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WORKPLACE PERSPECTIVES ON CAREGIVER-FRIENDLY WORKPLACE POLICIES
Authors: Pallis Maryssa , Nadash Pamela 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Roughly 60% of all family caregivers are employed, and it is well-established that they experience stresses related to work-life balance, which may cause them to leave employment altogether. Thus, an important goal of the 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers focuses on caregivers’ financial security, specifically noting the importance of workplace protections and supports. This presentation provides a workplace perspective on caregiver-friendly workplace policies, drawing on data collected to support the RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council, created under the Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act (2018). It draws on a data collection effort involving listening sessions, focus groups, and key informant interviews with over 150 entities (including employers and employer intermediaries). The study aimed to identify what employers had to say about the challenges and benefits of creating caregiver-friendly workplaces. Issues raised included the importance of workplace policies such as paid family and medical leave, flexible work policies, and caregiver support programs. Findings suggest consensus among employers regarding the need for caregiver-friendly workplace policies; however, barriers to creating a supportive culture included caregivers’ reluctance to self-identify and utilize formal policies. Beyond adopting formal caregiver-friendly workplace polices, the most critical area for action would be to explore best practices for proactively integrating a caregiver-friendly workplace culture alongside formal policy interventions.
PATTERNS OF MULTIPLE CAREGIVING AND DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS AMONG MIDDLE-AGED AND OLDER ADULTS IN CHINA
Authors: Zhao Xinyi , Lou Vivian Weiqun 
Published: January 2025

Abstract

Objectives
With extended life expectancy, middle-aged and older adults have become more involved in multiple caregiving. This study aimed to investigate the patterns of multiple caregiving, and whether these patterns predicted follow-up depressive symptoms.

Methods
Data were obtained from the 2011–2015 waves of the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study. A total of 11,422 participants aged 50 and older in 2011 were included in the latent class analysis to identify the patterns of multiple caregiving. A regression model was used to analyze the association between baseline caregiving patterns and subsequent depressive symptoms.

Results
Four caregiving patterns were established: “part-time care for all”, “parent care and full-time grandchild care”, “part-time spouse care and full-time grandchild care” and “full-time spouse care”. Compared with the “part-time care for all” group, the “full-time spouse care” group and “part-time spouse care and full-time grandchild care” group reported significantly greater depressive symptoms four years later.

Conclusion
The use of categorizing multiple caregiving could vividly describe middle aged and older adults’ engagement in caregiving activities and provide a comprehensive prediction of mental health outcomes. Social services should be tailored to sandwiched caregivers in certain caregiving patterns.
SUICIDE RISK ASSESSMENT: INSIGHTS, CHALLENGES, AND INNOVATIONS
Authors: Colombowala Fatema , Van Orden Kimberly 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Suicide is a major public health problem, accounting for over 700,000 deaths globally each year. Worldwide, suicide rates are highest among adults 70 years and older. Suicide attempts in later life are highly lethal and many who die by suicide do not endorse suicidal ideation, challenging efforts to detect and manage risk. This symposium will provide an in-depth exploration of suicide risk assessment amongst older adults, highlighting unique challenges across settings and providing recommendations for best practices and future research. Speaker 1 will present on the acceptability and feasibility of using ecological momentary assessment (EMA) to measure daily fluctuations in suicidal thoughts and psychosocial risk factors amongst older adults with subjective cognitive decline. Speaker 2 will discuss challenges of assessing suicidality within rural in-home care settings amongst older adults with hoarding disorder, emphasizing safety considerations when conducting in-home suicide risk assessments. Speaker 3 will examine the relationship between hoarding disorder and suicidal ideation, emphasizing the impact of social cohesion risk factors in rural environments. Speaker 4 will share findings from a comparative analysis of two validated suicide assessment tools (clinician-administered versus self-report) commonly used in research and practice, with a focus on areas of differential response across the two scales. The Discussant will synthesize findings and highlight areas for future research and innovation to improve detection of suicidal ideation and behavior amongst older adults. Collectively, these presentations will offer insights into the complexities of suicide risk assessment and recommend strategies tailored to the needs of older adults.
ECOLOGICAL MOMENTARY ASSESSMENT OF SUICIDE RISK: FEASIBILITY AMONG OLDER ADULTS WITH MEMORY CONCERNS
Authors: Loskot Taylor , Bower Emily 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Given heightened suicide risk among older adults,, effective and timely risk assessment strategies are imperative to inform suicide prevention. Ecological momentary assessment (EMA) may help detect fluctuations in socioemotional suicide risk factors, including loneliness, depression, and suicide ideation (SI). The aim of the present study was to examine feasibility of an EMA battery for assessing momentary SI and socioemotional risk factors in older adults with subjective cognitive decline (SCD). Participants (n=27; M age=69; 82% female) were recruited from a larger study and were classified into “higher risk” (n=13) and “lower risk” (n=14) groups based on history of suicidal behavior or recent SI. Using an EMA app on their smartphone, participants were notified to complete four surveys daily for 14 days. EMA items included questions about SI, mood, loneliness, and cognitive concerns. After the survey period, participants completed validated “paper-and-pencil” assessments for comparison and provided feedback about app usability. On average, participants completed two-thirds of assigned surveys (M = 37, SD = 10) and completion rates did not vary significantly by suicide risk, (t(25) = 0.73, p &gt;.05) or SCD severity (r = -.11, p &gt;.05). Participants reported an easy and non-disruptive experience and provided helpful feedback regarding the structure of notifications, survey wording, and app interface. Additional demographic and psychosocial predictors of EMA response rate will be explored in regression models. Overall positive feedback suggests that EMA may be a feasible risk assessment method for use with older adults facing cognitive concerns.
PRESENCE OF RISK FACTORS FOR SUICIDALITY IN RURAL-DWELLING OLDER ADULTS WITH HOARDING DISORDER
Authors: Schaff Branden , Porter Ben , Nix Caitlyn , Dozier Mary 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Because one in three older adults with hoarding disorder has co-morbid major depressive disorder, it is critical to understand the potential presence of additional risk factors for suicidal ideation in this population. There is currently a dearth of information about social cohesion risk factors for suicidality in older adults, particularly those living in a rural context. Rurality has the potential to exacerbate issues related to loneliness and access to instrumental support, both of which can increase risk for suicide. Forty-four older adults (mean age: 69, SD=9.43; 23% male; 20% Black or African American) with hoarding disorder completed a comprehensive baseline assessment as part of an in-home intervention study that included the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale, a semi-structured diagnostic interview, and the NIH Emotion Toolbox. No participants reported a history of suicide attempts, and only two participants reported a history of an aborted attempt; however, 30% reported having had the thought that they “wished to be dead or not alive” and 11% reported previously having had “active suicidal ideation with some intent to act.” Within our sample, 29% reported a previous depressive episode. On the NIH Emotion Toolbox, 33% were elevated on Loneliness, 33% were elevated on Perceived Rejection, 21% were low on Instrumental Support, and 33% were low on Social Satisfaction. A considerable percentage of participants reported social cohesion factors that could influence their risk for suicidal ideation. Targeted modular interventions aimed at mitigating loneliness and improving instrumental support may bolster the impact of evidence-based treatments within this population.
THE M. POWELL LAWTON AWARD LECTURE AND PRESENTATION
Authors: Mueller Christine 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
The M. Powell Lawton Award Lecture will feature an address by the 2023 recipient Sam Fazio, PhD, FGSA of the Alzheimer’s Association. This session will also include the presentation of the 2024 M. Powell Lawton Award to recipient Stephen M Golant, PhD, FGSA, of the University of Florida. The M. Powell Lawton Award is presented annually to an individual who has made outstanding contributions from applied research that has benefited older people and their care. The Lawton Award is generously funded by the Polisher Research Institute of Abramson Senior Care.
THREE DECADES OF PERSON-CENTERED DEMENTIA CARE: LESSONS LEARNED AND FUTURE CONSIDERATIONS
Authors: Fazio Sam 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Dr. Fazio has been involved in person-centered dementia care for more than three decades. In this presentation, Dr. Fazio will review the origins of person-centered care and ongoing research, as well as share highlights of his personal research and his dedicated work at the Alzheimer’s Association. At the same time, he will discuss how we might need to reconsider the overall concept and its implementation for greater impact.
THE APPLICATION OF USER-CENTERED DESIGN TO A DIGITAL PLATFORM FOR OLDER ADULTS: THE PRISM SOFTWARE SYSTEM
Authors: Czaja Sara , Boot Walter , Rogers Wendy , Charness Neil 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Technology holds promise for enhancing the social connectivity and reducing loneliness among older adults, especially those that are socially isolated. However, technology systems can be overly complex and challenging especially for those with limited technology experience. Common barriers to technology uptake among aging adults include usability issues, and lack of training and support. User-centered design is critical to maximize the uptake of supportive technologies among older adult users. This presentation will provide an example of how the user-centered design process was applied to the design of a digital platform for older adults, the PRISM software system. The iterative design approach and the incorporation of user feedback into the design process will be highlighted. PRISM, an integrated software system, was designed to foster social connectivity, cognitive engagement, and resource access among aging adults. Versions of PRISM have been evaluated in diverse contexts and geographic regions, and with diverse populations, including individuals with a cognitive impairment. Data will be presented regarding participants use of and perceptions of the usability and value of PRISM. Findings regarding the impact of the use of PRISM on social connectivity and perceptions of loneliness will also be presented. A focus will be on the adaptation of PRISM for aging adults with a cognitive impairment and strategies used to provide training for this population. Recommendations for needed future research in the aging and technology domain will also be provided to ensure that the emerging technology applications are designed to meet the needs, abilities, and preferences of aging adults.
NATIONAL RECRUITMENT OF DIVERSE CAREGIVERS TO TEST AN ONLINE PLATFORM TO MANAGE BEHAVIORAL SYMPTOMS
Authors: Webster Melinda , Kales Helen , Parker Lauren , Scerpella Daniel , Marx Katherine , Bouranis Nicole , Gitlin Laura 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Online platforms are promising scalable approaches to support diverse family caregivers. Testing these approaches requires recruiting nationally representative cohorts in terms of race, ethnicity, and geography. However, large-scale national recruitment is challenging given lack of best practices and inability to rely on local resources. We describe the recruitment sources used to enroll caregivers in an NIA-funded trial to test WeCareAdvisor, an online platform providing strategies to manage dementia-related behavioral symptoms. Over two years, 40 recruitment sources were pursued, yielding 892 inquiries from which 262 (29.3%) caregivers were enrolled. Recruitment sources were categorized into six types: 1) registries yielded the most study participants (550 inquiries, 112 enrolled, 42.7% of sample); 2) community-based providers/organizations (87 inquiries, 41 enrolled, 15.6%): 3) caregiver resources/respite services (50 inquiries, 34 enrolled, 13%); 4) dementia societies/associations/organizations (55 inquiries, 30 enrolled, 11.5%); 5) miscellaneous sources (87 inquiries, 23 enrolled, 8.8%); and 6) articles/professional talks (63 inquiries, 22 enrolled, 8.4%). Regarding diversity, registries yielded more non-spouses as compared to other recruitment sources; articles/professional talks yielded more racial/ethnic diversity proportionate to the number enrolled from that source (54.5% of 22 enrolled versus 15% of 112 enrolled through registries). Enrolled participants resided in 36 states, representing all 10 Department of Health & Human Services regions of the US. Costs (media ads, registry fees) totaled $22,438; $85.64 per participant. Although registries yielded the most enrollees, personal contact through articles/professional talks was more effective enrolling racially diverse caregivers. Recruiting caregivers nationally requires numerous strategies and fielding voluminous inquiries with implications for staffing/budgeting.
GOING MOBILE: ADAPTING LATE-LIFE PSYCHOTHERAPIES FOR MOBILE DEVICES
Authors: Jain Felipe , Gutierrez-Ramirez Paulina , Melero-Dominguez Maria , Zea Miranda , Gomez Liliana Ramirez 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Smartphone psychotherapy applications have the potential for broad scalability, objective treatment compliance monitoring, and passive monitoring of symptom changes (e.g. by leveraging smartphone sensors such as accelerometer). The majority of older adults own and utilize smartphones, but older adults are underrepresented in smartphone research. Moreover, considerations for adapting psychotherapy information for older adults to the smartphones are not well-described. Older adult family caregivers of persons living with dementia (PlD) describe numerous barriers to participation in in-person therapies including travel time and caregiver burden. Mentalizing imagery therapy is a guided imagery and mindfulness approach that has been shown in in-person studies in family PlD caregivers to reduce depression and anxiety, and to strengthen cognitive control (dorsolateral prefrontal) brain connectivity. We present a case study of the adaptation of mentalizing imagery therapy and caregiver skills training for family caregivers of PlD to a mobile application supported by optional virtual groups. We describe user-centered participatory design of the mobile and virtual therapy application including mobile architecture, data storage and security, feature development, collection of passive accelerometer data, embedded chat group, and development timeline. Initial feasibility results are presented from forty older adult family caregivers of PlD, including retention, compliance, system usability, and usage information. These results demonstrate meeting pre-specified feasibility benchmarks and describe important challenges with adaptations of psychotherapy to smartphone. We also demonstrate feasibility of collecting continuous smartphone accelerometer data, and preliminary results from a machine learning data analytic pipeline that achieved &gt;85% accuracy for estimation of weekly mood ratings.
POLICY SERIES: TRENDS IN ELDER ABUSE AND INITIATIVES TO PREVENT ELDER ABUSE IN JAPAN DURING THE PAST 20 YEARS
Authors: Putnam Michelle , Teaster Pamela 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
This symposium begins by briefly introducing activities of Japan Academy for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, cerebrating 20 years, and features the Japanese Act on the Prevention of Elder Abuse. First, using data collected by the Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare (MHLW), research analyses present trends in elder abuse case reports substantiated as “elder abuse”, trends in reporters in both institutional and domestic settings, and introduce recent amendments of operational standards made by ministerial ordinance. Second, using data (N=171) on elder abuse from Matsudo-City collected in 2019, analysis examines relationships between trends in the increasing number of elder abuse reports made by the police (about 43% of all cases) and trends in the number of cases regally considered to be “elder abuse” (only 17.8% of those reported to the police were legally considered to be “elder abuse”). It examines possible reasons and propose necessary policy changes in definitions of elder abuse. Third, using longitudinal data collected by Matsudo-city and by the MHLW from 2006 through 2022, this analysis examines the impacts of COVID-19 on the occurrence of elder abuse. Analyses revealed that neither data set showed significant increase in frequencies of occurrence of elder abuse due to COVID-19. Rather, it showed a decrease for the MHLW data. This study examines possible reasons and make recommendations to further decrease frequencies of occurrence of elder abuse cases. Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of Older Persons Interest Group Sponsored Symposium
ETHNORACIAL DIFFERENCES IN FORMAL AND INFORMAL VOLUNTEERISM AMONG OLDER ADULTS IN THE US: A FOCUS ON ASIAN AMERICANS
Authors: Lai Patrick Ho Lam 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
This study questions the assertion that socioeconomic resources are the primary driver behind ethnoracial disparities observed in volunteerism among older adults. Existing literature fails to account for why Asian older adults, with resources comparable to Whites, exhibit lower volunteerism rates. This paper improves upon prior literature by differentiating formal and informal volunteerism and centering Asian American older adults as the reference group to better understand these differences. Utilizing data from the 2019 and 2021 Current Population Survey, bivariate probit models were estimated for formal and informal volunteering. The results indicate that, after accounting for income and education, White individuals have 1.42 times the odds of participating in formal volunteerism compared to Asians, while other ethnoracial groups (Black, Hispanic, American Indian, and Alaskan Native) show 1.09 to 1.31 times the odds of Asians (p &lt;.05). Notably, irrespective of volunteerism type, Asians persist as the least likely to volunteer compared to both White individuals and other ethnoracial groups, underscoring the imperative to investigate other factors such as culture. Implications extend to directing future research toward the cultural underpinnings that may elucidate lower volunteerism rates among Asian older adults. The findings advocate for policy revisions recognizing the intricate interplay between SES and cultural factors. Moreover, social work practices and theoretical models must advance to incorporate cultural considerations, acknowledging the diversity within ethnoracial groups. This nuanced approach is vital in fostering a supportive environment for volunteerism among all older adults, with particular attention to the unique circumstances of Asians.
GENDER DISPARITIES IN WAGES AMONG OLDER WORKERS: THE ROLE OF OCCUPATIONAL SEGREGATION AND EDUCATION
Authors: Carpenter Rebekah 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Women have a long history of being underpaid relative to men, and many argue that these differences are driven by the concentration of women in jobs that pay less, along with differences in skills and education. Despite increased educational attainment and labor market participation by women over the last 50 years, today, men continue to outearn women. One way to assess structural/contextual factors contributing to gender disparities in pay involves evaluating occupational sex segregation (i.e., the unequal distribution of men and women across different occupations and industries) and the extent to which college education leverages differing levels of financial remuneration among older men and women at the latest phases of their working lives, a sample often excluded from studies on gender pay disparities. Leveraging data from the American Community Survey (2015-2019), I examine the relationship between occupational sex segregation, college degree status, and gender disparities in earnings for a nationally representative sample of 2,101,547 older workers ages 50-70. Findings from regression analyses show that older women earn significantly less than older men across each occupational sex segregation category (i.e., male-dominated, gender-neutral, or female-dominated), regardless of college degree status. Moreover, the greatest disparities in earnings are among college-educated older workers in gender-neutral occupations, where women earn only 70 cents for every one-dollar men earn. Findings from this study highlight the structural/contextual factors shaping the basis of gender pay disparities in later phases of working careers, which has important implications for contextualizing gender differences in retirement preparation and later-life wealth and wellbeing.
DONALD P. KENT AND ROBERT W. KLEEMEIER AWARD LECTURES
Authors: Howe Judith 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
The Donald P. Kent Award lecture will feature an address by the 2023 Kent Award recipient Kathleen Wilber, PhD, FGSA, FAGHE of the University of Southern California. The Robert W. Kleemeier Award lecture will feature an address by the 2023 Kleemeier Award recipient David M. Almeida, PhD, FGSA of Pennsylvania State University. The Kent Award is given annually to a member of The Gerontological Society of America who best exemplifies the highest standards of professional leadership in gerontology through teaching, service, and interpretation of gerontology to the larger society. The Kleemeier Award is given annually to a member of The Gerontological Society of America in recognition for outstanding research in the field of gerontology.
THE NATIONAL STUDY OF DAILY EXPERIENCES: CHARTING QUOTIDIAN LIFE OF ACROSS ADULTHOOD
Authors: Almeida David 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
This presentation delves into the intricate tapestry of daily experiences across the adult lifespan, drawing insights from the MIDUS daily project of a US national sample of 3,509 individuals. Through analysis of over 42,000 daily telephone interviews collected across 20 years, we investigate the nuances of quotidian life, uncovering patterns, and determinants that shape individuals’ daily routines and emotional landscapes. Leveraging a diverse sample spanning different age groups, socio-economic backgrounds, and geographic locations, we illuminate the multifaceted nature of daily experiences. Findings reveal dynamic trajectories of well-being, stress, and activities, shedding light on how these dimensions fluctuate with age and life circumstances. Furthermore, we explore the influence of contextual factors such as work, family, and social interactions on daily experiences, unraveling their complex interplay with individual characteristics. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of the lived realities of adults, offering implications for enhancing daily well-being and quality of life.