Healthy Aging

Older adulthood introduces challenges involving declining health and physical function. While promoting wellness in older adults is an important aspect to healthy ageing, it might not be achievable due to misperceptions and lack of knowledge.

Therefore, this theme seeks to provide evidence-based information that distinguishes between deterioration due to normal biological ageing process and deterioration due to diseases, with the aim of generating new knowledge and developing interventions to establish the relationship between ageing and wellness.

Core Members: Dr Betsy SEAH, Dr Rosalind SIAH, Dr Vivien WU

Publications

  • Ong CH, Pham BL, Levasseur M, Tan GR, Seah B.. Sex and gender differences in social participation among community-dwelling older adults: a systematic review. Front Public Health. 2024 Apr 12;12:1335692. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1335692. eCollection 2024.. 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1335692

  • Ng YX, Cheng LJ, Quek YY, Yu R, Wu XV.. The measurement properties and feasibility of FRAIL scale in older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Ageing Res Rev. 2024 Mar;95:102243. doi: 10.1016/j.arr.2024.102243. Epub 2024 Feb 21.. 10.1016/j.arr.2024.102243

  • Yoong SQ, Wu VX, Chen C, Lee PY, Wee KSL, Teo J, Chua MCH, Jiang Y.. Dance Exergames for Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis With Narrative Synthesis. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2024 Apr 1;79(4):glae035. doi: 10.1093/gerona/glae035.. 10.1093/gerona/glae035

  • Yoong SQ, Wu VX, Jiang Y.. Experiences of older adults participating in dance exergames: A systematic review and meta-synthesis. Int J Nurs Stud. 2024 Apr;152:104696. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2024.104696. Epub 2024 Jan 15.. 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2024.104696

  • Zhang J, Tam WWS, Hounsri K, Kusuyama J, Wu VX.. Response to Letter to the Editor on "Effectiveness of Combined Aerobic and Resistance Exercise on Cognition, Metabolic Health, Physical Function, and Health-Related Quality of Life in Middle-Aged and Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis". Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2024 May;105(5):1023-1024. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2024.01.001. Epub 2024 Jan 6.. 10.1016/j.apmr.2024.01.001

  • Tang A, Ho R, Yu R, Huynh T, Luong S, Tam W, Resnick B.. Editorial: Can artificial intelligence help us overcome challenges in geriatrics?. Geriatr Nurs. 2023 Jul-Aug;52:A1-A2. doi: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2023.06.007. Epub 2023 Jun 27.. 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2023.06.007

Relevant Categories
Community Care
End-of-life Care
Healthy Aging
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Related Publications

Grant - Wu, X.V. (PI) 2021-2024. JSPS-NUS Joint Research Grant. Translational research to establish healthy longevity program using exercise memory through aerobic and resistant exercise intervention in middle-age with Type 2 Diabetes. $76,000, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science and National University of Singapore.

Grant - Wu, X.V. (PI) 2021-2022. Mental Health Fund. Community Dance Program for Older Adults . $49,666, Mind the Gap 200.

Grant - Seah, B. (PI) 2010-2021. Singapore Population HEalth ImpRovement Centre (SPHERiC) Fellowship Programme. Salutogenic Healthy Ageing Programme Embracement for senior-only households, SG$10,000, Singapore Population HEalth ImpRovement Centre.

Grant - Wu, X.V. (PI) 2020-2021. Interstellar Initiative Fund, The effects of Exercise in the Middle Ages on Metabolic Health in Older Adults. $37,8000, New York Academy of Sciences and Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development.

Grant - Wu, X.V. (PI) 2020-2021. Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Welfare Foundation Research Grant, Development of an Intelligent Advisory System for Safe and Active Aging . $9,964, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Welfare Foundation.