Journal of Applied Gerontology, Ahead of Print. This pilot trial aimed to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of Collaborative Healthcare Encounters with Caregivers (CHEC), a checklist-based intervention designed to enhanc…
Journal of Applied Gerontology, Ahead of Print. Spouses are a major support in managing multiple chronic conditions (MCC) in middle and later life, but little is known about perceptions of partner support patterns within couples. We examined perception…
Journal of Applied Gerontology, Ahead of Print. Adult day services centers (ADSCs) play an important role in long-term services and supports (LTSS), but no studies have examined ADSC nursing staff turnover. This study estimates full-time nursing aide t…
Journal of Applied Gerontology, Ahead of Print. Frontotemporal degeneration (FTD) is one of the leading causes of early-onset dementia, causing a progressive deterioration in patient cognition and function. These changes often lead to increased caregiv…
Journal of Applied Gerontology, Ahead of Print. Stereotype threat occurs when negative stereotypes about one’s group increase cognitive load, impairing functioning in line with the stereotype. Cognitive and neurological symptoms of COVID-19 may be sali…
Journal of Applied Gerontology, Ahead of Print. The Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia (CSDD) is widely used to assess depressive symptoms, but its factor structure has not been well explored in assisted living (AL) residents. An appropriate meas…
Journal of Applied Gerontology, Ahead of Print. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted many aspects of life, including care arrangements of older adults. Using nationally representative data on 2501 U.S. adults who reported providing care to a family member o…
Journal of Applied Gerontology, Ahead of Print. Driving reaction time (DRT) is one of the most important predictors of motor vehicle crashes in older adults. Although individuals with preclinical Alzheimer’s disease (AD) show subtle cognitive changes t…
Journal of Applied Gerontology, Ahead of Print. While technology holds great promise for promoting independent living, older adults still encounter challenges with technology adoption. The current study identified classes of technology users among olde…
Journal of Applied Gerontology, Ahead of Print. The National Survey of Older Americans Act Participants (NSOAAP) is collected for programs funded by Title III of the Older Americans Act (OAA; i.e., case management, congregate meals, home-delivered meal…