Journal of Applied Gerontology, Ahead of Print. We evaluate the implementation of evidence-based falls prevention programs (EBFPPs) of the Administration for Community Living (ACL) Grantees by (1) describing adoption; (2) evaluating implementation thro…
Journal of Applied Gerontology, Ahead of Print. Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is linked to substance use and lower antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence. However, studies examining the mediational role of substance use between CSA and ART adherence are…
Journal of Applied Gerontology, Ahead of Print. Limited access to support services due to language and cultural barriers often results in a belief that family alone is the only option during times of need among Arab Americans. We test whether participa…
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Journal of Applied Gerontology, Ahead of Print. The Design-Thinking Intergenerational Service-Learning Model (DTISLM), rooted in the biopsychosocial model, aims to empower older adults to improve their chronic-disease management behavior through tailor…
Journal of Applied Gerontology, Ahead of Print. Functional limitations refer to the dependency to perform activities of daily living. Increasing evidence has demonstrated a bidirectional association between functional limitations and cognitive function…
Journal of Applied Gerontology, Ahead of Print. Advance Directives (ADs) have traditionally focused on documenting patients’ end-of-life (EOL) care preferences. Recently, discussions surrounding post-mortem care as an additional aspect of EOL care plan…
Journal of Applied Gerontology, Ahead of Print. Access to home- and community-based services (HCBS) may prevent or delay nursing home transitions among older adults. Medicaid’s Balancing Incentive Program (BIP) (2011–2015) provided assistance for U.S. …
Journal of Applied Gerontology, Ahead of Print. Personal support workers (PSWs) provide a large proportion of in-home care services for Canadians. PSWs must negotiate with clients and their family on how prescribed care is delivered. How PSWs set and m…
Journal of Applied Gerontology, Ahead of Print. This study examines how functional disability worsens among older adults exposed to extreme heat, particularly those socially isolated. Analyzing data from over 35,000 older adults aged 50 or older from t…