{"title":"Formal Dementia Care for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities in Australia: A Scoping Review.","authors":"Sabreena Zoha, Ereena Amin, Shirin Jahan Mumu, Munir Hossain, Nicole Peel, Farooque Hossain, Aila Khan, Wasana Jayarathne","doi":"10.1177/01640275261464230","DOIUrl":"10.1177/01640275261464230","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In Australia, standardised formal dementia care models often overlook the cultural, linguistic and spiritual needs of CALD communities, resulting in delayed and inadequate care. Culturally responsive approaches are critical for effective dementia management. This scoping review identified primary literature (2015-2025) from MEDLINE, CINAHL, Embase, PsycINFO, and Scopus that investigated formal dementia care for Australian CALD populations. Screening and data extraction were conducted using Covidence, followed by thematic analysis. Ten eligible studies revealed two main categories: (1) barriers in formal dementia care - recognising themes of sociocultural, communication, systemic, technological, and access issues; and (2) improvement strategies - with themes of culturally tailored resources, language support, increased accessibility, workforce training, community education, and policy reform. Addressing the cultural and systemic barriers requires culturally tailored care, bilingual resources, and professional training. Further research should assess their long term efficacy and inform in-company policies for an equitable and inclusive care system.</p>","PeriodicalId":47983,"journal":{"name":"Research on Aging","volume":" ","pages":"1640275261464230"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148377369","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Research on AgingPub Date : 2026-06-29DOI: 10.1177/01640275261465485
Janecca A Chin, I-Fen Lin
{"title":"Caregivers as Care Recipients: Caregiving Histories and Perceptions of Future Care.","authors":"Janecca A Chin, I-Fen Lin","doi":"10.1177/01640275261465485","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/01640275261465485","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study examines how unpaid caregiving histories shape older adults' perceptions of whether their children will be willing and available to provide future care. Existing frameworks suggest caregiving reinforces expectations of future support, but less understood is how caregiving may also heighten awareness of its burdens and how this relationship varies across heterogeneous caregiving histories. Using life history data from the Health and Retirement Study and latent class analysis, we identified distinct caregiving histories based on the timing, duration, frequency, and overlap of caregiving roles. We then estimated logistic regression models comparing caregivers with non-caregivers and comparing each caregiving history group with non-caregivers. Caregivers were more likely than non-caregivers to anticipate support from children, but this pattern was driven by those with shorter, sequential caregiving histories rather than earlier or more prolonged caregiving experiences. These findings suggest caregiving may reinforce anticipated support when limited in duration but attenuate it otherwise.</p>","PeriodicalId":47983,"journal":{"name":"Research on Aging","volume":" ","pages":"1640275261465485"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148354467","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Research on AgingPub Date : 2026-06-25DOI: 10.1177/01640275261465029
Sunwoo Lee
{"title":"Can Childhood Health Adversities Determine Trajectories of Aging? Findings From the Health and Retirement Study.","authors":"Sunwoo Lee","doi":"10.1177/01640275261465029","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/01640275261465029","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Using data drawn from biennial waves of the Health and Retirement Study (HRS) collected between 2008 and 2018, this study examines how early-life health adversities relate to aging trajectories, influencing self-rated health, aging perceptions, and late-life resilience. The baseline sample comprised 19,931 individuals aged 50 and older (mean = 66.30 ± 11.14 years; 58.0% females), of who 3.9% reported chronic functional disability in childhood. Employing a General Linear Model (GLM) repeated-measures analysis, we compared outcome variables both between groups (childhood disability vs. no childhood disability) and within groups across three measurement points. Results indicated that the subgroup with childhood functional disability reported significantly lower levels of resilience and positive aging perceptions at baseline compared to those without such experiences. However, no significant group differences were observed at either follow-up. Over the 8-year period, resilience, positive aging perceptions, and perceived health changed within and between the groups, but in varied ways.</p>","PeriodicalId":47983,"journal":{"name":"Research on Aging","volume":" ","pages":"1640275261465029"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-06-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148333619","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Research on AgingPub Date : 2026-06-24DOI: 10.1177/01640275261465032
Thuy Thu Truong, Anh Hong Tran, Duong Thi Thuy Le, Thao Thi Nguyet Pham, Dung Duc Le, Long Thanh Giang
{"title":"Working Beyond Retirement Age and Mental Health in Later Life: Evidence From Vietnam.","authors":"Thuy Thu Truong, Anh Hong Tran, Duong Thi Thuy Le, Thao Thi Nguyet Pham, Dung Duc Le, Long Thanh Giang","doi":"10.1177/01640275261465032","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/01640275261465032","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Rapid population ageing has led many countries to extend statutory retirement ages, yet the mental health implications of post-retirement employment remain inconclusive, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. This study examines the association between working beyond statutory retirement age and depressive symptoms among older persons in Vietnam, a rapidly ageing middle-income country undergoing retirement-age reform. Using nationally representative data from the 2019 Vietnam National Aging Survey (N = 3,312) and propensity score matching to improve balance in observed characteristics, we compare economically active older persons with observationally similar non-working counterparts. Results show that post-retirement employment was significantly associated with lower depressive symptom scores. Associations were stronger among men and rural residents, while estimates were similar across educational groups. These findings suggest that continued labor force participation is linked to better mental health in later life, although estimates should be interpreted as associations rather than causal effects.</p>","PeriodicalId":47983,"journal":{"name":"Research on Aging","volume":" ","pages":"1640275261465032"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148320039","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Research on AgingPub Date : 2026-06-23DOI: 10.1177/01640275261463493
Bomi Choi, Susanna Joo, Hyoun K Kim
{"title":"Social Isolation and Suicidal Ideation Among Older Adults in Korea: The Role of Community Welfare Spending and Community Trust.","authors":"Bomi Choi, Susanna Joo, Hyoun K Kim","doi":"10.1177/01640275261463493","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/01640275261463493","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study examined the extent to which community-level welfare spending and community trust moderated the association between social isolation and suicidal ideation among older adults in South Korea. Using data from the 2017 Korean Community Health Survey (<i>N</i> = 64,853, aged ≥65), we analyzed three social isolation indicators (living alone, lack of contact, and limited social participation) with multilevel logistic regression with cross-level interactions. All three types of isolation were associated with increased suicidal ideation, with lack of participation showing the strongest effect. While community trust had a direct protective effect, only welfare spending buffered the adverse impact of limited social participation on suicidal ideation. These findings highlight that system-level protections like welfare spending are crucial for mitigating mental health risks in socially isolated older adults. Strengthening welfare-based community infrastructures may be essential for suicide prevention among older adults.</p>","PeriodicalId":47983,"journal":{"name":"Research on Aging","volume":" ","pages":"1640275261463493"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-06-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148303607","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Research on AgingPub Date : 2026-06-23DOI: 10.1177/01640275261463504
Xuanyi Nie, Zili Huang, Longfeng Wu, Chan Zhang
{"title":"Social Infrastructures for Healthy Aging: The Intersection of Space, Activity, and Community Engagement in China's Urban Neighborhoods.","authors":"Xuanyi Nie, Zili Huang, Longfeng Wu, Chan Zhang","doi":"10.1177/01640275261463504","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/01640275261463504","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Population aging presents urgent challenges for global urban health, especially in China. This study examines how three types of neighborhood social infrastructures - public green spaces, gated green spaces, and neighborhood centers - affect health among older adults through physical and social activities and community engagement. Using survey data from Hangzhou, we estimated multilevel regression models. Results show that physical activity in public green spaces and social activities in both public green spaces and neighborhood centers were significantly associated with better health, while gated green spaces showed no independent effects. Higher community engagement was positively associated with health but did not moderate most activity-health relationships, except in neighborhood centers where diminishing returns were observed. Findings highlight that meaningful engagement, rather than access alone, underpins the health benefits of neighborhood environments and provide insights for developing age-friendly communities in rapidly urbanizing contexts.</p>","PeriodicalId":47983,"journal":{"name":"Research on Aging","volume":" ","pages":"1640275261463504"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-06-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148310009","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Research on AgingPub Date : 2026-06-16DOI: 10.1177/01640275261461624
Dwight C K Tse, Emma M Anderson
{"title":"Older Computer Gamers and Non-Gamers in the United Kingdom: Findings From the UK Biobank.","authors":"Dwight C K Tse, Emma M Anderson","doi":"10.1177/01640275261461624","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/01640275261461624","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Older adults are increasingly engaging in digital games, although little is known about older gamers on a large scale. This study seeks to examine the lifestyle, health, and well-being profiles of older computer gamers versus non-gamers, considering the relevance of our findings on older gamer profiles to key stereotype theories. We reported findings from the UK Biobank data with 73,359 participants aged 50 to 70. Participants were classified as non-gamers (<i>N</i> = 60,540; 82.53%), occasional gamers (<i>N</i> = 10,961; 14.94%), and frequent gamers (<i>N</i> = 1,858; 2.53%). Group comparison results suggested mostly negligible differences between older gamers and non-gamers in the domains of demographics, active/passive lifestyle, social engagement, sleep patterns, physical health, and psychological well-being. Small group differences were found in walking, moderate exercise, TV watching, body mass index, body fat percentage, and self-reported health. These findings help unveil the unique profile (or lack thereof) of older gamers versus non-gamers and provide insights for gerontologists and the gaming industry.</p>","PeriodicalId":47983,"journal":{"name":"Research on Aging","volume":" ","pages":"1640275261461624"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148265762","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"<i>\"Now My Body Asks Me for Peace and Tranquility</i>\": Perspectives on Aging Among Transgender Women in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.","authors":"Clare Barrington, Gaby Sandor, Lara Gastelumendi-Franco, Isabella C A Higgins, Hoisex Gomez, Yeycy Donastorg, Martha Perez, Nairovi Castillo, Cristian King, Thalia Almendares, Mannat Malik, Deanna Kerrigan","doi":"10.1177/01640275261455325","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/01640275261455325","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>There is limited understanding of aging experiences among transgender (trans) women in Latin America and the Caribbean. The purpose of this community-engaged, formative study was to explore lived experiences and perceptions of aging among trans women in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. From August to October 2024, we conducted in-depth interviews with trans women (n = 19) 45 years and older and analyzed data using narrative and thematic techniques. <i>Tranquilidad,</i> meaning peace or tranquility, was the central theme related to participants' experiences as older trans women and their hopes for aging. Key themes within <i>tranquilidad</i> included: (1) stability, (2) living freely, (3) family dynamics, and (4) peer and partner support. Salient threats to <i>tranquilidad</i> included economic precarity, social isolation, and the pervasive nature of intersectional stigma. Findings reflect that aging can be a joyful process and highlight the need for multi-level efforts to reduce stigma and improve quality of life for older trans women.</p>","PeriodicalId":47983,"journal":{"name":"Research on Aging","volume":" ","pages":"1640275261455325"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148228669","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Research on AgingPub Date : 2026-06-12DOI: 10.1177/01640275261461683
Yen-Han Lee, Cai Xu
{"title":"Using the Cox Multi-State Models to Examine Cognitive Transitions Among Older Adults: Findings From a Longitudinal Study (2008-2018).","authors":"Yen-Han Lee, Cai Xu","doi":"10.1177/01640275261461683","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/01640275261461683","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study assessed sociodemographic and health behavior-related factors associated with better cognitive transition in Chinese older adults. We analyzed four waves of the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (2008-2018), including 22,392 participants aged ≥65 years with 32,348 person-wave observations, to examine transitions in cognitive states using sequentially adjusted multistate Cox models. Approximately 68.44%, 19.45%, and 12.11% reported normal cognitive function, moderate, and severe cognitive impairment, respectively. Sociodemographic advantages, including education, marital status, income, and urban residence, were associated with more favorable MMSE-defined cognitive transitions. Physical activity and higher life satisfaction were also associated with more favorable MMSE transitions, but smoking and alcohol consumption demonstrated no consistent associations. Interventions targeting modifiable factors, such as physical activity and wellbeing, may enhance cognitive impairment and help maintain good cognitive function among older adults.</p>","PeriodicalId":47983,"journal":{"name":"Research on Aging","volume":" ","pages":"1640275261461683"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148240322","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Research on AgingPub Date : 2026-06-11DOI: 10.1177/01640275261458993
Oejin Shin, Sojung Park, Soobin Park, Sarah Sunghye Kang, Sunghei Han, Eunsun Kwon, Seoyeon Ahn, BoRin Kim
{"title":"Community Resources for Older Adults With Age-Related Disabilities and Chronic Conditions: A Scoping Review.","authors":"Oejin Shin, Sojung Park, Soobin Park, Sarah Sunghye Kang, Sunghei Han, Eunsun Kwon, Seoyeon Ahn, BoRin Kim","doi":"10.1177/01640275261458993","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/01640275261458993","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Community resources are essential for supporting older adults with disabilities and chronic conditions, yet how these resources are conceptualized and evaluated across the empirical literature remains unclear. This scoping review synthesizes U.S.-based research on community resources for older adults with age-related disabilities and chronic conditions, guided by the PAGER framework. Following PRISMA-ScR guidelines, we searched MEDLINE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and Web of Science, ultimately including 21 peer-reviewed studies. Findings reveal four primary resource domains: healthcare-based services, home- and community-based services (HCBS), behavioral health supports, and environmental or structural resources. Accessibility and utilization emerged as the most consistently examined dimensions, while quality and effectiveness received limited attention. Structural barriers-including geographic inequities, workforce shortages, financial constraints, and insurance gaps-persistently limit equitable access. Existing research remains fragmented, often treating health, social, and environmental domains in isolation. This review identifies critical gaps in integrated, participation-centered approaches and calls for theory-informed frameworks that account for the intersecting needs of older adults aging with disability.</p>","PeriodicalId":47983,"journal":{"name":"Research on Aging","volume":" ","pages":"1640275261458993"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2026-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148220368","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}