Association of health anxiety, fatalism and medication adherence among geriatric clients: An exploratory study.

Objectives: This study explored the relationship between health anxiety, fatalistic beliefs, and medication adherence among geriatric clients. Also, it determines the extent to which health anxiety and fatalism can predict the variance in medication adherence among the same population of geriatric clients.

Design: A cross-sectional analytical survey on 200 eligible participants using the Arabic Version of the Short Health Anxiety Inventory, Fatalism Scale, and Morisky Medication Adherence Scale-8 items.

Mediating role of weight concerns in the relationship between seasonality and eating behavior among community-dwelling older adults: A path analysis.

Background: Weight concerns are common among older adults, and it is unclear how they may impact the relationship between seasonality and eating behaviors, which can contribute to various health-related issues.

Aim: This study investigated the mediating role of weight concerns in the relationship between seasonality and eating behavior among community-dwelling older adults.

Method: A descriptive correlational analytical design was used on 200 randomly chosen participants who completed the Personal Inventory for Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder Self-Assessment Version, the Adult Eating Behavior Questionnaire, and the Weight Concern Subscale.

Effect of psychological first aid program on stress level and psychological well-being among caregivers of older adults with alzheimer's disease.

Introduction: Older adults with Alzheimer's disease (AD) experience drastic changes in their physical and mental abilities. AD patients became heavily dependent on their caregivers for everyday functions, which have significant implications not only for them but also for their caregivers. So, many AD caregivers experienced an increased level of depression and anxiety symptoms, lower perceived control, and higher burden compared to non-AD caregivers.