Emotional well-being predicts subsequent functional independence and survival

Article Abstract:

Emotional well-being can predicts later functional independence and survival based on results of a population-based sample of 2282 Mexican Americans aged 65-99 reporting no functional limitations at baseline interview. Results showed direct relationship between positive affect scores at baseline and mobility, functional status and survival two years later, controlling for sociodemographic variables, functional status, major chronic conditions, smoking status, body mass index (BMI), drinking status and negative affect at baseline. Positive affect, or emotional well-being seems to protect the elderly against physical declines and is not the same as absence of depression or negative affect, based on the results of the study, carried out in 5 southwestern US states.

Aging, Mental health

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Relationship between low blood pressure and depressive symptomatology in older people

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A connection between low blood pressure and increased levels of depressive symptomology has been found in a population-based study of 2723 Mexican Americans aged 65 or more. Low blood pressure was also associated with lower self-esteem and global self-reported health, as well as more days feeling tired on waking.

Research, Depression in old age, Geriatric depression, Hypotension

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Prevalence of tooth loss and dental service use in older Mexican Americans

Article Abstract:

This article examines tooth loss and the utilization of dental care services among a sample of elderly Mexican Americans. Findings indicate that approximately a quarter of participants used dental services during the preceding year and that tooth loss is more common among Mexican American elderly when compared to other elderly groups.

Demographic aspects, Dental care, Dental care services, Tooth loss, Minority aged, Minority elderly

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