scholarly journals The “Fierce Urgency of Now”: Geriatrics Professionals Speaking up for Older Adult Care in the United States

2019 ◽  
Vol 67 (10) ◽  
pp. 2001-2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanne Lynn
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
The United States ◽  
Adult Care ◽  
Speaking Up

scholarly journals Does caring for your spouse harm one's health? Evidence from a United States nationally-representative sample of older adults

2009 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 277-293 ◽  
Author(s):  
KRISTI RAHRIG JENKINS ◽  
MOHAMMED U. KABETO ◽  
KENNETH M. LANGA
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
The United States ◽  
Independent Effect ◽  
Adult Care ◽  
Self Rated Health ◽  
Care Givers ◽  
Care Giving ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
The Relationship

ABSTRACTThe purpose of this article is to investigate the relationship between spousal care-giving and declines in functioning and self-rated health among older care-givers. The authors used data from the 2000 and 2002 waves of the United States Health and Retirement Study, a biennial longitudinal survey of a nationally representative cohort of adults aged 50 or more years. Two outcomes were examined, declines in functioning and declines in self-rated health. Care-givers were classified into three groups: no care-giving, less than 14 hours of care-giving per week, and 14 or more hours care-giving per week. To assess declines in functioning, two summary scores were created of limitations in basic and instrumental Activities of Daily Living. To assess declines in self-rated health, we compared responses from 2000 and 2002. In the fully adjusted models, care-giving hours did not have an independent effect on declines in functioning or self-rated health. The relationship between care-giving hours and declines in functioning and self-rated health is probably attributable to socio-demographic characteristics, mainly age. The findings suggest that spousal care-giving does not of itself harm functional health or perceived health among older adult care-givers. Understanding the differential effects of these socio-economic characteristics with care-giving hours on health will be useful in promoting the health of older adult care-givers and treating their disorders.

scholarly journals Social Isolation and COVID-19 Mitigation: Perspectives of Key Informants in the United States and Japan

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 441-441
Author(s):  
Emily Ihara ◽  
Megumi Inoue ◽  
Cortney Hughes Rinker ◽  
Naoru Koizumi
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
The United States ◽  
Mitigation Measures ◽  
Adult Care ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
The Many

Abstract The deleterious health effects of social isolation and loneliness among older adults have been well-established and were exacerbated by the forced separation for those at health risk of contracting the COVID-19 virus. Both the United States and Japan are experiencing phenomenal growth of the older adult population; Japan is considered a “super-aged” society, with the highest proportion of people aged 65 and older in the world. This study examined how COVID-19 and mitigation measures may have affected services for older adults. We conducted key informant interviews with specialists in aging and older adult care in both Japan (n=5) and the United States (n=14). All interviews were conducted over Zoom and lasted 30-60 minutes. The research team transcribed and checked the interviews for accuracy and conducted multiple coding sessions to identify, sort, and consolidate the codes using Atlas.ti. Key themes in both countries that emerged included the many cracks in the system of programs and services for older adults, the inaccessibility to technology and the internet, and the particular difficulties of socioeconomic inequities, especially for those living alone. Older adults were motivated to become more technologically proficient and local communities came forward to help provide support. One key informant from the U.S. noted that their organization experienced a 600% increase in interest among volunteers as a result of the pandemic. Despite the many challenges of the pandemic, many silver linings emerged. One participant poetically stated, “I think that's human nature – when you have no other choice, you find a way.”

Caring for an Aging Population in a Post-Pandemic World: Emerging Trends in the U.S. Older Adult Care Industry

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lu Kong ◽  
Kejia Hu ◽  
Matthew Walsman
Keyword(s):  
Older Adult ◽  
Digital Communication ◽  
The United States ◽  
Adult Care ◽  
Communication Tools ◽  
Care Industry ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Emerging Trends ◽  
The U.S

This paper examines older adult care services during the outbreak of the COVID-19 global pandemic. Specifically, it investigates emerging developments initiated or augmented by the pandemic and discusses their permanency in a postpandemic world. Primary survey data are collected from both older adult care-providing organizations (supply) and individuals receiving or considering care (demand) in the United States. Qualitative support from various sources supplements the surveys. The results indicate a movement toward deinstitutional care options, which began prepandemic but intensified during the outbreak. Care organizations confirm this development, reporting more occupancy-related concerns. Findings also suggest that telehealth and digital communication tools have substantially expanded. Benefits, issues, and future projections of these trends are discussed, and some suggestions for industry reform are proposed. These results illuminate many actionable ideas for various stakeholders, including older adults, industry practitioners, and policymakers.

Rorschach Comprehensive System Data for a Sample of 52 Older Adult Nonpatients From the United States

2007 ◽  
Vol 89 (sup1) ◽  
pp. S166-S173 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin Pertchik ◽  
Thomas W. Shaffer ◽  
Philip Erdberg ◽  
David Ira Margolin
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
The United States ◽  
Comprehensive System ◽  
Rorschach Comprehensive System ◽  
System Data

scholarly journals Older adult pedestrian injuries in the United States: what are the leading causes and how big is the problem?

2010 ◽  
Vol 16 (Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. A71-A72
Author(s):  
R. B. Naumann ◽  
A. M. Dellinger ◽  
T. Haileyesus ◽  
G. Ryan
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
The United States ◽  
Pedestrian Injuries

Engaging Vital Older Adults in Intergenerational Service-Learning

2018 ◽  
pp. 266-287
Author(s):  
Reneé A. Zucchero
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Service Learning ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
The United States ◽  
Life Review ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Negative Stereotypes ◽  
Adult Volunteers

The population of older adults within the United States is growing rapidly, which calls for increased understanding of that population. However, ageism is pervasive and one of the most engrained forms of prejudice. Intergenerational service-learning may be one way to reduce negative stereotypes and ageism. The Co-Mentoring Project is an intergenerational service-learning project that matches undergraduate students and vital older adult volunteers. Students meet with their partners at least four times over the course of the semester to conduct a life review and gather information to begin the older adults' memoirs. This chapter provides a rationale for intergenerational service-learning and information about its theoretical underpinnings. The chapter also offers information about service-learning best practices, including structured reflection, and how the Project's methodology is consistent with them. The multi-modal assessment conducted for the Project and its outcomes are discussed. Finally, directions for future research are described.

scholarly journals Outcomes of a Comprehensive Retention Strategy for Youth With HIV After Transfer to Adult Care in the United States

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (7) ◽  
pp. 722-726 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Griffith ◽  
Lillian Jin ◽  
Jocelyn Childs ◽  
Roberto Posada ◽  
Jennifer Jao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
The United States ◽  
Adult Care ◽  
Retention Strategy
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