{"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}
{"title":"Trajectories of Civic Participation Across Borders: Drawing from Life Course Narratives of Older Latine Immigrants.","authors":"Laurent Reyes, Rodrigo Serrat","doi":"10.1080/01634372.2025.2478248","DOIUrl":"10.1080/01634372.2025.2478248","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Civic participation has emerged as a way to promote healthy aging, but studies on this topic have understudied the experiences of older migrants. This paper addresses this gap by examining the life course experiences of older Latine immigrants residing in Spain and the U.S. We conducted a narrative analysis guided by an intersectional life course perspective among four older Latine immigrants. Data were drawn from two qualitative life course studies on civic participation among older adults using in-depth interviewing and elicitation techniques. Their stories revealed two structural and systemic conditions influencing experiences of civic participation in later life: (1) the impact of family dynamics and gender on participation before and after immigration, and (2) the cultural and sociopolitical influences on civic participation across geographies. The analysis highlights how structural and systemic forces shape civic experiences across the life course and across borders. This is the first study to examine civic participation across migration trajectories of older Latine adults. Results underscore the need for policies and programs that specifically support older migrants' participation.</p>","PeriodicalId":47579,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gerontological Social Work","volume":" ","pages":"1-19"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143721914","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}
Emily A Greenfield, Clara J Scher, Natalie E Pope, Uri Amir Koren
{"title":"Aging Equity and Diversity as Part of Age-Friendly Community Practice in the United States.","authors":"Emily A Greenfield, Clara J Scher, Natalie E Pope, Uri Amir Koren","doi":"10.1080/01634372.2025.2470254","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01634372.2025.2470254","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Despite calls for promoting equity and recognizing diversity within age-friendly community (AFC) efforts, there has been little research on how leaders attend to such considerations in practice. We iteratively coded data from qualitative interviews with leaders of eight AFC initiatives in New Jersey (United States [U.S.]) conducted across multiple years. Five themes were identified regarding areas in which considerations of aging equity and diversity emerged: communications to the public; outreach and advocacy; engagement structures; events and programming; and direct services. We discuss implications for cross-disciplinary research, policy, and practice to advance AFC initiatives in the U.S. and other similar contexts.</p>","PeriodicalId":47579,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gerontological Social Work","volume":" ","pages":"1-26"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143670157","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":"Bridging the Gap Between Actual and Desired Quality of Life: A Study of Older Adults in Institutional Care Settings in India.","authors":"Mayanka Gupta, Sushma Goel, Vinita Bhargava","doi":"10.1080/01634372.2025.2477575","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01634372.2025.2477575","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>With an aging population, ensuring older adults' well-being is crucial. This study examined actual and desired Quality of Life (QoL) among institutionalized older Indians in care homes and recreational centers. Using a mixed-method approach, it analyzed key QoL dimensions, forming a QoL index. Surveys (293 participants) and qualitative data revealed significant gaps between actual and desired QoL, highlighting diverse needs across institutional contexts. Findings underscore the need for continuous QoL advancements in policies and programs. Targeted interventions can enhance QoL, offering valuable insights for social work practice and policy development to better support older adults' evolving needs.</p>","PeriodicalId":47579,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gerontological Social Work","volume":" ","pages":"1-22"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143606107","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}
J Mufina Begam, E P Abdul Azeez, C V Irshad, P Padma Sri Lekha
{"title":"Social Frailty Moderates the Association Between Gender and Life Satisfaction: Evidence from a Large-Scale Survey Among Indian Older Adults.","authors":"J Mufina Begam, E P Abdul Azeez, C V Irshad, P Padma Sri Lekha","doi":"10.1080/01634372.2025.2472967","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01634372.2025.2472967","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study examined the role of gender, social frailty, depressive symptoms, and cognitive impairment on life satisfaction, along with the interaction effect of social frailty between gender and life satisfaction. We used the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI) Wave 1 data and considered 23,345 older adults. Multivariate models, ordinary least squares regression, and moderation analyses were conducted. The higher levels of social frailty status depressive symptoms and cognitive impairment reduced life satisfaction. The interaction models revealed that the relationship between gender and life satisfaction was moderated by social frailty. The results indicate the need to improve social networks and engagement among aging adults.</p>","PeriodicalId":47579,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gerontological Social Work","volume":" ","pages":"1-20"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143587585","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":"Unmet Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Care Needs and Associated Risk Factors Among Older Adults with Dementia at the End of Life.","authors":"Hazal Swearinger, Gülçin Con Wright","doi":"10.1080/01634372.2025.2474584","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01634372.2025.2474584","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This paper examined the prevalence of and risk factors associated with unmet needs for activities of daily living (ADL) for older adults dying with dementia. We focused on a sample of 632 older adults in the National Health and Aging Trends Study. Employing Andersen's behavioral model of health, we investigated the association of predisposing, enabling, and need factors and found that older age, using hospice, receiving residential care, and severity of ADL disability were associated with fewer unmet care needs. This study emphasizes the timing of end-of-life care preferences and the quality of care services for older adults with dementia.</p>","PeriodicalId":47579,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gerontological Social Work","volume":" ","pages":"1-18"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143558353","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":"Gender Identity, Sexuality, and LGBTI Perspectives in Swedish Dementia Care Policies.","authors":"Anna Siverskog, Linn J Sandberg","doi":"10.1080/01634372.2025.2472971","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/01634372.2025.2472971","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aims to explore articulations of gender identity, sexuality, and LGBTI perspectives in national as well as local dementia care policies and guidelines in Sweden. The analysis of the documents is influenced by Bacchi's WPR-approach. The analysis illustrates how there is a general silence on gender identity, sexuality, and LGBTI perspectives in policy. LGBTI perspectives tend to be addressed separately from people with dementia and most often present as potential grounds for discrimination. LGBTI people with dementia appear to be non-existent, and gender identity and sexuality irrelevant to dementia care and person-centered approaches, and by extension irrelevant to personhood.</p>","PeriodicalId":47579,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Gerontological Social Work","volume":" ","pages":"1-22"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143558351","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}