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Talking through Technology: Maintaining Essential Contacts with Older Adults During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Shade Marcia , Hubner Sarah , Boron Julie Blaskewicz , Kotopka Stephen , Manley Natalie 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
Older adults are at increased risk for contracting COVID-19 and are more vulnerable to poor outcomes. Public health efforts to prevent spread of COVID-19 resulted in widespread social/physical distancing; this changed adults’ regular communication with their essential contacts, warranting development of solutions for socialization to reduce loneliness, bolstering quality of life. Essential contacts provide social/emotional/physical care for community-dwelling or institutionalized adults. This study aimed to explore how essential contacts of older adults utilize technology to maintain social connection in response to COVID-19. Participants (N=156) aged 55+ completed a Qualtrics questionnaire via Amazon Mechanical Turk; demographic, social contact, and technology use data were collected. Respondents (M Age=62.2±4.9) were generally female (72.4%), white (89.7%), and a contact for an institutionalized adult (59%). Data were analyzed descriptively with binary regressions. Results revealed that volumes of general [X2(4,N=156)=37.69,p&lt;.001], in-person [X2(4,N=156=37.84,p&lt;.001], and distanced [X2(4, N=156)=27.69,p&lt;.001] social interaction were significantly associated with the older adult’s environment (community-dwelling vs. institutionalized). In-person conversation was significantly associated with environment [X2(1,N=156)=29.38,p=0.001], while other technology-based communications (e.g., video-chat) were not. In-person conversation was positively predicted by the contact being a physical caregiver (B=2.324,p&lt;.001), while smartphone use was positively predicted by being a social contact (B=1.287,p&lt;.05). Findings suggest that although technology was used by participants to communicate with their older adult contacts across groups, environment and caregiver/contact type significantly influenced communication. It may be that, throughout COVID-19, dyads have relied on familiar methods of socialization, or that there is lack of access to more sophisticated technologies for communication. This warrants future investigation.
Loneliness Before and During the Covid-19 Pandemic: Associations with Chronic Illnesses and Relationship Quality
Authors: Kayser Jay , Smith Jacqui 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
While self-reported loneliness generally declines after age 65, the likelihood of experiencing chronic illnesses increases. During the Covid-19 pandemic, social isolation measures have changed the social context of many people. We address three research questions: 1) What is the predictive strength of chronic illnesses, relationship quality, and their interaction on loneliness? 2) Has Covid-19 altered experienced loneliness relative to pre-pandemic? 3) Was loneliness during Covid-19 associated with the number of prior chronic illnesses in 2016? To answer these questions, we have analyzed data from participants in the Health and Retirement Study (HRS) included in the early 2020 release who also completed the 2016 wave (N = 1106). On average, in 2016, these participants were age 74.64 (SD = 6.66) and reported 2.57 (SD = 1.39) chronic illnesses. In 2016, unadjusted multiple regression models revealed that chronic illnesses (β = .38) and relationship quality (β = -.41) were associated with loneliness (R2 = .28). When covariates were added, these values were attenuated but remained statistically significant. In 2020 during the pandemic, 8% of these participants reported they often felt lonely and 26% reported feeling lonelier since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. People who had more chronic illnesses in 2016 reported feeling lonelier in 2020 as did people whose relationships were poorer quality (p &lt; .05). Further analyses with final data from HRS are needed to confirm these trends. These findings highlight the importance of having longitudinal information to identify individuals at high risk and most likely to benefit from interventions.
Social Isolation in Older Women during the COVID-19 Pandemic: The impact on Quality of Life and Mental health
Authors: Marshall Victoria , Sandhu Robina , Kanzler Kathryn , Espinoza Sara , Keel Pamela , LaCroix Andrea , Musi Nicolas , Kilpela Lisa 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
To mitigate the spread of COVID-19, countries worldwide enacted quarantines, particularly for older adults, as mortality from COVID-19 is inequitably distributed among this group. Notably, social isolation in older adults is associated with a heightened risk of cardiovascular, autoimmune, and mental health problems (e.g., depression, anxiety). Furthermore, the mental health of women in particular has been greatly impacted by the pandemic. Although previous research indicates that social isolation among older adults is a “serious public health concern”, less is known about the extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated this issue. The primary objective is to investigate the effects of social isolation on mental health indices and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in older women in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants include 77 postmenopausal women (aged 60+) who completed self-report measures online during the COVID-19 pandemic. Controlling for education and annual household income in all analyses, we used linear regression models to investigate the effects of social isolation on depression, anxiety, alcohol use, binge eating, and the 8 domains of the SF-36. Results indicate that, when controlling for education and income, social isolation significantly predicted depression, binge eating, and poorer HRQOL in all 8 domains of the SF-36 (all p’s &lt; .01) Social isolation did not predict anxiety and alcohol consumption when controlling for these sociodemographic variables. Enrollment is ongoing; this poster will report updated results. Results indicate the continued need for creative avenues to improve social connectedness during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Validation of the Integrated Care for Older People Screening Tool: Focus on the Chair Rise Test to Assess Locomotion
Authors: Gonzalez-Bautista Emmanuel , de Barreto Philipe Souto , Salinas-Rodriguez Aaron , Sourdet Sandrine , Rolland Yves , Rodriguez-Mañas Leocadio , Andrieu Sandrine , Vellas Bruno 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
The Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) is a function- and person-centered healthcare pathway developed by the World Health Organization (WHO). ICOPE's first step (Step 1) consists of screening for impairments in the intrinsic capacity (IC) domains (namely sensorial, cognition, nutrition, psychological, and locomotion). For instance, the ICOPE Step1 tool suggests a cut-point of 14 seconds for five-repetition chair rise time as a marker of impaired locomotion. Given the lack of validation of this tool in the literature, we aimed to validate the ICOPE screening tool concerning incident health outcomes, focusing on the locomotion assessment. First, we analyzed the five-domain screening tool's ability to identify older adults (OA) at higher risk of incident outcomes (frailty, disability, dementia) using longitudinal data from the Multidomain Alzheimer Preventive Trial (MAPT). For the locomotion assessment (chair rise test), we derived and cross-validated age-specific cut points from two population-based cohorts using ROC (receiver operating characteristic) analysis. We further verified those cut points among OA real-life users of the health system and clinical trial participants. In conclusion, the ICOPE Step 1 screening tool was able to identify OA at higher risk of incident frailty, disability, and dementia. New chair-rise-time cut points for age groups 70-79 years old and 80 years and older were valid in populations from different settings. The ICOPE Step 1 tool provides a practical and integrative way of screening older adults for impairments in IC and detecting those at higher risk of functional decline.
Dyadic Loneliness and HbA1c Levels Among Older Married Couples: Evidence From The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing
Authors: Stokes Jeffrey , Barooah Adrita 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
Loneliness is an important determinant of health and mortality among the aging population, including for cardiometabolic health. Yet research has largely focused on individual experiences of loneliness, rather than taking intimate relationships into account. However, recent studies have highlighted that the psychosocial well-being of one’s partner may impact one’s own health as well. Indeed, the stress generation hypothesis anticipates that loneliness in one partner may lead to more stressful interactions within relationships, and thus to worse health outcomes for both spouses. This is particularly true among older couples, as life events and shifting time horizons (e.g., retirement, socioemotional selectivity, reduced social networks) lead older persons to focus more time and energy on their closest relationships. Life events such as retirement may make adults’ intimate relationships – and the experiences of their partner – more salient than ever before. In this study, we use dyadic structural equation modeling to examine associations between loneliness and HbA1c levels among 1,331 older married couples from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing. Further, we test whether any such associations vary by age or employment status. Results indicate that one’s own loneliness was not significantly linked with elevated HbA1c, irrespective of age or employment status. However, loneliness of a dyadic partner was significantly associated with elevated HbA1c among retired persons only. Further, this effect was not due to age, but rather to employment status itself. These findings suggest that relationship context is crucial when considering the dyadic health implications of loneliness among the older population.
Starts and Stops: Strategizing an Age-Friendly University Commitment During a Pandemic
Authors: Ebner Paige , Ferraro Kenneth , Pastor Brian , Rogers Wendy 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
The Global Network of Age-Friendly Universities seeks to enhance age-inclusivity and engagement in higher education, but delivering age-friendly programming became very challenging during the COVID-19 pandemic. We examine how two land-grant universities adapted to the pandemic and draw some lessons from those experiences that may be useful for other universities seeking to implement or resume the AFU programming. The two main responses were to either pause many of the age-friendly initiatives at the university or adapt to virtual or online delivery platforms. To ensure the health and safety of older adults, colleges and universities paused many age-friendly initiatives such as intergenerational service-learning, technological assistance to older adults, and influenza vaccinations. Other programs continued but in a modified delivery format. Examples include: converting a face-to-face balance-training program to telehealth delivery; transitioning visitation programs to pen pal communication; and replacing face-to-face workshops offered by Extension Services with webinar delivery. Despite these challenges, we conclude that moving to virtual platforms and other methods of delivery, including conventional mail, has in some cases increased access for many older adults and became a lifeline during a time of social isolation for many older adults. Taken together, these experiences highlight the need for age-friendly universities to have contingency plans to ensure continuation of age-friendly programming in the event of pandemics or disasters. Finally, the pause in programming creates opportunities to re-launch or re-organize those initiatives in accord with federal and state safety guidelines.
What Do Undergraduates Learn About Alzheimer Disease? An Analysis of Introduction to Psychology Textbooks
Authors: Hancock Zoe , Wynn Matthew , Carpenter Brian 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
One of the most popular courses for undergraduate students, Introduction to Psychology, is often students’ first exposure to scientific and clinical facts about Alzheimer disease (AD). In order to learn how our current understanding of AD is presented to undergraduate psychology students, we analyzed passages related to Alzheimer disease that appear in contemporary Introduction to Psychology textbooks. We extracted and analyzed passages describing AD from twenty-four best-selling Introduction to Psychology textbooks for both advanced and intermediate undergraduate audiences, published between 2018 and 2020. We applied a standardized coding scheme to the passages to quantify what aspects of AD were most commonly described. Each textbook contained between 1 and 3 major passages regarding AD, most often appearing in the chapters on Memory or Human Development. Average word count for these passages was 409.1 words (SD = 194.8 words). Passages most often covered biological aspects of AD (87.5% of textbooks), symptoms (87.5%), prevalence (75%), and risk factors (75%). Disease prevention (62.5%) and illness course (62.5%) also appeared in the majority of textbooks, while aspects of treatment and management (25%), assessment and diagnosis (12.5%), and caregiving (25%) were mentioned less often. While the majority of books used contemporary and appropriate terminology to describe AD (e.g., “Alzheimer disease,” “dementia,” “neurocognitive disorder”), some textbooks maintained the use of out-of-date and inappropriate terminology (e.g., “senility” or “senile dementia” in 15%). Introductory psychology textbooks provide an opportunity to teach comprehensive, accurate information about AD and publishers and textbook authors could be guided in this effort.
An 18-year Experience with an Innovative Geriatrics Training Model: Implications for the Workforce
Authors: O'Brien Cara , Henricks Evan , Beckert Angela , Denson Kathryn , Duthie Edmund 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
Despite the growing population of older adults, the geriatrics workforce has not similarly expanded. The number of geriatrics fellows has declined by 14.3% from 2012-2017. Implementation of innovative training programs may improve this reality. In 2002, the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) created the first four-year combined medicine residency and geriatrics fellowship (Med-Ger). Similar programs are currently being developed. The aim of this study is to describe the outcomes of the MCW Med-Ger program. Primary endpoints: American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) pass rates, ABIM Geriatric Medicine Certification pass rates, fellowship completion rates, and geriatric-focused practice. Results: There was a Med-Ger program fill rate of 73.7% (n=38). There was equivalent ABIM pass rate of 100% between Med-Ger graduates (n=18) and traditional graduates (n=25). Med-Ger trainees were more likely to complete their geriatrics fellowship (94.4% vs. 88%) and practice in geriatric-focused careers (82.4% vs. 68.2%). These outcomes suggest the benefit of a combined program for training future geriatricians. The MCW Med-Ger fill rate exceeds the national geriatrics fellowship fill rate of under 50%. Additionally, graduates may be more likely to practice geriatric medicine. This may help address population needs for an increased geriatrics workforce. In 2020, the ACGME approved an Advancing Innovation in Residency Education (AIRE) Medicine-Geriatrics Integrated Residency and Fellowship national pilot program. Further investigation of why trainees choose Med-Ger training and are more likely to continue with careers in geriatrics is needed in order to replicate the success of the MCW Med-Ger program.
A Study on Trends in the Number and Content of Journal Article Titles Containing the Term “Elder Abuse”
Authors: Katsumata Asako , Tsukada Noriko 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
Japan enacted the Elder Abuse Prevention Law on April 1, 2006; no amendments have been made since then. The purpose of this study is to examine trends in the number and content of journal article titles containing the term “elder abuse” and determine what further research is needed to identify where amendments to the law would be useful. We identified 986 articles using the CiNii database between the dates of 2005 to 2020. We categorized those titles by content, using a KJ Method. Preliminary analyses revealed that the average number of the articles published each year was 61.6, though a moving average of the numbers of articles on elder abuse has been steadily declining, as opposed to the average number for child abuse articles, 158, where the moving average staying the same. As for the analyses for the titles, they were categorized into 10 categories, including “law,” “responses of professional personnel to elder abuse,” “systems of government agencies,” “responses of nurses,” “institutional elder abuse,” “support for caregivers,” “reports on elder abuse in other countries,” “dementia and elder abuse,” “responses of medical institutions,” and “others.” It is suggested that more research needs to be done, especially in such areas as “verification of elder abuse cases,” “psychological impacts on elder abuse victims,” “empirical research conducted by medical doctors dealing with elder abuse cases,” and “cooperation between police and professional institutions,” many of which were found in research on child abuse where 4 law amendments have been made since its enactment of 2000.
An Assessment of Dementia Caregivers’ Interaction With Community-Based Services
Authors: Saravanan Deepika Pugalenthi , Satyadev Nihal , Townsend Natashia , Rose Katherine , Ma Harrison , Benton Donna , Levy-Storms Lené 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
Respite care is an important service to address caregivers' stress and fatigue when caring for a person with dementia (PWD). YouthCare is a non-medical, at-home, intergenerational respite care program that partners trained student volunteers with PWDs. The Family Caregiver Survey was created and distributed to caregivers of PWDs in Los Angeles to better understand interactions with the community and its caregiver services. The survey assesses caregivers’ demographics, daily activities, mental health, and the type of respite support needed. The survey findings (n=47) show that 53.2% of caregivers are 54 and older and 83% females. 40.4% of the caregivers listened to the radio primarily in the morning while 61.7% watched television in the afternoon to evening time. For transportation of PWDs to and from destinations, 78.3% of caregivers reported using their own vehicles. In regards to their mental health, 61.7% of the caregivers stated that they felt tired and unmotivated to complete daily activities. When asked why they sought respite services, 40% stated that they were overwhelmed by the responsibilities in addition to their own work. The groups that primarily support caregivers are family and professional respite services. Findings indicate that caregivers are most likely to trust resource recommendations from family and friends. Similar surveys should be administered in other cities and in rural locations to improve the generalizability of our findings.
Early Collaboration Measures Among a Cross-Sector Stakeholder Group in a Statewide GWEP
Authors: Crittenden Jennifer , Elwell Abigail , Wihry David , Kaye Lenard 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
The AgingME Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) uses collaboration across institutions of higher education, community-based organizations, and healthcare entities to imbed transformational healthcare practice change across Maine, a primarily rural state. To explore the factors that influence cross-sector collaboration among a diverse array of partners, a baseline anonymous electronic survey was distributed to the newly formed project steering committee. The survey consisted of the Wilder Collaborative Factors Inventory, an established measure of 22 research-based collaboration factors along with four open response questions on process-level challenges and opportunities for improvement. A total of eleven responses (N = 11) were received out of 20 Steering Committee members (55% response). Collaboration strengths noted in the assessment include unique purpose of statewide GWEP efforts (M = 4.41 out of 5 points), mutual trust among members (M = 4.32), favorable social and political environment (M = 4.27), and a history of collaboration among partners (M = 4.27). Lower scores were received on the multiple layers of participation (M = 3.45 out of 5 points), and ability to compromise factors (M = 3.45). Qualitative responses reinforced the need for a common understanding of the project’s goals and outcomes early on in the collaboration. Barriers to collaboration included scheduling considerations and limited time and energy among partners due to heightened COVID-19 response efforts. Results elucidate: 1) Early collaboration strengths and needs of a newly formed statewide education collaborative; and 2) Strategic action steps and focal points informing early partnershipping among organizations engaged in interprofessional health education efforts.
Grandparents and Parents: An Essential Partnership for Longevity Societies
Authors: Strom Paris 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
This presentation hypothesizes that an innovative collaboration by the adult generations will be necessary to enable conditions needed for family success in a longevity society. Unprecedented challenges of parents and grandparents are examined. Reasons why adults have to regard youth as a source of learning about their unique experiences in an age-separated society are explained. International curriculum development studies to support families of children from birth through adolescence are described. A curriculum that provides a common knowledge base about child and adolescent guidance is proposed to harmonize efforts of adults to support younger relatives. Curriculum for retirees should focus on continuing responsibilities other generations expect of them, learning about the lives of younger family members, and gaining awareness of parenting practices to reinforce lessons. Training volunteers in assisted living and long-term care facilities to be indigenous leaders of grandparent classes is discussed as a practical way to offer relevant learning and improve social support. Instruments are examined that assess ethnic relationships between adult generations, adults and adolescents, and track results of education intervention.
The Future of Aging in a Longevity Society: A Course for High School and College Students
Authors: Strom Paris 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
Americans, on average, can anticipate living 85 years or perhaps 100 if born in this millennium. This extension of the lifespan has introduced a new stage of human development presenting unfamiliar challenges to policy makers, health care providers, employers, religious institutions, families, individuals, and schools. Education about longevity should begin in adolescence (ages 10-20) with the merger of science, experiences of older generations, and imagination of youth. Content of this online course focuses on the years after adolescence: early adulthood, middle age, retirement, and old age. After reading each of the 16 lessons, cooperative learning teams conduct structured interviews with older relatives, friends or neighbors who are further along in life's journey. All the lessons are augmented by 'what do you think? tasks used to motivate discussions, structure interviews, decide on reasoning and problem-solving scenarios, identify key concepts to apply, group lesson reviews, and self-evaluation for comparison with peers. If society wants to encourage adolescents to appreciate their national and ethnic heritage, benefit from learning how older generations see situations and interpret current events, and acknowledge the common need for maturity and spiritual development, then older people should become resources for education about longevity.