Kristina Gundersen, Dagmar Dzurova, Ladislav Csemy
{"title":"Late-Life Suicidal Ideation in Nordic and Central-European Countries: Gender Differences and Risk Factors from the SHARE Study.","authors":"Kristina Gundersen, Dagmar Dzurova, Ladislav Csemy","doi":"10.1007/s10823-026-09576-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10823-026-09576-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Older adults are disproportionately affected by suicide, yet suicidal ideation in this population remains underexplored. This study examines gender-specific risk factors and regional differences in late-life suicidal ideation across Nordic and Visegrad countries, with loneliness as a key social determinant. This study analysed data from 11,712 participants aged 50 years and older from seven European countries (Nordic and Visegrad regions), drawing on Wave 8 of the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE). Logistic regression was used to examine gender- and region-specific associations with late-life suicidal ideation. Increased loneliness was strongly associated with higher odds of suicidal thoughts in both men and women. Higher education acts as a protective factor, with middle and high education reducing risk in men, and high education reducing risk in women. Living with a partner lowers suicidal thoughts for women but not for men. Age showed no consistent association, and Nordic men show a lower risk compared to their Visegrad counterparts, whereas no regional differences observed for women. Social and contextual factors, especially loneliness, education, and partnership, shape late-life suicidal ideation in gender- and region-specific ways, highlighting the need for targeted preventive interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":46921,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology","volume":"41 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13149687/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147844464","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Pathways to Culturally Safe Dementia Care (CSDC): A Concept Analysis and Transformational Model for Practitioners and Organizations.","authors":"Noeman Ahmad Mirza, Wendy Hulko","doi":"10.1007/s10823-026-09574-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10823-026-09574-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Culturally safe dementia care (CSDC) remains inconsistently defined, which makes it difficult for health professionals and researchers to operationalize in practice. To clarify CSDC, we conducted a concept analysis using Rodgers' evolutionary method. Eighteen records from diverse cultural groups and care settings were included. Prominent surrogate terms were cultural sensitivity, cultural competency, and cultural appropriateness, while common related terms were person-centred care, compassionate care, and holistic care. Antecedents included provider awareness through self-reflection and commitment to continuous learning, as well as structural, organizational support. Core attributes of CSDC focused on provider qualities such as demonstrating respect, building trust, using culturally responsive communication, and applying holistic and strengths-based approaches; other attributes pointed to organizational responsibilities like creating affirming care environments, providing information, and honouring cultural preferences. Consequences consisted of reduced social isolation and fear of discrimination, and improved trust, care experiences, and quality of life. This analysis emphasizes that CSDC requires ongoing reflection, meaningful engagement, and system-wide accountability. Importantly, CSDC must be co-created with families and communities and should be rooted in their knowledge systems, histories, and priorities. To support application, we share a conceptual model and four model cases to illustrate CSDC in both urban and rural healthcare settings. The model offers a practical pathway that can guide care providers and organizations in implementing culturally safe approaches. Clearer operational frameworks and community-led strategies are needed to move from intention to sustained, culturally grounded practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":46921,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology","volume":"41 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147821566","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Expressions of Perceived Ageism During Wartime in Israel.","authors":"Sarit Okun, Assaf Suberry, Liat Ayalon","doi":"10.1007/s10823-026-09573-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10823-026-09573-0","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46921,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology","volume":"41 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13124918/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147785545","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Prevalence and Associated Factors of Normal-Weight Central Obesity Among Community-Dwelling Persons 45 Years and Older in Indonesia in 2023.","authors":"Karl Peltzer, Supa Pengpid","doi":"10.1007/s10823-026-09575-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10823-026-09575-y","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46921,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology","volume":"41 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13110191/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147785506","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nuzha Allassad Alhuzail, Ayat Zanoon, Musa Alhujjaj
{"title":"Indigenous Knowledge among Elderly Bedouin Women in the Negev: Memory, Practice, and Intergenerational Transmission.","authors":"Nuzha Allassad Alhuzail, Ayat Zanoon, Musa Alhujjaj","doi":"10.1007/s10823-026-09571-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10823-026-09571-2","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46921,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology","volume":"41 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147692666","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Internal Structure and Reliability of the Public Stigma of Alzheimer's Disease Scale (PSAD-K) Among Korean Americans.","authors":"Michin Hong, Sang E Rachel Lee","doi":"10.1007/s10823-026-09570-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10823-026-09570-3","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46921,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology","volume":"41 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147663227","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Validity and Reliability of the Indonesian version of Approaches to Dementia Questionnaire (ADQ) among Migrant Indonesian Care Staff Caring for Persons with Dementia in Japanese Long-term Care Facilities.","authors":"Woro Mustika Weni, Megumi Yaginuma-Shimizu, Chiaki Ando-Ohmura, Ozaki Akiko","doi":"10.1007/s10823-026-09568-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10823-026-09568-x","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46921,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology","volume":"41 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147623385","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Amanda D Black, Eric S Cerino, Elisa G Geiss, Regina S Eddie
{"title":"Sociocultural Determinants of Mental Health in Indigenous Older Adults: Results from the U.S. Health and Retirement Study.","authors":"Amanda D Black, Eric S Cerino, Elisa G Geiss, Regina S Eddie","doi":"10.1007/s10823-026-09567-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10823-026-09567-y","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46921,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology","volume":"41 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13035703/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147582612","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cognitive Screening Variability by English Proficiency: A Multi-group Confirmatory Factor Analysis Using the National Health and Aging Trends Study Cognitive Screening Battery.","authors":"Katherine Kitchens","doi":"10.1007/s10823-026-09569-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10823-026-09569-w","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46921,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology","volume":"41 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13035586/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147575963","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Łukasz Tomczyk, Izabela Kielar, Maria Lidia Mascia, Francisco David Guillen Gamez
{"title":"Catalysts of Enthusiasm in Teaching Older Adults how to use New Media: an Exploration of Pedagogical Approaches among Trainers of Older Adults in Poland.","authors":"Łukasz Tomczyk, Izabela Kielar, Maria Lidia Mascia, Francisco David Guillen Gamez","doi":"10.1007/s10823-025-09549-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10823-025-09549-6","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46921,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology","volume":"41 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13018057/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147515639","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}