Yongseop Kim

The efficacy of a mobile-based multidomain program on cognitive functioning of residents in assisted living facilities

Public Health in Practice · 2024-07-04 · 4 citations

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to test the efficacy of a mobile-based multidomain application, Silvia Program, on cognitive functioning of residents in assisted living facilities (ALFs). Study design: Pilot randomized controlled trial using a two-group pretest-posttest design. Methods: Twenty participants living in ALFs were randomized to a Silvia group or usual care group. Silvia group received mobile-based Multidomain lifestyle intervention for 50-60 min, twice weekly, for 12 weeks.…

Feasibility and acceptability of an immersive puzzle-based virtual reality activity for community-dwelling older adults

Frontiers in Virtual Reality · 2025-11-12 · 2 citations

Background With the global rise in dementia prevalence, there is a growing interest in accessible, engaging, and preventive interventions for cognitive decline in older adults. Immersive virtual reality (VR) technologies have shown promise for delivering cognitively stimulating activities, yet limited research has examined the feasibility and acceptability of puzzle-based VR interventions among older adults. Objective This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility, usability, and acceptability of…

The Mediation Effect of Activities of Daily Living and Mobility Upon Moderate Leisure-Time Physical Activity and Life Satisfaction of Older Adults in the United States

Journal of Aging and Physical Activity · 2025-01-01 · 1 citations

BACKGROUND: Leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) provides many beneficial health outcomes for older adults. However, older adults often face challenges in engaging in LTPA due to declining physical functioning. Regular participation in LTPA has been significantly associated with improved life satisfaction and well-being, primarily through fostering a sense of independence and promoting enhanced physical and mental health. Despite this, there is a notable gap in research regarding the directiona…

Exploring the Relationships among Leisure Engagement, Life Satisfaction, Happiness, and Health Perception in Older Korean Immigrants

American Journal of Health Behavior · 2025-03-31 · 1 citations

Objectives: Older Korean immigrants encounter psychological challenges related to many barriers caused by increased levels of psychological disorders. This study examined the relationship between participating in leisure-time physical activities (LTPA) on life satisfaction, happiness, and health perception of older Korean immigrants. Methods: Data was collected using a cross-sectional design and a convenience sampling strategy. Fifty-one older Korean adults aged between 50 and 85 years were recr…

THE IMPACT OF IMMERSIVE VIRTUAL REALITY MEDITATION ON MENTAL HEALTH OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA

Innovation in Aging · 2024-12-01 · 1 citations

Abstract Non-immersive, technology-based mindfulness meditation programs have been shown to effectively reduce depressive symptoms and improve the emotional health of older adults. Still, little research has been conducted to assess the mental health benefits of an immersive virtual reality meditation (IVRM) program among persons living with dementia (PLWD). The present study investigates the impact of the IVRM on depression, emotional health, and quality of life among PLWD. This study is based…