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Assessment of Frailty Among Older Adults in the Physical Activity Daily Trial J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-04-24 Raymond Jones, Ene M. Enogela, Emily L. Zumbro, Phonchit Soukhamneut, Caroline R. Richardson, Thomas W. Buford, Elizabeth A. Jackson
Frailty is common among cardiac patients; however, frailty assessment data from patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) are limited. The purpose of this observational study was to identify the prevalence and factors related to frailty in addition to unique frailty marker groupings in a cohort of sedentary adults with PAD. We grouped three PAD-relevant frailty characteristics using Fried’s frailty
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The Safe Home Care Intervention Study: Implementation Methods and Effectiveness Evaluation J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-04-23 Susan R. Sama, Margaret M. Quinn, Rebecca J. Gore, Catherine J. Galligan, David Kriebel, Pia K. Markkanen, John E. Lindberg, Pamela J. Fallon
Home care (HC) aides experience numerous safety hazards in clients’ homes; many hazards also put clients at risk. We hypothesized that safety coaching led by nurse managers (NMs) during their initial HC needs assessment could prompt clients to improve safety conditions in their homes. Following a 2-arm proof-of-concept intervention study design, intervention NMs used motivational interviewing (MI)
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Sense of Freedom in the Golden Years: Disentangling the Complex Ties Between Community Safety Concerns and Depressive Symptoms in Later Life J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-04-23 Yujie Zhang
This study investigates the “Negative Spillover Effect”—a conceptual framework that highlights the correlation between older adults’ community safety concerns and depressive symptoms. It explores the moderating influence of the sense of freedom in this relationship. Through the analysis of data from 3408 participants in the China Labor-force Dynamics Survey, employing a two-stage least squares regression
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Associations of Cognitive Impairment with All-Cause and Cardiovascular Mortality Among Individuals with Diabetes: A Prospective Cohort Study J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-04-23 Yanchang Shang, Shuhui Wang, Chao Wei, Hengge Xie
This study explored the association between diabetes, cognitive imFpairment (CI), and mortality in a cohort of 2931 individuals aged 60 and above from the 2011 to 2014 NHANES. Mortality data was gathered through 2019, and multivariable Cox proportional hazards models were used to determine the association between diabetes, CI, and mortality adjusting for sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyle
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Disparities in the Quality of Working Life Among Older Workers: Housing Conditions and Life Satisfaction With Latent Class Analysis J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-04-23 Mi Sun Choi, Katherine E. Marçal, Kathryn Showalter
Little empirical research informs understanding of the disparate active aging experiences among working older adults, especially in terms of the association with living circumstances and life satisfaction. To address this knowledge gap, this study used latent class analysis on data from the 2020 Health and Retirement Study (HRS) core interview and focused on 1,194 employed adults aged 50 and above
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Social Skill Abilities and Demographic Correlates of Older Volunteers J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-04-23 Szu-Yu Chen, Kuei-Min Chen, Chiang-Ching Chang, Ching-Yi Lai, Frank Belcastro, Chuan-Feng Kuo
Older age is associated with reduced social networks while social skill abilities are important assets for older people to cope with these situations. To better understand older people’s social skill ability and important demographic correlates, the present cross-sectional survey research interviewed 1000 Taiwanese older volunteers from 73 community care centers. Findings of a mixed model indicated
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Perceived Ageism in Health Care: A Hybrid Concept Analysis J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-04-18 Xinyi Liu, Dan Wang, Chunyan Gu, Haoying Bao, Yu Luo
Identifying perceived ageism is a critical step in eliminating ageism. This hybrid concept analysis aims to describe the concept of perceived ageism in health care. In the theoretical phase, a scoping review was conducted. In the field phase, semi-structured interviews were conducted with nine community-dwelling older adults. In the final analytical phase, results from the theoretical phase were integrated
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Relationship of the Japanese Old Stories Cognitive Scale With the Revised Hasegawa Cognitive Scale and Mini-Mental State Examination J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-04-17 Yasuyuki Honjo, Kuniaki Nagai, Takuma Yuri, Hideaki Nakai, Ippei Kawasaki, Shun Harada, Noriyuki Ogawa
The Revised Hasegawa Dementia Scale (HDS-R) is the most widely used instrument to screen for dementia in Japan and is similar to the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). The development of a quicker and simpler screening tool, the Japanese Old Stories Cognitive Scale (JOSS), was previously reported. A total of 953 new outpatients from 8 memory clinics in Japan completed the JOSS, HDS-R, and MMSE at
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Evidence Map of Non-Pharmacological Dementia Care Partner Interventions Implemented in the US: Gaps and Impact Opportunities J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-04-17 Zachary G. Baker, Maria Dellapina, Allison M. Gustavson, Justine S. Sefcik, Sokha Koeuth, Joseph E. Gaugler, Kimberly Van Haitsma, Laura N. Gitlin
There are 200+ tested interventions for care partners (family, friends, and fictive kin) of people living with dementia (PLWD). But these interventions do not systematically cover relevant settings. Nor do these interventions affect all relevant outcomes that matter to people and healthcare systems. We present an evidence map of settings and outcomes from translated interventions to identify gaps.
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Mason Caregivers Aiming for Resilience, Empowerment, and Support Study: Assessing Family Caregiver Burden Post-Intervention J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-04-12 Gilbert Gimm, Shannon Layman, Megumi Inoue, Emily S. Ihara, Harveen Pantleay, Catherine J. Tompkins
Background: Family caregivers of older adults living with dementia are known to experience higher burden levels. Methods: This empirical study conducted a sub-group analysis of burden levels of 97 family caregivers by the dementia severity of care recipients. Family caregivers were assessed before and after the 9-week Stress-Busting Program for Family CaregiversTM (SBP). Results: Family caregivers
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Book Review: Psychotherapeutic Support for Family Caregivers of People With Dementia J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-04-12 Hyunsook Kang
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“COVID-19 - A Perfect Storm”: A Qualitative Exploration of Residential Care Facility Managers Perspectives on the Psychosocial Impacts of COVID-19 J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-04-08 Katarzyna T. Bolsewicz, Jennifer White, Peter Murray, Megan Vidler, David N. Durrheim
Growing evidence highlights the negative impact of managing the COVID-19 pandemic on the wellbeing of the healthcare workforce, including in the aged care sector. We undertook a qualitative study during the pandemic’s third year to explore the psychosocial impacts on nine managers of residential care facilities (RCFs) across metropolitan and rural New South Wales, the largest state in Australia. Four
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Outcomes After Community Discharge From Skilled Nursing Facilities: The Role of Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-04-06 Sijiu Wang, Helena Temkin-Greener, Adam Simning, Rita Tamara Konetzka, Shubing Cai
This study investigated the association between Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) generosity and post-discharge outcomes among dual-eligible beneficiaries discharged from skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). We linked multiple national datasets for duals discharged from SNFs between 2010 and 2013. Accounting for SNF fixed effects, we estimated the effect of HCBS generosity, measured by
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Understanding Adaptive Leadership in the Context of Nursing Homes J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-04-03 Jing Wang, Ruth Anderson, Janelle Santos Perez, Carole A. Estabrooks, Whitney Berta, Holly J. Lanham, Yinfei Duan, Alba Iaconi, Anna Beeber
Rapidly growing populations of older adults rely heavily on formal long-term care services such as those provided in nursing homes. Nursing home staff are confronted with complex challenges. We explored how staff ( N = 88), particularly care aides, interpreted challenges and responded to them by taking adaptive leadership roles, and engaging in technical and adaptive work in nursing homes. We conducted
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Perceived Ageism is Associated With Recurrent Falling Among Older Colombian Adults J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-04-01 Carlos A. Reyes-Ortiz, Crystall C. Robinson, Donna R. Williams, Brigitte A. Moncayo-Hernández, Jose M. Ocampo-Chaparro, Nicole Cheung, Adalberto Campo-Arias
Literature on the association between ageism and falling among older adults is limited. Using data from the nationwide cross-sectional SABE ( Salud, Bienestar y Envejecimiento) Colombia Survey in 2015 with 18,875 participants aged ≥60 years living in the communities, the study aims to evaluate the association between perceived ageism within the family, neighborhood, health services, and public services
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The Association Between Lifestyle Factors and COVID-19 Among Older Adults in Southern California: The Loma Linda Longevity Study J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-04-01 Alaa Alabadi-Bierman, Rhonda Spencer-Hwang, W. Lawrence Beeson, Michael Paalani, Hildemar Dos Santos
Amid a global aging trend, particularly notable in the U.S., there is a growing focus on achieving enhanced longevity and well-being. We evaluated the association between lifestyle factors (sleep, diet, and healthy lifestyle index) and COVID-19 infection in an older adult population in San Bernardino and Riverside counties in Southern California, the United States. A sample of 380 older adults ≥75
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Identifying and Addressing the Spiritual Needs of Older Adults in Care Facilities: Administrators of Chinese Nursing Homes Relate Their Perspectives J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-04-01 David R. Hodge, Lin Jiang, Fei Sun, Robin P. Bonifas
Addressing the spiritual needs of older adults is a central component of holistic service provision. Using a qualitative description design, this study identified: (1) common spiritual needs among Chinese nursing home residents, including the needs of residents with dementia, (2) the process staff use to identify these needs when residents are unable to verbalize them, and (3) the strategies staff
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Using Natural Language Processing to Identify Home Health Care Patients at Risk for Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-04-01 Miriam Ryvicker, Yolanda Barrón, Jiyoun Song, Maryam Zolnoori, Shivani Shah, Julia G. Burgdorf, James M. Noble, Maxim Topaz
This study aimed to: (1) validate a natural language processing (NLP) system developed for the home health care setting to identify signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) documented in clinicians’ free-text notes; (2) determine whether signs and symptoms detected via NLP help to identify patients at risk of a new ADRD diagnosis within four years after admission. This
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Urban–Rural Disparities in the Association Between Home- and Community-Based Service Utilization and Levels of Disability Among Chinese Older Adults With Disabilities J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-03-30 Zixia Wang, Zishuo Huang, Rujia Zhang, Xiaoyi Wang, Qingren Yang, Jun Ye, Xinxin Zhang, Tingke Xu, Yunyun Huang, Shanshan Wang, Lei Tang, Chun Chen, Xiangyang Zhang
Home- and community-based services (HCBS) are optimal ways to deal with disability problems among older adults. This study aims to analyze urban–rural disparities in the relationship between HCBS utilization and levels of disability among Chinese older adults with disabilities, so as to meet the long-term care needs of them. In applying the Andersen Behavioral Model, bivariate analysis and multivariate
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The Association of Levels of Mindfulness on the Cognitive Performance of Community-Dwelling, Low-Educated Older Adults From a Middle-Income Country J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-03-29 Lucas Nogueira de Carvalho Pelegrini, Diana Quirino Monteiro, Rosalina Aparecida Partezani Rodrigues
Limited information exists on the potential link between levels of mindfulness and cognitive performance in seniors with low education. This cross-sectional study aims to explore the association between mindfulness levels and cognitive performance in older adults with different years of education. Participants were grouped by education levels and assessed for cognitive performance (ACE-R; Digit Span
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Healthcare provider Communication and Data-Informed Message Strategies for Encouraging Older Adults to Stay up to Date on COVID-19 Vaccination J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-03-28 Dan Totzkay, Julia Daisy Fraustino, Lisa M. Costello, Christine E. Kunkle
Older adults are a high in risk of severe COVID-19 disease outcomes and experience “vaccine hesitancy.” Guided by health communication models such as the Reasoned Action Approach and the Extended Parallel Process Model, online surveys designed to inform statewide public health communication efforts were administered in West Virginia, a primarily rural and fully Appalachian state, in Winter 2021 ( n
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Challenges and Coping Strategies of Older Adults in the Aftermath of Kahramanmaraş Earthquake in Türkiye: A Qualitative Research J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-03-27 Nilgun Kuru Alici, Bilge Kalanlar
The aim of this study was to explore the post-earthquake experiences, difficulties, and coping strategies of older adults who experienced the Kahramanmaraş earthquakes that occurred in Türkiye in 2023. This research was designed as a qualitative descriptive study. The study was conducted with 21 (13 female and 8 male) older adults and the mean age of the participants was 70.2 (in the range of 65–85)
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Concordance in Spouses’ Intention to Move After Retirement Among Korean Middle-Aged Couples J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-03-27 Eunju Lee, Kyungmin Kim
This study examined the concordance in spouses’ intention to move after retirement among midlife couples and its association with couples’ marital characteristics (i.e., marital satisfaction and dyadic coping). Using a sample of 1,285 middle-aged couples in Korea (aged 49–64), we conducted logistic/multinomial regression controlling for individual and household characteristics. The majority of couples
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Barriers and Benefits of Online Group Exercise Programs for Older Adults J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-03-27 Md Shafiqul Islam, Mary C. Frazier, Samantha M. Harden, Sol Lim
Engaging in regular physical activity offers a myriad of benefits, including the improvement of mental health, social well-being, and cognitive function. Unfortunately, obstacles, such as transportation constraints, time limitations, and inadequate exercise facilities, hinder the regular participation of older adults in physical activity. Online group physical activity programs present a promising
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Reduced Anxiety and Depression and Improved Mood in Older Adults Living in Care Homes After Participating in Chair Yoga J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-03-25 Keeley Frampton, Liz Oppedijk, Rebecca Hadley, Lucy E. Annett
Providing opportunities for older adults to engage in physical and mental activity is important to support healthy aging. The present preliminary study investigated the feasibility of accessible chair yoga for older adults in care homes. Chair yoga participants ( n = 17) were assessed before and after attending twice weekly chair yoga sessions for 8 weeks, while control participants ( n = 16) underwent
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Ageism Healthcare: Implications for the Psychological Well-Being of Atlantic Canadian Healthcare Professionals J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-03-21 Madelyn Purchase, Éric R. Thériault, Brooke Collicutt
Ageism in healthcare is related to poor outcomes for older patients. The objective of this study was to evaluate the relationships between ageism and various aspects of the psychological well-being of healthcare professionals in Atlantic Canada. In 2023, an online survey of 294 healthcare professionals from various disciplines was conducted. This survey included items to measure expectations of aging
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Effect of Fitness-To-Drive and Metacognition on Road Traffic Injury Among Older Taxi Drivers: Hierarchical Modeling J. Appl. Gerontol. (IF 2.645) Pub Date : 2024-03-21 Orapin Laosee, Netchanok Sritoomma, Cheerawit Rattanapan, Phanida Wamontree
Age-related cognitive and somatic motor skills changes have been linked to impaired driving abilities. Taxi drivers play an important role in providing public transportation services and security. This study aimed to examine the level of fitness-to-drive (FTD) and identify the predictors of self-reported traffic injury among the older taxi drivers. Taxi drivers 60 years and older in Bangkok and the
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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