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ENHANCING RESILIENCE IN OLDER ADULTS WITH ADVANCED LUNG CANCER
Authors: Ramos Katherine 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
For older adults with advanced cancer, the negative impacts on their emotional and physical health are prevalent, often jeopardizing their capacity to effectively cope and exhibit resilience. Research on multidisciplinary interventions that promote resilience in older adults facing advanced lung cancer has received limited attention. To enhance how healthcare systems/teams may improve oncogeriatric care, we present study findings from a theory-driven behavioral intervention pilot (Self-System Therapy; SST) designed to target patient self-regulation (e.g., behavioral activation, promotion-focused goal setting) to enhance psychological and physical resilience. A total of 15 older adults with late-stage lung cancer completed 6–8-weeks of SST all delivered via videoconference. Self-report, accelerometry, and exit interview data will be presented along with prior pilot data of 30 older adults (total N = 45). Preliminary findings suggest that participants found the use of videoconference feasible and acceptable; with a 95% adherence rate, 7% attrition rate, and 95% satisfaction with SST.
PROTECTIVE RESILIENCE INDEX FOR SUCCESSFUL AGING IN MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN (PRISM): PRELIMINARY FINDINGS
Authors: Brooks Amber , Sibille Kimberly , Bartley Emily , Garvan Cynthia , Mickle Angela 
Published: December 2022

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Chronic musculoskeletal pain is a highly prevalent condition in older adults and is associated with a decrease in function, biological dysregulation and cellular aging, and increased risk of morbidity and mortality. Our previous work shows that a resilience index comprised of measures of recognized biobehavioral and psychosocial protective factors based on clinically validated norms (waist hip ratio, tobacco use, social support, perceived stress, optimism, positive affect, negative affect-low, active coping) was positively associated with telomere length, lower levels of clinical pain and pain-related functional decline which, also correlated with pain-related brain structure. We will report the initial findings from our multi-centered, NIA RCCN funded study, Protective Resilience Index for Successful Aging in Musculoskeletal Pain (PRISM), which seeks to refine and validate a resilience index that is predictive of biological and pain-related outcomes. This work will lay the foundation for a resilience index that can be used in everyday clinical practice.
EXAMINING THE PROCESS OF COMMUNITY-DWELLING OLDER ADULTS CREATING A LEGACY OF VALUES
Authors: Neller Sarah , Cloyes Kristin , Edelman Linda , Wong Bob , Towsley Gail 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Creating a legacy of values (e.g., legacy letter) is a way to promote generativity by communicating emotional and supportive instruction (e.g., values, life lessons) to others. This study aimed to a) understand the process of how older adults create a legacy of values, b) identify contextual factors surrounding creation, and c) describe older adults’ experiences of creation. We recruited community-dwelling older adults who had previously created a legacy of values to participate in semi-structured interviews. Interpretive description guided data collection and analysis. We initially coded the transcripts deductively, based on the literature, and inductively; data were organized into categories (i.e., by contextual factors and process steps) and analyzed using constant comparison to identify patterns. Participants (n=16) had a mean age of 72.3 years (SD=5.8, range=65-83), most were female (n=14), and all had children and identified as non-Hispanic White. Motivations for creation included aging, transitions, or events (e.g., travel). Participants tailored the contents (e.g., life lessons) and format to recipients, revised their legacy of values over time, and recommended the process to others. The creation process was non-linear, iterative, and influenced by participants’ personal and familial contextual factors. Synthesis of these findings resulted in developing the Process Model for Creating a Legacy of Values, which depicts the iterative and interconnected nature of the content, process, and experience of creating a legacy of values. Our findings indicate older adults are seeking resources to create their legacy of values in a self-directed way, and that it is an acceptable, accessible, and relevant process.
PREPARING YOUR MANUSCRIPT: STRONG AND ETHICAL SCHOLARLY WRITING FOR MULTIDISCIPLINARY AUDIENCES
Authors: Meeks Suzanne 
Published: December 2022

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This presentation will emphasize the importance of plain, good writing. Editors read 10 or more manuscripts per week with pressure to reject 80-90% of them. If the point and contribution are not clear in a quick scan of the paper, it will not be reviewed favorably. I will provide tips for writing that are commonly violated in submissions, provide references for additional writing support, cover expectations for language consistent with GSA’s Reframing Aging initiative, and discuss some common publication ethics issues that arise during the review process, including author contributions and embedding your scholarship in the context of prior work.
IT’S A COOL LITTLE TOOL: PROVIDER PERSPECTIVES ON IMPLEMENTING PAL CARDS DURING COVID-19
Authors: Abbott Katherine , Douglas Natalie 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
This symposium describes the implementation of a person-centered care (PCC) communication tool in nursing homes. PCC is a philosophy that recognizes “knowing the person” and honoring individual preferences. The communication tool is based on an assessment of NH resident likes and dislikes via the Preferences for Everyday Living Inventory (PELI). The PELI is an evidenced-based, validated instrument that can be used to enhance the delivery of PCC. The Preferences for Activity and Leisure (PAL) Card was developed to communicate important resident preferences across care team members. From July 2020 to July 2021 we lead a Quality Improvement Project (QIP) approved by the Ohio Department of Aging providing virtual coaching to providers who created 15-20 PAL Cards for their residents. Our first presentation describes the QIP where n=16 started implementation and n=11 communities completed the project during the height of the pandemic. Providers were non-profit (50%) with an average star rating of 3.29 (SD 1.33). Feedback from n=68 direct care staff on PAL Card usage are reported. The next four presentations describe implementation of PAL Cards from the perspective of the provider champions who contributed to n=66 monthly interviews. Interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim, and coded in Dedoose using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research as an a priori coding scheme. We present barriers and facilitators related to the domains of Inner Setting, Characteristics of the Individual, Characteristics of the Intervention, and Process. The Discussant, Dr. Natalie Douglas will discuss the implications of initiatives to address the quality of resident care.
DIRECT CARE STAFF PERSPECTIVES ON THE IMPACT OF PAL CARDS IN CARE DELIVERY
Authors: Abbott Katherine , Heppner Alexandra , Kelley Megan , Kasler Kamryn , Kunkel Miranda , Van Haitsma Kimberly 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
This was the third time replicating the Preferences for Activity and Leisure (PAL) Card quality improvement project, but the first conducted entirely during the height of the pandemic. Nursing home providers attempted n=174 PAL Cards and completed n=166 (96%). Feedback from surveys with n=68 staff who came in daily contact with residents (e.g., 26% CNAs, 10% housekeepers, 6% maintenance, 9% dining) were collected by project champions. Staff had worked on average 6 years, indicated that they remember being been told about PAL Cards (81%), noticed them (94%), reported that the information on the PAL Card helped them start a conversation with a resident (79%), and helped them provide care (59%). PAL Cards are a feasible method to communicate important resident preferences to staff who come in daily contact with residents and may not have access to electronic health records. Recommendations for practice will be discussed including staff recommendations for improvements.
THAT'S JUST MY SUPERPOWER: THE ROLE OF NURSING HOME PROVIDER CHAMPIONS IN IMPLEMENTING A PERSON-CENTERED PROJECT
Authors: Kunkel Miranda , Kelley Megan , Moore Reese , Kasler Kamryn , Arrasmith Chloe , Heppner Alexandra , Van Haitsma Kimberly , Abbott Katherine 
Published: December 2022

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Champions are crucial to successful intervention implementation; however, as an area of research champions have only recently begun to gain empirical focus. The purpose of this study was to identify the barriers and facilitators regarding champion qualities using the domain “Characteristics of the Individual” from CFIR. Qualitative interviews were conducted with nursing home provider champions (n=16) who led efforts to create PAL Cards for 15-20 residents and participated in a total of n=50 monthly interviews that were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. The following themes regarding characteristics of the individual emerged: champions’ investment in their community, capacity and existing workload, and willingness to ask for help. While some champions saw the value of the PAL Cards, they lacked the bandwidth necessary to widely implement the intervention in their community. Champions who recruited a supportive team and valued person-centered care exhibited success in implementing PAL Cards.
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM: A STUDENT INTERNSHIP MODEL THAT BUILDS AGE FRIENDLINESS AND CAREER READINESS
Authors: Leedahl Skye , Souza Kristin Fratoni , Morelli Alexandra 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
For seven years, the University of Rhode Island (URI) Engaging Generations Cyber-Seniors Program has utilized university student mentors through an internship format and integration within service learning courses. In 2019, community interest in the program significantly increased as did student interest in gerontology internships. This led us to develop a robust internship program focused on building age and digital inclusivity across campus and the state of RI. The program integrates a three-pronged approach where students complete field hours within the URI Cyber-Seniors program, focus on enhancing the Career Readiness Competencies employers seek in graduates today as determined by the National Association of Colleges & Employers, and complete the components necessary to earn the Geriatric Education Center Interprofessional Teamwork in Geriatrics and Gerontology Certificate. This process has enabled 350 students from different majors, including Pharmacy and Human Development & Family Science, to complete internship experiences ranging from 30 to 210 hours.
MARGRET M. AND PAUL B. BALTES AWARD PRESENTATION AND LECTURE
Authors: Baker Tamara 
Published: December 2022

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The Margret M. and Paul B. Baltes Award Lecture will feature an address by the 2021 Baltes Award recipient, Laura B. Zahodne, PhD, of the University of Michigan. This session will also include the presentation of the 2022 Margret M. and Paul B. Baltes Award to recipient Eric S. Kim, PhD, of the University of British Columbia. The Margret M. and Paul B. Baltes Foundation Award in Behavioral and Social Gerontology recognizes outstanding early-career contributions in behavioral and social gerontology. The award is generously funded by the Margret M. and Paul B. Baltes Foundation.
BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL RISK AND RESILIENCE PATHWAYS IN DEMENTIA INEQUALITIES
Authors: Zahodne Laura 
Published: December 2022

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In the United States, racial/ethnic inequalities in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias persist even after controlling for socioeconomic factors and physical health. Persistent and unexplained disparities suggest: (1) there are unrecognized dementia risk factors that are socially patterned and/or (2) known dementia risk factors exhibit differential impact across social groups. This talk will present data from multiple longitudinal studies of brain and cognitive aging to support each possibility. On average, marginalized racial/ethnic groups are more likely than non-Latinx Whites to experience structural and interpersonal discrimination, social and economic constraints, as well as barriers to accessing high quality education. However, these same groups also show evidence of greater psychosocial resilience that is linked to better late-life cognitive health. This talk will demonstrate how specific psychosocial factors can contribute to or offset dementia disparities, illustrate major challenges to this work, and introduce new data collection efforts to advance the field.
RECRUITMENT OF TRANSGENDER, NONBINARY, AND GENDER DIVERSE OLDER ADULTS IN HEALTH RESEARCH: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Authors: Cicero Ethan , Flatt Jason 
Published: December 2022

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Despite the urgency reported by the National Institutes of Health and National Academy of Sciences to advance health knowledge about transgender, nonbinary, and gender diverse (TNGD) older adults, TNGD populations remain underrepresented in aging research. This review examines TNGD older adult recruitment approaches in health-related research. PubMed, CINHAL, and PsychINFO databases were searched using key terms/subject headings related to TNGD and aging/older adults to identify health-related, U.S.-based empirical studies published since 2011. Twenty-four studies met inclusion criteria (quantitative=15, qualitative=8, mixed-methods=1). Most (n=13) focused recruitment efforts on the broader LGBTQ community, whereas 9 studies (qualitative, n=5) specifically targeted TNGD older adults. One study that recruited from Amazon Mechanical Turk, but most TNGD-specific recruitment efforts used community-engaged approaches, including snowball and purposive sampling via listservs; groups, organizations, and events serving the transgender/nonbinary community; and outreach through researchers’ personal and professional networks. Novel approaches are needed to increase TNGD representation in aging research.
SOCIOEMOTIONAL EXPERIENCE IN CLOSE PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS AND TRAJECTORIES OF COGNITIVE AGING
Authors: Moorman Sara , Hamilton Lucas 
Published: December 2022

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Linked lives is a key tenet of the life course framework: Individuals age and develop in the company of a social convoy, or core set of relationships. The quality and quantity of relationships with friends and family are well-known predictors of physical and mental health outcomes, with research on how relationships affect cognitive health just beginning to blossom. This symposium presents four sociological studies of how positive and negative experiences in central, long-term personal relationships – marriages, parent-adult child relationships, and friendships – relate to cognition and the development of cognitive impairment over long periods of the life course, using data from the Health and Retirement Study (HRS) and the Wisconsin Longitudinal Study (WLS). Stokes, Prasad, and Barooah find that experiences of loneliness in marriage are negatively related both to one’s own cognition and to the spouse’s cognition. Herd and Sicinski also highlight potential negative and gendered aspects of marriage, showing no differences in cognitive performance between married and single men, while married women’s cognition is not as strong as single women’s cognition. In parent-adult child relationships, Zhang and Liu demonstrate that social support has stronger positive effects, and social strain, stronger negative effects, for mothers as compared to fathers. Moorman and Pai examine friendships with non-kin, and find benefits of emotional and instrumental support to cognition in the long term. Discussant Lucas Hamilton will provide perspective from psychology, addressing ambivalence in relationships and the potential for bidirectional associations between social experience and cognitive function.
UNEXPECTED CAREGIVING: LIFE AFTER A COVID-19 INTENSIVE CARE UNIT HOSPITALIZATION
Authors: Robinson-Lane Sheria , Johnson Florence , Leggett Amanda , Carmichael Alicia , Leonard Natalie , Gonzalez Richard 
Published: December 2022

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The coronavirus pandemic has led to an exceptional number of critical care hospitalizations followed by extended recovery periods that necessitate familial support. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, this study aimed to examine the strategies used by families to adjust to the caregiving role. Semi-structured interviews of patients who had been recently discharged from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) (n=16) along with their family caregivers (n=16) were thematically analyzed. Three major themes were identified that highlight how family caregivers adapt to the caregiving role following an ICU COVID-19 related hospitalization including 1) engaging the support of family and friends, 2) shifting responsibilities to accommodate caregiving, and 3) managing one’s emotions. Additional themes more specifically related to managing COVID-19 care included: 1) managing infection control, 2) care recipient’s need for independence, and 3) managing support services. Flexibility and sufficient support allowed family caregivers to manage their new caregiving role and function optimally.
THE IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON DEMENTIA CARE: A MULTISTAKEHOLDER PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Masoud Sara , White Carole , Glassner Ashlie , Rhodes Shanae , Mendoza Mayra , Meyer Kylie 
Published: December 2022

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Persons living with dementia (PLWD) and family caregivers are particularly vulnerable to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. A multi-methods study was conducted to describe the impact of the pandemic on dementia care from the perspectives of stakeholders, including PLWD, family caregivers, and health and social care professionals (HCPs).The study was conducted using a community engaged approach. Cross-sectional surveys were conducted with PLWD (n=27), family caregivers (n=161), and HCPs (n=77), followed by focus groups and interviews with a sub-sample of survey participants (n=55). Participants reported declines in health and quality of life for PLWD and family caregivers. Participants experienced delayed or cancelled dementia care attributed to the pandemic. Most reported telehealth and tele-support were effective alternative models to care. The pandemic impacted the quality and accessibility of dementia care. Results highlight opportunities to improve quality of care through addressing inequities and identifying approaches to address isolation and virtual care.
AGING-RELATED CHANGES IN DAILY STRESSOR CONTROL AND GENERAL PERCEIVED CONTROL ACROSS THE LIFESPAN
Authors: Cerino Eric , Charles Susan , Mogle Jacqueline , Rush Jonathan , Piazza Jennifer , Lachman Margie , Almeida David 
Published: December 2022

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Perceived control is an important psychosocial resource for healthy aging. Using data from the National Study of Daily Experiences (N=2,021, M=55.82 years, SD=10.35, 57.27% Female), we examined aging-related changes in stressor control across 10 years and compared these trajectories with measures of general control (mastery, constraints). Over 8 consecutive days in waves conducted in ~2008 and ~2017, people reported their perceived control over four types of stressors (arguments, avoided arguments, work, home). Longitudinal analyses revealed declines in stressor control across 10 years (p&lt;.001), driven by declines in home stressors specifically. The rate of decline did not depend on baseline age. General control trajectories showed unique patterns of age differences in aging-related change such that declines (less mastery, more constraints) were steeper among older adults (p&lt;.001). Results suggest that stressor control is a distinct domain of control beliefs with aging-related declines that differ based on type of stress experienced.
AGE MODERATES THE LINK BETWEEN DAILY POSITIVE EVENTS AND WELL-BEING: A META-ANALYSIS
Authors: Klaiber Patrick , Ong Lydia , Sin Nancy 
Published: December 2022

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Daily positive events are linked to better health and well-being, and this association might be stronger for older adults due to age-related changes in motivations and emotion regulation. We therefore investigated whether age moderated the links between positive events and health-related outcomes, using data from a meta-analysis of 142 studies spanning 50 years of research. Multilevel meta-analytical moderation analyses revealed stronger correlations of positive events with better well-being (i.e. higher positive affect and life satisfaction), mental health, and lower disability in older compared to younger samples (p’s &lt; .05). No age moderation was found for links of positive events with social connection, health behaviors, physical symptoms, perceived stress, self-reported health, and inflammation. Findings suggest that although daily positive events were protective for health and well-being for all adult age groups, these experiences may be especially beneficial for positive well-being and mental health in late life.
FEELINGS OF BURDEN AMONG OLDER CHILDREN OF VERY OLD PARENTS IN THE US AND KOREA
Authors: Kim Kyungmin , Kim Yijung , Kim Joohyun , Boerner Kathrin , Jopp Daniela , Han Gyounghae 
Published: December 2022

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Very old adults (80+) are the fastest growing population worldwide. Children of the very old adults may see their prolonged relationship with parents as a benefit (e.g., longer time together) but also as burden (e.g., prolonged responsibility in their own late life). Using a sample of older children (N = 219) from the Boston Aging Together Study and Korean Aging Together Study, we investigated the factors associated with older children’s (aged 62–76) reports of burden in their relationships with very old parents (aged 81–101), focusing on how family relations were imbedded in different cultural contexts. Overall, American older children showed lower levels of burden, compared to Korean older children. The factors associated with burden differed by country; support given to parents and relationship quality were associated with American older children’s burden, whereas support received from parents, familism, and negative relationship quality were associated with Korean older children’s burden.
WEEKLY MOBILITY AT HOME AND ITS HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CORRELATES IN OLDER ADULTS LIVING ALONE
Authors: Wu Chao-Yi , Dodge Hiroko , Reynolds Christina , Barnes Lisa , Silbert Lisa , Lim Miranda , Kaye Jeffrey , Beattie Zachary 
Published: December 2022

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Mobility features are important for health. In this study, we quantified in-home mobility and explored potential health and environmental correlates. Participants included community-dwelling older adults living alone (n=139). Two indoor mobility features were developed (frequency; interdaily stability) using passive, room-level (bathroom; bedroom; kitchen; living room) infrared motion sensors, and contact sensors attached to homes’ egress doors at entryways. Existing data on gait and cognition, weekly online surveys assessing mood (blueness; loneliness) and pain severity, and publicly available locality-based atmospheric (daylight hours) data were leveraged. On average, higher indoor mobility frequency was associated with faster gait speed (p=0.04), less time out-of-home (&lt;.001), and less hours of daylight per week (p=0.003). Lower interdaily stability was associated with mild cognitive impairment (p=0.04), less time out-of-home (p=0.01), more severe pain (p=0.02), and loneliness (&lt;.001). Pervasive sensing technology can be used to delineate multi-domain health in older adults who live alone.