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- Falls and fear of falling in a sample of centenarians: the role of multimorbidity, pain and anxietyPublication . Teixeira, L.; Araújo, Lia; Duarte, Natália; Ribeiro, OscarBackground: To explore the recent history of falls and the existence of fear of falling in a sample of centenarians, and to identify factors associated with both conditions. Methods: The sample included 109 centenarians from two Portuguese studies. The two main outcomes of this study are fear of falling and history of fall(s). Results: Results revealed that more than a half (51.4%) of the participants had fallen in the last 5 years and that the percentage of fear of falling was 78.9%. No association was found between the two conditions. The factors associated with each one were found to be different: number of health con- ditions for history of falls, and pain frequency and anxiety for fear of falling. Conclusions: The relationship between anxiety and fear of falling reinforces the importance of screening both conditions as it can improve their detec- tion and treatment. The established relationship between a high number of health conditions (common at very advanced ages) and falls demands greater attention in fall prevention initiatives specifically targeted to the extremely elderly.
- Gerotranscendence´s appraisal in Portuguese older adultsPublication . Abreu, Taiane; Araújo, Lia; Teixeira, L.; Ribeiro, OscarGerotranscendence is an adaptive theory of aging that posits a mindset shift in late life across three dimensions: cosmic, coherence, and solitude. It has been associated with higher levels of life satisfaction and well-being, and with lower levels of depression. As gerotranscendence is influenced by individual and societal attitudes toward aging, recent studies have highlighted the role of cultural factors in shaping the perception and development of the theory. This study aimed to explore gerotranscendence in the Portuguese older population by analyzing both its lay meanings and scientific evaluation. For the first, three focus groups were conducted with 18 participants aged 58 to 98 years (mean=79.5), using openended questions to explore their understanding of gerotranscendence and its dimensions. For the second aim, the Gerotranscendence Scale (GST2) was translated, adapted and validated with 215 Portuguese participants (mean age=73.84 years, SD = 9.24). From the focus groups, participants recognized aspects of gerotranscendence in their life experiences but presented differing interpretations, highlighting cultural influences. The validation process revealed notable differences from the original scale: (i) the division of the cosmic dimension into two subdimensions (cosmic connections and relationships) and (ii) the reassignment of one item from the solitude dimension to coherence. GEROTRANSCENDENCE´S APPRAISAL IN PORTUGUESE OLDER ADULTS These findings suggest that the Portuguese population perceives connections with the universe and family members as distinct categories. Participants also emphasized that connections with past generations, such as ancestors, are as important as connections with future generations, such as grandchildren. Additionally, solitude appeared to hold less significance for the Portuguese population than in other cultural contexts. As the theory gains traction globally, Portuguese researchers and practitioners need to acknowledge these cultural nuances when planning Gerotranscendence-driven interventions.
- The Growing One Century Club: Evolution of the Centenarian Population in Europe 2011–2021Publication . Teixeira, L.; Araújo, Lia; Ribeiro, Oscar
- Predicting Successful Aging at One Hundred Years of AgePublication . Araújo, Lia; Ribeiro, Oscar; Teixeira, L.; Paul, C.The present study is based upon a multidimensional model of successful aging. It aims to identify subgroups of centenarians sharing communalities in successful aging profiles, and determine the role of sociodemographic factors and psychological, social, and economic resources on successful aging.
- Projecto industrial de uma adega e centro de aproveitamento de subprodutosPublication . Teixeira, L.; Andrade, S.; Guiné, RaquelEste trabalho, realizado no âmbito da disciplina de Seminário de Projecto da Licenciatura em Engenharia das Indústrias Agro-Alimentares, consistiu na elaboração de um projecto para a instalação de uma Adega e de um Centro de Aproveitamento de Subprodutos da Vinificação. Foram analisadas várias questões relacionadas com a instalação dos edifícios, características das estruturas, aquisição e instalação dos equipamentos, circuitos de produção, balanços de materiais, entre outros, culminando com uma breve análise económica. Dos resultados obtidos foi possível concluir que ambas as unidades têm viabilidade económica.