Publications by authors named "Komaki Matsumoto"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the link between transportation choices and the decline in instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) among older adults, highlighting that choosing different types of transport can impact their overall functional health.
- Using data from a 2016 and 2019 survey, researchers classified transportation methods into "active" (like walking) and "passive" (like using taxis or public transport) to assess the risk of IADL decline after three years.
- Findings revealed that older adults using passive transportation were at a significantly higher risk of experiencing a decline in IADL compared to those using active transportation, which raises concerns about the long-term effects of transport choices on older adults' independence.
Background: In this study, we investigated subjective geriatric complaints (SGCs) as conditions regarding health concerns in community-dwelling older people and analyzed their frequencies with aging and relationships with other factors.
Methods: This cross-sectional study enrolled 10,434 older people living in a community with a representative aging population in Japan. A questionnaire was sent by mail to those who had not applied for formal care needs certification.
Aim: Subjective memory complaints (SMC) have attracted attention in recent years in relation to the early stages of dementia. However, it is not clear whether SMC are related to social and leisure activities. The aim of this study was to evaluate SMC in relation to activities in community-dwelling older adults.
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