Journal of Applied Gerontology, Ahead of Print. This study aimed to: (1) validate a natural language processing (NLP) system developed for the home health care setting to identify signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) d…
Journal of Applied Gerontology, Ahead of Print. Addressing the spiritual needs of older adults is a central component of holistic service provision. Using a qualitative description design, this study identified: (1) common spiritual needs among Chinese…
Journal of Applied Gerontology, Ahead of Print. Amid a global aging trend, particularly notable in the U.S., there is a growing focus on achieving enhanced longevity and well-being. We evaluated the association between lifestyle factors (sleep, diet, a…
Journal of Applied Gerontology, Ahead of Print. Home- and community-based services (HCBS) are optimal ways to deal with disability problems among older adults. This study aims to analyze urban–rural disparities in the relationship between HCBS utilizat…
Journal of Applied Gerontology, Ahead of Print. Limited information exists on the potential link between levels of mindfulness and cognitive performance in seniors with low education. This cross-sectional study aims to explore the association between m…
Journal of Applied Gerontology, Ahead of Print. Older adults are a high in risk of severe COVID-19 disease outcomes and experience “vaccine hesitancy.” Guided by health communication models such as the Reasoned Action Approach and the Extended Parallel…
Journal of Applied Gerontology, Ahead of Print. Engaging in regular physical activity offers a myriad of benefits, including the improvement of mental health, social well-being, and cognitive function. Unfortunately, obstacles, such as transportation c…
Journal of Applied Gerontology, Ahead of Print. The aim of this study was to explore the post-earthquake experiences, difficulties, and coping strategies of older adults who experienced the Kahramanmaraş earthquakes that occurred in Türkiye in 2023. Th…
Journal of Applied Gerontology, Ahead of Print. This study examined the concordance in spouses’ intention to move after retirement among midlife couples and its association with couples’ marital characteristics (i.e., marital satisfaction and dyadic co…
Journal of Applied Gerontology, Ahead of Print. Providing opportunities for older adults to engage in physical and mental activity is important to support healthy aging. The present preliminary study investigated the feasibility of accessible chair yog…