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Effects of performance predictions and cue focality on prospective memory performance
(2018-05)
The present study investigated the extent to which memory beliefs (as indexed by performance predictions and postdictions) affected older adults' prospective memory (PM) performance on PM tasks that had different retrieval ...
Aging-in-place: The influence of COVID-19 on smart device acceptance
(2021-05)
COVID-19 and the increasing population of older adults in developed countries have increased the need for alternative solutions for preventative health and long-term care. Smart homes and other assistive technology have ...
Role of immersive experience technology for autonomy in older adults transitioned into assisted living: A user-centered design approach
(2021-07)
The purpose of this study was to explore how immersive experience technology may impact older adults in transition into assisted living; through the perspective of older adults within those assisted living facilities. By ...
Oklahoma Dust Bowl: Differences In Health and Nutrition Among Oklahoma Rural Older Adults
(Oklahoma State University, 2008-07-01)
The purpose of this investigation was to determine how gender, age, and life event experience influence differences in health outcomes among older rural adults. Nutrition, health, and food handling practices were examined ...
Investigation into the effects of resistance exercise participation on the perceived depression levels of older adults residing in a long-term care facility over time
(2009-05)
Scope and Method of Study: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a resistance exercise band program on perceived depression levels among older adults residing in a LTC facility. The study describes ...
Assessing the Food and Nutrition Desires and Needs of Food Pantry Guests Aged 50 Years and Older
(2019-05)
Food insecurity can affect one's overall health physically, socially, and mentally. Our Daily Bread Food and Resource Center guest, 50 years of age and older were surveyed to assess food security, nutrition status, health, ...
Senior Cohousing: an Optimal Alternative for Aging in Place
(Oklahoma State University, 2012-12-01)
The rising numbers of individuals emerging into older adulthood may lead to overcrowding of current facilities in the near future. Many existing facilities do not seem to be preferable environments for numerous older adults ...
Effects of a 5-week cognitive stimulation program among participants with mild cognitive impairment or dementia
(2023-05)
The aim of this thesis was to investigate the effects of a curated cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) program for participants with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or different stages of dementia living in a local Midwest ...
Descriptive analysis of homebound adults: Behavioral adherence, technology use, and faith connection amid COVID-19
(2020-12)
The purpose of the study was to explore homebound older adults' behavior towards technology adoption for connections and faith promotion amid COVID-19. Data of this study was gotten from N= 200, residents within Oklahoma ...
Determinants of postprandial triglycerides across the spectrum of aging
(2021-05)
Although elevated postprandial triglycerides (TG) are a risk factor for heart disease, and older adults exhibit greater postprandial lipemia (PPL) than younger adults, it is unknown how postprandial lipid tolerance changes ...