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OPENING MINDS THROUGH ART: CREATING UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIPS THROUGH AN ADAPTIVE INTERGENERATIONAL ART PROGRAM
Authors: Elliot Amy , Abbott Katherine 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Opening Minds through Art (OMA) is an award-winning, evidence-based, intergenerational art-making program for people living with dementia. Developed in 2007 at Miami University’s Scripps Gerontology Center, the program is grounded in person-centered care principles and serves the vital need for people living with dementia to engage in creative expression and social connection. The current impact of OMA includes engagement through 1,100 trained facilitators in over 300 communities spanning 37 states and internationally. As a university-based program, OMA has maintained a focus on research with thirteen peer-reviewed studies to support the program’s impact on younger and older participants in areas such as more empathetic attitudes for other generations, improved mood, and increased engagement. Core to OMA’s success are relationships with 30 universities in the U.S. and globally. Through these partnerships, students engage with OMA through academic and service-learning opportunities to fortify their understanding of the aging process and empathy for older generations. Universities also benefit through community support and participation. The success of these programs is highly dependent on OMA’s ability to adapt to each university’s resources, programmatic interests, and community partnerships. This symposium will describe variations of OMA programming at three universities including work with health trainees at Penn State University, a student internship program at Florida State University, and the first and longest running OMA program including an innovative virtual variation at Miami University. Katy Abbott will lead a discussion of implementation, internal evaluation, and research components across programs and will explore future implications for university-based growth and adaptations.
VIRTUAL HEALTH COACHING TO IMPROVE HEART FAILURE CAREGIVERS’ SELF-CARE OUTCOMES
Authors: Hirschman Karen , Walser Tracie , Quinn Ryan , Riegel Barbara 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Health coaching is assumed to improve self-care, but this assumption has not been well-tested. This randomized controlled trial involved 250 adults with health self-care neglect who provided &gt;= 8 hours of care/week to their relative living with heart failure. We assessed the impact of virtual health coaching (n=125) on self-care compared to health information alone (n=125). The Virtual Health Coach for You (ViCCY) intervention included 10 synchronous sessions with a health coach over 6 months. ViCCY and health information were delivered via a computer tablet. Self-care data were collected with the Self-Care Inventory (SCI) (higher scores indicated better self-care.) at baseline and 6 months (August 2019-April 2023). Caregivers were primarily female (85%), white (62%), spouses (72%), and on average 55 years old (+/-14 years, 19-79). Almost half had a college degree (46%) and were employed full-time (44%). On average caregivers received 6 ViCCY sessions (median: 9) with 62% completing all 10 sessions, 28% completing 1-9 sessions, and 16% completing no sessions. The group-by-time interaction showed significant self-care improvement in the ViCCY group compared to the health information only (p=0.01). Self-care scores improved by 10 points indicating a clinically meaningful improvement at 6 months. Neither the number of health coaching sessions nor the total amount of time spent with the caregivers were statistically associated with the change in self-care rating over time in the VICCY group. The virtual health coaching intervention effectively improved self-care practices among heart failure caregivers, highlighting its potential to positively impact caregiver well-being and support.
POLICY SERIES: GSA CONGRESSIONAL UPDATE
Authors: Lindberg Brian , D’Antonio Patricia 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
This popular annual session will provide cutting-edge information on what the 118th Congress has and has not accomplished to date related to aging policy. Of particular importance will be the Older Americans Act Reauthorization, including funding for the Center for Research and Demonstration in the Aging Network, as well as an update on Medicare Advantage, nursing home regulations, and hospice and palliative care legislation.
GSA CONGRESSIONAL UPDATE
Authors: D’Antonio Patricia 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
This popular annual session will provide cutting-edge information on what the 118th Congress has and has not accomplished to date related to aging policy. Of particular importance will be the Older Americans Act Reauthorization, including funding for the Center for Research and Demonstration in the Aging Network, as well as an update on Medicare Advantage, nursing home regulations, and hospice and palliative care legislation.
PREPARING THE CARE WORKFORCE TO ADDRESS INTERPERSONAL DEMANDS ACROSS THE DEMENTIA TRAJECTORY
Authors: Trudeau Scott , Gitlin Laura 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
This symposium posits that student learning experiences in professional programs are a direct pipeline to impact workforce readiness to address the needs of people living with dementia (PLWD). The presentations will share data and experience with three innovative learning activities that have been implemented with graduate students in occupational therapy. PLWD often face social isolation due to declines in domains such as memory and communication. This estrangement can extend to the care team, as cognitive declines can lead care professionals to focus increasingly on caregivers. While partnering with caregivers is often essential to optimize the health and well-being of the dyad, this may have the unintended consequence of minimizing the voice and perspective of the person with dementia. Similarly, in institutional settings, custodial care may be prioritized over attending to quality-of-life due to staffing challenges and a lack of creativity regarding person-centered practice for those with later stage dementia. These abstracts present three programs, generated to address identified care needs, focused on increasing person-centered approaches for PLWD. First, students engaged in preventive approaches to proactively increase the voice of older adults using the My Life Profile. Second, remote delivery of the My Life, My Story (MLMS) program at Department of Veterans Affairs allowed community-dwelling Veterans with cognitive concerns to share their stories with the care team. And lastly, The Reading Buddies program for individuals in later staged dementia will be shared. Providing experiential learning opportunities empowering care workers is critical to improving the future of dementia services across the continuum.
MARITAL HISTORY AND OLDER ADULTS’ RELATIONSHIPS WITH ADULT CHILDREN
Authors: Choi Won 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
The diverse marital experiences of older adults today may shape their relationship with adult children. This study examined whether marital status (i.e., continuously married, remarried, divorced, widowed) and marital transitions (i.e., age at first marriage, number of marital dissolutions, time spent unmarried after first marriage) are associated with the availability, quality, and stability of older adults’ social network ties to their children. This study used retrospective marital histories and longitudinal egocentric network data from the National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project conducted between 2005 and 2011 (N = 1,873). Multivariate regression models were used to estimate the relationship between marital factors and older adults’: (1) likelihood of listing their children as social network members in 2005/2006, (2) frequency of contact with and (3) emotional closeness to child network members, and (4) likelihood of stop listing their children as network members by 2010/2011. Results showed that remarried older adults were less likely to name a child network member, reported less frequent contact with child network members, and were more likely to stop naming their children as network members over time compared to continuously married older adults. Conversely, previously married individuals (i.e., divorced or widowed) were more likely to name a child network member and reported greater emotional closeness to child network members than continuously married older adults. Marital transitions partly explained these differences. The findings highlight the importance of considering past and current marital experiences in understanding parent-child relationships in later life.
TECHNOLOGY FOR SUPPORTING HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Authors: Boot Walter , Lin Xin Yao 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
As the population ages, there is a growing need for technology to support the health and wellbeing of older people. However, technology solutions, for them to be successful, need to recognize the needs, preferences, and abilities of older people, and must be evaluated rigorously for efficacy. This talk provides an overview of the potential and pitfalls of using technology to support health and wellness. Hye Soo Lee, PhD, explores the role of technology in supporting Medicare-related decision-making by older adults, highlighting the need for improved training and the consideration of user characteristics to enhance engagement with government-provided digital tools. Paul Freddolino, PhD, MDiv, presents findings from telehealth training sessions with older adults, emphasizing the importance of end-user feedback in refining patient-focused content and increasing patient engagement in healthcare. Justin Lam, BS, discusses the design of age-friendly web interfaces, focusing on optimizing user interaction patterns and enhancing readability to accommodate the nuanced needs of older adults and their care partners. Elena Remillard, M.S., shares insights from deploying ‘Telewellness’ programs, such as Tele Tai Chi, in community settings, identifying barriers and facilitators to their delivery and discussing the potential of different models to increase access to exercise classes for older adults with mobility disabilities. Leo He, BSc, introduces a novel, radio-based, non-contact system for monitoring nighttime vital signs and sleep, offering a passive, cost-effective solution for home-based health monitoring that avoids the physical and cognitive burdens associated with existing technologies, aiming to improve health intervention and quality of life for older adults.
ARCH: IMPACTING RESEARCH, IMPACTING CAREERS
Authors: Helmly Victoria , James Jennifer 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Despite more than 50 years of unprecedented growth in incarcerated populations and the rapidly increasing age of people in prisons and jails, the amount of research and the number of researchers focused on aging and the criminal legal system remains small. For many early career scholars interested in aging, health, and incarceration, supportive mentorship, community, collaboration, and funding opportunities have remained elusive. It is common for scholars studying aging within the criminal legal system to be the only researchers in their institution focused on this critical area. The Aging Research in Criminal Justice Health (ARCH) Network seeks to address this gap by fostering collaboration among researchers and experts in this crucial intersection while providing essential mentorship and support for early career development. Over the last five years, ARCH has created opportunities for Ph.D. students and early-career researchers to contribute to research projects, co-author manuscripts, build networks, hone their skills, and receive feedback on their work. In this session, presenters will share their experience in the ARCH network and how it has impacted their careers through connections and collaborations with mentors and peers. They will describe the ARCH network as a pipeline model for advancing scholars interested in health equity and policy-focused research.
RESPONDING TO THE DIVERSE NEEDS OF STUDENT CAREGIVERS: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CAMPUSES AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
Authors: Nikzad-Terhune Katherina , Graf Allyson , Manning Lydia 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Informal caregiving continues to steadily increase, warranting attention to the impact of being a caregiver. A growing demographic of caregivers that have received less attention are student caregivers. Currently, five million adult students attending post-secondary education are also caregivers of adults, resulting in negative impacts on academic success, mental health, and retention. Furthermore, the characteristics and experiences of student caregivers are diverse, thus prompting a need to better understand their experiences. Rooted in the age-inclusivity in higher education model, this presentation examines mixed methods data from a campus-wide study that assessed the prevalence and impact of unpaid caregiving on students. Survey results indicated that 16.9% (n = 241) of student respondents identified as a caregiver. Scores on the Adult Carers’ Quality of Life scale (Elwick et al., 2010) revealed that lack of support (46-48.8%) and financial matters surrounding caregiving (25.7-27.2%) place student caregivers at risk for low quality of life. Qualitative data from focus groups (N = 12) provided further explanation and clarification of the data. We found that student caregivers encompass a range of challenges, emotions, and coping strategies. The experiences of student caregivers highlight the need for greater recognition, understanding, and support within educational institutions. Based on the study findings, specific recommendations will be made for universities to better recognize the diverse needs of their student caregivers, and how to respond with support, resources, and empowerment. Additionally, recommendations for partnering with community agencies in the pursuit of supporting student caregivers will be highlighted.
CREATING AN INTERGENERATIONAL COMMUNITY OF CAREGIVERS
Authors: Elfenbein Pamela 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
While the preponderance of those caregiving for older adults are over the age of 45, the 2020 Caregiving in the U.S. study, conducted by AARP and The National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC), revealed that 11 percent of Americans who are caring for older adults are also attending school either full-time or part-time. Adult Children of Aging Parents (ACAP) Hall County invites students, staff, faculty and community caregivers of all ages to meet monthly for information, resources, and support, building a community to enhance the quality of life for area caregivers and their older adult loved ones. Details of the program will be shared to enable presentation participants tp consider the development of a similar program on other campuses. This presentation aligns with AFU Principle 4:To promote intergenerational learning to facilitate the reciprocal sharing of expertise between learners of all ages.
IMPORTANCE OF ASSESSING FOR POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER IN OLDER HISPANICS
Authors: Alcantar Sandy 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Hispanic older adults are at a higher risk of being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or Dementia versus post-traumatic stress disorder due to various factors, one lacking assessment. There are significant factors associated with aging and PTSD in the Hispanic population that must continue to be explored; these include, but are not limited to, a lack of collaboration with community providers, linguistics, and an understanding of assessing for histories of post-traumatic stress disorder. Providers need to evaluate for trauma in Hispanics at this stage of life, especially for those who suffered trauma in their country of origin and post-immigration to the United States. The objective is to reduce misdiagnoses of Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementia in Hispanics by developing and implementing a solid community partner collaboration and not disregarding assessing for post-traumatic stress disorder in a person’s history. As providers, we must communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary approach to review findings during assessments and promote structural social changes, such as education, addressing assessment practices, using effective evidence-based techniques, and reviewing treatment recommendations periodically.
BLACK MEN’S HEALTH AND AGING ACROSS THE LIFE COURSE
Authors: Thorpe Roland , Hill Carl V 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Much of the research on Black men tend not to focus on concepts that have been found to be important determinants of health for Black men. Nor, do they seek to identify sources of resilience that may be protective of health. This symposium contains a collection of papers that discuss some key social determinants of health (SDOH) that can provide insights to advance our understanding of Black men’s health and aging. Bruce and colleagues examined the association between religious practices and/or beliefs, socioeconomic status, and cognitive status among Black men in the 2016 Health and Retirement Study (HRS). Findings indicate private prayer was inversely related to any cognitive impairment among Black men with more than 12 years of education. Nwaskasi and colleagues examined the effect of active coping and grit on subjective cognitive decline (SCD) among Black men and found that active coping and grit were significant predictors of SCD while controlling for demographic variables. Esiaka and colleagues investigated the relationship between food insecurity and cancer screening behaviors among Black men dwelling in food deserts. Understanding the link between food insecurity and cancer screening behavior provides crucial insights for tailoring targeted interventions for Black men. Thomas Tobin and colleagues investigated the link between psychosocial resilience and allostatic load in Black men in the Nashville Stress and Health Study. Results from latent class analyses suggest different resource combinations produce distinct patterns of resilience among Black men. These presentations will bolster our knowledge on SDOH among Black men across the life course.
TRANSMISSION OF GENERALIZED TRUST AND BELIEF IN A JUST WORLD BETWEEN GRANDPARENTS AND ADULT GRANDCHILDREN
Authors: Li Tianyuan , Sun Yue Yang , Liu Xiaoye , Zhang Yukai 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Previous research shows that older adults tend to hold more positive beliefs about others and the social system compared to their younger counterparts. This study investigated whether such positive beliefs can be transmitted to the younger generation through intergenerational interactions. We recruited 292 Chinese adult grandchild-closest grandparent dyads and surveyed both members’ generalized trust and belief in a just world. Results revealed significant positive associations between grandparents’ and grandchildren’s generalized trust, β =.21, SE =.05, p &lt;.001, and belief in a just world, β =.20, SE =.07, p =.004. While the intergenerational association of generalized trust was not moderated by other variables, that of belief in a just world was moderated by the grandchild’s familism, F(1, 279) = 4.46, p =.04, and parental intimacy, F(1, 279) = 7.94, p =.005. The intergenerational transmission of belief in a just world was not significant for the grandchildren with lower levels of familism, β =.02, p =.79, or parental intimacy, β =.02, p =.81; but was significant for those with higher levels of familism, β =.28, p =.003, or parental intimacy, β =.35, p &lt;.001. Demographic variables were controlled in all the analyses. The findings underscore the importance of intergenerational transmission of positive social beliefs from grandparents to grandchildren, suggesting that older adults may play an essential role in cultivating social capital.
EMPATHY MODERATES THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RECIPROCITY AND STRESS AMONG AGING PARENTS AND CHILDREN
Authors: Da Jiang  , Huang Zewen , Peng Xinyuan 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Previous studies examining the relationship between being under-benefitted and stress among aging parents and their adult children have yielded mixed findings. Few studies have examined whether this positive association can be alleviated by state-level or trait-level factors. Given the positive effects of empathy on interpersonal exchanges, we tested the moderating role of empathy on the relationship between being under-benefitted and perceived stress among aging parents and adult children in this 14-day diary study. A sample of 99 pairs of parents (Mage=50.01, SDage=4.53; 79.8% female) and children (Mage=22.38, SDage=3.49; 85.9% female) were recruited to report their level of being under-benefited in the exchange with their parent/child, perceived stress, and empathy as an affective state on a daily basis for 14 consecutive days, after completing a pretest which measured their trait empathy and demographic information. For both parents and children, the positive under-benefited-stress association was only significant when they reported lower empathy as a daily affect. The under-benefitted-stress link was negative when children reported greater daily empathy. Children reported more perceived stress on the days their parents reported a greater level of being under-benefitted. Such association was only significant in children with lower trait empathy. The negative association between children’s being under-benefitted and parents’ perceived stress was only significant in parents with higher trait empathy. These findings highlight the importance of empathy as a daily affect and a trait in the relationship between daily exchanges and mental health in the intergenerational contexts between aging parents and adult children.
MULTISECTORAL PARTNERSHIPS TO ADDRESS SUCCESSIVE DISASTER EVENTS IN HOUSTON’S UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES
Authors: Adepoju Omolola , Tipton Mary , Hirsch Ben , Gilbert Lauren 
Published: January 2025

Abstract

Objective
Over the past decade, Houston, Texas, has become one of the most diverse cities in America, during which time it has also endured several federally declared disasters. This study describes the creation of formal academic-community partnerships to build a geospatial-photoethnography dashboard, co-owned and co-developed by the community, to chronicle and assess the impact of successive disaster events on affordable housing and mental health outcomes in three historically medically underserved communities in Houston.

Methods
We used geospatial-longitudinal maps to illustrate housing insecurity and mental health trends from 1980 to 2022, with projections for 2030, 2040, and 2050 at the census tract level. Critical ethnography concepts, such as community conversations and photovoice, are employed to gather and present a storyboard of people’s experiences and coping mechanisms.

Results
Community leaders were identified via prior partnerships with social support groups, healthcare organizations, and faith-based organizations. A total of 15 community partners were invited and 10 agreed to serve as partners on the project. Co-ownership was developed through regular meetings as a large group with all partners, as well as one-on-one meetings with individual groups. To capture the richness of the community conversations, visual notetakers were present at the meetings to provide a graphical representation of the content of the meetings.

Discussion
The community-led initiative amplifies the voices and experiences of those affected by climate change disasters, shedding light on enduring effects on housing and mental health in underserved communities. By embracing community-driven empowerment, the project documents community priorities and proposed solutions.