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IT'S A VERY MANIPULATABLE TOOL: CHARACTERISTICS OF PAL CARD USE THAT IMPACT SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION
Authors: Moore Reese , Kelley Megan , Kunkel Miranda , Kasler Kamryn , Baker Julia , Heppner Alexandra , Abbott Katherine , Van Haitsma Kimberly 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Understanding the barriers and facilitators of an intervention can inform implementation efforts. The purpose of this study was to understand the characteristics associated with the PAL Card intervention that led to successful implementation in nursing home (NH) settings. Qualitative telephone interviews were conducted with n=11 NH champions who completed the PAL Card QIP. Interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim, and coded using the CFIR Intervention Characteristics domain in Dedoose. Three main themes regarding the intervention characteristics emerged including, relative advantage (i.e., advantage of using PAL Cards versus an alternate intervention), adaptability (i.e., how well the PAL Cards can be altered to meet community needs), and complexity (i.e., perceived difficulty of PAL Card usage). Participants voiced the simplicity and benefit of PAL Card implementation within their communities for both staff and residents alike. Implications for policy and practice will be discussed.
PROMOTING AND SUSTAINING A COLLEGE-WIDE LIFELONG LEARNING PROGRAM: FACULTY INSIGHTS AND EXPERIENCES
Authors: Dauenhauer Jason , Heffernan Kristin , Hazzan Afeez 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Research has identified the benefits and challenges of creating multigenerational classrooms for the purpose of intergenerational learning in higher education. However, much less is known about the systems of support needed at the organizational level to promote intergenerational learning within lifelong learning initiatives. With a focus on formal and informal organizational structures, this session describes insights from faculty who opened their courses to older adults as part of a college-wide course auditing initiative. Many did not understand their own role in the program and offered suggestions to address these issues. Recommendations include ways to acknowledge the work of faculty who participate in the program, and to engage more professors and older adults in the community to ensure program success. To create an age-inclusive, and age-friendly university, formal structural change led from the top-down is as important, if not more important, as creating informal networks that start at the faculty level.
RECRUITMENT AND ENGAGEMENT OF LGBTQIA+ OLDER ADULTS INTO AGING RESEARCH
Authors: Flatt Jason , Kittle Krystal , Flatt Jason 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and/or asexual (LGBTQIA+) older adults are a growing population that has been traditionally underrepresented in aging research. Due to stigma and discrimination, many LGBTQIA+ may be reluctant to disclose their sexual orientation and gender identity, which makes it difficult to recruit and engage LGBTQIA+ populations in aging research. In this symposium, we explore current efforts to recruit LGBTQIA+ older adults via social media, snowball sampling, or other novel methods, as well as ways engage LGBTQIA+ subgroups (e.g., caregivers, racial/ethnic minorities, transgender, intersex and other underrepresented groups). Two presentations focus on the recruitment of gender minorities including transgender and intersex older adults. Ethan Cicero will present a systematic review that highlights currents efforts to recruit older gender minority populations include those who identify as racial/ethnic minorities. Next, Nick Lampe will share methodological approaches for effectively recruiting and engaging transgender, non-binary, and intersex (TNBI) older respondents. Then Austin Oswald will highlight barriers and facilitators to engaging LGBTQ+ elders of color in participatory action research during the Covid-19 pandemic. Kasim Ortiz will examine correlates of survey response participation among older sexual minorities (LGB+) using internet-based sampling via the Census Household Pulse Survey. Finally, Krystal Kittle will highlight a three-stage, pilot intervention that aimed to recruit LGBTQ+ caregivers during COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Jason Flatt, an expert in LGBTQIA+ aging research will facilitate a conversation about these results and place them in the context of current efforts to recruit and engage LGBTQIA+ populations in aging research.
GENDER, MARITAL STATUS, AND COGNITIVE HEALTH IN LATE LIFE: IS MARRIAGE MORE PROTECTIVE FOR MEN?
Authors: Herd Pamela 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
While marital status appears to be protective for one's health, there is also evidence of gender differences in its protective influence. In short, men appear to differentially benefit from marriage compared to women. A growing body of work on later life cognitive functioning and dementia also finds protective effects for those who are married. But there is less evidence as to whether those patterns differ by gender. Using the Wisconsin Longitudinal Study, a nearly full life course longitudinal study, we find evidence that while there are no differences for men, married women, as compared to their unmarried counterparts, have lower levels of cognitive functioning at ~age 80. Differences in underlying health, educational attainment, and adolescent cognitive functioning do not explain the pattern. Similar to broader health, women do not appear to benefit from marriage in late life. Indeed, we find evidence of cognitive benefits of being single for older women.
GPS-DERIVED DAILY MOBILITY AND DAILY WELL-BEING IN COMMUNITY-DWELLING OLDER ADULTS
Authors: Luo Minxia , Kim Eun-Kyeong , Weibel Robert , Martin Mike , Röcke Christina 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Mobility as a multidimensional concept has rarely been examined as a day-to-day varying phenomenon in its within-person association with older adults’ daily well-being. Using a custom-built mobile GPS sensor („uTrail“) combined with a smartphone-based ambulatory assessment, this study examined associations between daily mobility and daily well-being in community-dwelling older adults. Analysis included 947 days’ data from 109 Swiss older adults aged 65 to 89 years. Multilevel modelling showed that, within persons, a day with larger life space area, more time spent in passive transport modes, and higher number of different locations was associated with higher daily life satisfaction, but not daily positive or negative affect. Follow-up analysis showed that daily maximum distance from home was positively associated with daily life satisfaction, providing a first indication that exposure to non-habitual environments might be a candidate mechanism to explain effects of mobility. Results are discussed in the context of healthy aging research.
REVIEW OF WORKPLACE-RELATED GUIDANCE PRESENTED BY ORGANIZATIONS DEALING WITH DEMENTIA OR MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT
Authors: Carino James , Taylor Philip , Morgan Damian 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
A range of organisations in English-speaking countries have prepared guidance materials for individuals who are facing concerns regarding dementia while employed. Some of these organisations have also prepared guidance materials for employers to assist them in engaging employees facing this condition. These are available on organisation websites and may be presented as a downloadable booklet, guide or one or more web pages, aiming to inform about the issues that need to be considered. Information of this type is becoming more important in assisting both parties as dementia is being detected and diagnosed earlier, and individuals need to consider their options regarding their future and their ability to continue to work. This presentation reports on a systematic analysis of around guidance items appearing on these websites. The topic areas, content, and approaches used to present this information to its intended audience were reviewed and compared. Analysis showed important gaps in content coverage from one guidance to another. No guidance presented by any of these organisations covers all areas identified that may potentially interest either employees or employers and in most cases it is not presented coherently for these groups. Employee topics that would benefit from further development include awareness of the condition, the importance of diagnosis and support, use of technology to assist in continuing to be functional and productive, and steps in transition from work to other activities. Employer topics that could be developed further include building awareness amongst employers and the workforce, identifying dementia in the workplace, engaging the wider work group, and positively managing employee separation from work.
DAILY STRESSOR APPRAISALS AND SELF-VIEWS OF AGING PREDICT SAME-DAY AFFECTIVE RATINGS
Authors: O'Brien Erica , Neupert Shevaun 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Prior work suggests that more frequent or higher exposure to stressors relates to less positive affect and more negative affect in daily life. Limited knowledge exists about whether subjective appraisals of such stressors (i.e., perceived negative impacts on daily routine, personal health and safety, and finances) also have negative links to daily well-being. This study examines this link using data from an 8-day daily dairy study (n=675 days) in an online sample of older adults (n = 110 people, ages 60-90). We also explored potential psychological moderators particularly relevant to the experience of aging (i.e., self-views of aging, S-VOA). Results from multilevel models indicate that people reported more negative affect and less positive affect on days with more negative appraisals, especially on those days when they also had more negative self-views of aging. These findings highlight S-VOA as psychological resources that help people cope with stressful events in everyday life.
DAILY ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN STRESSOR CONTROL AND AFFECT VARY AS A FUNCTION OF STRESSOR TYPE
Authors: Cerino Eric , Charles Susan , Mogle Jacqueline , Klepacz Laura , Piazza Jennifer , Rush Jonathan , Almeida David 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Perceived control is an important psychosocial correlate of emotional well-being. Using data from the National Study of Daily Experiences (N=1,797, M=55.82 years, SD=10.35, 57.27% Female), we examined how self-reported control over different types of stressors (arguments, avoided arguments, work, home, network) was associated with negative affect (NA) and positive affect (PA). Over 8 consecutive days in waves conducted in ~2008 and ~2017, people reported their daily NA, PA, and control over stressors they had experienced. Within-person associations revealed lower NA on days when stressor control was higher than usual (p&lt;.001), driven by control over arguments, avoided arguments, and work stressors specifically. PA was higher on days when individuals perceived greater control over avoided and actual arguments (ps&lt;.001), but lower on days when individuals perceived greater control over network stressors (p&lt;.01). Results suggest the facilitative role of control over daily stress for emotional well-being depends on the type of stressor experienced.
GETTING TO BOLD USING SYSTEMIC EDUCATION, EVIDENCE, AND NETWORKS: HELPING GEORGIANS B-SEEN
Authors: Head Elizabeth 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
The complex nature of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) demands a comprehensive public health approach. Georgia is Building Our Largest Dementia infrastructure using Systemic Education, Evidence, and Networks (B-SEEN), with a vision for every Georgian – professional, patient, and care partner – to B-SEEN. The strength of Georgia’s B-SEEN project is the existing infrastructure. Leveraging this established network, Georgia has engaged in population-based efforts to increase impact in the dementia risk reduction, early diagnosis of ADRD, prevention and management of comorbidities and avoidable hospitalizations, and caregiving. These outcomes are being achieved by stakeholders disseminating evidence-based programs personalized to their community needs and the B-SEEN team leading coordinated activities that address dementia and support the promotion of brain health. This presentation will describe how ADRD risk reduction is integrated into a 159 county, de-centralized state and provides examples of several activities being implemented via Georgia extension, faith-based organizations, and dedicated partners.
ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE RISK REDUCTION HEALTH COACHING: ALCOHOL EFFECTS
Authors: Zanjani Faika , Rhodes Annie , Battle Brian 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Lifestyle risk reduction at the community-level, is currently considered an effective method to decrease Alzheimer’s disease (AD). As part of the Virginia Commonwealth University iCubed Health and Wellness in Aging Core, diverse older adults (60+) in Richmond, VA, with incomes below $12,000/year and managing either diabetes/cardiovascular symptoms, were offered weekly lifestyle telephone-health coaching for 12-weeks, providing education, support, and monitoring for AD lifestyle risk in 2020-21. The study sample (n=40, mean age 68 years (range: 60-77 years) was 88% African American/Black (n=35), 100% Non-Hispanic, 45% males (n=18)), 60% reporting memory problems and 53% reporting any alcohol consumption. Thirty-nine (95%) of subjects successfully participated in coaching sessions; on average 91.9% (11) sessions were completed. Participants provided positive anecdotal feedback and the need for continued coaching during COVID. Average drinks per day decreased across the study period (F=7.44; p=.01) and alcohol risk, defined as more than 1 drink/day, decreased (F=3.46;p=.07). Drinking at baseline was associated with differential change in nicotine dependence (F=14.00 ;p=.02), depression risk (F=3.20;p=.09), light physical activity (F=4.52;p=.05), and cognition (COGTEL) (F=6.35;p=.02). Drinking between-subject effects indicated poorer level differences for smoking risk (F=5.68;p=.02), physical inactivity risk (F=4.66;p=.04), and total health behavior risk (F=14.54;p=.001), but higher cognition-scores (F=3.18;p=.11) for drinkers. In conclusion, there may be a paradoxical health effect for alcohol, with associations for negative health behaviors, but positive cognitive functioning. In conclusion, this preliminary work creates the impetus for future large-scale AD risk reduction investigations to improve the lives of AD-risk, low-income, diverse older adults reporting alcohol consumption.
DO PERSONALITY TRAITS INFLUENCE THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN DEPRESSION AND DEMENTIA IN OLD AGE?
Authors: Abbasi Khuzeman , Ebili Ujunwa , Egbuchiem Henry , Orekoya Afolabi , Olanisa Olawale , Arisoyin Abimbola , Adaralegbe Adeleye 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Depression and personality traits are independent predictors of dementia or cognitive impairment. Despite the well-established relationship between these two psychosocial factors and dementia, no research has been documented on how personality traits can influence dementia in older adults exhibiting depressive symptoms. This study explored the influence of personality traits on the association between change in depression and dementia in old age. We used a population-based longitudinal cohort study involving two waves of data collected 5 years apart, containing 2210 American older adults, from the National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project to explore if personality traits influence how change in depression predicts the development of dementia. We used multivariate logistic regression to examine the relationship between depression and dementia at T2 while adjusting for sociodemographic characteristics, comorbidity index at T1, and baseline dementia. Change in depression increased the likelihood of dementia at T2 by 4.2% (AOR = 1.04, p = 0.019) in the co-variate adjusted model. Personality traits, overall, did not influence how depression predicts the development of dementia. However, agreeableness individually nullified the effect of depression on the development of dementia, whereas extraversion was the only personality trait that significantly predicted dementia. We recommend the promotion of prosocial behaviors in old age as these appear to be protective. In addition, early life education and a strong social support can keep the depression-dementia spectrum at bay in old age.
STRATEGIES FOR EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION USING PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IN NURSING HOMES: A QUALITATIVE STUDY
Authors: Shaw Clarissa , Williams Kristine , Coleman Carissa , Wilson Paige 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Care of persons with living with dementia is complicated by using personal protective equipment (PPE). Masks and other facial coverings although protective, prohibit visualization of lip-reading and nonverbal cues and obscure identity. The purpose of this qualitative study was to determine best practices for effective communication while using PPE from the provider (n=10), resident (n=5), and family perspective (n=4). The 19 participants were recruited from four states. Qualitative content analysis identified two major themes: (1) challenges experienced during nursing home pandemic care, and (2) the communication strategies to overcome PPE challenges. Although our interviews were not focused on experiences outside of using PPE, all participants voiced trauma surrounding the lockdown for residents and separation from their families. All participants expressed pessimism surrounding the PPE, but this was also met with feelings of normalization surrounding its use. The communication strategies discussed focused on emphasizing (1) verbal and nonverbal communication skills, and (2) person-centered communication. The general communication strategies recommended were consistent with expert opinions such as using written messages and gestures, using loud speech, using clear speech, identifying self, and varying approaches based on person and context. Person-centered approaches centered on the staff and resident "knowing each other." Specifically, knowing the resident is essential to understanding their personal barriers and facilitators to successful communication and knowing each other in a personal and trusting manner helps overcome barriers caused by PPE. This study provides practical suggestions for best practices in communication and reinforces the need for person-centered communication focused on psycho-emotional care.
IMAGINING QUEER FUTURES BEYOND BOUNDARIES: A NARRATIVE ANALYSIS OF CREATIVE WRITING
Authors: Jen Sarah , Jones Rebecca 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Scholars have called for “queering aging futures” beyond normative assumptions or scripts (Sandberg & Marshall, 2019), which is well-aligned with queer theory’s Cruising Utopia which suggests “cruising ahead” toward a queer utopian future that is not yet possible (Muñoz, 2009). Due to emphasis on form rather than content, narrative analyses enable the reimagining of queer futures not bound by material realities. This study presents a narrative analysis of 40 pieces of creative writing in Bi Women Quarterly (BWQ) that examine aging. Authors used writing to queer stories of relationships, activism, and aging. Many used incoherent, non-linear, and dreamlike or omnipotent storytelling to queer narratives, allowing them to “cruise” across time and versions of themselves, imagining futures that were new and unscripted. Narrative analysis allowed researchers to examine choices authors made in taking agency through storytelling. Findings indicate that queer people are well positioned to queer expectations of successful old age.
CREATIVE WRITING AS A TOOL FOR LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, AND QUEER (LGBTQ+) HISTORY AND FUTURE MAKING
Authors: Cooper Lujira , Oswald Austin 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
The shift toward embracing creative methods in qualitative research opens new possibilities for gerontologists and older adults to explore the nuances of aging and its affective undertones. This paper describes the process of facilitating a weekly creative writing group for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) older adults and their subjective experiences. Various creative writing practices (e.g., poetry, fiction, short story, biography) facilitates the retelling of life events and reimaging of new futurities. Done in community, it creates opportunities for social connectedness, collective meaning making, and psychosocial and instrumental support. Creative writing is a useful method for describing the LGBTQ+ aging experience not fully realized in gerontology. Our findings demonstrate the utility of creative methods in describing and re-imagining LGBTQ+ aging histories and futures. We argue for more creative methods that re-present the complexities of LGBTQ+ aging.
FACILITATING CAREGIVER HEALTH AND WELLNESS: AGE-FRIENDLY HEALTH SYSTEM CARING FOR CAREGIVERS (AFHS-C4C)
Authors: Golden Robyn , Mariani Diane , Pelton Leslie , Moro Teresa , Carbonell Ellen 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Family caregivers of older adults are vital partners in health care. The health care system is uniquely positioned to connect with caregivers and help address their own needs. The Age-Friendly Health System Caring for Caregivers (AFHS-C4C) model focuses on achieving health system change by identifying and incorporating caregivers into standard health care practices while assisting caregivers with their own health and well-being. Created at Rush University Medical Center, this model was tested in six AFHS. At Rush, caregivers (n=322) were mostly female (74%) and African American (38%) or white (37%). Between baseline and follow-up, statistically significant (p&lt;.05) decreases were observed in caregiver burden (BSFC: 18.51 to 13.82), depression (PHQ-9: 8.40 to 4.09), and anxiety (GAD-7: 7.73 to 5.15). Application of this program at additional sites has yielded important lessons learned about engagement, training needs, and sustainability. These lessons will be discussed in the context of scaling and spreading interventions nationally.
CONTEXTS OF COGNITIVE DECLINE: MAPPING NEIGHBORHOOD OPPORTUNITIES AND BARRIERS FOR HEALTHY AGING IN PLACE
Authors: Finlay Jessica , Melendez Robert , Clarke Philippa 
Published: December 2022

Abstract
Stark geographic variation in later-life health outcomes suggests that local built and social environments are critical in shaping disease and disability, physical and cognitive function, and engagement in everyday life among older adults. This paper presents a community-engaged mapping project aiming to depict the uneven distribution of hazards and amenities relevant to cognitive aging across the United States. Living in neighborhoods with opportunities for social interaction (e.g., coffee shops, senior centers), intellectual stimulation (e.g., museums, libraries) and physical activity (e.g., parks, walkable streets) may slow rates of cognitive decline and reduce risk for Alzheimer’s disease. We assembled a community advisory board to translate research findings into a pilot website and interactive map that assesses neighborhoods for cognitive aging resources and amenities. The objective is to increase public awareness and inform public health and policy efforts to ameliorate community barriers and create more equitable opportunities to promote healthy aging in place.