Oxford University Press (OUP)
    Publication Date: 2020
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    A Community Space With Diverse Activities Support Older Adults’ Social Participation and Sustain Social Connection
    Oxford University Press (OUP) ; 2020
    In:  Innovation in Aging Vol. 4, No. Supplement_1 ( 2020-12-16), p. 433-434
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    In: Innovation in Aging, Oxford University Press (OUP), Vol. 4, No. Supplement_1 ( 2020-12-16), p. 433-434
    Abstract: Active older adults in Japan participate in multiple social activities to be socially involved. However, physical limitation and decline in enthusiasm due to ageing decrease their participation. Diverse activities should be available at one place, close to older adult’s residence, to sustain social connections. A community space was launched at Toyoshikidai housing complex (Kashwia, Japan) in February 2018. The place offers about 25 activities per month. This research aimed to elucidate the relationship between activity type and motivation for participation, and study the effect of the community space on older adults’ social connection. A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted targeting the attendees of community space (February 2020). Of attendees, 68% lived within 10-minutes walking distance to the community space (N=101). The activities were classified into craft, exercise, and music. The motivation for attending craft events were information exchange and relaxation, as was health maintenance for exercise events. Participating in group performance was the motivation to attend active music event, and casual gathering and network expansion was for passive music event. The frequency of social participation outside the community space was low in the group aged over 75 years. This group attended the activities at the community space more frequently than did the younger group. Differences in the number of social connections were not found. This result implies that older adults maintained their social connection by attending activities held at the community space. The diverse programs and close location of the community space might have contributed to the motivation of participation.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2399-5300
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igaa057.1400
    Language: English
    Publisher: Oxford University Press (OUP)
    Publication Date: 2020
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    Development of Online Child Support Activities by Older Adults; An Action Research During the COVID-19 Pandemic
    Oxford University Press (OUP) ; 2021
    In:  Innovation in Aging Vol. 5, No. Supplement_1 ( 2021-12-17), p. 836-836
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    In: Innovation in Aging, Oxford University Press (OUP), Vol. 5, No. Supplement_1 ( 2021-12-17), p. 836-836
    Abstract: Japanese communities have been attempting a novel type of childcare support, wherein community-dwelling older adults form a specialized group (support group) that aims to provide child support activities. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the group gathered children and mothers in community spaces and conducted events. However, on-site support had to be halted due to the pandemic. In this study, we report a case of action research aimed at shifting the activities online. First, a suitable online support plan was explored by hosting several discussions with child-rearing mothers. A questionnaire survey was then conducted to determine the most-sought intervention contents (N=19). Finally, based on the results, an intervention was conducted. As a result of the discussions, the hosting of online programs was set as the main goal. Out of the ten activities studied, the three most popular activities were programming (n=17), English conversation (n=16), and science workshop (n=15). Based on the results, an online science workshop that built a Bottleium, a small aquarium using a bottle, was hosted. Eight children participated in the event. A post-activity survey revealed that all participants attended the online activity for the first time, and the parents were happy to have joined the activity that entertained their child during the quarantine period. Furthermore, focus group interviews were conducted with the support group; they reported being satisfied with the outcome and recognized the importance of their role as member of support group. The results suggest the positive effect of this project on both older adults and the children.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2399-5300
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igab046.3062
    Language: English
    Publisher: Oxford University Press (OUP)
    Publication Date: 2021
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    SOCIAL INTERACTIONS OF COMMUNITY SPACE ATTENDEES AND ANTICIPATED FUNCTION OF THE SPACE AMID THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
    Oxford University Press (OUP) ; 2022
    In:  Innovation in Aging Vol. 6, No. Supplement_1 ( 2022-12-20), p. 524-525
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    In: Innovation in Aging, Oxford University Press (OUP), Vol. 6, No. Supplement_1 ( 2022-12-20), p. 524-525
    Abstract: A regional community space in Japan, Chiiki-Katsudokan, was founded to facilitate the social interactions of older adults through activities. Meanwhile, the COVID-19 pandemic occasionally forced this space to close or limited the volume of its participants. In this research, the operation of the space was reviewed by monitoring the changes in the social interactions of the attendees, and by investigating the anticipated function from the attendees' needs. Method: A semi-structured interview targeting the attendees of Chiiki-Katsudokan was conducted in December 2021 (N=19, main age:80s). The level of social interaction before and during the pandemic and the newly anticipated function of the space were examined. Results First, deep and light interactions were observed. Those with deep interactions initially had wide social connections and used Chiiki-Katsudokan to interact with friends. Meanwhile, those with light interactions only talked to other attendees while attending the space. During the quarantine, those with deep interactions stayed connected with others and met privately, while those with light interactions faced a higher risk of social isolation. Second, the most popular newly anticipated functions of the space were "Place to gather with friends (n=14)" and "Interaction with younger generation (n=14)." "Opportunity to learn about the new pandemic-lifestyle (n=11)" was also rated high, while need for "online events" was rated the lowest (n=7). Conclusion The pandemic re-emphasized older adults' need for direct interaction. Low interest in technology-based countermeasures suggested that community spaces should expand their operation method while considering offline methods (e.g., pen-pal system) that could enhance social interaction.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2399-5300
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igac059.2001
    Language: English
    Publisher: Oxford University Press (OUP)
    Publication Date: 2022
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    Needs of persons with dementia and their family caregivers in dementia cafés
    Springer Science and Business Media LLC ; 2019
    In:  Aging Clinical and Experimental Research Vol. 31, No. 12 ( 2019-12), p. 1807-1816
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    In: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, Vol. 31, No. 12 ( 2019-12), p. 1807-1816
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1720-8319
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1007/s40520-019-01129-2
    Language: English
    Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
    Publication Date: 2019
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    Differences in Characteristics Associated With Mobility in Older Dwellers of a Hillside Residential Community
    Oxford University Press (OUP) ; 2020
    In:  Innovation in Aging Vol. 4, No. Supplement_1 ( 2020-12-16), p. 298-298
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    In: Innovation in Aging, Oxford University Press (OUP), Vol. 4, No. Supplement_1 ( 2020-12-16), p. 298-298
    Abstract: In a super-ageing society, sustaining outings as an elderly person is necessary for maintaining good health and preventing frailty and social isolation. Avoiding driving cars and walking due to ageing are among factors that deter the elderly from going out. However, the characteristics associated with mobility on foot and by car in actual outings of the elderly have not been examined. To explore these characteristics, we conducted interviews with 23 elderly participants living in a suburban hillside residential community in Japan, and investigated the destinations, routes, and means of all their outings for a certain week. Then, spatial analysis was conducted to identify differences in behavioral characteristics associated with mobility on foot and by car/taxi among three age groups: 70–79, 80–84, and 85+. Consequently, two inclinations were identified. First, the older the group, the smaller the area of the outing on foot due to difficulties in walking on slopes for a long duration with luggage. Second, the use of a car/taxi varies among the three groups. While the 70–79 age group used cars/taxis for district-to-district trips, the 80–84 age group rarely used them, and further, the 85+ age group mainly travelled by them one-way or made back-and-forth trips. To summarize, for older suburban dwellers in a hillside residential community, mobility on foot is lowered by physical and mental weakness and the landscape. Therefore, even though mobility increases by using cars/taxis, willingness for outing has changed with ageing, and thus, they make limited use of opportunities.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2399-5300
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igaa057.954
    Language: English
    Publisher: Oxford University Press (OUP)
    Publication Date: 2020
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    TYPES OF ATTENDEES IN COMMUNITY SPACE IN JAPAN: TOWARD DESIGNING AN ENVIRONMENT FOR SOCIAL PARTICIPATION
    Oxford University Press (OUP) ; 2022
    In:  Innovation in Aging Vol. 6, No. Supplement_1 ( 2022-12-20), p. 525-525
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    In: Innovation in Aging, Oxford University Press (OUP), Vol. 6, No. Supplement_1 ( 2022-12-20), p. 525-525
    Abstract: Designing community space for social participation of older adults is essential for healthy aging. The behavioral characteristics of the attendees have much to offer as they relate to social settings designed in the space. This study aims to elucidate the basic typology of the attendees considering their motivation for attendance and state of social connection. Methods Semi-structured interviews targeting attendees of Chiiki-Katsudokan, a space designed for social participation in a larger aging estate in Japan, were conducted in December 2021 (N=16, 16% male). Attendees were asked about their reasons for attending events at Chiiki-Katsudokan, interaction levels with other attendees, and levels of social participation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Results Based on the interviews, attendees were classified into three types: Seeker, Hobbyist, and Socializer. First, Seekers (n=3) used Chiiki-Katsudokan as the primary means of preventing social isolation. Amongst the three types, the social interaction level of Seekers was the lightest, and the opportunity decreased when Chiiki-Katsudokan closed during the quarantine. Second, the main motivation for Hobbyists (n=5) was the event contents which matched their interests. Hobbyists were also likely to engage in hobby networks, which continued privately during the pandemic. Finally, Socializers (n=8) attended Chiiki-Katsudokan to communicate with friends. Many were initially socially active and engaged in social interaction outside Chiiki-Katsudokan, e.g., teatime with friends, during the quarantine. Conclusion This study suggested that designing community space for social participation requires defining the varying levels of engagement and expecting relationships outside the space based on the behavioral characteristics of the attendees.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2399-5300
    URL: Article
    DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igac059.2002
    Language: English
    Publisher: Oxford University Press (OUP)
    Publication Date: 2022
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    Role of community centers in promoting sustainable regional life of community-dwelling older adults with frailty
    Oxford University Press (OUP) ; 2021
    In:  Innovation in Aging Vol. 5, No. Supplement_1 ( 2021-12-17), p. 777-777
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    In: Innovation in Aging, Oxford University Press (OUP), Vol. 5, No. Supplement_1 ( 2021-12-17), p. 777-777
    Abstract: Japan’s long-term care insurance system, which is a formal service, focuses only on older adults requiring care and support. Therefore, to create supportive communities for frail older adults, appropriate measures have been taken to establish community centers within their walking distance. However, the specific functions of these centers largely remain unknown. Accordingly, this study is aimed at clarifying the role of community centers by analyzing their services and management systems. In February 2020, we conducted a questionnaire survey (36% response rate) and four semi-structured interviews in O city, which has 36 community centers (81.45㎢, 36.4% elderly population). Results from the questionnaires revealed that the most frequent users of the community center were in their 70s (61.5%); such centers tended to provide informal services, such as exercises and cafes. Meanwhile, 57.2% of community centers collaborate with formal service providers. Community centers tend to be operated together with parent facilities, such as hospitals and nursing homes(61.2%). The results of the onsite survey showed that, in three cases, the community centers were situated within 200 meters of the parent facility. The findings show that these community centers facilitated creation of a supportive community that provides informal services to the frail elderly. Furthermore, they are operated in cooperation with formal service providers, hospitals, and nursing care facilities and are located in close proximity to one another. To summarize, the community centers continue to play a role in providing seamless services to the frail elderly even as their physical functions evolve.
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    ISSN: 2399-5300
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    DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igab046.2874
    Language: English
    Publisher: Oxford University Press (OUP)
    Publication Date: 2021
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