Nicholas Norman Adams, Emma MacIver, Flora Douglas, Catriona Kennedy
{"title":"<i>Social Capital</i> and Improved Wellbeing: A Qualitative Investigation of the Wild Things! <i>Silver Saplings Adventures Programme</i> in Rural North-East Scotland.","authors":"Nicholas Norman Adams, Emma MacIver, Flora Douglas, Catriona Kennedy","doi":"10.1080/01634372.2025.2488020","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01634372.2025.2488020","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Silver Saplings Adventures Programme (SSAP), run by Wild Things! charity in Scotland, enhances older adults' wellbeing through nature-based activities, lifelong learning, and social cohesion. This study evaluates SSAP's 2023 impact using remote interviews with 17 participants, revealing its role in fostering physical, social, and mental wellbeing. A key finding is SSAP's effectiveness in strengthening social capital, helping mitigate aging-related social decline. Participants reported forming friendships and stronger community ties. The study highlights SSAP's value in promoting healthy aging and resilience, advocating for further support and expansion of nature programmes to enrich older populations in Scotland and beyond.</p>","PeriodicalId":47579,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gerontological Social Work","volume":" ","pages":"1-23"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143789220","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":"Factors Influencing Grandparent Caregivers' Resilience.","authors":"Nancy Mendoza, Christine A Fruhauf","doi":"10.1080/01634372.2025.2485967","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01634372.2025.2485967","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study explored resilience in 16 grandparent caregivers (aged 52-75; 62.5% white, 31.3% Hispanic/Latino) previously categorized as resilient, competent, non-resilient, and vulnerable. Interviews covered social support, services, needs, relationships, and coping. Thematic analysis revealed four distinguishing themes: lack of informal support, presence of formal support, forced unemployment, and resourcefulness. Findings highlight challenges and resilience in grandparents caregiving, offering insights for intervention programs. Social work implications of this study and future research directions are discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":47579,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gerontological Social Work","volume":" ","pages":"1-20"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143774463","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":"Management Process of Fear of Falling Among Hospitalized Older Patients with Fall Experience.","authors":"Fang Fu, Weiting Yan, Xinbei Yu","doi":"10.1080/01634372.2024.2435894","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01634372.2024.2435894","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study sought to explore the management process of FOF among the older adults patients hospitalized due to falls. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were performed with 21 older patients. Three types of coping strategies were developed by hospitalized older adults: primary management of explaining the reason of falls by attributing it to inevitable consequence of aging as well as accidental events; secondary management of fear including self-consolation, downstairs comparison and distraction from fear, as well as confronting and reflecting fear; and tertiary management of the consequences of falling such as active rehabilitation, food therapy, seeking emotional support etc.</p>","PeriodicalId":47579,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gerontological Social Work","volume":" ","pages":"360-377"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142802923","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}
Michael J McCarthy, Mark Remiker, Y Evie Garcia, Heather J Williamson, Julie Baldwin
{"title":"Cultural Factors Predict Positive Caregiving Appraisal Among Racially and Ethnically Diverse Dementia Family Caregivers.","authors":"Michael J McCarthy, Mark Remiker, Y Evie Garcia, Heather J Williamson, Julie Baldwin","doi":"10.1080/01634372.2024.2438723","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01634372.2024.2438723","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Positive caregiving appraisal is strongly linked to health among caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD). This study hypothesized that race and ethnicity, as well as cultural factors, would predict positive caregiving appraisal. One-hundred thirty-six racially and ethnically diverse ADRD caregivers completed a cross-sectional survey. Race and ethnicity did not predict positive appraisal. However, culture-based values around caregiving and perceived provider cultural competence did predict positive appraisal. Findings reinforce the need to assess and incorporate culture-based values in services for ADRD caregivers and the importance of provider cultural competence when working with diverse ADRD family caregivers.</p>","PeriodicalId":47579,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gerontological Social Work","volume":" ","pages":"279-296"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11922649/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142795113","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dolapo O Adeniji, Carolyn S Gentle-Genitty, Robin P Bonifas
{"title":"Social Isolation, Other Risk Factors', and Emotional Well-Being Among Older African Immigrants.","authors":"Dolapo O Adeniji, Carolyn S Gentle-Genitty, Robin P Bonifas","doi":"10.1080/01634372.2024.2431852","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01634372.2024.2431852","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Fostering emotional well-being is essential for older adults, particularly for immigrants. Focusing on 163 African immigrants aged 60+ in the U.S., this study examines the relationship between emotional well-being and key predictors: social isolation, financial satisfaction, acculturation, transportation, and grandchild care. Hierarchical regression analysis revealed that social isolation, ethnic social relations, and financial satisfaction explained 25% of the variance in emotional well-being. Financial satisfaction positively influenced emotional well-being, while social isolation and ethnic social relations had negative impacts. Findings highlight the importance of community engagement for older immigrants and suggest incorporating multicultural components in aging programs to support their well-being.</p>","PeriodicalId":47579,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gerontological Social Work","volume":" ","pages":"304-320"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142711664","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":"Ageism in the Family.","authors":"Stacey Gordon, Ernest Gonzales","doi":"10.1080/01634372.2025.2452934","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01634372.2025.2452934","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The problem of ageism in the family can be understood through the lens of larger social structural factors that shape intrapersonal and interpersonal relations in families. While research on the negative consequences of ageism is well established in the workplace, media, and in healthcare systems, ageism within the family has not yet been well studied. We propose a tripartite model of ageism, specifically how cognitive, affective, and behavioral components of family members, in combination with internalized age beliefs held by older people, undermine family dynamics and may worsen the health and wellbeing of older adults. The paper concludes with implications for further research and clinical social work practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":47579,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gerontological Social Work","volume":" ","pages":"297-303"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143029946","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":"\"We Do Not Have a Written Protocol or Flowchart for Intervention\": Social Workers' Perceptions and Experiences of Interventions with Older Parents Subjected to Abuse by Adult Offspring with Psychiatric Disorders.","authors":"Michael Schindler, Sara Alon","doi":"10.1080/01634372.2024.2432571","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01634372.2024.2432571","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>One in six older adults worldwide is subjected to abuse (WHO, 2022), with heightened risk among parents of offspring with mental disorders. This qualitative study explores social workers' experiences in addressing elder abuse by these offspring. Two themes emerged: (1) \"The snowball rolls: Unfolding mutual dependency and symbiosis,\" describing abusive offspring's characteristics and dynamics with aging parents, (2) \"For every case, you need to match a tailor-made suit,\" detailing psychosocial and legal interventions. Findings highlight the need for family-focused interventions and providing treatment to the abuser. It is recommended to develop formal guiding principles to address these complex cases effectively.</p>","PeriodicalId":47579,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gerontological Social Work","volume":" ","pages":"390-413"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142741087","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}
Faith P Hopp, Shirley A Thomas, Fay Keys, Martina Ward
{"title":"Predictors of Service Awareness: Results from a Community Survey in an Urban Area.","authors":"Faith P Hopp, Shirley A Thomas, Fay Keys, Martina Ward","doi":"10.1080/01634372.2024.2445026","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01634372.2024.2445026","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We examined information seeking strategies and predictors of service awareness from a 2019 survey of Detroit area adults. Participants were age 60+ (mean age = 72.10; SD = 8.08), and most were African American (89.0%) and female (86.9%). Most (74.80%) reported finding information most or all of the time, and 87.50% reported awareness of 12 to 15 services. Respondents with more frequent family/friend interaction (OR = 2.374, 95% CI = 1.054, 5.347), greater use of information seeking strategies (OR = 1.188, 95% CI = 15 1.073, 1.315), and higher health status (OR = 3.445, 95% CI =1.625, 7.306) were more likely to be aware of needed services. Women were aware of a greater number of services compared with men (OR = 2.682, 95% CI = 1.005, 7.160), while Hispanics/Latinos were aware of fewer services relative to African Americans (OR = 0.100, 95% CI = 0.012, 0.837. Greater information seeking strategies was associated with higher awareness (OR = 1.328, 95% CI = 1.150, 1.534). Results suggest the need for particular attention to linguistically and culturally appropriate outreach strategies for people who are Hispanic/Latino and those with a low level of social interaction.</p>","PeriodicalId":47579,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gerontological Social Work","volume":" ","pages":"321-336"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143013919","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 Impact of Cognitive Impairment on Life Satisfaction in Older Adults: Examining the Double Mediating Roles of Neighborhood Satisfaction and Social Participation.","authors":"Soyoung Kwon, HeeJung Yi","doi":"10.1080/01634372.2024.2425805","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01634372.2024.2425805","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The environment plays an integral role in the lives of individuals with cognitive decline. This study analyzed data from the National Survey of Older Koreans (2020) (9,885 older Koreans). The results showed that cognitively impaired group had lower community environment satisfaction than the cognitively healthy group, which led to lower social participation and lower life satisfaction, and the double mediation effect was significant (B = -.001, <i>p</i> < .001). However, there was no direct effect of cognitive status on life satisfaction (B = .004, <i>p</i> = .759). The findings highlight the imperative for the development of neighborhood environments that foster social engagement among older adults experiencing cognitive decline.</p>","PeriodicalId":47579,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gerontological Social Work","volume":" ","pages":"337-359"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142629882","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}
Lena Turnbull, Sarah Morris, Philip Mendes, Susan Baidawi
{"title":"Older Care Leavers Entering the Aged Care System: A Narrative Review.","authors":"Lena Turnbull, Sarah Morris, Philip Mendes, Susan Baidawi","doi":"10.1080/01634372.2024.2442509","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01634372.2024.2442509","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This review examines Australian and international literature on older care leavers' experiences with aged care services, highlighting their preferences for home-based care that respects autonomy and personal history. It identifies systemic issues within aged care, including workforce challenges and a lack of tailored, trauma-informed support, that hinder effective care. The review underscores the need to incorporate care leavers' voices in research to inform policy and practice. Recommendations include adopting trauma-informed, care-leaver-centered services to address care leavers' unique needs and improve well-being and dignity within aged care settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":47579,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gerontological Social Work","volume":" ","pages":"378-389"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142830539","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}