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“[Those] who reported poor health or frequent feelings of depression were more likely to use sleep medication…We also found that high blood pressure, arthritis, and diabetes are linked to a higher likelihood of using sleep medication.”
More adults are struggling with laundry, groceries, and other household tasks, and fewer are getting help, with 5% more older adults reporting unmet need for help. NHATS data reveal a growing gap between need and support. Explore the trends at nhats.org/findings
New research using #NHATS / #NSOC by Rana and Ghose:
doi.org/10.1007/s103...
Nearly two-thirds of family caregivers are women. NSOC data offer a closer look at who’s providing care and what that experience looks like. Explore the data at nhats.org/findings
New research using #NHATS / #NSOC by Chen and Liu:
doi.org/10.1016/j.in...
“[Video consultations] not only allows #healthcare providers to assess patients more thoroughly but also fosters a sense of connection that can motivate #patients to be more adherent to their #medication regimens.”
New research using #NHATS / #NSOC by Wang et al.:
doi.org/10.1007/s001...
“We found that [difficulty initiating #sleep] was bidirectionally related to #depressive symptoms both concurrently and longitudinally; however, these reciprocal relationships did not extend to [difficulty maintaining sleep]"
Canes, walkers, and grab bars are small tools with a big impact. The share of older adults managing daily needs independently with assistive devices grew from 31% in 2011 to 37% by 2023. See what else the data show at nhats.org/findings
"Additionally, caregivers’ negative mood was associated with their care recipients’ symptoms of depression, and older adults’ self-realization was associated with their caregivers’ perceived general health.”
New research using #NHATS / #NSOC by de Rosa et al.:
doi.org/10.1097/NNR....
“Dyad members’ positive affect, negative affect, and self-realization were significantly associated with their own depression, anxiety, and perceived general health.