S Sudha, Shayna Gleason, Joy Birabwa, Ruth Finkelstein, Maura O'Malley, Betty Siegel, Rachel Chen, Ardeshir Z Hashmi
{"title":"Arts on Prescription for Older Adults: A Scoping Review.","authors":"S Sudha, Shayna Gleason, Joy Birabwa, Ruth Finkelstein, Maura O'Malley, Betty Siegel, Rachel Chen, Ardeshir Z Hashmi","doi":"10.1177/07334648251389294","DOIUrl":"10.1177/07334648251389294","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Arts on Prescription (AoP) programs, wherein a professional prescribes an art activity to a patient, are emerging worldwide as a healthcare strategy. However, less is known about whether AoP facilitates older adults' (OA) arts participation, AoP's benefits for them, and whether OA from disadvantaged backgrounds access AoP. To address these questions, we conducted a scoping review following PRISMA-ScR methodology. We generated keywords and searched PubMed, JSTOR, Proquest Psychology, Proquest Arts and Humanities, Ebsco Health and Nursing Database Family, Ebsco Complete Databases, and Google Scholar. We included articles and grey literature published between 2010 and 2025, in English, on OA and AoP, yielding 41 publications. We extracted data into a spreadsheet. Results indicated a lack of research on AoP among OA, especially in disadvantaged communities. Quantitative studies rarely used comparison or control groups. The results suggest that more rigorous research on AoP access and benefits among OA is needed, especially among marginalized/underserved groups.</p>","PeriodicalId":47970,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Gerontology","volume":" ","pages":"1673-1695"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145369074","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":"Frailty and Arthritis Risk in a Population-Based Cohort: Long-Term Follow-Up and Predictive Model Evaluation.","authors":"Bingqi Wei, Xinyue Zhang, Shao Cheng, Yijing Li, Qianwen Yao, Luwei Zhang, Shangzeng Wang","doi":"10.1177/07334648261481204","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/07334648261481204","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundLongitudinal evidence on frailty and subsequent arthritis in China is limited.MethodsWe analyzed 4,615 adults aged ≥45 years from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (2011-2020), excluding those with baseline physician-diagnosed arthritis. Multivariable logistic regression assessed associations of baseline pre-frailty and frailty with arthritis at follow-up. Sensitivity, discrimination, and exploratory subgroup analyses were performed.ResultsAt follow-up, 1,219 participants (26.4%) reported arthritis. Compared with robust participants, pre-frail (OR = 1.35, 95% CI: 1.14-1.59) and frail participants (OR = 1.63, 95% CI: 1.04-2.55) had higher odds of arthritis. Findings remained directionally consistent in sensitivity analyses. Adding frailty modestly improved discrimination (AUC: 0.588 vs. 0.599; ΔAUC = 0.011; <i>P</i> = 0.017). No interaction remained significant after multiple-testing correction.ConclusionPre-frailty and frailty were associated with higher odds of arthritis after 9 years, supporting frailty as a potential longitudinal risk marker, although its incremental discriminatory value was limited.</p>","PeriodicalId":47970,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Gerontology","volume":" ","pages":"7334648261481204"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148867303","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}
Ruth E Mark, Daphne M Tabak, Demi van den Ende, Daniël Hellemons, Yvonne Brehmer
{"title":"The Famous Faces Test: A Systematic Review of Its Design and Potential for Detecting Early Alzheimer's Disease.","authors":"Ruth E Mark, Daphne M Tabak, Demi van den Ende, Daniël Hellemons, Yvonne Brehmer","doi":"10.1177/07334648261483940","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/07334648261483940","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>ObjectiveEarly Alzheimer's disease (AD) is currently diagnosed using costly and invasive biomarkers. The Famous Faces Test (FFT) may detect (subtle) cognitive impairment earlier than standard neuropsychological tests. This review aimed to identify methodological variation across FFTs and evaluate their ability to detect early AD.MethodsFollowing PRISMA guidelines, four databases were searched. Studies were included if an FFT was used, participants were older adults or on the AD-continuum, cognitive performance-based data were reported, and the paper was a journal article or dissertation. Extracted information was clustered into stimulus characteristics, performance assessment, and participant characteristics.Results39 of 550 records met the inclusion criteria. Methodological heterogeneity was substantial. FFT performance was predominantly lower in AD-continuum individuals than in controls.ConclusionRecommendations for future studies using an FFT are provided, and evidence supporting its potential clinical sensitivity is reviewed. Longitudinal studies are needed to establish its utility in detecting early AD.</p>","PeriodicalId":47970,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Gerontology","volume":" ","pages":"7334648261483940"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148867324","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}
Soobin Park, Eunsun Kwon, Sojung Park, Oejin Shin, Sehyun Baek
{"title":"Living Well at Home With Dementia: Home Modifications, Caregiving Duration, and Subjective Well-Being.","authors":"Soobin Park, Eunsun Kwon, Sojung Park, Oejin Shin, Sehyun Baek","doi":"10.1177/07334648261483306","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/07334648261483306","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundSupporting people with dementia to live well at home requires balancing safety with emotional well-being. Although home modifications are promoted to enhance independence, their implications for subjective well-being remain unclear.ObjectiveThis study examined associations between home modifications, caregiving duration, and subjective well-being among community-dwelling older adults with dementia, informed by the Ecological Theory of Aging.MethodsUsing data from five NHATS waves (2015-2019), we conducted pooled cross-sectional regression analyses using repeated person-wave observations (<i>N</i> = 340 individuals; mostly 70-84 years, 54% women). Regression models assessed associations between home modifications, caregiving duration, and subjective well-being, including self-efficacy and positive affect.ResultsHome modifications were associated with lower levels of both self-efficacy and positive affect. Longer caregiving duration attenuated the negative association between home modifications and positive affect. Findings highlight that physical and social environments jointly shape adaptation experiences, underscoring the need for personalized, dignity-preserving dementia care.</p>","PeriodicalId":47970,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Gerontology","volume":" ","pages":"7334648261483306"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148867316","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":"Continuous Users of Long-Term Care 2.0 Plan in Taiwan: Patterns and Health Costs Over Time.","authors":"Shih-Cyuan Wu, Ya-Mei Chen, Shiau-Fang Chao, Ming-Jen Lin, Chien-Fang Chu","doi":"10.1177/07334648261483944","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/07334648261483944","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundOlder adults exhibit substantial heterogeneity in long-term care needs, yet evidence remains limited on how different patterns of home- and community-based service utilization are associated with healthcare costs across disability levels.ObjectiveTo examine the associations between patterns of home- and community-based service utilization and healthcare cost trajectories among older adults with varying levels of disability.MethodsWe analyzed nationwide administrative data from Taiwan's Long-Term Care Plan 2.0 linked with National Health Insurance claims from 2018 to 2020. Latent class analysis identified distinct service utilization patterns. Generalized estimating equations were used to estimate monthly healthcare costs over a 1-year follow-up period, stratified by disability level.ResultsFive distinct service utilization patterns were identified. Integrated personal and medical care was associated with more favorable healthcare cost trajectories, particularly among older adults with moderate or severe disability, whereas more fragmented service patterns were associated with higher inpatient costs.</p>","PeriodicalId":47970,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Gerontology","volume":" ","pages":"7334648261483944"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148867353","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":"Outcomes Associated With Namaste Care for People With Dementia in Institutional Settings: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Xueyi Sun, Yu Ding, Dijuan Meng, Meng Jin, Qinan Shen, Wen Zhou, Yiheng Zhang","doi":"10.1177/07334648261483307","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/07334648261483307","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundNamaste Care is a person-centered, non-pharmacological approach supporting comfort and engagement in institutional dementia care.ObjectiveTo synthesize quantitative evidence on clinical outcomes associated with Namaste Care among people with dementia living in institutional settings.MethodsA systematic search was conducted across eight databases during February 2026. Quantitative studies evaluating Namaste Care or explicit adaptations were included. Methodological quality was assessed using the revised Joanna Briggs Institute appraisal checklists, and findings were synthesized narratively.ResultsThirteen studies were included, comprising 2 cluster-randomized controlled trials and 11 one-group pre-post studies. Favorable findings were reported for behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, particularly agitation, although most came from uncontrolled studies. Some studies also reported reductions in pain or discomfort, whereas findings for quality of life were heterogeneous. Interpretation of findings was limited by uncontrolled designs, longitudinal attrition, and frequent discrepancies between planned and actual intervention doses.</p>","PeriodicalId":47970,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Gerontology","volume":" ","pages":"7334648261483307"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148833601","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":"Understanding Turnover Intention Among Institutional Eldercare Workers: A Structural Equation Model Based on the Conservation of Resources Theory.","authors":"Xiaoting Liu, Jie He, Jiaming Shi","doi":"10.1177/07334648261481562","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/07334648261481562","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>ObjectiveThis study aimed to examine the factors influencing turnover intention among institutional eldercare workers in China, drawing upon the Conservation of Resources (COR) theory.BackgroundChina's rapid population aging and increasing years lived with disability have substantially heightened the demand for long-term care services. However, workforce shortages and high turnover rates among eldercare workers remain critical challenges.MethodsA cross-sectional survey involving 348 caregivers from 43 institutions in Zhejiang Province employed the Maslach Burnout Inventory, Caregiver Burden Scale, and Job Satisfaction Scale. Partial least squares structural equation modeling was utilized to assess direct, mediating, and moderating relationships.ResultsDepersonalization, diminished personal accomplishment, and job satisfaction significantly predicted turnover intention. Job satisfaction fully mediated the relationship between occupational stress and turnover intention, while colleague support amplified the adverse impact of depersonalization.</p>","PeriodicalId":47970,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Gerontology","volume":" ","pages":"7334648261481562"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-08-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148820093","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":"Factors Associated With Caregiving Burden and Psychological Distress Among Family and Unpaid Caregivers With Cardiovascular Conditions Caring for Older Adults.","authors":"Kyeung Mi Oh, Yeonsu Song","doi":"10.1177/07334648261481286","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/07334648261481286","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study examined factors associated with caregiving burden and psychological distress among informal caregivers with cardiovascular conditions (CVC). A secondary analysis of the 2024-2025 National Health and Aging Trends Study and National Study of Caregiving included 792 community-dwelling older adults and their caregivers with CVC. In the regression on caregiver burden, higher burden was linked to female gender, younger age, leg strength and low energy limitations, sleep disruptions, greater negative emotion, and longer caregiving hours, while higher positive emotion was protective. For psychological distress, higher distress was associated with caregiver breathing problems, difficulty returning to sleep, negative emotion, higher care support, and greater caregiving burden, whereas positive emotion was protective. These results indicate that psychosocial factors and physical challenges contribute to distress among caregivers with CVC. The association between care support and distress suggests support may be insufficient. Interventions targeting emotional well-being, sleep, and functional limitations may help reduce distress.</p>","PeriodicalId":47970,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Gerontology","volume":" ","pages":"7334648261481286"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-08-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148814433","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}
Kun Wang, Kedong Ding, MiKayla N Eason, Yanjun Dong, Olivio J Clay, Nicole Ruggiano
{"title":"Internet Use and Digital Health Engagement Among Older Caregivers: Racial and U.S. South Regional Disparities.","authors":"Kun Wang, Kedong Ding, MiKayla N Eason, Yanjun Dong, Olivio J Clay, Nicole Ruggiano","doi":"10.1177/07334648261481887","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/07334648261481887","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BackgroundOlder Black informal caregivers in the U.S. South may face heightened healthcare challenges, yet digital technology may expand access to health resources.ObjectiveThis study examined racial and regional disparities in internet use and digital health engagement among older informal caregivers, focusing on Black caregivers in the South.MethodsData came from 900 Black and White caregivers aged ≥ 50 in the 2017-2020 Health Information National Trends Survey. Logistic regression models tested race-by-region interactions for general internet use and health-related online activities.ResultsBlack caregivers in the South had lower odds of general internet use and online communication with doctors, suggesting compounded racial and regional disadvantages. Among internet users, racial disparities in digital health engagement did not vary by region. Findings suggest that disparities may stem more from upstream barriers to digital access and general internet use. Addressing structural barriers to digital access is critical for advancing digital health equity.</p>","PeriodicalId":47970,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Gerontology","volume":" ","pages":"7334648261481887"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-08-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148809136","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":"Correlates of Homebound Status by Rural/Urban Location, Socio-Demographic Characteristics, and Health Status.","authors":"Dionne Bailey, Megan Lahr, Katie Rydberg, Carrie Henning-Smith","doi":"10.1177/07334648261480759","DOIUrl":"10.1177/07334648261480759","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study seeks to identify factors that are associated with whether older adults are homebound in rural and urban areas. Utilizing the 2022/23 National Health and Aging Trends Study data, we conducted bivariate analyses to compare homebound status among rural and urban residents. Additionally, we used logistic regression to identify socio-demographic correlates overall and stratified by rurality and key demographic characteristics. The results revealed that rural and urban older adults had similar rates of homebound status, but that the association between risk factors and being homebound differed by rurality. In particular, older age, poor health, and Medicaid status were all more strongly associated with being homebound among rural older adults than among their urban peers. Varying socio-demographic factors are associated with the risk of older adults becoming homebound across rural and urban settings. Policies to prevent and support homebound older adults should be tailored to geographic and individual characteristics.</p>","PeriodicalId":47970,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Gerontology","volume":" ","pages":"7334648261480759"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-08-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13505506/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148809124","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}