{"title":"Intergenerational Support and Subjective Well-Being of Older Adults in China.","authors":"Jiali Yuan, Jun Xiang, Fei Liu","doi":"10.1177/07334648241292970","DOIUrl":"10.1177/07334648241292970","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study examines intergenerational support (IGS) and its impact on the subjective well-being of older adults in Chinese families, focusing on both upward and downward support. Data from the 2018 China Family Panel Studies show considerable mutual support between parents and children. Support from children to parents significantly improves the well-being of older adults, while support from parents to children has less impact. Contrary to expectations, the interaction between upward and downward support does not significantly affect the well-being of older adults. We categorized IGS into four family types and found that families with upward-IGS reported higher well-being than those with no IGS. Our findings underscore the central role of financial support and caregiving activities in enhancing the subjective well-being of older adults. These findings also suggest a policy recommendation for refining social eldercare systems in China to alleviate family pressures associated with eldercare responsibilities.</p>","PeriodicalId":47970,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Gerontology","volume":" ","pages":"949-958"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142477734","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Di Shang, Cynthia Williams, Giang Vu, Aishwarya Joshi
{"title":"Teeth, Health, and Mind: Understanding the Interplay of Social Determinants and Cognitive Decline in Older Adults.","authors":"Di Shang, Cynthia Williams, Giang Vu, Aishwarya Joshi","doi":"10.1177/07334648241292960","DOIUrl":"10.1177/07334648241292960","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The study examines the association between social determinants of health, tooth loss, and cognitive decline. Using regression models, the 2020 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance data examined the study objective; it included 32,663 older adults who reported on cognitive status. Results suggested that older adults missing more than five teeth or unable to work are 1.61 times and 6.84 times more likely to report cognitive decline, respectively. Older adults with higher education and higher household incomes are less likely to report cognitive decline. Results suggested that older adults with no diabetes or who never smoked are 31% and 39% less likely to report a cognitive decline. The results suggested a significant association between tooth loss and cognitive decline among social determinants of health. A comprehensive approach to affect cognitive decline should include oral and social health strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":47970,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Gerontology","volume":" ","pages":"874-883"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142510438","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xin Yao Lin, Jerad Moxley, Joseph Sharit, Sara J Czaja
{"title":"Beyond the Digital Divide: Factors Associated With Adoption of Technologies Related to Aging in Place.","authors":"Xin Yao Lin, Jerad Moxley, Joseph Sharit, Sara J Czaja","doi":"10.1177/07334648251318789","DOIUrl":"10.1177/07334648251318789","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>While technology holds great promise for promoting independent living, older adults still encounter challenges with technology adoption. The current study identified classes of technology users among older adults and examined associations between technology user class and individual characteristics. The Technology Assessment Procedure method was utilized. Participants (<i>N</i> = 187, ages 65-92) were presented with technologies spanning domains of transportation, leisure, health, and new learning, and rated various measures related to technology adoption. Two user groups, \"open to technology\" and \"reluctant to technology,\" were identified. The \"reluctant to technology\" group, indicated needing more help with new technologies, had less confidence using technology, perceived greater losses associated with aging, and reported less technology experience. In contrast, the \"open to technology\" group showed higher levels of crystallized intelligence, greater openness to experience, and lower perceptions of aging-related loss. Interventions promoting technology adoption should focus on boosting technology-efficacy, confidence, and accessibility of technology applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":47970,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Gerontology","volume":" ","pages":"959-969"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12078017/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143504940","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Stephanie M Simone, Marina Kaplan, Tania Giovannetti
{"title":"Self-Efficacy is Key: Examining the Role of Motivation to Engage in Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors for Dementia Prevention in Midlife.","authors":"Stephanie M Simone, Marina Kaplan, Tania Giovannetti","doi":"10.1177/07334648251345191","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/07334648251345191","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Modifiable risk factors account for nearly half of dementia cases, with the greatest impact on dementia prevention in midlife. Little is known about what motivates middle-aged adults to engage in healthy behaviors for dementia risk reduction. This study examined associations between motivation to make lifestyle changes for dementia risk reduction and engagement in health behaviors associated with dementia risk in 347 middle-aged adults. Multivariate linear regressions examined associations between motivation and engagement in health behaviors. Greater self-efficacy and higher education significantly predicted greater physical and cognitive activity and better sleep quality. Greater perceived barriers and general health motivation, lower self-efficacy, and younger age significantly predicted greater perceived loneliness. Self-efficacy consistently predicted engagement in health behaviors associated with dementia risk reduction in midlife. Thus, incorporating empirically supported strategies to increase self-efficacy in lifestyle interventions for dementia prevention may increase long-term adherence and overall success of dementia prevention efforts.</p>","PeriodicalId":47970,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Gerontology","volume":" ","pages":"7334648251345191"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144192338","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Corrigendum to \"Assessing Older Adults Who Have Experienced Homelessness: Findings From an Exploratory Study\".","authors":"","doi":"10.1177/07334648251345875","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/07334648251345875","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47970,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Gerontology","volume":" ","pages":"7334648251345875"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144192337","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Gender and Marital Status are Associated with Healthy Diet Among the Oldest Old.","authors":"Poshan Dahal, Reema Sen, Eva Kahana","doi":"10.1177/07334648251343329","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/07334648251343329","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Studies have shown links between nutrition in older adults and marital status. Few studies explore the interaction of gender and marital status with a healthy diet in the US for older adults. Using a sample of oldest olds living in an independent, retirement community dwelling in Florida, we found a statistically significant difference in healthful diet between women and men, controlling for marital status, health status, social isolation, loneliness, and other covariates. We also found a significant negative relationship between healthful diet and widowhood (b = -3.85, <i>p</i> < .000). Likewise, older adults who were divorced or never married had lower healthful diet scores than those who were married or remarried (b = -7.31, <i>p</i> < .000), disability was associated with a lower healthful diet (b = -.30, <i>p</i> < .01), and loneliness was negatively associated with healthful diet. The results have important implications for medical advisers and those involved in providing support to these older adults.</p>","PeriodicalId":47970,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Gerontology","volume":" ","pages":"7334648251343329"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144182977","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An Action Research Approach to Implementing a Program for Sharing Meaningful Moments With Hospitalized Patients Living With Dementia.","authors":"Esther Coker, Joanna Sue, Liz Mersereau, Patricia Hewston, Caroline Marr, Sophia Matarazzo, Afeef Vehra, Alexandra Papaioannou","doi":"10.1177/07334648251345209","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/07334648251345209","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Meaningful moments are brief, non-pharmacological person-centered interactions or activities that evoke positive emotions in hospitalized patients living with dementia and connect them to their history, identity, or surroundings. The aim of the study was to (a) identify key elements of an innovation primarily designed for long-term care that would be suitable for facilitating meaningful moments for people with dementia in a hospital environment, (b) determine the preferred way of introducing these key elements into practice, and (c) map out determinants, implementation strategies, mechanisms, and outcomes using the Implementation Research Logic Model. Successful implementation required an approach focused on knowing the person, sharing meaningful moments, and incorporating those approaches into everyday care routines. Factors for success included an iterative feedback loop, persuasive education, clear roles, and effective leadership.</p>","PeriodicalId":47970,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Gerontology","volume":" ","pages":"7334648251345209"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144188287","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kyeung Mi Oh, Sungsoo Ray Hong, Krista Beran, Lisbeth Sanders, Jung Yeon Park, Jung-Ah Lee
{"title":"Utilizing Conversational AI Technology for Social Connectedness Among Older Adults: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Kyeung Mi Oh, Sungsoo Ray Hong, Krista Beran, Lisbeth Sanders, Jung Yeon Park, Jung-Ah Lee","doi":"10.1177/07334648251341629","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/07334648251341629","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>With the growing global older population and the impact of loneliness and social isolation in this group, it is imperative to study resources to improve social connectedness. Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered platforms are an emerging technology being utilized for this purpose. This systematic review investigated the impact of AI interventions on loneliness and social isolation in older adults. Eighteen studies were included in this systematic review. Conversational AI technology played a role in improving numerous areas that are known to increase social connectedness. Those areas included self and shared identity, social integration, usability and usefulness, social support, self-efficacy, and health outcomes. While some participants enjoyed the AI interaction, sensed relationships developed, and felt the AI was useful, others would like conversational AIs and AI chatbots to be more human-like and conversations to have more depth and provide help and information gathering more targeted to their needs.</p>","PeriodicalId":47970,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Gerontology","volume":" ","pages":"7334648251341629"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144162430","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Usability of the Smartwatch as a Prospective Memory Aid for Cognitively Diverse Older Adults.","authors":"Edie C Sanders, Walter R Boot","doi":"10.1177/07334648251338876","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/07334648251338876","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Smartwatches have potential to provide support for prospective memory (PM), the ability to remember and carry out an intention in the future. How older adults (OAs), particularly those with cognitive impairment (CI), might interact with smartwatches is undetermined. This study aimed to understand the usability of smartwatches among cognitively diverse OAs and the potential for smartwatches to serve as reminder aids for this population. Participants were 58 OAs (age 60+) with and without CI. After using a smartwatch as a reminder aid for 10 days, participants gave low usability ratings overall, and the smartwatches did not aid performance of a daily PM task. Perceived usefulness of the smartwatches was associated with subjective memory, suggesting that perceived memory challenges may play an important role in smartwatch adoption. Results can inform the development of future efficacy tests and interventions involving smartwatches.</p>","PeriodicalId":47970,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Gerontology","volume":" ","pages":"7334648251338876"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144162488","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Supa Pengpid, Karl Peltzer, Duanpen Theerawanviwat, Dararatt Anantanasuwong, Wasin Kaewchankha
{"title":"Determinants of Aging in Place Willingness Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Thailand: Results of a National Survey.","authors":"Supa Pengpid, Karl Peltzer, Duanpen Theerawanviwat, Dararatt Anantanasuwong, Wasin Kaewchankha","doi":"10.1177/07334648251343657","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/07334648251343657","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Aim:</b> The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence and determinants of aging in place (AIP) willingness among persons 60 years and older in a national cross-sectional community-based study in Thailand in 2022. <b>Methods:</b> Information was taken from the 2022 Health, Aging, and Retirement in Thailand survey. Only community-dwelling individuals aged 60 and above were included in the sample (analytic sample: <i>n</i> = 3648). AIP willingness was measured using established metrics. The factors influencing AIP willingness were evaluated using logistic regression. <b>Results:</b> The prevalence of AIP willingness was 88.3%. Logistic regressions showed that predisposing factors (increasing age, being retired, and female sex), enabling factors (satisfactory support from children), need factors (multimorbidity, fewer depressive symptoms, and fewer pain sites), and psychosocial factors (not agreeing on an elderly home, higher subjective life expectancy, and current non-smoking) were associated with AIP willingness. <b>Conclusions:</b> Our knowledge of the factors influencing AIP willingness in community-living people 60 years of age and older is improved by this national study. Health and welfare strategies to increase enabling factors (satisfactory support from children), decrease need factors (depression and multisite pain), and increase psychosocial factors (positive attitudes towards AIP and smoking cessation) may help in increasing AIP willingness.</p>","PeriodicalId":47970,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Gerontology","volume":" ","pages":"7334648251343657"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144162944","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}