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Loneliness and Health Status Among Omani Older Adults. 阿曼老年人的孤独与健康状况

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Journal of gerontological nursing Pub Date : 2025-02-01 Epub Date: 2024-12-02 DOI: 10.3928/00989134-20241122-01

Salma Al Yazeedi, Chanam Shin

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Promoting Equity and Social Justice for Caregivers: A Frank Conversation for Gerontological Nurses. 促进公平和社会正义的照顾者：一个坦率的谈话老年护士。

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Journal of gerontological nursing Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI: 10.3928/00989134-20250115-01

Harleah G Buck

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The Social Security Fairness Act: Evaluating Potential Impact, Limitations, and Implications for Research, Policy, and Practice. 社会保障公平法案：评估研究、政策和实践的潜在影响、限制和含义。

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Journal of gerontological nursing Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI: 10.3928/00989134-20250122-01

G Adriana Perez

{"title":"The Social Security Fairness Act: Evaluating Potential Impact, Limitations, and Implications for Research, Policy, and Practice.","authors":"G Adriana Perez","doi":"10.3928/00989134-20250122-01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/00989134-20250122-01","url":null,"abstract":"The impact of laws and policies that involve social determinants of health (SDOH), particularly among older, retired populations, needs to be considered as a public health intervention. The Social Security Fairness Act was signed into law in 2025, as a new amendment to the Social Security Act first introduced in 1935. The Social Security Fairness Act ends two provisions that have reduced benefits for spouses, widows, and widowers and for public service workers, which include teachers, fire fighters, police officers, nurses, and others who are receiving pensions from state or local government. Specifically, this new bill involves economic stability, which is considered an important SDOH for older adults. The purpose of the current article is to evaluate policy changes through the Social Security Fairness Act, including potential impact and benefits, limitations or unintended consequences, and implications and recommendations for future research, policy, and practice. Findings will help guide gerontological nurses and interprofessional researchers, clinicians, and educators promoting healthy aging. [Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 51(2), 7-12.].","PeriodicalId":15848,"journal":{"name":"Journal of gerontological nursing","volume":"51 2","pages":"7-12"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143080294","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Relationships Between Resilience and Health, Health Promotion, and Quality of Life Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults With Long-Standing Multiple Sclerosis. 在社区居住的患有长期多发性硬化症的老年人中，复原力与健康、健康促进和生活质量之间的关系。

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Journal of gerontological nursing Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-10-21 DOI: 10.3928/00989134-20241009-02

Heather Becker, Alexa K Stuifbergen, Nani Kim, Darla Grimes

{"title":"Relationships Between Resilience and Health, Health Promotion, and Quality of Life Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults With Long-Standing Multiple Sclerosis.","authors":"Heather Becker, Alexa K Stuifbergen, Nani Kim, Darla Grimes","doi":"10.3928/00989134-20241009-02","DOIUrl":"10.3928/00989134-20241009-02","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: As people with long-standing disabling conditions age, the interplay between pre-existing conditions and new comorbidities can present unique challenges. Therefore, the current study explored relationships between resilience and health, health promotion, and quality of life among older adults living with multiple sclerosis (MS).Method: Adults recruited from National MS Society chapters completed a mailed survey about their health, health promotion, and well-being.Results: The 147 respondents (mean age = 72 years) reported an average of three additional comorbidities and had been diagnosed with MS for 35 years on average. Resilience scores were most highly correlated with depressive symptoms, spiritual growth, social support, incapacity status, and quality of life. Resilience scores significantly improved prediction of emotional health, after controlling for other functional and psychosocial variables.Conclusion: Nurses can help patients with chronic conditions, such as MS, develop strategies for regulating their emotional health to adapt to new health challenges. [Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 51(1), 15-23.].","PeriodicalId":15848,"journal":{"name":"Journal of gerontological nursing","volume":" ","pages":"15-23"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142467327","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Effects of Family Audio Recordings on Depression, Cognitive Function, and Sleep Quality of Individuals With Alzheimer's Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial. 家庭录音对阿尔茨海默病患者抑郁、认知功能和睡眠质量的影响：随机对照试验

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Journal of gerontological nursing Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-10-21 DOI: 10.3928/00989134-20241010-02

Xinyue Hu, Yan Wu, Li Zhang, Xiaoyan Jiang

{"title":"Effects of Family Audio Recordings on Depression, Cognitive Function, and Sleep Quality of Individuals With Alzheimer's Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Xinyue Hu, Yan Wu, Li Zhang, Xiaoyan Jiang","doi":"10.3928/00989134-20241010-02","DOIUrl":"10.3928/00989134-20241010-02","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: To explore the effects of family audio recordings on depression, cognitive function, and sleep quality among individuals with Alzheimer's disease in nursing homes.Method: A randomized controlled study design was used, and 107 participants with Alzheimer's disease were stratified and randomly assigned to groups based on Clinical Dementia Rating Scale scores. The control group received usual care and health education, and the experimental group received usual care, health education, and a family audio recording intervention.Results: The experimental group showed significantly lower depression scores compared to the control group post-intervention. A within-group comparison of sleep quality scores in the experimental group was significantly different. At post-intervention, cognitive function scores in the control group significantly decreased compared to before the intervention.Conclusion: Family audio recording interventions helped alleviate depression symptoms in individuals with Alzheimer's disease, improved their sleep quality, and delayed the progression of cognitive decline to some extent. [Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 51(1), 42-48.].","PeriodicalId":15848,"journal":{"name":"Journal of gerontological nursing","volume":" ","pages":"42-48"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142467324","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Embracing Smart Technology in Older Adults' Daily Lives. 在老年人的日常生活中拥抱智能科技

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Journal of gerontological nursing Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.3928/00989134-20241209-01

André Pereira Dos Santos, Vitor H F Oliveira, Oleg Zaslavsky, Allison R Webel

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2024 Reviewers. 2024评论家。

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Journal of gerontological nursing Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.3928/00989134-20241126-01

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Outcomes of the Together for Life Program in Community-Dwelling Older Adults Living Alone: A Pilot Study. 社区独居老人 "相伴一生 "计划的成果：试点研究。

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Journal of gerontological nursing Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-10-21 DOI: 10.3928/00989134-20241009-01

Hye Seung Choi, Younghye Park, Hae-Ra Han, Jong-Eun Lee

{"title":"Outcomes of the Together for Life Program in Community-Dwelling Older Adults Living Alone: A Pilot Study.","authors":"Hye Seung Choi, Younghye Park, Hae-Ra Han, Jong-Eun Lee","doi":"10.3928/00989134-20241009-01","DOIUrl":"10.3928/00989134-20241009-01","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: The current study developed and tested selected effects of the Together for Life (TFL) program for community-dwelling older adults using an embedded mixed methods design.Method: Nine community volunteers participated in the training program, and 14 people aged ≥65 years, living alone, enrolled in the study. Home visits were conducted by home health nurses every 2 weeks, supplemented by weekly home visits and phone counseling provided by volunteers, for a duration of 20 weeks. This mixed methods study used quantitative and qualitative approaches. Quantitative data were gathered through a questionnaire survey to assess the intervention's effects on health-related quality of life (HRQOL), loneliness, and depression. The qualitative component focused on participants' evaluation of the program.Results: Significant changes were noted in HRQOL scores with an effect size of 0.6 (p = 0.01). Results indicated the positive impact of the TFL program on HRQOL among older adults as their health status was continuously monitored by volunteers who provided care and home health nurses who assisted with health management during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.Conclusion: In a pandemic, personalized health management, such as regular health check-ins provided by home health nurses and home or phone visits provided by volunteers, is crucial for isolated older adults. This pilot program enhanced participants' HRQOL through continuous health monitoring, volunteer care, and nurse support, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. [Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 51(1), 49-58.].","PeriodicalId":15848,"journal":{"name":"Journal of gerontological nursing","volume":" ","pages":"49-58"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142467326","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Discover Advancements in Research and Care for Alzheimer's, Obesity, Diverse Populations, and More at #AGS25. 在#AGS25上发现阿尔茨海默病，肥胖，多样化人群等的研究和护理进展。

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Journal of gerontological nursing Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI: 10.3928/00989134-20241209-02

Mark A Supiano

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Experience Using Multi-Technology for Fall Risk Assessments Among Low-Income Community-Dwelling Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment. 在低收入社区居住的轻度认知障碍老年人中使用多种技术进行跌倒风险评估的经验。

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Journal of gerontological nursing Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2024-10-21 DOI: 10.3928/00989134-20241009-03

Eunice Oladepe Ojo, Ladda Thiamwong, Victoria Loerzel

{"title":"Experience Using Multi-Technology for Fall Risk Assessments Among Low-Income Community-Dwelling Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment.","authors":"Eunice Oladepe Ojo, Ladda Thiamwong, Victoria Loerzel","doi":"10.3928/00989134-20241009-03","DOIUrl":"10.3928/00989134-20241009-03","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: To explore the experiences of low-income community-dwelling older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in using multi-technology.Method: We conducted individual interviews with 14 low-income community-dwelling older adults with MCI aged ≥60 years who participated in a technology-based fall risk assessment study. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and coded. Two researchers worked together using thematic analysis.Results: Five themes were generated: Satisfaction With Technology, Benefits of Using Technology, Challenges of Using Technology, Facilitators of Using Technology, and Recommendations for Other Older Adults. All participants acknowledged obtaining information about fall risk, physical activities, and balance performance.Conclusion: Older adults with MCI were able to follow instructions by completing fall risk assessments. They found technology enjoyable and beneficial considering the tracking capacity and feedback obtained from the technology used. These were vital objective data that encouraged fall prevention efforts. [Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 51(1), 25-31.].","PeriodicalId":15848,"journal":{"name":"Journal of gerontological nursing","volume":" ","pages":"25-31"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142467325","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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