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SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE TRAINING FOR CUSTODIAL GRANDMOTHER-ADOLESCENT GRANDCHILDREN DYADS
Authors: Webster Britney A , Smith Greg , Infurna Frank 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
Custodial grandmothers (CGMs) and adolescent custodial grandchildren (ACG) face risk of poorer social skills and competencies due to early life adversities which have downstream negative consequences for mental and physical health. We describe an RCT examining the efficacy of an online social intelligence intervention (SII) at improving the emotional, interpersonal, and physical well-being of CGM-ACG dyads through mutual enhancement of their social competencies. Our SII is particularly valuable for these dyads because it enhances their social competencies and relationships, thereby leading to positive outcomes. Additionally, adolescence is a critical period for developing social competencies, largely through interactions with female caregivers. Our longitudinal mixed-methods approach addresses four aims: (1) Investigating if SII improves social competencies and overall well-being through both actor and partner effects; (2) Exploring moderators of SII efficacy; (3) Studying qualitatively how dyads view SII as changing their lives; and (4) Conducting a SII cost-benefit analysis. [Funded by R01AG054571]
HAPPY WHERE I AM: HOME AND COMMUNITY PREFERENCES, TELEHEALTH, SOCIAL ISOLATION, AND WELLNESS OF OLDER RURAL RESIDENTS
Authors: Burton Cassandra Cantave 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
About 16 percent of adults 50-plus and 25 percent of 65-plus adults reside in rural areas or small towns in the United States . The percentage increases to rural communities could mean a higher prevalence of chronic disease, a higher disability rate, a lower prevalence of healthy behaviors, and a widening gap in life expectancy relative to the nation as a whole. Moreover, rural areas face additional obstacles and challenges such: Difficulty forming community partnerships because of proximity challenges; migration of younger individuals to cities for career and social opportunities, resulting in a smaller pool of potential caregivers; an aging housing stock that also may be unsafe and in need of repair; and inadequate resources available to meet the broad range of needs among older adults. AARP has been engaged with policy makers and community members to ensure that older residents who live in rural areas have access to community supports so they can remain in their homes and communities and have the services that they need as they get older. Presenters in this symposium will present data supporting AARP’s work to better the lives of older rural residents. Findings from AARP studies on home and community preferences, social isolation, telehealth and broadband access, and brain health will be presented.
HAPPY IN MY HOME AND COMMUNITY: PREFERENCES OF OLDER RURAL RESIDENTS
Authors: Binette Joanne V 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
AARP will introduce research on rural residents from the 2018 Home and Community Preferences Survey of Adults Age 18 and Older that shows the importance of making communities places where rural residents can successfully age throughout all stages of life. This data will provide useful insights regarding what adults who live in rural areas want and need in their communities to positively contribute to their overall health and well-being and keep them actively engaged and involved in their community. The survey data can serve as a key tool for communities to understand what rural residents view as important for successfully aging in place and strategies that communities might employ to create community supports and services conducive for older rural residents.
WHO, ME, WORRIED?: A LOOK AT BRAIN HEALTH AND STRESS AMONG RESIDENTS IN GEOGRAPHICALLY DIFFERENT AREAS
Authors: Bridges Katherine 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
The 2018 AARP Brain Health and Mental Well-Being Survey reveals Millennials (age 22 to 37) have the highest level of stress while those in the Silent/Greatest Generation (over 73) have the lowest. Adults in their 50s and beyond have higher average mental well-being scores compared to younger adults. On a scale of mental well-being with an average score of 52, the average well-being for those age 18-39 is about 50, compared to about 54 for those 60 and older. This presentation will highlight generational difference in mental well-being and will examine community difference for older adults particularly those who reside in metropolitan areas compared to non-metropolitan areas.
EPIGENETIC PREDICTORS OF LIFESPAN AND HEALTHSPAN
Authors: Lu Ake T , Horvath Steve 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
Capturing aspects of biological age, DNA methylation based biomarkers collectively known as "epigenetic clock" can be used to measure the age of any human tissue, cell type, or fluid that contains DNA. Arguably the strongest predictor of lifespan, DNAmGrimAge, is a composite biomarker comprised of DNAm-based surrogates of plasma proteins and a DNAm-based estimate of smoking pack-years. Large-scale validation studies demonstrate that DNAmGrimAge stands out among existing epigenetic clocks when it comes to predicting time-to-death (P=2.0E-75), time-to-coronary heart disease (P=6.2E-24), and its strong relationship with computed tomography measures of fatty liver, and age-at-menopause (P=1.6E-12). DNAm-based estimates of plasma proteins and telomere length (TL) are attractive as well. For example, a DNAm based estimate of Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor 1 strongly relates to multi-morbidity and a DNAm based estimate of TL outperforms actual TL measurements in predicting lifespan. Overall, these epigenetic biomarkers are expected to find many applications including human anti-aging studies.
JOSEPH T. FREEMAN AND EXCELLENCE IN REHABILITATION OF AGING PERSONS AWARD LECTURES
Authors: Mueller Christine 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
The Joseph T. Freeman Award is a lectureship in geriatrics awarded to a prominent physician in the field of aging, both in research and practice. The award was established in 1977 through a bequest from a patient’s estate as a tribute to Dr. Joseph T. Freeman. The Joseph T. Freeman Award lecture will feature an address by the 2019 Freeman Award recipient, Anne Newman, MD, MPH, of the University of Pittsburgh. The Excellence in Rehabilitation of Aging Persons Award is designed to acknowledge outstanding contributions in the field of the rehabilitation of aging individuals. The Excellence in Rehabilitation of Aging Persons Award lecture will feature an address by the 2019 Excellence in Rehabilitation Award recipient, Neil Alexander, MD, of the University of Michigan.
ROBUST BIOMARKERS OF AGING AND THEIR BIOLOGICAL ORIGIN
Authors: Podolskiy Dmitriy , Podolskiy Dmitriy , Gladyshev Vadim 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
The biological origin of impressive accuracy of DNA methylation clocks, the most precise currently available biological markers of aging in humans and model animals, remains largely unclear. In addition, they sometimes suffer from uncontrollable precision loss out of sample. To address these two issues, we develop a novel method for constructing robust molecular markers of age based on network analysis of age-dependent omics data. The newly developed robust markers of aging in yeast, fruit fly, mouse and human are nearly free of batch effects and have a transparent biological nature related to tight control of translation-related processes and their disregulation associated with aging.
ADDRESSING AN UNMET NEED FOR MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT DURING CARE TRANSITIONS FROM NURSING FACILITIES
Authors: Simons Kelsey , Luci Katherine , Hagemann Lauren , Jacobs M Lindsey , Bower Emily , Eichorst Morgan , Hilgeman Michelle 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
Mental health (MH) disorders are common among skilled nursing facility (SNF) residents and may inhibit rehabilitation goals. Moreover, discharges to the community from SNFs are periods of heightened suicide risk within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), suggesting an urgent need for improved continuity of MH care. This paper presents results of medical records reviews indicating a potential gap in MH services at discharge from VHA SNFs. A quality improvement project (”Suicide Awareness for Veterans Exiting Community Living Centers” – SAVE-CLC), designed to address this gap, will also be discussed. Piloted in 3 sites (N = 66) in 2018, SAVE-CLC clinicians administered depression screens by phone to 47 Veterans (71%) after SNF discharge and helped connect Veterans to MH services. 24 Veterans (26%) received a second such call. Patients and caregivers expressed high satisfaction with SAVE-CLC (n = 35, 97%). Implications for quality improvements in SNF care transitions will be discussed.
TRANSPORTATION IS THE DRIVER TO VISIT: DOES COMMUNITY CONNECTEDNESS AFFECT DEPRESSION SYMPTOMS OF RESIDENTS?
Authors: Miller Vivian J 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
A recent study found that lack of transportation access (or, transportation disadvantage), together with travel time, is a major barrier for community members to visit their loved ones residing in long-term care nursing homes (Miller, 2018). This transportation disadvantage not only may contribute to decreased visitation but also prohibits family from providing social support to residents, which is imperative for residents to maintain decreased symptoms of depression, a sense of belonging, and highest well-being. A sequential mixed-methodological study was conducted across 11 CMS-certifiable nursing homes in North Central Texas to examine this effect of transportation disadvantage of community members on depressive symptoms of their family in long term care (N=89 dyads). Findings from this study will be presented. Additionally, implications for social work, transportation planning, policymakers, and other key professions will be discussed.
MIGC 2019 SYMPOSIUM: STRENGTH IN CREATING DIVERSIFIED SPACES IN EDUCATION AND RESEARCH ON AGING
Authors: Morgan Adrienne T Aiken , Brown Candace , Samanez-Larkin Gregory R 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
Populations of minority older adults will continue to increase at an accelerated pace in the coming decades. As such, it is increasingly important to disseminate minority aging education and research topics in spaces that will prepare gerontology scholars to address the needs of diverse elders. This symposium will highlight efforts to diversify academic spaces by scholars engaged in minority aging education and research. The first presentation describes a service-learning pedagogical approach to teaching minority aging topics to graduate students. It will discuss how a gerontological social work course seeks to offer real-world learning experiences through community partnership. The second presentation discusses an experiential learning pedagogical approach to teaching social determinants of health to graduate students at a historically Black university and highlights how to apply theoretical concepts to creating community needs assessments and health promotion programming for the local community. The third presentation discusses efforts to teach undergraduate students about older LGBT individuals, who represent a growing group of minority elders. This presentation advocates for the use of various strategies for integrating both research and pedagogical approaches to increase knowledge and awareness of LGBT aging topics. The last presentation focuses on the promotion and dissemination of scholarship produced at minority-serving institutions (MSI) through the creation of a new open-source journal. This presentation describes publication challenges for tenure-track MSI faculty and developed opportunities for inclusiveness of such scholarship. The symposium discussant will summarize these challenges, opportunities, and implications to promote minority-focused gerontological topics in academia.
DIVERSITY IN ACTION: PRACTICE-BASED LEARNING FOR IMPROVING COMMUNITY HEALTH
Authors: Thierry Amy 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
Non-traditional learning methods in diverse classrooms, particularly at HBCUs, can prepare students for successful careers in aging. In a graduate-level public health course on the social determinants of health, students engaged in an experiential learning opportunity to address health disparities within a historic Black neighborhood in New Orleans. Through a combination of classroom lectures, community integration activities, and skills-building training with faculty and public health professionals, students applied a health equity life course framework in developing, implementing, and evaluating a multi-faceted community needs assessment used to guide health promotion programming for neighborhood residents. In this example, student mastery of complex concepts was achieved through hands-on experiences that had a direct impact on the community. Moreover, a community-engaged educational environment allowed students to take ownership of their learning, develop their professional identity, as well as initiate a sustainable partnership with the community through which improvements in health can be made.
CREATING DIVERSE SPACES IN UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION: OLDER LGBT RESEARCH AND TEACHING
Authors: Syme Maggie 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
According to SAGE (Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders), an estimated 3 million older adults currently identity as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgendered (LGBT), which is expected to double in the next decade, making them one of the fastest growing minority aging groups. Yet, there is very little attention being paid to older LGBT individuals, a dearth of information on their experiences, and multiple stigmas that compound to make this a challenging space for education and research. This presentation will discuss several different strategies to integrate research and teaching in order to make LGBT elders a relevant and impactful topic in undergraduate education. These include students undertaking field research on dating ads, creating infographics for health challenges, and evaluating sexual wellness research to illustrate similarities and differences among LGBT older adults and their heterosexual counterparts. Specific considerations for approaching topics in undergraduate contexts will be discussed.
USING OSJ PUBLISHING AND TEAM PEER REVIEWS TO EXPAND SCHOLARLY WORKS FROM A DIVERSIFIED AND INCLUSIVE PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Brown Pamela P 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
While Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) are often more teaching than research focused, promotion and tenure heavily rest on the success of being published. It is challenging to publish with high teaching loads and limited research time. A viable alternative is to publish the scholarship of teaching/learning work conducted within MSI classrooms. Open Source Journals (OSJ) assists with the publication needs of MSI faculty and can bring a more diversified andragogic practice out to the public sphere. It also allows for the publishing of more peer-reviewed journals, thus allowing for a greater expansion of diversity in the editorial process. This presentation will focus on a newly created OSJ, which focuses on MSI faculty and innovative teaching. A discussion of a team peer review process is included which focuses on the ability to be inclusive in publishing scholarly works from MSI faculty and those who work with historically underserved student populations.
PRESIDENTIAL SYMPOSIUM: MUSEUMS AND AGING: NOVEL NETWORK OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT OPTIMAL AGING
Authors: O'Neill Desmond , Roush Robert , Roush Robert 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
Museums represent an evolving and under-recognized network of opportunity for examining aging while supporting optimal aging across the lifespan. Museums bind communities together in a civic body by “…identifying its highest values, its proudest memories, and its truest truths.”(Duncan, 1991). They represent a secular ritual of the modern state in which the spiritual heritage of the nation is offered as a public reinforcement of political values. Art museums are also sites which enable individuals to achieve liminal experience - to move beyond the psychic constraints of mundane existence, step out of time, and attain new, larger perspectives. The interaction and potential synergies between museums and aging have been insufficiently explored in gerontological scholarship, with the existing emphasis largely focussing on facilitating access to older people and those with age-related health conditions. This symposium reflects and magnifies the networking of GSA with a major art museum through an Educational Site Visit during GSA 2019 to the Blanton Art Museum. It proposes to review museums and ageing in a broader context, exploring the context within which aging is represented in the discourse of heritage and museums, museums networking to provide a repository of late-life creativity, networks of older people as a key resource and client group for museums, life-course and inter-generational engagement with museums. Finally, the insights that the ageing of art works provide for curating the longevity dividend through developing scholarly networks between gerontologists and curators.
HARNESSING THE POWER OF A GERIATRIC EXERCISE NETWORK TO IMPROVE HEALTH: THE VA GEROFIT WAY
Authors: Hall Katherine S , Prvu-Bettger Janet 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
The Gerofit Consortium is a clinical and research network that naturally evolved from the dissemination of a VA “Best Practice” exercise and health promotion program for older Veterans. Originally developed in the Durham VA, Gerofit has been disseminated to 15 VA Medical Centers using a successful “collaboratory” team network approach. This group has met regularly (biweekly) for five years; starting with four newly disseminated programs in 2014 and adding 2-3 new programs per year since, following a structured implementation process. We have learned that the sum is much greater than the parts. Each program shares important experiences and contributes to development of new program practices aimed at increasing access and adherence to physical activity for Veterans wherever they live, and improving their overall health and wellness. This consortium has served over 7000 Veterans. The first paper describes the impact of overweight/obesity on functional outcomes. The second abstract describes a newly developing use of live video connection from an exercise leader directly to the home for exercise. The third paper provides a case series on the impact of Gerofit on fall prevention. The fourth paper describes the impact of Gerofit on physical function among Veterans with arthritis. The fifth paper describes the impact of Gerofit on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms among participating Veterans with self-reported PSTD. This symposium highlights the impact of a highly synergistic network working together to improve the lives of older Veterans.
MUSEUMS AS A NETWORK REPOSITORY OF LATE-LIFE CREATIVITY
Authors: Gogol Manfred 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
Through collaboration and exchange for exhibitions, art museums represent an under-explored network for displaying late-life creativity and the longevity dividend. Drawing on the collection from many galleries brought together for the Letzte Bilder (Last Pictures) exhibition by the Schirm Gallery Frankfurt, this talk will illustrate the possibility of creating educational programs, Late Life Creativity trails both virtual through podcasts and structural, as well as specific exhibitions of late-life creativity as a catalyst for reimagining and reframing ageing. Further approaches are the focus on the life course of works of artist like Cy Twombly at the Museum Brandhorst Munich or Pablo Picasso at the Museum Barberini Potsdam, as well as studying aging in artists self-portraits. The interaction of creativity with age, diseases, and functional decline in the museum context can promote the changing of role models and our understanding of productivity and creativity by ourselves as well as in the society.
INTEREST GROUP SESSION—ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DIMENTIAS: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES TO DEVELOPING AND TESTING PRAGMATIC ADRD INTERVENTIONS
Authors: Brody Abraham A , Gitlin Laura N 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
Many clinical trials have been performed to develop the evidence for caring for persons with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (ADRD) in tightly controlled settings. These trials have found efficacy of a wide spectrum of interventions to address issues from advanced care planning to behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). However, few ADRD interventions have been tested in wide-scale pragmatic fashion in long term supportive settings (LTSS) such as nursing homes, primary care clinics, hospices, or community based organizations. This is due to a variety factors, principle amongst them are the difficulty in implementing pragmatic trials, and that many of the interventions developed in tightly controlled settings are not directly translatable to real-world settings. Without translating and testing interventions in real world settings, the evidence base remains largely inaccessible to the end user, the persons with ADRD and their caregivers. Moreover, effectiveness remains unclear. The lack of pragmatic trials in ADRD exists despite significant recent investment from the NIH Office of the Director in a health systems collaboratory to support pragmatic clinical trials. In 2018, NIA therefore released a call for 2-phase intervention development and pragmatic trial testing via an R61-R33 mechanism (PAR-18-585). Four proposals were funded in September 2018 from this PAR. This symposium will explore the opportunities and challenges present in developing and testing pragmatic interventions in ADRD in LTSS. The speakers will also share specific scientific methodological and implementation questions that need to be addressed in applying for pragmatic trial awards.
CHALLENGES FOR IMPLEMENTING PRAGMATIC COMMUNICATION INTERVENTIONS IN NURSING HOME SETTINGS
Authors: Williams Kristine N , Shaw Clarissa , Coleman Carissa K 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
Interventions to improve nursing home care have been developed and tested. However readily disseminated interventions are lacking. Barriers include low staffing levels contributing to limited time for education and high turnover of direct care and administrative staff. Educational interventions must be accessible to accommodate busy staff. Meaningful outcome measures are needed and interventions must fit varied nursing home sizes, ownership, resident population, and regions. Changing Talk Online (CHATO) was adapted from the effective, yet time-intensive, Changing Talk program addressing nursing home staff communication. The original classroom-based program significantly improved staff communication with residents and resulted in subsequent reductions in resident behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia. Strategies for marketing and recruiting nursing homes and to engage administrators and staff will be discussed as implemented in the Changing Talk Online (CHATO) R61 trial. Approaches addressing unique nursing home challenges to implementation are essential for successful dissemination to improve care.