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{"title":"Gender-specific impacts of employment on mental and cognitive health in older adults.","authors":"Su Hyun Shin, Jessie X Fan","doi":"10.1080/13607863.2025.2502797","DOIUrl":"10.1080/13607863.2025.2502797","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>As the workforce ages, understanding the impact of employment on older adults' mental and cognitive health is increasingly important. These effects have implications for productivity, economic burden, and well-being. This study examines the causal relationship between employment and mental/cognitive health, with a focus on gender differences.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Using panel data from the Health and Retirement Study (HRS) (1996-2016), we employ an instrumental variable (IV) two-stage least squares (2SLS) model, controlling for individual and time-fixed effects. An exogenous health shock (e.g. accident or injury outside of work) serves as the instrument. Employment outcomes (working for pay, hours worked per day, and weeks worked per year) are regressed on the instrument, and predicted values are used to explain CES-D (mental health) and fluid intelligence (cognitive health) scores.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Health shocks significantly reduce the probability of working, hours per day, and weeks per year. This decline in employment leads to lower fluid intelligence scores but has no effect on CES-D scores. This negative cognitive effect appears only among older women, not men.</p><p><strong>Implications: </strong>Supporting workforce participation among older women may help protect cognitive health while enhancing financial stability.</p>","PeriodicalId":55546,"journal":{"name":"Aging & Mental Health","volume":" ","pages":"1821-1830"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144163733","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":"Functional training and Mat Pilates have a positive effect on non-motor symptoms improving cognition, depressive symptoms, anxiety, and happiness in people with Parkinson's disease: a randomized controlled clinical trial with follow-up.","authors":"Jéssica Amaro Moratelli, Clynton Lourenço Corrêa, Alexandro Andrade, Vanessa Bellani Lyra, Adriana Coutinho de Azevedo Guimarães","doi":"10.1080/13607863.2025.2496728","DOIUrl":"10.1080/13607863.2025.2496728","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To analyze the short-term (12-wk post-intervention) and long-term (6-month follow-up) effects of two exercise interventions (functional training or Mat Pilates) compared to a control group and a healthy reference group on non-motor symptoms in people with Parkinson's disease.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>35 individuals with Parkinson's disease were randomized into three groups: functional training, Mat Pilates, and control group, along with 11 age- and sex-matched healthy individuals for the healthy reference group. The exercise groups received twice-weekly 60-min sessions for 12 wk. The control group and healthy reference group maintained routine activities and also received educational lectures during the 12-wk period. Outcome measures included cognition (MoCA), depressive symptoms (BDI), anxiety (BAI), mood (BRUMS), and aging perspective (Sheppard Inventory).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Short-term effects were observed for the functional training group in the short term for depressive symptoms (<i>p</i> = 0.010) and cognition (<i>p</i> = 0.040), and in the short and long term for anxiety (<i>p</i> = 0.007) and happiness (aging perspective) (<i>p</i> = 0.002). For the Mat Pilates group, effects were observed in cognition (<i>p</i> = 0.048) and confusion (<i>p</i> = 0.049) in the short term, and in depressive symptoms (<i>p</i> < 0.001), anxiety (<i>p</i> = 0.033), happiness (<i>p</i> < 0.001), and loneliness (aging perspective) (<i>p</i> = 0.017) in the short and long term. The control group showed worsening in depressive symptoms (<i>p</i> = 0.030) and confusion (<i>p</i> = 0.033).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Mat Pilates and functional training classes were effective in improving cognition, depressive symptoms, anxiety, and happiness. The control group and healthy reference group did not show significant effects in most studied variables. Both types of exercise can be recommended by professionals working with people with Parkinson's disease.</p><p><strong>Registration: </strong>ReBEC - RBR-6ckggn.</p>","PeriodicalId":55546,"journal":{"name":"Aging & Mental Health","volume":" ","pages":"1892-1901"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143992984","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":"Unmasking negative affect in older incarcerated individuals with varying criminal histories.","authors":"Jessica Rich, Kristen M Zgoba","doi":"10.1080/13607863.2025.2499696","DOIUrl":"10.1080/13607863.2025.2499696","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Although older individuals are believed to have better emotional regulation than their counterparts, limited attention has been given to the nonclinical dimensions of incarcerated individuals' well-being. The present study contributes to the research by evaluating the differences in subjective well-being for those incarcerated for the first time and those habitually reincarcerated across age groups.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Using the 2016 Survey of Prison Inmates, we examined the differences in well-being across age and criminal history using three distinct age groups. Well-being, or negative affect, was measured through six self-report items. Ordinal regressions were then used to evaluate the relationship between negative affect and the age groups.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Consistent with prior research, individuals aged 50+ were less likely to feel \"nervous, restless, and think that everything felt like an effort\"; however, they were significantly more likely to report feelings of worthlessness. The study also identified negative feelings were less pronounced among first-time older incarcerated individuals than among those with longer incarceration histories.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The current study provided further extension in understanding the age-related and criminal history-related differences in emotional functioning and adjustment. The findings suggested that criminal history and age are distinct yet interrelated factors impairing incarcerated individuals' mental health.</p>","PeriodicalId":55546,"journal":{"name":"Aging & Mental Health","volume":" ","pages":"1911-1921"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144095716","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":"From problem to possibility: supporting relationships, intimacy, and sexuality in dementia care.","authors":"Hannah Christie, Sarah Janus, Gili Yaron","doi":"10.1080/13607863.2025.2532668","DOIUrl":"10.1080/13607863.2025.2532668","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55546,"journal":{"name":"Aging & Mental Health","volume":" ","pages":"1743-1745"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144692545","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":"Social context and frequent pain among older adults: findings from a nationally representative Brazilian sample.","authors":"Louise Acalantis Pereira Pires Fernandes, Luiza Ferreira Moreira, Gustavo Felicio Telles, Fabianna Resende de Jesus-Moraleida, Eduardo Gallas Leivas, Leandro Alberto Calazans Nogueira","doi":"10.1080/13607863.2025.2564716","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2025.2564716","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study investigated the association between social context and the experience of frequent pain among middle-aged and older adults in Brazil.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>This is a cross-sectional study based on data from the second wave of the Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Aging. Multiple logistic regression model explored the association between social context aspects (independent variables) and frequent pain.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A sample of 7,873 individuals aged 50 years and older was analysed. The results revealed that factors such as having a partner, feelings of loneliness, life dissatisfaction, stressful life events, lack of acceptance in religious groups and functional limitations in performing pleasurable activities were significantly associated with the experience of frequent pain. When stratified by sex adjusted for covariates, the experience of frequent pain was not associated with being a victim of violence in the male subgroup, unlike in the female subgroup. Notably, advanced age did not show an association with frequent pain.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The findings suggest that pain in older Brazilian adults is related to restrictions in pleasurable activities, stressful events and overall dissatisfaction, highlighting the importance of considering the social context in the health of this age group.</p>","PeriodicalId":55546,"journal":{"name":"Aging & Mental Health","volume":" ","pages":"1-8"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145202156","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":"Loneliness and subjective cognitive concerns in daily life.","authors":"Martina Luchetti, Damaris Aschwanden, Yannick Stephan, Selin Karakose, Elizabeth Milad, Amanda A Miller, Daisy Zavala, André Hajek, Antonio Terracciano, Angelina R Sutin","doi":"10.1080/13607863.2025.2519672","DOIUrl":"10.1080/13607863.2025.2519672","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Loneliness is a risk factor for dementia, but its relationship with subjective cognitive concerns in daily life remains underexplored. This study investigates how loneliness relates to self-perceived cognitive function in everyday contexts.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Data from 1,828 adults (M_age = 56.56; 55.7% female) in the National Study of Daily Experiences were analyzed. Respondents completed 8 days of daily assessments on loneliness, cognitive concerns (e.g. memory lapses), and other aspects of daily life. Multilevel linear and binary logistic regressions were used.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The analysis indicated a significant between- and within-person association between loneliness and subjective cognition. At the between-person level, participants who felt lonelier tended to report more cognitive problems. At the within-person level, on days participants felt lonely (independent of the frequency of those feelings), they also reported more trouble concentrating and were more likely to experience memory lapses. Feeling lonely was also linked to irritation and interference related to memory lapses. In general, the associations remained significant controlling for demographic and socio-contextual factors and excluding individuals with anxiety/depression or neurodegenerative conditions.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Results suggest that even transitory feelings of loneliness are associated with poor perceptions of everyday cognitive function, a marker with implications for future risk of cognitive decline.</p>","PeriodicalId":55546,"journal":{"name":"Aging & Mental Health","volume":" ","pages":"1856-1864"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12321047/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144334443","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}

{"title":"'Nowhere to go:' older African immigrants' experience of loneliness while living with adult children in the United States.","authors":"Dolapo O Adeniji, Gifty D Ashirifi, Margaret E Adamek","doi":"10.1080/13607863.2025.2508758","DOIUrl":"10.1080/13607863.2025.2508758","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Loneliness emerged in previous studies as a challenge that negatively impacts older immigrants' physical and mental health. Despite the rapid growth of this population in the United States, there is limited knowledge about the loneliness experiences of older African immigrants. This study explored the loneliness experiences of older African immigrants living with their adult children in the United States.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In‑depth interviews were conducted with nine participants aged 69‑84. The tape recordings of the interviews were transcribed verbatim for thematic analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Findings show that loneliness is prevalent among older African immigrants, despite living with their adult children's family. Four major themes emerged from the study: 1) \"Nowhere to go\": Loneliness experience, 2) \"It makes one sick if one is doing nothing\": Consequences of loneliness, 3) \"My grandkid makes me happy\": Protective strategies, and 4) \"If they ask older people to come. I will go there\": Way forward in the community.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study provides evidence that living with adult children may not prevent the experience of loneliness for older immigrant parents. Interventions that promote social interactions and embeddedness into the United States community are needed to ensure a good quality of life for older African immigrants.</p>","PeriodicalId":55546,"journal":{"name":"Aging & Mental Health","volume":" ","pages":"1865-1873"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144144429","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":"Hearing loss as a risk factor for dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis from a global perspective.","authors":"Megan Rose Readman, Jenna Littlejohn, Imogen Dodd, Sarah Rhodes, Lettie Wareing, Megan Polden, Christopher J Plack, Clarissa Giebel","doi":"10.1080/13607863.2025.2515180","DOIUrl":"10.1080/13607863.2025.2515180","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Hearing loss is a risk factor for dementia with estimated hazard ratios (HRs) of 1.28-2.39. However, whether intercontinental variability exists in this relationship remains unexplored.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>MEDLINE, PsychInfo, Academic Search Ultimate, Web of Science, and EMBASE were searched, from inception to 2024, for cohort studies of dementia-free individuals with baseline hearing assessments ≥2-year follow-up, and incident dementia outcomes. Random-effect and multilevel models with subgroup difference tests were conducted.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Forty-nine studies analysed cohorts from North America (<i>n</i> = 20), Europe (<i>n</i> = 20), Asia (<i>n</i> = 7), and Oceania (<i>n</i> = 2). Binary hearing loss was associated with increased dementia risk (HR = 1.32 [95% CI: 1.23-1.41]) with HRs being largest for Oceania and smallest for Asia (<i>p <</i>0.001). In a sensitivity analysis excluding Oceania, HRs did not differ significantly by continent. Imprecise estimates create uncertainty around whether mild (HR = 1.35 [95% CI: 0.86-2.11]), moderate (HR = 1.39 [95% CI: 0.57-3.35]) or severe (HR = 1.66 [95% CI: 0.59-4.64]) hearing loss are associated with increased dementia risk, with little evidence that HRs by severity differ by continent (<i>p</i> = 0.059).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Findings indicate that the association between hearing loss and dementia is consistent globally, though HRs may vary slightly by continent.</p><p><strong>Registration: </strong>This review was pre-registered on PROSPERO (CRD42024545209) and the OSF (https://osf.io/kew29/).</p>","PeriodicalId":55546,"journal":{"name":"Aging & Mental Health","volume":" ","pages":"1831-1844"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144287184","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":"The association between sugar- and artificially sweetened beverages and risk of Alzheimer's disease: systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies.","authors":"Nagham Jouni, Kimia Torabinasab, Seyede Motahare Amiri, Fatemeh Jahangir Kozehkonani, Sepide Talebi, Reza Amiri Khosroshahi, Mehdi Jafarian, Hala Khalife, Kurosh Djafarian","doi":"10.1080/13607863.2025.2512215","DOIUrl":"10.1080/13607863.2025.2512215","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study aimed to systematically review and meta-analyse prospective cohort studies to evaluate the association between consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), artificially sweetened beverages (ASBs), and soft drinks with the risk of AD.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A comprehensive search of PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases was conducted up to September 2024 to identify observational studies reporting on the association between sweetened beverages and AD risk. A random-effects model was used to calculate pooled relative risks (RRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). The risk of bias was assessed using the ROBINS-I tool, and the GRADE approach was used to evaluate the certainty of the evidence.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Nine studies met the inclusion criteria; seven were included in the meta-analysis. Higher SSB intake was associated with increased AD risk (RR: 1.49; 95% CI: 1.03-2.15; I² = 79.0%), with dose-response analyses supporting a linear association. ASB intake was also positively associated with AD risk (RR: 1.42; 95% CI: 1.14-1.78; I² = 0.0%). No significant association was observed between soft drinks intake and AD (RR: 1.13; 95% CI: 0.83-1.55). The certainty of evidence was rated as moderate for both SSB and ASB.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Increased intake of SSBs and ASBs may elevate the risk of AD. Further research is required to clarify causal mechanisms and strengthen the evidence for public health recommendations aimed at reducing sugar consumption to prevent cognitive decline and AD.</p><p><p><b>Registration:</b> PROSPERO (CRD42024574650).</p>","PeriodicalId":55546,"journal":{"name":"Aging & Mental Health","volume":" ","pages":"1845-1855"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144287185","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":"Navigating dementia care: a systematic review of young and young adult carers' needs and support solutions.","authors":"Ki Tong, Jodi Emma Wainwright, Joanna Horne, Kerry Jones, Klara Dadova, Elena Alder, Agnes Leu, Louise Birkett-Swan, Jitka Vseteckova","doi":"10.1080/13607863.2025.2564719","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2025.2564719","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This systematic review aimed to explore the available support and identify the unique needs of young and young adult carers of individuals with dementia.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A systematic review following PRISMA guidelines was conducted. Electronic databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and Ovid, along with Google Scholar for grey literature, were searched. A narrative synthesis approach was used to analyse the findings of the included studies. The quality of the articles was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Seven studies met the predefined inclusion criteria and were included in the narrative synthesis. Findings revealed that young and young adult carers often lack knowledge of available support services and face challenges navigating the healthcare system. Caregiving responsibilities were found to hinder educational and career aspirations, leading to social isolation and strained relationships. The support received from family, friends, and teachers was often inconsistent and inadequate. A significant finding was the lack of differentiation between young and young adult carers in the existing research, despite their distinct social care support needs.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The limited research highlights a critical gap in the literature regarding the support and needs of young and young adult carers of people with dementia. The lack of distinction between these two groups, who receive different social care support, emphasises the need for further research to better understand their unique experiences. There is an urgent need for targeted education and support programmes that address the distinct developmental needs and challenges of this population, promoting their well-being and safeguarding their personal and educational aspirations.</p>","PeriodicalId":55546,"journal":{"name":"Aging & Mental Health","volume":" ","pages":"1-14"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145202070","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}