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Development and Validation of Knowledge Assessment Scales for Dementia and Urinary Incontinence in Community Older People J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Hui Sun, Wenqi Liu, Xuemei Sun, Yinyan Gao, Yancong Chen, Yali Lin, Jinlu Song, Zixuan Zhang, Betty H. Wang, Lingqi Li, Hui Feng, Hongzhuan Tan, Qiong Chen, Linlin Peng, Wenjie Dai, Irene X. Y. Wu
To develop and validate scales for reliably assessing dementia and urinary incontinence knowledge of older adults in the community. Items were generated through a literature review, refined through a Delphi study ( n = 19), and then revised through a pilot study ( n = 29). Item analysis and exploratory factor analysis were applied to finalize the scales ( n = 244). Construct validity, reliability,
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How Perceptions of Aging Influence Physical Activity and Exercise in Older Age: Exploring the Behavior of People Aged 70+ Years Engaged in Fall Prevention Activities J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Meghan Ambrens, Rona Macniven, Amy Perram, Sophie Andrews, Helen Hawley-Hague, Husna Razee, Chris Todd, Trinidad Valenzuela, Kim Delbaere
For older people, physical inactivity increases fall risk as well as other preventable health conditions. Despite the well-documented benefits of physical activity, uptake and adherence continue to challenge efforts aimed at increasing physical activity and reducing falls. Nested within a randomized controlled trial, this study reports on the factors influencing the physical activity behavior of people
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Association of Depression and Antidepressant Use With Driving Behaviors in Older Adults: A LongROAD Study J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Chelsea A. Isom, Sara Baird, Marian E. Betz, Carolyn G. DiGuiseppi, David W. Eby, Guohua Li, Kelly C Lee, Lisa J. Molnar, Ryan Moran, David Strogatz, Linda Hill
Older adults aged 70 and older who drive have higher crash death rates per mile driven compared to middle aged (35–54 years) adults who drive in the US. Prior studies have found that depression and or antidepressant medication use in older adults are associated with an increase in the vehicular crash rate. Using data from the prospective multi-site AAA Longitudinal Research on Aging Drivers Study,
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Dementia Caregiver Experiences: Insights From a Telephone-Based Support Program J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-03-09 Glory H. Thai, Sheran Rivette, JoAnn Sharman, Fayron Epps, Sara Masoud
Dementia caregivers face daunting challenges as both the oldest subpopulation of those providing unpaid care and the most at risk of adverse health outcomes as a result of their role, including depression, anxiety, and increased mortality. To better understand the experiences and needs of dementia caregivers, a qualitative content analysis was conducted of secondary data extracted from call logs (
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Services for Latino Family Dementia Caregivers: Is the Workforce Prepared? J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Iveris L. Martinez, Elaine Acosta Gonzalez, Leah Black
The American healthcare system is ill-fitted to meet the needs of the growing population with Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias (ADRD) and their caregivers, which disproportionately affects Latinos. This paper describes the caregiving process for Latino patients with ADRD from the perspective of caregivers and service providers to reveal service areas in need of improvement. Ten providers and 24 Latino
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Chronic Non-cancer Pain and Associated Risks of Incident Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias in Middle-Aged and Older Adults J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Yi-Han Hu, Dong-Chul Seo, Lesa Huber, Patrick C. Shih, Hsien-Chang Lin
The goal of this study is to investigate the association between chronic non-cancer pain (CNCP) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI)/Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRDs) development among adults aged ≥50 using administrative claims data from a national commercial health insurance company during 2007–2017. To reduce selection bias, propensity-score matching was applied to select comparable
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Reminiscence Therapy and Music With Older Adults: A Descriptive Study Investigating the Current Views and Practices of Australian Aged Care Providers and Volunteers J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Romy Engelbrecht, Sunil Bhar, Helen Shoemark, Bradley Elphinstone, Joseph Ciorciari
Reminiscence therapy and music are often used to improve the wellbeing of older people; however, we do not know how these interventions are used in practice. This study explored how those working with older people view and use verbal Reminiscence Therapy (VRT) and Music-assisted Reminiscence Therapy (MRT). A total of 110 participants who worked or volunteered with older people in Australia were surveyed
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“A Major Issue”: The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on How Home Care Leaders Perceive and Promote Aides' Mental Health and Well-Being J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Emma K. Tsui, Marita LaMonica, Kathrin Boerner, Sherry Baron
Home care aides play a critical role in the care of older adults, but they do this under difficult working conditions. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated aides’ stress and worsened their mental health, raising the question of how agencies can better support aides. We explore how home care industry leaders in New York perceived and addressed home care aides’ mental health and well-being prior to and
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Does Retirement and Work Stoppage Impact Body Weight and Waist Circumference Changes in Middle- and Older-Aged Women and Men? Results From the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Alexander C. T. Tam, Rachel A. Murphy, Annalijn I. Conklin, Wei Zhang
This study aimed to examine the impact of employment transitions (ETs) on anthropometric changes among middle-aged and older workers (ages 45y+). Using two waves of data from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging, we analyzed the impact of ETs (stayed working, entered retirement, and stopped working) on change in body weight and waist circumference (WC) on continuous scales as well as categories
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Personal Competence or Environmental Characteristics? Factors Influencing Happiness among Ageing Adults in Hong Kong Around the Period of COVID-19 Pandemic J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Xue Bai, Jia-Jia Zhou, Chi Ko Lee, Vincent W.P. Lee, Daniel W.L. Lai
Drawing upon person–environment fit perspective, this study examines the joint and interactive influences of personal competence and environmental characteristics on the happiness of ageing adults around the period of COVID-19 pandemic. Data was collected in two rounds, before and during the pandemic, with 2,028 participants aged 55 years and older in Hong Kong. Personal competence encompassed financial
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Exploring the Use of Socially Assistive Robot Among Socially Isolated Korean American Older Adults J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Othelia EunKyoung Lee, Kwi Ok Nah, Eun Mi Kim, Namkee G. Choi, Do-Hyung Park
This pilot study explored whether a socially assistive robot (SAR) would have positive effects on Korean American immigrant older adults’ health behaviors and emotional well-being and whether the older adults would be receptive to the SAR. A total of 30 participants (age 65+) in a large metropolitan area participated in the study, and each participant was provided a SAR named Hyodol for 4 months and
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Vision Impairment and Frailty Among Mexican American Older Adults: A Longitudinal Study J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Mandi L. Sonnenfeld, Monique R. Pappadis, Timothy A. Reistetter, Mukaila A. Raji, Kenneth Ottenbacher, Soham Al Snih
We examined the relationship between vision impairment (VI) and new-onset frailty among non-frail Mexican American older adults (≥70 years) at baseline and determined the differential impact of VI on each frailty criteria. Data were from an 18-year prospective cohort from the Hispanic Established Population for the Epidemiologic Study of the Elderly (1998/1999, N = 1072 to 2016, N = 175). Frailty was
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Boosting Resilience: Photovoice as a Tool for Promoting Well-Being, Social Cohesion, and Empowerment Among the Older Adult During the COVID-19 Pandemic J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Menny Malka, Offer E. Edelstein, Ephrat Huss, Rivka Hillel Lavian
This paper examines how older adults who participated in an online photovoice-based group intervention program reported their experience. In a qualitative-phenomenological study, in which 13 older-adult people participated, data were collected through semi-structured in-depth interviews and analyzed through content analysis. The findings point to three central themes: a) Challenges—technical difficulties
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The Virtual Geriatric Assessment Interdisciplinary Team Project: Interprofessional Geriatric Training Against the Backdrop of COVID-19 J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-02-21 Min Kyoung Park, Joy Taylor, Julia Biernot, Diane J. Martin
Interprofessional geriatric education programs enhance trainees’ knowledge of older adults, and the valuable contributions health and social care practitioners make to their well-being when specialists work collaboratively. In response to the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, in-person geriatric interprofessional education (IPE) programs were redesigned for virtual delivery. Nineteen virtual programs
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Meeting the Aerobic and Muscle-Strengthening Physical Activity Guidelines Among Older US Adults, National Health Interview Survey 1998–2018 J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Eric T. Hyde, David R. Brown, Bryant J. Webber, Katrina L. Piercy, John D. Omura, Ken Rose, Geoffrey P. Whitfield
The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, second edition, recommends older adults participate in ≥150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity equivalent aerobic activity and ≥2 days per week of muscle-strengthening activity. We estimated prevalence and trends of meeting the guidelines among US adults aged ≥65 years from 1998 to 2018. Using the 1998–2018 National Health Interview Survey, we estimated
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“Call 911 - That’s my [Advance Care] Plan”: Factors that Inform Advance Care Planning Conversation Readiness Among Aging Persons Living With HIV J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Emily Pinto Taylor, Sean N. Halpin, Vincent C. Marconi, Amy C. Justice, Theodore M. Johnson, D. Keith McInnes, Molly M. Perkins
Antiretroviral therapy has dramatically increased the lifespan of people living with HIV (PLWH), but advance care planning (ACP) and hospice services are underutilized in this population. The purpose of this study was to understand barriers and facilitators to ACP among this group. PLWH ( n = 25) were recruited from an HIV Clinic at a Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in Atlanta, GA to represent
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“We do not go outside, though We want to”: Unequal Access to Public Transport and Transport-Related Social Exclusion of Older Adults in Dhaka, Bangladesh J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Selim Jahangir, Ajay Bailey, Musleh Uddin Hasan, Shanawez Hossain
This study investigated key physical and social barriers to accessing public transport in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and how the unequal accessibility of transport leads to the social exclusion of older adults. Employing a transport disadvantage perspective and drawing on visual surveys and in-depth interviews, the study explores the context and lived experiences of older adults using public transport in their
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From Restricted Resources to Ethical Burden—Former Home Care Workers’ Reasons for Leaving Their Jobs J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Marjo Ring, Hanna Ristolainen, Elisa Tiilikainen
The study examines former home care workers’ reasons for leaving their jobs from the perspective of reforms in public services and eldercare policies impacted by New Public Management (NPM) in Finland. Written narratives from former home care workers ( n = 39) were collected online and analyzed using thematic content analysis. Former home care workers’ reasons for leaving their jobs were connected
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Comorbid Dementia and Cancer Therapy Decision-Making: A Scoping Review J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Sean N. Halpin, Gabriel Alain, Aaron Seaman, Erin E. Stevens, Hui Zhao, Mackenzie E. Fowler, Qiuyang Zhang, Tamara Cadet, Minzhi Ye, Jessica L. Krok-Schoen
Comorbid dementia complicates cancer therapy decision-making in older adults. We aimed to synthesize the recent literature (<5 years) on the challenges associated with cancer therapy decision-making among older people living with dementia (PLWD) and their caregivers. Of the 20,763 references, 8767 had their title and abstract screened, and eight met the inclusion criteria. Six studies were qualitative
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Training Senior Companion Volunteers to Identify and Report Adult Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Jessica Bibbo, Courtney Reynolds, Farida Kassim Ejaz
Elder abuse is a national public health challenge that can have dire consequences for the older adults who experience it in any form. The Senior Companion Program presents a unique opportunity to address this public health challenge. An in-person training for Senior Companion volunteers across Ohio on how to recognize and report elder abuse was developed, implemented, and evaluated prior to the COVID-19
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Subjective Age Moderates the Relationship Between Global Cognition and Susceptibility to Scams J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Gali H. Weissberger, Aaron C. Lim, Laura Mosqueda, Annie L. Nguyen, Laura Fenton, S. Duke Han
This study examined the interactive effect of subjective age on the relationship between global cognition and susceptibility to scams. Sixty-five participants underwent an assessment of global cognition (Mini Mental State Examination; MMSE), reported their perceived age (i.e., subjective age), and responded to a self-report questionnaire assessing scam susceptibility. A main effect of global cognition
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Supporting Physical Activity Maintenance in Older Adults Following Supervised Group Exercise: A Mixed-Methods Study Among Culturally Diverse Older Adults J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Jessica Wells, Karine E. Manera, Kitty Kaur, Ben J. Smith
Physical activity (PA) is important for prevention of falls and chronic disease in older adults. We aimed to examine the interrelated influences upon PA in culturally diverse older adults who completed a short-term exercise program, to inform maintenance strategies, using a mixed-methods design. Eighty-two past participants from the “ Stepping On”© program were surveyed examining ongoing participation
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Health Care Access and Cognitive Function in Older Adults: A Cross-Lagged Panel Longitudinal Analysis J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Chenguang Du, Benjamin Katz, Prabisha Shrestha, Kazuki Hori, Gaurav Dave
Objective: The current longitudinal study examined how (1) cognitive measures, including episodic memory, executive function, and global cognition, predict later healthcare access and how (2) healthcare access predicts later cognition. Methods: Drawing a sample ( n = 9920) from the Health and Retirement Study dataset, we created a cross-lagged panel model to examine the longitudinal association between
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Fear of Falling in Older Adults Living in a Community-Dwelling Facility: Prevalence and Its Impact on Activity Behavior and Physical Function J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Emerson Sebastião, Vitor Siqueira, Jemimah Bakare, Lucimere Bohn, Luiza Herminia Gallo
This study examined the prevalence and the impact of fear of falling (FOF) on physical activity (PA), sedentary behavior (PA), and physical function in older adults living in a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). Ninety-three older adults were included and self-reported assessed on PA and SB. Further, participants’ physical function was assessed using a collection of measures of valid objective
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Factors Associated With Psychological Wellbeing in Home Care Older Adults With Alzheimer’s Disease: A Longitudinal Analysis J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Yuqi Guo, Jingyi Shi
The long-term symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s disease pose significant challenges to the psychological wellbeing of patients. This longitudinal study aims to analyze the effects of socioeconomic factors and physical health factors on the psychological wellbeing of older patients diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) receiving home care, as well as the moderating role of aging and care support
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Factors Influencing Caregivers’ Use of Respite Care Services: Secondary Analysis of the National Study of Caregiving J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Babatope Ogunjesa, Xiaotian Gao, Minakshi Raj
This study examines when and why unpaid caregivers use respite services. We conducted a secondary analysis of the 2017 National Study of Caregiving (NSOC) Wave III, a U.S. nationally representative sample comprising 2652 unpaid caregivers. We found that unpaid caregivers reporting financial, physical, and emotional difficulties in caregiving were more likely to use respite care services than those
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Educational Attainment and Perceived Need for Future ADL Assistance J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Julia M. Finan, Scott D. Landes
The current study examined whether educational attainment was associated with perceived need of assistance with future activities of daily living (ADL) among middle-aged and early older-aged adults in the United States. Data for 54,946 adults aged 40–65 years from the 2011–2014 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) were analyzed using ordered logistic regression. Adults with more education will on
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Nurturing the Seeds of Participation: Unveiling the Foundational Path for Understanding Aging in Place Barriers and Facilitators From the Perspective of Older Adults Using Mixed Methods and Translational Science J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Emily J. Balog, Sabrina Figueiredo, Tracey Vause-Earland, Elena Ragusa, Philip J. Van der Wees
Participation in society is a cornerstone for quality of life, active aging, and aging in place. While the majority of older adults prefer aging in place, health and financial challenges can hinder this vision. Conducted in suburban South Jersey, this study utilized mixed methods, including surveys and interviews with older adult participants. Surveys indicated that satisfaction with participation
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Allostatic Load, Morbidity, and Mortality Among Older Adults: A Multi-Wave Analysis From the National Health and Aging Trends Study J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Carri S. Polick, Melissa L. Harris-Gersten, Paul A. Dennis, Devon Noonan, Susan N. Hastings, Patrick S. Calhoun, Marie Anne Rosemberg, Sarah A. Stoddard
Although allostatic load (AL) is a key concept to reflect physiologic wear and tear from stress, older adults are underrepresented in AL-related research, especially the oldest old (≥80). Further, attenuative factors are often unaccounted for. This longitudinal analysis using data from National Health and Aging Trends Study investigated relationships of AL in 2017 and multi-wave (1) comorbidity accumulation
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A Cross-Sectional Study of Nurse Turnover in Residential Care Communities J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Lacey Loomer
We examine what facility characteristics are associated with nurse turnover in residential care communities (RCCs). This is a cross-sectional study using the 2018 National Study of Long-term Care Provider Public Use File. There were 3331 RCCs (unweighted n = 272) represented when examining registered nurse (RN) turnover and when examining aide turnover there was a weighted sample of 13,676 RCCs (unweighted
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Aging in Place with Few Children and Social Services-- Understanding Structural and Cultural Lags in Rural China J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-01-30 Heying Jenny Zhan, Jing Liu, Fengxian Qiu
This study uses mixed methodologies to reveal how structural and cultural changes are changing the connotations of home and aging in rural China. Based on surveys ( n = 830) and 33 intensive interviews with older migrant workers, this study found that having rural public pensions, adult children living nearby, and owning land in their hometowns were associated with the respondents’ desire for aging
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The Importance of Zero-Deficiency Complaints in Nursing Homes: A Mere Consequence or Serious Concern? J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-01-30 Kallol Kumar Bhattacharyya, Lindsay Peterson, Victor Molinari, Elizabeth B. Fauth, Ross Andel
Complaints represent an important metric for assessing the quality of nursing home (NH) care. Using the Automated Survey Processing Environment (ASPEN) Complaints/Incidents Tracking System dataset (2017), we examined the relationships between zero-deficiency complaints (ZDCs) and zero-deficiency substantiated complaints (ZDSCs) and the proportion of residents with dementia. NHs ( N = 15,339) were separated
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Influence of Age and Message Frame on COVID-19 Vaccination Willingness Early in the Pandemic J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-01-22 Nikita C. Spalvins, Tarren Leon, Phoebe E. Bailey
Objective: This study examined whether age would moderate the association between a brief message frame intervention and COVID-19 vaccine willingness. Methods: Data were collected in Australia between 25 June and 5 July 2021. Participants ( N = 187) aged 18–85 years had not yet received a dose of COVID-19 vaccine. After random assignment to a gain- or loss-framed message, participants reported COVID-19
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Enablers and Barriers to Hearing aid Use in People Living With Dementia J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Emma Hooper, Laura J.E. Brown, Hannah Cross, Piers Dawes, Iracema Leroi, Christopher J. Armitage
Hearing loss is highly prevalent in dementia; however, people with dementia are less likely to use hearing aids consistently than people with intact cognition are. This qualitative study is the first of its kind to explore factors that influence hearing aid use from the perspective of community-living people with mild to moderate dementia and their care partners. Eleven UK-based dyads from the European
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Implementing the Patient Driven Payment Model—Perspectives from Skilled Nursing Facility Administrators J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-01-04 Zhanqin Liu, Amy Meehan, Joan F. Brazier, Renee Shield, Emily A. Gadbois
Objective: To explore skilled nursing facility (SNF) administrator retrospective perspectives on their preparation for and initial implementation of the Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM), the new Medicare payment system for SNFs enacted on October 1, 2019. Methods: 156 interviews at 40 SNFs in eight U.S. markets were conducted and qualitatively analyzed. Results: Administrators retrospectively expressed
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Multidimensional Frailty, Quality of Life and Self-Management in Aging Hispanics Living With HIV J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-01-04 Evelyn Iriarte, Rosina Cianelli, Joseph P. De Santis, Arsham Alamian, Jose G. Castro, Yui Matsuda, Alejandra-X. Araya
An observational cross-sectional study was conducted to examine multidimensional frailty and its potential impact on quality of life (QOL) in aging Hispanic people living with HIV (PLWH) and assess the extent to which HIV self-management moderates this association. The sample included 120 Hispanic PLWH aged 50 years and older ( M = 59.11; SD = 7.04). The structural equation modeling analyses demonstrated
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Barriers to Community Service Use Among Persons With Dementia and Their Care Partners: A Focus on Consumers of a Novel Statewide Dementia Care Program J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-01-04 Alexis A. Bender, Ellyn Pier, Miranda Moore, Joanna Jungerman, Annie Davis, Molly M. Perkins
Although the importance of access to, and utilization of, home and community-based services (HCBS) is a well-documented aspect of informal care and the ability to age in place among people living with dementia, these resources are underutilized, especially in the initial stages of the disease. In 2017, the Georgia Memory Net was established as a novel private–public partnership to extend dementia screening
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Religious Involvement and the Impact on Living Alone and Depression: An Examination of Gendered Pathways Post-Widowhood J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-01-04 Frances M. Hawes, Jane L. Tavares
This study analyzed data from the nationally representative Health and Retirement Study (HRS) to examine the association between widowhood and depression. The results revealed that both men and women experienced increased depression after widowhood, with women exhibiting a better recovery pattern over time. Religiosity, especially attending religious services, was found to be a beneficial coping mechanism
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Associations Between Physical Activity and Inactivity Levels on Physical Function and Sleep Parameters of Older Adults With Frailty Phenotype. J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2023-12-01 Juan Corral-Pérez,Cristina Casals,Laura Ávila-Cabeza-de-Vaca,Andrea González-Mariscal,Alba Mier,Milagrosa Espinar-Toledo,Nuria García-Agua Soler,María Á Vázquez-Sánchez
This study investigated the relationship between physical activity, inactivity, physical function, and sleep in older adults with a frailty phenotype. A total of 184 pre-frail/frail older adults were included. Physical activity, inactive behavior, and sleep parameters were assessed using a wrist-worn accelerometer. Participants were categorized into four groups based on their levels of inactivity and
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Understanding Health, Subjective Aging, and Participation in Social Activities in Later Life: A Regional Finnish Survey. J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2023-12-01 Heli Vaartio-Rajalin,Snellman Fredrik,Gustafsson Ylva,Rauhala Auvo,Viklund Emilia
To understand health and well-being in later life, it is vital to consider the meaning of subjective aging. This study aimed to explore how perceived health, self-perceptions of aging, and participation in social activities relate to each other among older persons in the Bothnia region and Åland islands in Finland. Data were analyzed using Spearman's and polychoric correlation and multinomial logistic
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The Greenhouse Model of Nursing Home Care: A Scoping Review. J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2023-11-29 Cynthia Williams,Aishwarya Joshi
The study aimed to comprehensively review and assess evidence-based outcomes of the Greenhouse model. We systematically reviewed, assessed, and reported on relevant literature using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses guidelines for the scoping review. We identified qualitative or quantitative studies that met our inclusion criteria from PubMed, Medline, CINAHL, and
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More 50+ Workers Means More 50+ Policy-Until it Doesn't. The Non-Linear Relation Between Proportion of Older Workers and Implementation of Policies for Older Workers. J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2023-11-29 Jelle Lössbroek,Gerben Hulsegge
Personnel policies specifically for older workers can benefit both the older workers and their organization. It is often assumed that a higher percentage of older workers in an organization is associated with more policies for older workers. We hypothesize that policies accommodating older workers, such as extra leave or a reduced workload, become unfeasible if the proportion of older workers is high
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The Role of Childhood Circumstances on Social Conditions and Health of Middle-Aged and Older Adults: Ardakan Cohort Study on Aging (ACSA). J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2023-11-29 Fatemeh-Sadat Tabatabaei,Ahmad Delbari,Mohammad Bidkhori,Mohammad Saatchi,Nasibeh Zanjari,Elham Hooshmand
Some studies suggest that childhood can affect some later outcomes. This cross-sectional study of the first phase of the Ardakan Cohort Study on Aging (ACSA) on 5,197 individuals examined the effects of childhood socioeconomic and health on aging well. Childhood socioeconomic status (SES) was measured using parents' education and self-expressed family's financial status. Quality of Life (SF-12), Satisfaction
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Mental Health Referrals Among Medicare Advantage Enrollees Receiving Home-Based Annual Wellness Visits in Puerto Rico During the COVID-19 Pandemic. J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2023-11-29 Kelley Akiya,Sofia Palacios,Diana Silver
Annual Wellness Visits (AWV) promote preventive care for older adults, yet uptake remains low. To increase AWVs, a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan in Puerto Rico contracted a medical group to provide home-based AWVs during the last quarter of 2020. Using data from 464 visits, we conducted descriptive and multivariable analysis to profile patient characteristics and identify predictors of mental health
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Bidirectional Association Between Internet Use and Episodic Memory Among Older Adults: A Longitudinal Mediation Study. J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Xiaohang Zhao,Lei Jin,Skylar Biyang Sun
Using nationally representative longitudinal data from three waves of the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS), we assessed whether social participation and mental health were channels through which internet use and episodic memory mutually influenced each other. Cross-lagged panel models with multiple mediators were employed for the mediation analysis. The results reveal that social
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Social Mobility and Cognitive Impairment Among Korean Older Adults: Does Gender Matter? J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Seungah H Lee,Jiyoung Lyu
The purpose of this study is to investigate the association between social mobility and cognitive impairment among older adults in Korea. The study sample is drawn from nationally representative data, which comes from the 2016 Korean Longitudinal Study of Ageing (KLoSA). The final sample consists of 4264 KLoSA respondents aged 65 or older. Gender-specific logistic regression models are used to examine
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Depression and Health-Related Quality of Life Among Older Adults With Hearing Loss in the ACHIEVE Study. J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Alison R Huang,Nicholas S Reed,Jennifer A Deal,Michelle Arnold,Sheila Burgard,Theresa Chisolm,David Couper,Nancy W Glynn,Theresa Gmelin,Adele M Goman,Lisa Gravens-Mueller,Kathleen M Hayden,Christine Mitchell,James S Pankow,James R Pike,Jennifer A Schrack,Victoria Sanchez,Josef Coresh,Frank R Lin,
Hearing loss is associated with cognitive/physical health; less is known about mental health. We investigated associations between hearing loss severity, depression, and health-related quality of life among older adults with unaided hearing loss. Data (N = 948) were from the Aging and Cognitive Health Evaluation in Elders Study. Hearing was measured by pure-tone average (PTA), Quick Speech-in-Noise
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Australian Frontline Service Response to Elder Abuse During COVID-19: Learnings, Successes, and Preparedness for Disaster. J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2023-11-23 Bianca Brijnath,Peter Feldman,Briony Dow,Rachel Muoio
This study examines how service providers in Victoria, Australia, undertook early intervention and response to elder abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020-2021. This study comprised two phases: (a) interviews with 29 staff members from 23 frontline service organizations about their experience responding to the needs of vulnerable older people during COVID-19; followed by (b) a co-design workshop
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The Symptom Experience of Older Adults with Mobility Difficulties: Qualitative Interviews. J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2023-11-23 Michelle A McKay,Alexis Cohn,Melissa O'Connor
Eighteen million older adults have mobility limitations, defined as difficulty walking a quarter of a mile or climbing stairs unassisted. Little is known about how symptom burden impacts mobility difficulty in older adults. Understanding the burden of symptoms responsible for mobility difficulties may be an area for intervention to improve mobility and to prevent adverse outcomes. We conducted 31 semi-structured
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More Than Just Movement: Exploring Embodied Group Synchrony During Seated Dance for Older Adults Living in Residential Aged Care Communities. J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2023-11-22 Blake Toohey,Marie Hutchinson,Gail Moloney
One in six people in Australia are aged over 65, with many older adults currently living in residential aged care communities (RACC). Fostering meaningful human connection through social activities, such as dance, is imperative to maintain or improve the quality of life in these settings. Drawing from an embodied cognition framework, this mixed-methods study explored synchrony during a seated dance
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Where Patients Live Matter in Emergency Department Visits in Home Health Care: Rural/Urban Status and Neighborhood Socioeconomic Status. J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2023-11-22 Daniel Jung,Suhang Song,Chenjuan Ma
An increasing body of evidence highlights the importance of an individual's place of residence on their health and functional outcomes. This study is based on Outcome and Assessment Information Set data to assess the differences in emergency department visits among Medicare home health care patients by patients' residence location (rural/urban status and neighborhood socioeconomic status). Compared
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A Community-Based Study of Cognitive Impairment Caregiving Outcomes Pre- and During the COVID-19 Pandemic. J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2023-11-22 Noreen Khan,Amanda Malingagio,Emily M Briceño,Roshanak Mehdipanah,Lisa Lewandowski-Romps,Steven G Heeringa,Nelda Garcia,Deborah A Levine,Kenneth M Langa,Xavier F Gonzales,Lewis B Morgenstern
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on informal caregiving was examined in a Mexican American (MA) and Non-Hispanic White (NHW) population-based cohort. 395 participants age > 65 years were recruited via door-to-door and phone recruitment as part of the Brain Attack Surveillance in Corpus Christi-Cognitive (BASIC-C) project. Both recipients and caregivers answered questions regarding the recipient's
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Family Caregivers' Role in Navigating Diet: Perspectives from Caregivers of Older Asian Americans. J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2023-11-22 Katherine Lim,Laura Quintero Silva,Minakshi Raj
Family caregivers uphold significant healthcare responsibilities including language translation and diet management. This study sought to understand family caregivers' experiences and challenges navigating and managing their older Asian American relative's diet. We conducted an exploratory sequential mixed-methods study with family caregivers involving (1) qualitative interviews (n = 40) and (2) a
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Residents' Fear of Retaliation in America's Nursing Homes: An Exploratory Study. J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2023-11-22 Eilon Caspi
The phenomenon of residents' fear of staff retaliation when voicing care concern and making mistreatment complaints in nursing homes has been shown in research to be common. Despite longstanding concerns by care advocacy organizations about this phenomenon and its impact on residents (including emotional suffering, inadequate care, and mistreatment due to fear-driven lack of reporting, investigation
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Understanding the Link Between Retirement Timing and Cognition: A Scoping Review. J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2023-11-22 Jessica Yauk,Britney Veal,Debra Dobbs
Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries have increased the age for full retirement benefits to alleviate financial pressures. Older age is linked to higher rates of cognitive impairment. Therefore, it is crucial for public policymakers to understand the relationship between retirement timing and cognition. The purpose of this scoping review was to review the retirement
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Caregiver Resilience and Dance/Movement Therapy: A Theoretical Review and Conceptual Model. J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2023-11-22 Eden R Champagne
With the population aging, more people are living with neurodegenerative conditions, leading to an influx of informal family caregivers, who often experience negative health outcomes. Few caregiver interventions have successfully adopted a holistic, strengths-based approach to fostering resilience. This article examines existing literature on caregiver resilience factors, which include self-efficacy
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Perceived Risk of Solitary Death and Depressive Symptoms Among Older Adults Living Alone in Seoul: Can Structural and Functional Social Support Buffer the Impact? J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 Seok Cheol Ha,Eunji Nam,Sun Young Lee
Although older adults living alone are at a greater risk of solitary death, there is a dearth of literature in this area. Using the 2018 Seoul Elderly Survey, we investigated the extent to which older adults living alone in Seoul perceive the risk of solitary death and examined the association between the perceived risk of solitary death and depressive symptoms. Additionally, we explored the role of
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Subtypes of Transitions into a Family Caregiving Role: A Latent Class Analysis. J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 Carly L Brantner,John P Bentley,David L Roth
This paper groups persons who have transitioned into family caregiving using a latent class analysis and examines class differences on measures of well-being. Latent classes were identified for a sample of 251 participants who became family caregivers while participating in a longitudinal national study, and linear regression analyses compared average well-being change scores across classes. Fit indices
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Temporal Patterns of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia and Caregiver Distress: Associated Daily and Individual Factors. J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 Caitlin Connelly,Kyungmin Kim,Yin Liu,Steven H Zarit
This study examined daily occurrences of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) and whether caregivers' perceived distress towards BPSD varies throughout four phases of the day (i.e., morning, daytime, evening, and night). Family caregivers residing with relatives who were using adult day services (ADS) participated in an 8-day daily diary study (caregiver N = 173; caregiver-day N
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Advance Care Planning: A Story of Trust Within the Family. J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Lory A Iunius,Sarah Vilpert,Clément Meier,Ralf J Jox,Gian Domenico Borasio,Jürgen Maurer
As the family usually plays a central role at the end of life, the quality of family relationships may influence how individuals approach advance care planning (ACP). Our study investigates the associations of trust in relatives with regard to end-of-life (EOL) issues-used as a proxy measure of family relationship quality-with individuals' engagement in EOL discussions, advance directive (AD) awareness