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Ältere Menschen im ersten Jahr der COVID-19-Pandemie: Gesundheitsrelevante Befunde aus dem Deutschen Alterssurvey (DEAS)
This narrative review brings together findings from the German Ageing Survey (DEAS) on the health situation of people in the second half of life...
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Wie hat sich die Lebenserwartung ohne funktionelle Einschränkungen in Deutschland entwickelt? Eine Analyse mit Daten des Deutschen Alterssurveys (DEAS)
IntroductionThe long-term increase in life expectancy raises the question of whether the increased life expectancy is accompanied by an extension of...
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Perceived ageism and psychosocial outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic
BackgroundIn light of the existing knowledge gap in this research area (particularly based on representative samples and research conducted during...
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Long-term care need, loneliness, and perceived social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic: evidence from the German Ageing Survey
BackgroundThere is a complete lack of studies focusing on the association between care degree (reflecting the long-term care need) and loneliness or...
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Associations between changes in physical activity and perceived social exclusion and loneliness within middle-aged adults – longitudinal evidence from the German ageing survey
BackgroundPrevious research showed negative associations between physical activity and loneliness in older adults. However, information on...
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Socioeconomic differences in limited lung function: a cross-sectional study of middle-aged and older adults in Germany
BackgroundLimited lung function represents a serious health impairment. However, studies investigating social inequalities in limited lung function...
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Associations between starting and stopping volunteering and physical activity among older adults - longitudinal evidence from the German Ageing Survey
BackgroundPhysical activity (PA) contributes to healthy aging. Several studies have investigated factors influencing PA. However, population-based...
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Self-management of geriatric syndromes - an observational study
BackgroundSelf-management of health refers to various actions and decisions that impact health outcomes. To improve health, independence, and quality...
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Mobility enhancement among older adults 75 + in rural areas: Study protocol of the MOBILE randomized controlled trial
BackgroundMaintaining mobility in old age is crucial for healthy ageing including delaying the onset and progress of frailty. However, the extent of...
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Wie erfolgreich sind ältere Arbeitskräfte in der zeitlichen Umsetzung ihrer Ausstiegspläne?
BackgroundRetirement age limits of the pension system provide guidelines for the individual planning of retirement from employment. Empirical...
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The link between sexual satisfaction and subjective well-being: a longitudinal perspective based on the German Ageing Survey
PurposeThe objective of this study was to examine whether sexual satisfaction is associated with subjective well-being longitudinally.
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The association between use of online social networks sites and perceived social isolation among individuals in the second half of life: results based on a nationally representative sample in Germany
BackgroundTo date, little is known about the association between the use of online social network sites and social isolation among individuals in the...
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The association between obesity and social exclusion in middle-aged and older adults: findings from a nationally representative study in Germany
BackgroundThere is a lack of studies that focus explicitly on the association between social exclusion and obesity. The aim of the present study was...
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Which factors lead to frequent attendance in the outpatient sector among individuals in the second half of life? Evidence from a population-based longitudinal study in Germany
BackgroundDespite only constituting a small percentage of the population, frequent attenders place a tremendous burden on the healthcare system in...
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Self-efficacy moderates the relationship between health comparisons and social exclusion: results of the German ageing survey
BackgroundLittle is known about the consequences of health comparisons. Negative health comparisons might, for example, result in emotions such as...
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Association of informal caregiving with body mass index and frequency of sporting activities: evidence of a population-based study in Germany
BackgroundWhile most studies focused solely on the comparison between informal caregivers and non-caregivers, little is known about the relation...
