Joan K Davitt, Jocelyn Brown, Peiyuan Zhang, Sarah Clem
{"title":"Zooming Out: APS Worker Perspectives on Macro Challenges in Intake.","authors":"Joan K Davitt, Jocelyn Brown, Peiyuan Zhang, Sarah Clem","doi":"10.1080/01634372.2026.2667337","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01634372.2026.2667337","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Adult Protective Services (APS) is crucial in addressing reports of vulnerable adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation. APS reports have surged recently thus enhancing APS systems, is vital to effectively identifying and intervening in maltreatment cases. This qualitative evaluation utilized focus group methods to solicit caseworker and supervisor perspectives on system-level intake challenges and resources/strategies to improve APS intake/screening. Key challenges included limited federal and state resources, under-developed MIS systems, inconsistent policy guidance, and impractical risk assessment tools. Addressing these issues through enhanced resources, better training, improved policy frameworks, and collaborative efforts can significantly strengthen APS's ability to protect vulnerable adults.</p>","PeriodicalId":47579,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gerontological Social Work","volume":" ","pages":"1-17"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147844358","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}
Yeonjung Jane Lee, Cindy Vang, Youhung Moha Her-Xiong, Hyun-Kee Harry Lee, Hyunsok Holland Lee
{"title":"A Time of Heightened Anti-Asian Racism: Discrimination, Resilience, and Mental Health Among Asian and Asian American Older Adults.","authors":"Yeonjung Jane Lee, Cindy Vang, Youhung Moha Her-Xiong, Hyun-Kee Harry Lee, Hyunsok Holland Lee","doi":"10.1080/01634372.2026.2654552","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01634372.2026.2654552","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Despite the increasingly visible anti-Asian racism, primary data collection studies highlighting both discrimination and resilience experiences are limited. Informed by Asian Critical Theory (AsianCrit), this study examined the associations among discrimination, resilience, and mental health of Asian and Asian American (AAA) older adults. Between 2023 and 2024, primary data were collected through surveys offered in English, Hmong, and Korean. A total of 126 community-dwelling AAA adults aged 50 and older were recruited, of whom nearly two-thirds lived in urban areas. Descriptive and multivariate regression analyses examined the associations among discrimination, resilience, and psychological well-being, controlling for known covariates. Higher levels of discrimination were associated with greater severity of depression, increased anxiety, and poorer mental health. Conversely, higher levels of resilience were associated with better psychological well-being. We highlight the impacts and innovative approaches to support AAA older adults and other minoritized communities.</p>","PeriodicalId":47579,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gerontological Social Work","volume":" ","pages":"1-12"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147844371","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}
{"title":"Social Capital, Long-Term Care Insurance, and Older Adults' Mental Health: Policy Spillovers and Implications for Gerontological Social Work in China.","authors":"Mengdan Li","doi":"10.1080/01634372.2026.2667335","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01634372.2026.2667335","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Using 2015 and 2018 China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study data and a two-way fixed-effects difference-in-differences design, this study examines how China's Long-Term Care Insurance (LTCI) affects the mental health of older adults who are not directly insured. Among 1,899 non-beneficiaries in pilot and non-pilot cities, LTCI improved health-related quality-of-life trajectories, with stronger spillovers for mental than physical health. Pilot-city residents reported greater vitality, social functioning, and fewer role-emotional limitations, suggesting mediation through structural, cognitive, and relational social capital. These findings highlight LTCI reforms as opportunities for gerontological social workers to strengthen community networks, outreach, and psychosocial support.</p>","PeriodicalId":47579,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gerontological Social Work","volume":" ","pages":"1-28"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-05-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147822300","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}
Kheng Chuan Tan, Ingrid M Wilson, Wilson Mack, Mary Xiaorong Chen, Tianma Xu, Jonathan Yang Sheng Tan, Dzulfikaar Sutandar, Katijah Dawood, Satvinder Singh Dhaliwal
{"title":"Understanding and Predicting Elder Abuse Response Capabilities: Insights from Singapore's Community Care Professionals.","authors":"Kheng Chuan Tan, Ingrid M Wilson, Wilson Mack, Mary Xiaorong Chen, Tianma Xu, Jonathan Yang Sheng Tan, Dzulfikaar Sutandar, Katijah Dawood, Satvinder Singh Dhaliwal","doi":"10.1080/01634372.2025.2516845","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01634372.2025.2516845","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Elder abuse is a significant global issue, with health and social care professionals playing a crucial role in its detection and management. This cross-sectional study quantitatively surveyed 291 community care professionals in Singapore, recruited through convenience sampling. Participants completed a self-administered questionnaire assessing their capabilities (knowledge, attitudes, and confidence) and the barriers and enablers influencing their ability to address elder abuse. Findings revealed significant gaps: 27.7% felt knowledgeable about elder abuse, 25.4% reported positive attitudes, and 57.7% expressed confidence in managing such cases. Over half of respondents reported no prior training and a lack of workplace guidelines. Key barriers included victims' or families' denial or reluctance to seek help. Univariate analyses identified significant associations (<i>p</i> < .05) between professionals' capabilities and factors such as occupation, education, training, guidelines, citizenship, ethnicity, and work experience. Multivariable logistic regression highlighted occupation, education, prior training, and the presence of guidelines as significant predictors (<i>p</i> < .05) of enhanced capabilities. Respondents emphasized the need for comprehensive training, clear protocols, shared community responsibility, targeted interventions for service users, and increased systemic support. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions for service users, interventions to strengthen professionals' ability to address elder abuse effectively.</p>","PeriodicalId":47579,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gerontological Social Work","volume":" ","pages":"475-501"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144259118","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}
Vaishalee Saravanan, Archana Raghavan, Veena A Satyanarayana
{"title":"The Complex Relationship Between Elder Abuse and Suicide - a Global Narrative Review.","authors":"Vaishalee Saravanan, Archana Raghavan, Veena A Satyanarayana","doi":"10.1080/01634372.2025.2522346","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01634372.2025.2522346","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The prevalence of elder abuse and suicide in the geriatric population has increased worldwide, making it a major global public health issue. This narrative review aims to map the existing literature on psychosocial correlates of elder abuse and suicide. It attempts to develop a conceptual framework for understanding the relationship between psychosocial correlates of elder abuse and suicide, to understand gaps, and to shed light on the areas for future research. Findings of this review emphasize the need to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions that address the complex interplay of factors contributing to both elder abuse and suicidal behavior.</p>","PeriodicalId":47579,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gerontological Social Work","volume":" ","pages":"502-516"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144334149","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}
Soobin Park, Takashi Amano, Sojung Park, BoRin Kim
{"title":"Prevalence of Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Among Older Residents of Publicly Subsidized Housing in the United States: Systematic-Review and Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Soobin Park, Takashi Amano, Sojung Park, BoRin Kim","doi":"10.1080/01634372.2025.2522986","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01634372.2025.2522986","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesizes evidence on mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) prevalence among older U.S. residents of publicly subsidized housing. Databases searched included PsychInfo, PubMed, MEDLINE, and CINAHL. Ten observational studies were analyzed. The pooled prevalence was 25.5% (95% CI: [22.0-29.1]) for MCI with low heterogeneity, and 13.5% (95% CI: [10.6-16.4]) for ADRD with significant heterogeneity (I² = 85.6%, <i>p</i> < .001). Findings highlight the need for more accurate screening methods to facilitate timely identification of cognitive impairments among this population.</p>","PeriodicalId":47579,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gerontological Social Work","volume":" ","pages":"586-601"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144340506","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}
{"title":"From Workplace to Third Place: How Japan's Silver Human Resource Center Combines Work and Social Engagement After Retirement.","authors":"M Hanssen, N Fujita","doi":"10.1080/01634372.2025.2528768","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01634372.2025.2528768","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study explores how Japanese retirees experience Silver Human Resource Centers (SHRCs). Based on in-depth interviews with 25 members, we investigated SHRCs' function as a workplace and a potential \"third place.\" Our analysis revealed that members seek financial, health, and social benefits. We propose the concept of a \"place 2.5,\" where SHRCs act as a hybrid space integrating work and social engagement. While identifying structural barriers, this study frames SHRCs as vital placemaking hubs that support fulfilling post-retirement lives and contribute to active aging research and program design.</p>","PeriodicalId":47579,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gerontological Social Work","volume":" ","pages":"602-623"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144567994","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}
{"title":"The Fragility of Social Capital: How Lack of Specific Trust Undermines Sustainability in Comprehensive Welfare Centers for the Elderly-A Case Study of Permanent Lease Housing Areas in South Korea.","authors":"Zizhuo Wang, DoHyun Han","doi":"10.1080/01634372.2025.2522344","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01634372.2025.2522344","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Social capital is recognized as a key mechanism for alleviating poverty among older adults, yet its long-term sustainability remains underexplored. This study analyzes 62 semi-structured interviews with elderly individuals at a welfare center in Seoul, selecting 15 representative cases for in-depth thematic analysis. While social participation fosters initial trust, exclusion, institutional constraints, and unequal exchanges hinder the transition from generalized trust, weakening the sustainability of social capital. Extending Putnam's theoretical framework, this study proposes a model for sustainable social capital development, offering insights into trust dynamics and practical strategies for low-cost governance in rapidly aging societies.</p>","PeriodicalId":47579,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gerontological Social Work","volume":" ","pages":"559-585"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144477306","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}
{"title":"Psychosocial Correlates of Financial Exploitation of Older Adults: A Comparison Between Arabs and Jews in Israel.","authors":"Gali Weissberger, Yoav S Bergman","doi":"10.1080/01634372.2025.2528763","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01634372.2025.2528763","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study examined psychosocial correlates of perceived financial exploitation (FE) experiences among two main ethnic groups within Israel: Jewish Israelis and Arab Israelis. Israeli older adults (<i>N</i>= 357; <i>M</i>age= 67.89, <i>SD</i>= 6.21) completed measures of FE history and psychosocial factors (perceived loneliness, social support, and psychological distress). A MANCOVA model revealed that differences between FE and non-FE groups in psychosocial functioning were greater for Arabs compared to Jews. Findings suggest that Israeli Arabs may be in particular need of support following a FE experience, and highlight the importance of considering ethnicity as a contextual factor that may modify FE risk and consequences.</p>","PeriodicalId":47579,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gerontological Social Work","volume":" ","pages":"517-534"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144561505","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}
Fernanda Daniel, Vasco Almeida, Maria João Barata, Inês Santos, Sónia Ribeiro, Ana Elisabete Ferreira, Henrique Vicente
{"title":"Advance Directives in the Professional Practice of Portuguese Social Workers in Social Facilities for Older People.","authors":"Fernanda Daniel, Vasco Almeida, Maria João Barata, Inês Santos, Sónia Ribeiro, Ana Elisabete Ferreira, Henrique Vicente","doi":"10.1080/01634372.2025.2532782","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01634372.2025.2532782","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This cross-sectional study surveyed 201 Portuguese social workers supporting older adults to assess their knowledge, training, and practices regarding Advance Directives (AD). Although 87.2% considered informing users about AD a professional competence, 78.8% had not done so and 88.2% lacked specific training. Logistic regression showed that AD training (OR=11.04, p<.001) and the recognition of this competence (OR=9.44, p=.040) significantly predicted practice. Results reveal a gap between the recognition of professional competences and their implementation, highlighting the urgent need for targeted training and a clearer definition of social workers' roles to uphold older adults' rights under recent AD-related legislation.</p>","PeriodicalId":47579,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gerontological Social Work","volume":" ","pages":"624-641"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144691965","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}