{"id":1329,"date":"2026-07-17T16:03:36","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T14:03:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ideas.stat.unipd.it\/?page_id=1329"},"modified":"2026-07-20T11:36:39","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T09:36:39","slug":"healthy-ageing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ideas.stat.unipd.it\/index.php\/publications\/healthy-ageing\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Ageing"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1329\" class=\"elementor elementor-1329\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a86b680 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a86b680\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b359f0a elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"b359f0a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\npa {\r\n    font-size: 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href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/journals\/psychology\/articles\/10.3389\/fpsyg.2026.1735204\/full\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n\ud83d\udd17 URL\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/journals\/psychology\/articles\/10.3389\/fpsyg.2026.1735204\/pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n\ud83d\udcdd PDF\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/scholar?hl=it&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=Redefining+cognitive+testing%3A+the+impact+of+cognitive+reserve+and+sex+from+early+to+late+adulthood&btnG=\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n\ud83c\udf93 Scholar\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a  >\r\n\ud83d\udcc4 DOI: 10.3389\/fpsyg.2026.1735204\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"right-tools\">\r\n\r\n<button class=\"bibtex-btn\" onclick=\"copyBibtex(event,'bib15')\">\r\n    \ud83d\udccb <span>Copy BibTeX<\/span>\r\n<\/button>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"arrow\">\r\n\u25bc\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/summary>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"abstract\">\r\n\r\n<h4>Abstract<\/h4>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\n\r\nObjectives: Italy, one of the world\u2019s super-aged societies, faces profound demographic transformations amid relevant regional disparities in sociodemographic trends, institutional structures, and economic conditions. These features make it an ideal laboratory to study both the challenges and opportunities of population aging. This article introduces Age-It, a Research Program designed to leverage Italy\u2019s position at the forefront of global aging to advance transdisciplinary research and inform evidence-based policies and practices on aging. <br>\r\nMethods: Age-It adopts a life course perspective encompassing individual, family, and societal levels. It conceptualizes \u201caging well\u201d as the outcome of multi-agent, multi-context processes unfolding from early life through old age. Furthermore, Age-It moves beyond a multidisciplinary approach by fostering true cross-fertilization between biomedical, sociodemographic, and technological sciences. Structured as an umbrella initiative, the program brings together multiple interlinked projects that address diverse dimensions of aging through transdisciplinary and collaborative research. <br>\r\nResults: The program addresses key limitations in Italy\u2019s current aging research and policy landscape: fragmented data, disciplinary silos, and weak connections between research and policymaking. By integrating biomedical, technological, and socioeconomic perspectives into structured, theory-driven research centers (Spokes), Age-It provides a coordinated and innovative platform for studying aging. <br>\r\nDiscussion: Leveraging Italy\u2019s unique demographic profile and internal heterogeneity, Age-It promotes sustainable aging by harnessing the opportunities embedded in demographic change. The program ranges from the biology of aging to mental and physical health prevention, long-term care, labor market dynamics, and social participation\u2014ultimately aiming to reshape how aging is perceived and managed in aging societies.\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<pre id=\"bib15\" style=\"display:none;\">\r\n@article{montemurro2026redefining,\r\n  title={Redefining cognitive testing: the impact of cognitive reserve and sex from early to late adulthood},\r\n  author={Montemurro, Sonia and Bovo, Enrico and Sebastianutto, Giulia and Boccuzzo, Giovanna and Mondini, Sara},\r\n  journal={Frontiers in Psychology},\r\n  volume={17},\r\n  pages={1735204},\r\n  year={2026},\r\n  publisher={Frontiers Media SA}\r\n}\r\n<\/pre>\r\n\r\n<\/details>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"publication-list\">\r\n\r\n<details class=\"publication\">\r\n\r\n<summary>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"pub-type\">\r\nScientific article\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"pub-title\">\r\nMapping social health and dementia risk: A register-based study of older adults in Finland\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"pub-authors\">\r\nElisa Cisotto, Margherita Moretti, Margherita Silan, Joan Damiens, Pietro Belloni, Kaarina Korhonen, Pekka Martikainen\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"pub-journal\">\r\nSocial Science & Medicine \u2022 2026 \u2022 Vol. 398, Article 119154\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"pub-toolbar\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"pub-links\">\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0277953626002303\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n\ud83d\udd17 URL\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0277953626002303\/pdfft?md5=984c58f5692b2afefb470303cf492af6&pid=1-s2.0-S0277953626002303-main.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n\ud83d\udcdd PDF\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/scholar?hl=it&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=Mapping+social+health+and+dementia+risk%3A+A+register-based+study+of+older+adults+in+Finland&btnG=\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n\ud83c\udf93 Scholar\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a  >\r\n\ud83d\udcc4 DOI: 10.1016\/j.socscimed.2026.119154\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"right-tools\">\r\n\r\n<button class=\"bibtex-btn\" onclick=\"copyBibtex(event,'bib21')\">\r\n    \ud83d\udccb <span>Copy BibTeX<\/span>\r\n<\/button>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"arrow\">\r\n\u25bc\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/summary>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"abstract\">\r\n\r\n<h4>Abstract<\/h4>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\n\r\nThis study investigates the role of individual and area-level social health factors in shaping geographic variation in dementia incidence among older adults in Finland.\r\nUsing nationwide register data on all individuals born between 1935 and 1939 and residing in Finland in 2015 (N\u202f=\u202f185,712), we estimate cumulative dementia incidence over a four-year follow-up period (2016-2019). To reduce compositional bias in geographical comparison, we applied Matching on poset-based Average Rank for Multiple Treatments (MARMoT), a non-parametric matching approach that balances observed individual level characteristics across municipalities. Spatial scan statistics were then used to identify geographic clusters of excess dementia incidence considering municipality-level contextual measures after adjustment for individual-level characteristics.\r\nBefore MARMoT adjustment, several contiguous clusters of elevated dementia incidence were identified, particularly in eastern and southern Finland, with the highest risk cluster exhibiting a 36% higher incidence than the rest of the country. After balancing individual-level characteristics, some clusters attenuated, whereas others persisted or newly emerged, suggesting a confounding role of individual characteristics in the relationship between dementia incidence and place of residence. Excess incidence remained in parts of eastern Finland (21% - 51% excess risk) and emerged in west-central municipalities (27% excess risk). The inclusion of municipality-level indicators did not substantially alter these patterns.\r\nThese findings underscore the importance of accounting for social health and socio-demographic composition in spatial analysis of dementia and demonstrate the value of integrating matching-based and spatial methods to distinguish compositional from contextual disparities in ageing societies.\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<pre id=\"bib21\" style=\"display:none;\">\r\n@article{cisotto2026mapping,\r\n  title={Mapping social health and dementia risk: A register-based study of older adults in Finland},\r\n  author={Cisotto, Elisa and Moretti, Margherita and Silan, Margherita and Damiens, Joan and Belloni, Pietro and Korhonen, Kaarina and Martikainen, Pekka},\r\n  journal={Social Science \\& Medicine},\r\n  pages={119154},\r\n  year={2026},\r\n  publisher={Elsevier}\r\n}\r\n<\/pre>\r\n\r\n<\/details>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"publication-list\">\r\n\r\n<details class=\"publication\">\r\n\r\n<summary>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"pub-type\">\r\nScientific article\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"pub-title\">\r\nAging well in an aging society: Italy at the forefront of global aging and the Age-It Research Program\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"pub-authors\">\r\nDaniele Vignoli, Marco Albertini, Carlos Chiatti, Gianluca Aimaretti, Giovanna Boccuzzo, Vanna Boffo, Agar Brugiavini, Filippo Cavallo, Simone Cenci, Antonio Cherubini, Febo Cincotti, Fabrizio d\u2019Adda di Fagagna, Carlo Ferrarese,  Vincenzo Galasso, Elisabetta Galeotti, Andrea Graziani, Guido Iaccarino, Fabrizia Lattanzio, Claudio Lucifora, Mario Mezzanzanica,  Giuseppe Passarino,  Anna Paterno,  Sabrina Prati, Raffaella I. Rumiati, Marco Sandri, Cecilia Tomassini, Alexandra Torbica, Andrea Ungar, Alessandra Petrucci\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"pub-journal\">\r\nThe Journals of Gerontology: Series B \u2022 2025 \u2022 Vol. 80, pp. S99\u2013S109\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"pub-toolbar\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"pub-links\">\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/psychsocgerontology\/article\/80\/Supplement_2\/S99\/8404524\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n\ud83d\udd17 URL\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/psychsocgerontology\/article-pdf\/80\/Supplement_2\/S99\/66126105\/gbaf219.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n\ud83d\udcdd PDF\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/scholar?hl=it&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=Aging+well+in+an+aging+society%3A+Italy+at+the+forefront+of+global+aging+and+the+Age-It+Research+Program&btnG=\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n\ud83c\udf93 Scholar\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a  >\r\n\ud83d\udcc4 DOI: 10.1093\/geronb\/gbaf219\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"right-tools\">\r\n\r\n<button class=\"bibtex-btn\" onclick=\"copyBibtex(event,'bib14')\">\r\n    \ud83d\udccb <span>Copy BibTeX<\/span>\r\n<\/button>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"arrow\">\r\n\u25bc\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/summary>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"abstract\">\r\n\r\n<h4>Abstract<\/h4>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\n\r\nObjectives: Italy, one of the world\u2019s super-aged societies, faces profound demographic transformations amid relevant regional disparities in sociodemographic trends, institutional structures, and economic conditions. These features make it an ideal laboratory to study both the challenges and opportunities of population aging. This article introduces Age-It, a Research Program designed to leverage Italy\u2019s position at the forefront of global aging to advance transdisciplinary research and inform evidence-based policies and practices on aging. <br>\r\nMethods: Age-It adopts a life course perspective encompassing individual, family, and societal levels. It conceptualizes \u201caging well\u201d as the outcome of multi-agent, multi-context processes unfolding from early life through old age. Furthermore, Age-It moves beyond a multidisciplinary approach by fostering true cross-fertilization between biomedical, sociodemographic, and technological sciences. Structured as an umbrella initiative, the program brings together multiple interlinked projects that address diverse dimensions of aging through transdisciplinary and collaborative research. <br>\r\nResults: The program addresses key limitations in Italy\u2019s current aging research and policy landscape: fragmented data, disciplinary silos, and weak connections between research and policymaking. By integrating biomedical, technological, and socioeconomic perspectives into structured, theory-driven research centers (Spokes), Age-It provides a coordinated and innovative platform for studying aging. <br>\r\nDiscussion: Leveraging Italy\u2019s unique demographic profile and internal heterogeneity, Age-It promotes sustainable aging by harnessing the opportunities embedded in demographic change. The program ranges from the biology of aging to mental and physical health prevention, long-term care, labor market dynamics, and social participation\u2014ultimately aiming to reshape how aging is perceived and managed in aging societies.\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<pre id=\"bib14\" style=\"display:none;\">\r\n@article{vignoli2025aging,\r\n  title={Aging well in an aging society: Italy at the forefront of global aging and the Age-It Research Program},\r\n  author={Vignoli, Daniele and Albertini, Marco and Chiatti, Carlos and Aimaretti, Gianluca and Boccuzzo, Giovanna and Boffo, Vanna and Brugiavini, Agar and Cavallo, Filippo and Cenci, Simone and Cherubini, Antonio and others},\r\n  journal={The Journals of Gerontology, Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences},\r\n  volume={80},\r\n  number={Supplement\\_2},\r\n  pages={S99--S109},\r\n  year={2025},\r\n  publisher={Oxford University Press}\r\n}\r\n<\/pre>\r\n\r\n<\/details>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"publication-list\">\r\n\r\n<details class=\"publication\">\r\n\r\n<summary>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"pub-type\">\r\nScientific article\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"pub-title\">\r\nMultidimensional determinants of active and healthy aging trajectories: a position paper from the Age-It Research Program\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"pub-authors\">\r\nAntonio Paoli, Guido Iaccarino, Fabio Lucidi, Francesco Pagnini, Giovanna Boccuzzo, Maddalena Illario\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"pub-journal\">\r\nThe Journals of Gerontology: Series B \u2022 2025 \u2022 Vol. 80, pp. S145-S157\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"pub-toolbar\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"pub-links\">\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/psychsocgerontology\/article\/80\/Supplement_2\/S145\/8404519\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n\ud83d\udd17 URL\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/psychsocgerontology\/article-pdf\/80\/Supplement_2\/S145\/66126081\/gbaf196.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n\ud83d\udcdd PDF\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/scholar?hl=it&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=Multidimensional+determinants+of+active+and+healthy+aging+trajectories%3A+a+position+paper+from+the+Age-It+Research+Program&btnG=\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n\ud83c\udf93 Scholar\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a  >\r\n\ud83d\udcc4 DOI: 10.1093\/geronb\/gbaf196\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"right-tools\">\r\n\r\n<button class=\"bibtex-btn\" onclick=\"copyBibtex(event,'bib13')\">\r\n    \ud83d\udccb <span>Copy BibTeX<\/span>\r\n<\/button>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"arrow\">\r\n\u25bc\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/summary>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"abstract\">\r\n\r\n<h4>Abstract<\/h4>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\n\r\nObjectives: This position paper presents perspectives from Spoke 4 (Trajectories for Active and Healthy Aging) of the Age-It Research Program, which adopts a One Health perspective to examine the interplay of cognitive, behavioral, nutritional, social, and environmental determinants of aging. Addressing these multidimensional factors is crucial to promoting health, independence, and well-being across the life course. <br>\r\nMethods: We reviewed evidence on lifelong determinants of aging, including physical activity, nutrition, mental engagement, and social participation, alongside emerging digital health solutions. The One Health framework guided our analysis, emphasizing the interconnectedness of individual, societal, and environmental influences. Spoke 4 integrates multidisciplinary expertise to translate scientific knowledge into practical tools for communities, healthcare providers, and policymakers. <br>\r\nResults: Evidence shows that sustained engagement in physical activity, cognitively stimulating activities, and strong social networks supports resilience, reduces frailty, and preserves independence. Tailored nutritional strategies further enhance functional capacity. Digital technologies\u2014such as mobile apps, wearable devices, and online platforms\u2014demonstrate potential to improve disease prevention and health monitoring. However, disparities in digital literacy and access remain significant barriers, particularly for older adults. <br>\r\nDiscussion: Spoke 4 of Age-It highlights the need for multidimensional, One Health\u2013based strategies that integrate traditional health determinants with digital innovations. By combining evidence-based interventions with user-centered e-health platforms, scalable and inclusive solutions can be developed to support healthy aging. These efforts provide policymakers and healthcare systems with tools to foster resilience, mitigate frailty, and enhance quality of life in aging populations.\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<pre id=\"bib13\" style=\"display:none;\">\r\n@article{paoli2025multidimensional,\r\n  title={Multidimensional determinants of active and healthy aging trajectories: a position paper from the Age-It Research Program},\r\n  author={Paoli, Antonio and Iaccarino, Guido and Lucidi, Fabio and Pagnini, Francesco and Boccuzzo, Giovanna and Illario, Maddalena},\r\n  journal={The Journals of Gerontology, Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences},\r\n  volume={80},\r\n  number={Supplement\\_2},\r\n  pages={S145--S157},\r\n  year={2025},\r\n  publisher={Oxford University Press}\r\n}\r\n<\/pre>\r\n\r\n<\/details>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"publication-list\">\r\n\r\n<details class=\"publication\">\r\n\r\n<summary>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"pub-type\"> Scientific article <\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"pub-title\">\r\nProtective and risk factors for cognitive decline: The role of sex and occupational status\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"pub-authors\">\r\nGiulia Sebastianutto,  Giovanna Boccuzzo, Sveva Salvi Bentivoglio, Sonia Montemurro, Veronica Pucci, Sara Mondini\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"pub-journal\">\r\nSocial science & medicine (1982) \u2022 2025 \u2022 Vol. 389\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"pub-toolbar\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"pub-links\">\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0277953625011177?via%3Dihub#metrics\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n\ud83d\udd17 URL\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0277953625011177\/pdfft?md5=81a5c5e206fdaded59a60873ea9147b9&pid=1-s2.0-S0277953625011177-main.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n\ud83d\udcdd PDF\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/scholar?hl=it&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=Protective+and+risk+factors+for+cognitive+decline%3A+The+role+of+sex+and+occupational+status&btnG=\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n\ud83c\udf93 Scholar\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a>\r\n\ud83d\udcc4 DOI: 10.1016\/j.socscimed.2025.118786\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"right-tools\">\r\n\r\n<button class=\"bibtex-btn\" onclick=\"copyBibtex(event,'bib9')\">\r\n    \ud83d\udccb <span>Copy BibTeX<\/span>\r\n<\/button>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"arrow\">\r\n\u25bc\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/summary>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"abstract\">\r\n\r\n<h4>Summary<\/h4>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\n\r\nObjective:\r\nWith ageing cognitive functions become less efficient affecting daily tasks and well-being. We investigate protective factors for decline focusing on the role of sex and occupation. <br>\r\nMethod: the Mini Mental State Examination (Folstein et al., 1975) and the Prose Memory Test (Mondini et al., 2003) were administered to 3081 older adults with the purpose of understanding the role of Age, Sex, Education, Occupation, and Comorbidities. <br>\r\nResults: A negative effect of Age and a positive effect of Education with an interaction between Education and Sex were found: men performed better than women when Education was low, but women performed better than men when Education was high. A protective effect of Occupation was also found: \u201cManager\u201d showed a better performance than other types of occupations, while manual workers had the worst outcomes. <br>\r\nDiscussion: The protective role of higher professional positions and the risks of manual and agricultural occupations are underlined. Our study gives new insights into the limited research on the effects of occupation on cognition in ageing.\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<pre id=\"bib9\" style=\"display:none;\">\r\n@article{sebastianutto2025protective,\r\n  title={Protective and risk factors for cognitive decline: The role of sex and occupational status},\r\n  author={Sebastianutto, Giulia and Boccuzzo, Giovanna and Bentivoglio, Sveva Salvi and Montemurro, Sonia and Pucci, Veronica and Mondini, Sara},\r\n  journal={Social Science \\& Medicine},\r\n  pages={118786},\r\n  year={2025},\r\n  publisher={Elsevier}\r\n}\r\n<\/pre>\r\n\r\n<\/details>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"publication-list\">\r\n\r\n<details class=\"publication\">\r\n\r\n<summary>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"pub-type\">\r\nConference Proceedings\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"pub-title\">\r\nOld Age Informal Caring and Impact on Health Among Adults in Italy\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"pub-authors\">\r\nElisa Cisotto, Margherita Silan, Giulia Cavrini, Alessandra De Rose\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"pub-journal\">\r\nStatistics for Innovation I \u2013 SIS2025 \u2022 2025 \u2022 pp. 379-383\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"pub-toolbar\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"pub-links\">\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/chapter\/10.1007\/978-3-031-96736-8_63\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n\ud83d\udd17 URL\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/content\/pdf\/10.1007\/978-3-031-96736-8.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n\ud83d\udcdd PDF\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/scholar?hl=it&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=Old+Age+Informal+Caring+and+Impact+on+Health+Among+Adults+in+Italy&btnG=\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n\ud83c\udf93 Scholar\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a>\r\n\ud83d\udcc4 DOI: 10.1007\/978-3-031-96736-8_63\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"right-tools\">\r\n\r\n<button class=\"bibtex-btn\" onclick=\"copyBibtex(event,'bib4')\">\r\n    \ud83d\udccb <span>Copy BibTeX<\/span>\r\n<\/button>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"arrow\">\r\n\u25bc\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/summary>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"abstract\">\r\n\r\n<h4>Abstract<\/h4>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\n\r\nThis study examines the relationship between informal intergenerational caregiving and self-rated health (SRH) among Italian adults, with a focus\r\non gender and employment status. Using data from the 2016 Italian Family, Social\r\nSubjects, and Life Cycle (FSS) ISTAT survey, we analyse a sample of 8,610 individuals aged 35\u201364 with at least one living parent. Caregivers are identified by\r\nweekly informal caregiving, co-residence with the cared recipient, or assistance\r\nprovided outside the household. Logistic regression models are used to estimate\r\nthe association between informal caregiving and health outcomes, while Inverse\r\nProbability of Treatment Weighting (IPTW) is applied to infer causal effects of\r\nproviding care.\r\nResults indicate that caregivers are less likely to report good or very good SRH\r\nthan non-caregivers, though gender-specific effects are not statistically significant.\r\nAmong employed or employable individuals, caregiving has the strongest negative\r\nimpact, particularly for women, while among inactive individuals, no significant\r\nassociation is observed. This suggests that role conflict may intensify stress from\r\ncaregiving responsibilities. Future research will further investigate care intensity\r\nand multiple caregiving roles using advanced IPTW methods to refine causal\r\nestimates.\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<pre id=\"bib4\" style=\"display:none;\">\r\n@inproceedings{cisotto2025old,\r\n  title={Old Age Informal Caring and Impact on Health Among Adults in Italy},\r\n  author={Cisotto, Elisa and Silan, Margherita and Giulia, Cavrini and De Rose, Alessandra},\r\n  booktitle={Scientific Meeting of the Italian Statistical Society},\r\n  pages={379--383},\r\n  year={2025},\r\n  organization={Springer}\r\n}\r\n<\/pre>\r\n\r\n<\/details>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"publication-list\">\r\n\r\n<details class=\"publication\">\r\n\r\n<summary>\r\n    \r\n    <div class=\"pub-type\"> Scientific article <\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"pub-title\">\r\nSpouses\u2019 Health: What Happens Beyond the Widowhood Effect?\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"pub-authors\">\r\nElisabetta Listorti, Margherita Silan, Elisa Ferracin, Mirko Di Martino, Giuseppe Costa\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"pub-journal\">\r\nJournal of Family Issues \u2022 2024 \u2022 Vol. 46(1), pp. 46-63\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"pub-toolbar\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"pub-links\">\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/full\/10.1177\/0192513X241236549\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n\ud83d\udd17 URL\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/epub\/10.1177\/0192513X241236549\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n\ud83d\udcdd PDF\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/scholar?hl=it&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=Spouses%E2%80%99+Health%3A+What+Happens+Beyond+the+Widowhood+Effect%3F&btnG=\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n\ud83c\udf93 Scholar\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n<a>\r\n\ud83d\udcc4 DOI: 10.1177\/0192513X241236549\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"right-tools\">\r\n\r\n<button class=\"bibtex-btn\" onclick=\"copyBibtex(event,'bib24')\">\r\n    \ud83d\udccb <span>Copy BibTeX<\/span>\r\n<\/button>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"arrow\">\r\n\u25bc\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/summary>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"abstract\">\r\n\r\n<h4>Abstract<\/h4>\r\n\r\n<p>\r\n\r\nObjectives. We focus on married couples, and we analyse how the susceptibility and survival of individuals can be influenced by the illnesses and death experienced by their spouses. <br>\r\nMethods. We perform a cohort study following married couples (age 65\u201375 years) from 2001 to 2013. We monitor individual\u2019s susceptibility status and three spouses\u2019 illnesses (i.e. diabetes, cancer, and mental diseases). The methodology used is the Cox regression. \r\n<br>Results. The initial cohort is composed of 22,639 couples. During the follow-up, 24% of the individuals dies, 91% experiences at least one susceptibility increase and 43% experiences one spouse\u2019s illness. Results from the Cox regressions report a change in the individual health that is specifically related to the occurrence of the spouse\u2019s diseases and death. Moreover, the three diseases hit individuals differently. <br> Discussion. What emerges from this work is the importance of considering the mechanism of the widowhood effect with an extensive approach.\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<pre id=\"bib24\" style=\"display:none;\">\r\n@article{listorti2025spouses,\r\n  title={Spouses\u2019 health: What happens beyond the widowhood effect?},\r\n  author={Listorti, Elisabetta and Silan, Margherita and Ferracin, Elisa and Di Martino, Mirko and Costa, Giuseppe},\r\n  journal={Journal of Family Issues},\r\n  volume={46},\r\n  number={1},\r\n  pages={46--63},\r\n  year={2025},\r\n  publisher={SAGE Publications Sage CA: Los Angeles, CA}\r\n}\r\n<\/pre>\r\n\r\n<\/details>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<script>\r\n\r\nfunction copyBibtex(event,id){\r\n\r\nevent.preventDefault();\r\nevent.stopPropagation();\r\n\r\nconst testo=document.getElementById(id).textContent;\r\n\r\nnavigator.clipboard.writeText(testo);\r\n\r\nconst btn=event.target;\r\n\r\nconst old=btn.innerHTML;\r\n\r\nbtn.innerHTML=\"\u2713 Copied!\";\r\n\r\nsetTimeout(function(){\r\n\r\nbtn.innerHTML=old;\r\n\r\n},1500);\r\n\r\n}\r\n\r\n<\/script>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Publications on Healthy Ageing Scientific article Redefining cognitive testing: the impact of cognitive reserve and sex from early to late adulthood Sonia Montemurro, Enrico Bovo,<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":53,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1329","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ideas.stat.unipd.it\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1329","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ideas.stat.unipd.it\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ideas.stat.unipd.it\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ideas.stat.unipd.it\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ideas.stat.unipd.it\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1329"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/ideas.stat.unipd.it\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1329\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1390,"href":"https:\/\/ideas.stat.unipd.it\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1329\/revisions\/1390"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ideas.stat.unipd.it\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/53"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ideas.stat.unipd.it\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1329"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}