ArticleGeriatrics (Basel, Switzerland)2018
A Scoping Review: Social Participation as a Cornerstone of Successful Aging in Place among Rural Older Adults.
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39 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
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- Healthy Aging and its Determinants Among Community-dwelling Older Persons in East Coast, Malaysia: A Multidimensional Assessment.Oman medical journal · 2023Article
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- Is Social Participation Associated with Successful Aging among Older Canadians? Findings from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA).International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
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- Moderation of marital status and living arrangements in the relationship between social participation and life satisfaction among older Indian adults.Scientific reports · 2022Article
- Associations between Perception of Help-Seeking Behaviors and Quality of Life among Older People in Rural Communities: A Cross-Sectional Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- COVID 19 pandemic challenges and their management: A review of medicines, vaccines, patents and clinical trials with emphasis on psychological health issues.Saudi pharmaceutical journal : SPJ : the official publication of the Saudi Pharmaceutical Society · 2022Review
- Experiences of Disabled Older Adults in Tokyo's Adult Day Care Centers during COVID-19-A Case Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Scoping study of definitions of social participation: update and co-construction of an interdisciplinary consensual definition.Age and ageing · 2022Review
- Psychotherapy for late-life psychopathology - Updates to promote aging in place.Frontiers in psychology · 2022Article
- Pet ownership issues encountered by geriatric professionals: Preliminary findings from an interdisciplinary sample.Frontiers in psychology · 2022Article
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Abstract
Despite obstacles, many rural-dwelling older adults report that positive aspects of rural residence, such as attachment to community, social participation, and familiarity, create a sense of belonging that far outweighs the negative. By being part of a community where they are known and they know people, rural elders continue to find meaning, the key to achieving successful aging in this last stage of life. This scoping review explored factors influencing social participation and, through it, successful aging among rural-dwelling older adults. We sought to answer the question: what factors enhance or detract from the ability of rural-dwelling older adults to engage in social participation in rural communities? The scoping review resulted in 19 articles that highlight the importance of supports to enable older people to spend time with others, including their pets, engage in volunteer and community activities, and help maintain their home and care for their pets. Overall, the lack of services, including local health care facilities, was less important than the attachment to place and social capital associated with aging in place.
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