Journal of Aging and Health最新文献

Sensory Difficulty, Social and Physical Activity, and Dementia Risk Among Older Adults. 老年人的感觉困难、社会和身体活动与痴呆风险。

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Journal of Aging and Health Pub Date : 2026-10-01 Epub Date: 2025-08-01 DOI: 10.1177/08982643251364364

Shu Xu, Jeffrey A Burr, Qian Song, Joshua R Ehrlich

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Contrast Sensitivity Impairment Is Associated With Limitations of Physical Functioning and Activities of Daily Living Among Older Adults. 对比敏感性损伤与老年人身体功能和日常生活活动的限制有关。

IF 2.2 3区医学

Journal of Aging and Health Pub Date : 2026-10-01 Epub Date: 2025-09-02 DOI: 10.1177/08982643251375113

Navasuja Kumar, Mohammed Kabeto, Andrzej T Galecki, Carrie A Karvonen-Gutierrez, Joshua R Ehrlich

{"title":"Contrast Sensitivity Impairment Is Associated With Limitations of Physical Functioning and Activities of Daily Living Among Older Adults.","authors":"Navasuja Kumar, Mohammed Kabeto, Andrzej T Galecki, Carrie A Karvonen-Gutierrez, Joshua R Ehrlich","doi":"10.1177/08982643251375113","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08982643251375113","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: Contrast sensitivity (CS), the ability to see objects against their background, is an important component of visual function. The effect of contrast sensitivity impairment (CSI) on physical functioning (PF) is not well documented. Methods: This study obtained data from the Aging, Demographics, and Memory Study. Baseline CS was measured, and self-reported PF, activities of daily living (ADLs), and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) were assessed biennially. Results: The sample included 263 individuals with a mean (SD) age: 82.1(5.3). Participants with severe CSI had PF limitation scores 1.05 points higher (95% CI: 0.07, 2.04) than those without CSI. Odds of ADL/IADL limitations were 4.45 times (95% CI: 2.00, 9.92) and 74% (95% CI: 1.24, 2.45) higher for those with severe CSI and moderate CSI. Older adults with severe CSI had 2.79 times (95% CI: 1.21, 6.43) higher hazard of incident ADL/IADL limitations. Conclusions: CSI is associated with PF and ADL/IADL limitations.","PeriodicalId":51385,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Aging and Health","volume":" ","pages":"535-545"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12677139/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144978004","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}

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Does the Association Between Educational Attainment and Cognition Differ Between Indigenous Language Speakers and Non-Indigenous Language Speakers in Mexico? 墨西哥土著语言使用者与非土著语言使用者受教育程度与认知之间的关系是否不同？

IF 2.2 3区医学

Journal of Aging and Health Pub Date : 2026-10-01 Epub Date: 2025-07-29 DOI: 10.1177/08982643251362382

Angelica Lopez, Connor M Sheehan, Joseph Saenz, Nekehia T Quashie, Mateo P Farina

{"title":"Does the Association Between Educational Attainment and Cognition Differ Between Indigenous Language Speakers and Non-Indigenous Language Speakers in Mexico?","authors":"Angelica Lopez, Connor M Sheehan, Joseph Saenz, Nekehia T Quashie, Mateo P Farina","doi":"10.1177/08982643251362382","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08982643251362382","url":null,"abstract":"ObjectivesIndigenous populations in Mexico, comprising roughly one-fifth of the population, face significant unique cognitive health challenges in older adulthood. This study examines cognitive performance differences between Indigenous and non-Indigenous language speakers and evaluates whether the cognitive benefits of educational attainment differs between these populations.MethodsWe analyzed the 2018 Mexican Health and Aging Study (MHAS, n = 16,199), a nationally representative study of Mexicans 50+. We assessed the association between educational attainment and cognitive performance, both general and domain-specific, for Indigenous and non-Indigenous language speakers.FindingsWhile Indigenous language speakers scored lower overall, they experienced significantly greater improvement with more years of education in Verbal Learning, Visual Scanning, and Visuospatial Ability.ConclusionsIncreasing educational attainment may improve cognitive functioning in Mexico, but especially for Indigenous populations. Further research is needed to explore mechanisms driving these stronger returns for Indigenous populations and to inform culturally responsive interventions and policies.","PeriodicalId":51385,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Aging and Health","volume":" ","pages":"479-490"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144735224","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}

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Education, Acculturation, and Network Diversity as Promoters of Cognitive Function: A Study of Older Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese Americans in Southern California. 教育、文化适应和网络多样性对认知功能的促进作用：南加州老年华裔、韩裔和越南裔美国人的研究。

IF 2.2 3区医学

Journal of Aging and Health Pub Date : 2026-10-01 Epub Date: 2025-08-20 DOI: 10.1177/08982643251370411

Yuri Jang, Ichiro Kawachi, Sunmin Lee

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Neighborhood Social Cohesion, Physical Disorder, and Multiple Chronic Conditions in Older Adults: An Examination of Racial/Ethnic Differences. 社区社会凝聚力、身体障碍和老年人多重慢性疾病：种族/民族差异的检验。

IF 2.2 3区医学

Journal of Aging and Health Pub Date : 2026-10-01 Epub Date: 2025-08-31 DOI: 10.1177/08982643251374220

Jeein Law

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Prevalence of Subjective Cognitive Decline Among Older Multiracial Adults, 2019-2023. 2019-2023年多种族老年人主观认知能力下降的患病率

IF 2.2 3区医学

Journal of Aging and Health Pub Date : 2026-10-01 Epub Date: 2025-09-12 DOI: 10.1177/08982643251377230

Tracy Lam-Hine, Michelle C Odden, Bryan D James, David H Rehkopf

{"title":"Prevalence of Subjective Cognitive Decline Among Older Multiracial Adults, 2019-2023.","authors":"Tracy Lam-Hine, Michelle C Odden, Bryan D James, David H Rehkopf","doi":"10.1177/08982643251377230","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08982643251377230","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The Multiracial population is the fastest-growing racial group in the United States but remains underrepresented in cognitive aging research. No national estimates exist for subjective cognitive decline (SCD)-a self-reported indicator of worsening memory associated with dementia risk-among older Multiracial adults. Methods: We used 2019-2023 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data from states that administered the optional cognitive decline module (n = 599,874 adults aged ≥45). We estimated crude and age/sex-adjusted SCD prevalence by race and Hispanic ethnicity using survey-weighted logistic regression with predictive marginal standardization. Results: Adjusted SCD prevalence was highest among American Indian or Alaska Native (16.3%) and Multiracial (16.0%) adults, twice that of Asian adults (7.9%). Among Multiracial adults, state-level adjusted prevalence showed low variation (IQR: 18.5%-19.2%). Conclusions: These are the first national estimates of SCD for the Multiracial population, highlighting the need for inclusion in cognitive aging and dementia research.","PeriodicalId":51385,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Aging and Health","volume":" ","pages":"555-563"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145056073","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}

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Possible and Probable Dementia and Depressive/Anxiety Symptoms in U.S. Older Adults: One-Year Follow-Up. 美国老年人可能和可能的痴呆和抑郁/焦虑症状：一年随访

IF 2.2 3区医学

Journal of Aging and Health Pub Date : 2026-10-01 Epub Date: 2025-08-20 DOI: 10.1177/08982643251369347

Namkee G Choi, Yuanjin Zhou, C Nathan Marti

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The Role of Perceived Sleep Quality in Mental and Cognitive Health: A Study of Older Korean Americans Living in Subsidized Senior Housing. 感知睡眠质量在心理和认知健康中的作用：一项对生活在补贴老年住房中的老年韩裔美国人的研究。

IF 2.2 3区医学

Journal of Aging and Health Pub Date : 2026-10-01 Epub Date: 2025-09-09 DOI: 10.1177/08982643251379971

Yuri Jang, Juyoung Park, Seo-Yun Choi, Nan Sook Park, David A Chiriboga, Soondool Chung, Jung In Park, Sunmin Lee

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Associations of Social Engagement and Perceived Interpersonal Connectedness With Cognitive, Mental, and Physical Health in American Indian and Alaska Native Adults. 美国印第安人和阿拉斯加土著成年人的社会参与和感知人际联系与认知、心理和身体健康的关系

IF 2.2 3区医学

Journal of Aging and Health Pub Date : 2026-10-01 Epub Date: 2025-09-21 DOI: 10.1177/08982643251381438

Jiahui Dai, Andrew Thais, Yuxi Shi, Wenjun Fan, Erin M Poole, Spero M Manson, Luohua Jiang

{"title":"Associations of Social Engagement and Perceived Interpersonal Connectedness With Cognitive, Mental, and Physical Health in American Indian and Alaska Native Adults.","authors":"Jiahui Dai, Andrew Thais, Yuxi Shi, Wenjun Fan, Erin M Poole, Spero M Manson, Luohua Jiang","doi":"10.1177/08982643251381438","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08982643251381438","url":null,"abstract":"ObjectivesWe examined associations of social engagement and interpersonal connectedness with cognitive function, distress, and mental and physical health in middle-aged and older American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) adults.MethodsData from 552 AI/ANs aged 55+ in the Rocky Mountain region (2019-2023). Social engagement and interpersonal connectedness were assessed using validated scales. Outcomes included cognitive impairment (adapted AD8), distress (K6 scale), and self-reported mental and physical health. Poisson regression models examined associations.ResultsGreater social engagement was significantly associated with a lower risk of cognitive impairment, lower odds of suboptimal mental, and physical health among AI/AN females, while greater interpersonal connectedness was significantly associated with lower risk of cognitive impairment and reduced odds of the other outcomes among AI/AN males. Associations were stronger in urban than rural areas.DiscussionCulturally tailored interventions that promote social connectedness may enhance well-being in this underserved population. Further research on sex and residence differences is warranted.","PeriodicalId":51385,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Aging and Health","volume":" ","pages":"564-576"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13542388/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145103154","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}

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Psychometric Properties of the Everyday Ageism Scale: Results from the Experiences of Aging in Society Project. 日常年龄歧视量表的心理测量特征：来自社会老龄化经验项目的结果。

IF 2.2 3区医学

Journal of Aging and Health Pub Date : 2026-10-01 Epub Date: 2025-09-20 DOI: 10.1177/08982643251378211

Julie Ober Allen

{"title":"Psychometric Properties of the Everyday Ageism Scale: Results from the Experiences of Aging in Society Project.","authors":"Julie Ober Allen","doi":"10.1177/08982643251378211","DOIUrl":"10.1177/08982643251378211","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: To comprehensively evaluate the psychometric properties of the relatively new Everyday Ageism Scale. Methods: Data were from the 2021-2023 Experiences of Aging in Society project (N = 237, ages 50+, multiracial/multiethnic, 72.6% female). We assessed the multidimensional structure, reliability, and validity of the Everyday Ageism Scale. Results: Confirmatory factor analysis generally substantiated the three-factor structure of the Everyday Ageism Scale: exposure to ageist messages, ageism in interpersonal interactions, and internalized ageism. Internal consistency and test-retest reliability were satisfactory for the full scale and two of the three subscales. The scale demonstrated acceptable validity for convergence within measure, convergence criterion with three other scales used to measure ageism, and prediction of concurrent health (number of chronic physical health conditions, mental health condition). Discussion: Findings establish the Everyday Ageism Scale as a valid and reliable, multidimensional scale, while recommending ongoing attention to messages subscale limitations.","PeriodicalId":51385,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Aging and Health","volume":" ","pages":"577-588"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12915507/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145093105","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}

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