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LONGITUDINAL RELATIONSHIPS OF DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS IN OLDER ADULTS WITH HYPERTENSION IN CHINA
Authors: Wang Xiaomeng , Wang Zhi-wen 
Published: January 2025

Abstract

Objectives
This study aimed to develop cross-lagged symptom networks and examine the longitudinal relationships of depressive symptoms among older adults with hypertension in China. Method: This study utilized data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study conducted in 2018 (T1) and 2020 (T2). The 10-item Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) was employed to measure depressive symptoms. A cross-lagged panel network (CLPN) analysis was applied to construct cross-lagged symptom networks for the entire sample as well as for males and females separately.

Results
A total of 1937 participants were included in the final analysis. The strongest direct positive effect was observed from the item ‘D03: Felt Depressed’ to ‘D01: Bothered by Things’ (β = 0.13). For the full sample and the male, ‘D10: I Could Not Get on’ reported the largest value of out-strength. For female, ‘D03: Felt Depressed’ reported the largest value of out-strength (r = 1.350). ‘I Could Not Get on’ was the strongest predictor compared to the other nine depressive symptoms based on node centrality. Conclusions: Our study suggests that health care professionals should be particularly attentive when older adults with hypertension report difficulties in coping with daily activities, as well as feelings of diminished motivation and energy. Interventions based on motivations should be chosen with cation for older adults with hypertension in China.
THE INTERSECTION OF LIVING ALONE, DEPRESSION, AND RESIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENT AMONG OLDER KOREANS WITH DISABILITIES
Authors: Jeong Jihyeong 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
The ecological theory of aging explains how the interactions between individuals’ capabilities and their environment affect psychological well-being. The risk of depression rises among older adults living alone, and this vulnerability is further accentuated for those with disabilities, as their residential environments may not adequately compensate for the multifaceted challenges associated with impairments. The current study analyzed a sample comprised of 2,220 older adults with disabilities, aged 60 years or over, selected from the first wave of the 2021 Disability and Life Dynamics Panel of South Korea. As a cross-sectional study, a linear regression was performed controlling for gender, job status, disability type, and disability level. The findings reported that (a) as the perceived housing environment goes down by 1 unit, depression goes up by.20 (p &lt;.001) and (b) older adults who live alone were associated with higher levels of depression compared to those who do not live alone (Beta = 1.36; p &lt;.001). Aligning with the ecological theory of aging, the results underscore the significance of the residential environment in the psychological well-being of older adults. Furthermore, the positive correlation between living alone and higher levels of depression implies the importance of social support systems in mitigating depressive symptoms. Given these results, interventions aimed at improving the living conditions and social support networks of older adults who live alone with disabilities stand to produce meaningful improvements in their mental health.
CRAFTING COLLABORATIONS THAT BENEFIT STUDENTS, CLIENTS, AND COMMUNITY
Authors: Gandy Stacey , Golding C J , Bryant Gillian 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
When a university partners with a low-income residency for older adults, the results are exponential. A student-run, interdisciplinary drop-in center housed within a Section 8 apartment building for older adults and adults with disabilities arose from such a partnership. This program provides interdisciplinary service-learning opportunities for students while serving the needs of the residents. Social work students work alongside other disciplines, such as nursing, recreational therapy, nutrition, program planning, poetry, and music, to support residents’ emotional, social, psychological, and physical well-being. In the 2022-2023 academic year, the program served 257 of the building’s 300 residents and provided learning opportunities for 300 students. A 2013 needs assessment of the building’s residents found considerable loneliness, social isolation, and disconnectedness. Healthy Places by Design (2021) recommends intergenerational community centers that prioritize socialization among older adults and younger people, which is a major focus of the drop-in center. Students foster interaction with and between residents to encourage community connectedness. Research demonstrates that social interaction between older adults and college students can result in decreased loneliness for older adults and decreased attitudes of ageism in students (Ramamonjiarivelo et al., 2022). As our aging population grows, so does the importance of preparing social work students to work with older adults. We are excited to share the ways in which bringing older adults and student interns together is mutually beneficial and provides an innovative solution to eradicate loneliness, social isolation, and community disconnectedness in older adults and ageism in students.
MEDICAL STUDENTS’ CONFIDENCE INTERVIEWING, AND PERCEPTIONS OF, OLDER ADULTS
Authors: Baron Aliza , Limaye Seema , Levine Stacie , Long Monica , Williams Shellie 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
As the U.S. populations ages, medical students need primary geriatric skills yet continue to lack interest in geriatric care and hold negative attitudes towards caring for older adults (OA). The Geriatrics and Aging Through Transitional Environments (GATE) Curriculum for first year Pritzker medical students provides experiential learning conducting a functional history interview and assessing frailty and home safety risks. Students attended a 1-hour lecture on geriatric functional history taking, frailty (fatigue, resistance, weight loss, gait, hospitalization) and home safety assessments. Student pairs conducted an in-home structured interview with an OA “trained patient” (TP) or untrained OA family/acquaintance. OA residents at a local retirement community were recruited and trained as TP through a 1-hour training session on-site. Training addressed students’ learning objectives, interview questions, and techniques for delivering feedback to students. Learner evaluation included a pre/post survey assessing self-confidence interviewing OA using a Likert scale (5=Extremely confident, 1=Not at all) and attitudes towards OA using open-ended word association. From 2021-23, 178 Pritzker medical students (100%) completed 96 interviews (86% with TP, 14% with family/acquaintances) with 55 OA. Confidence interviewing changed significantly pre-GATE (M=1.73, SD=.720) to post-GATE (M=3.43, SD=.814); t(168)=-23.88, p&lt;.001. Students’ attitudes towards OA shifted post-GATE with an increased usage of word associations “wise/knowledgeable” and “storytellers” and decreased associations as “frail, slow, diseased.” A medical student curriculum incorporating in-home functional history taking interviews with OA TP may increase students’ confidence interviewing and instill positive attitudes towards OA that are foundational for building empathic doctor-patient relationships across medical specialties.
AGE AND GENDER IMPACTS ENDORSEMENT OF NOSTALGIA ACROSS SEVEN YEARS
Authors: Turner Jennifer , Wildschut Tim , Sedikides Constantine 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
The experience of nostalgia (a bittersweet longing for one’s past) is common amongst people of all ages (Hepper et al., 2021; Juhl et al., 2020). Recent work described age-group differences in the frequency of nostalgia, such that older adults reported more nostalgia compared to middle-aged and younger adults (Turner & Stanley, 2021). Some have posited that age-related differences in nostalgia are founded on changing emotion-regulation goals and future time perspective in later life (Hepper et al., 2021), yet one problem has been the emphasis on cross-sectional studies which limit understanding of potential developmental change in nostalgia. This study extends previous work by examining the relevance of individual differences (i.e., age and gender) for endorsement of nostalgia in a nationally-representative sample of Dutch-speaking participants (N=2,664, 53.5% women) using a longitudinal design from the LISS panel (8-waves collected 2012-2019). At baseline, participants’ ages ranged between 9-93 years (M=48.59, SD=18.07). At each wave, participants completed the 7-item Southampton Nostalgia Scale (Sedikides et al., 2015), which assesses how frequently, and how much, one values the experience of nostalgia (Wang et al., 2023). As expected, analyses supported both between-person age differences, with older adults endorsing greater nostalgia than younger ones, and within-person age-related increases in nostalgia. Gender differences also emerged, such that women were more nostalgic than men on average, but this was qualified by a significant interaction with age: men (but not women) demonstrated increases in nostalgia with age. Results are interpreted through the lens of Socioemotional Selectivity Theory (Carstensen, 2021).
DAILY DYNAMICS AMONG AFFECT, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND SLEEP: A MULTILEVEL AUTOREGRESSIVE CROSS-LAGGED MODEL
Authors: Lee Sun Ah , Fisher Zachary , Almeida David 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Previous research suggests that physical activity and sleep are important behavioral factors contributing to affective well-being. However, less is known about their simultaneous dynamics in daily life. The current study examines the within-day and across-day associations among affect, moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), and sleep. Data were drawn from the third wave of a daily diary study of Midlife in the United States (MIDUS). A sample of 1,171 middle-aged and older adults (Mage= 62.61; SDage = 10.26: 57% female; 82% white) completed 9,059 daily telephone interviews across eight consecutive evenings, where they reported daily positive (PA) and negative affect (NA), previous-night sleep duration and sleep quality, and MVPA engagement. Multilevel autoregressive cross-lagged models were estimated to simultaneously address the bidirectional relationships among daily affect, MVPA, and sleep. For within-day correlations, MVPA engagement was correlated with same-day higher PA and lower NA. Longer sleep duration was correlated with the same-day higher sleep quality. For across-day associations, longer sleep duration and higher sleep quality predicted higher PA and lower NA on the next day. Higher sleep quality also predicted a greater likelihood of next-day MVPA. In addition, higher PA predicted higher sleep quality and a greater likelihood of MVPA on the following day. However, previous-day MVPA predicted higher next-day NA. Findings highlight the benefits of sleep on daily affective well-being and MVPA engagement, as well as the importance of positive affect on MVPA and sleep. This suggests that managing adequate sleep and emotions could be potential targets for prevention/intervention in promoting healthy aging.
A LATENT GROWTH CURVE MODEL OF RESOURCEFULNESS IN GRANDMOTHERS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN
Authors: Burant Christopher , Musil Carol , Zauszniewski Jaclene , Jeanblanc Alexandra 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
The role of grandmothers raising grandchildren has increased over the past three decades. Many of these grandmothers are living with their grandchildren and often these households do not include the parent of the grandchildren. Grandmothers raising grandchildren may deal with high levels of stress and strain that can contribute to high levels of depressive symptoms and potential mental health problems. Previous research has shown that resourcefulness can play a mediating role by reducing the impact of stress on mental health in caregiving situations. Resourcefulness comprises a cognitive behavioral skillset used for coping that includes cognitive reframing, problem-solving, and positive self-talk. Data were collected on 343 participants in a longitudinal nationwide online research study of caregiving grandmothers. In the current study, resourcefulness was assessed after grandmothers had received an intervention involving Resourcefulness Training© (RT) or journaling. A latent growth curve model was used to track the trajectory of resourcefulness at four time points (baseline, 2 weeks, 12 weeks, and 24 weeks) to identify whether resourcefulness improved over time. The model fit the data well (Chi Square=15.881; df=6; p=.014; TLI=.982; CFI=.989; RMSEA=.069). An additional multiple group nested model latent growth curve model found no differences between the 2 interventions. However, individuals receiving RT consistently had higher levels of resourcefulness and reached the maximum score at 3 months as compared to 6 months for those who journaled. Both interventions improved resourcefulness, indicating that interventions focusing on improving awareness of resourceful skills (e.g. problem-solving) may help grandmothers raising grandchildren with handling stress.
PATTERNS AND PREDICTORS OF ADULT GRANDCHILDREN’S PERCEPTIONS OF GRANDMOTHERS’ FAVORITISM AND DISFAVORITISM
Authors: Ogle Destiny , Suitor J Jill , Gilligan Megan , Kincaid Reilly 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Scholarship on later-life families has shown that parents differentiate among their adult children across a range of relational dimensions and that perceptions of parental favoritism and disfavoritism have consequences for children’s well-being. Far less is known about patterns of favoritism and disfavoritism in other intergenerational ties. We extend this line of research by exploring adult grandchildren’s perceptions of their grandmothers’ favoritism and disfavoritism using mixed-methods data collected from 229 adult grandchildren nested within 94 families collected as part of the Within-Family Differences Study T3. On average, grandchildren were 28 years old and grandmothers were 92 years old. Eighty percent perceived that their grandmothers were most emotionally close to particular grandchildren, and 64% perceived that their grandmothers had the most conflict with particular grandchildren. Twenty-five percent perceived they were the closest to their grandmothers, and 12% perceived that they had the most conflict. MLM analyses revealed that respondents who were first-borns and in greater contact with grandmothers were most likely to report being the closest. Those most likely to report having the greatest conflict with their grandmothers were unmarried, did not share grandmothers’ values, and provided grandmothers with care during illnesses. Qualitative analyses shed light on how this set of factors played salient roles in grandmothers’ favoritism and disfavoritism. These findings indicate that adult grandchildren are as likely as adult children to perceive favoritism and disfavoritism, and that the factors predicting perceiving oneself as favored or disfavored by grandmothers greatly mirror those found in studies of adult children and older parents.
A TECHNOLOGY-BASED SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR ASIAN AMERICAN FAMILY CAREGIVERS OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
Authors: Kim Dongmi , Im Eun-Ok , Chee Wonshik ,   TACAD Research Team
Published: January 2025

Abstract
The negative impact of family caregiving on health outcomes of caregivers of persons living with Alzheimer’s Disease (PLAD) has been well documented. Especially, Asian American midlife women who are PLAD (AWPLAD) reportedly suffer from caregiving burden because of their cultural attitudes related to Alzheimer’s Disease and caregiving. The first technology-based culturally tailored information and coaching/support program (TACAD) was developed while considering their cultural attitudes. This is a part of a larger 2-phase, mixed-methods, exploratory study to preliminarily evaluate TACAD. Only the first phase is included in this presentation and the 2nd phase is ongoing. The first phase included an expert review and a usability test. The expert review was conducted among 5 experts in family caregivers of PLAD, and a usability test was conducted among 11 AWPLAD. The qualitative data from the expert review and usability text were analyzed using a content analysis. The expert review indicated the necessity of updates on the education modules with new information; shortening each educational module to have up to 10 slides; eliminating redundancies in the content; strengthening the cultural content; and changing the pictures to those with Asians. The usability test indicated the necessity of including more video clippings related to Alzheimer’s Disease and family caregiving; refining chat functions; and enlarging the font size. All the participants agreed that the program would be helpful and useful for AWPLAD and the program was well-organized and easy to follow. Further studies are warranted on culturally tailored technology-based interventions for this specific population.
A TYPOLOGY OF CARE-RELATED CHALLENGES THAT EMERGE FROM DEMENTIA FAMILY CAREGIVERS’ PHYSICAL PAIN
Authors: Turner Shelbie , Mindlis Irina , Reid M Carrington , Pillemer Karl 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Many dementia family caregivers experience persistent physical pain. In addition to compromising quality of life, caregivers’ pain is associated with difficulty performing caregiving tasks and unmet needs in care recipients. This study developed a typology of care-related challenges that emerge as a consequence of pain among dementia family caregivers. We conducted semi-structured, in-depth interviews with 25 dementia family caregivers living with persistent pain. We inductively analyzed data via a thematic analysis approach to identify and categorize caregiving challenges stemming from caregivers’ pain. We then analyzed how challenges were related to one another and their consequences for caregiving outcomes. Analysis revealed three interrelated categories of caregiving challenges: 1) physical (e.g., inability to lift person with dementia), 2) psychological/emotional (e.g., worry about future progression of care), and 3) family/relational (e.g., resentment towards healthy family members for not helping with care). Caregivers reported that the co-occurrence of challenges compounded one another in ways that made both caregiving and pain management more difficult. For example, care recipients frequently became agitated when pain interfered with caregivers’ ability to perform care tasks (a family/relational challenge), which heightened caregivers’ negative emotions (a psychological/emotional challenge). Whether caregivers reported challenges and whether each challenge was connected to caregiving outcomes was dependent on various contextual factors, such as whether caregivers reported benefits from their own pain (e.g., greater empathy). The resulting typology offers a theoretical framework to guide future translational research on the topic of caregivers’ pain, including illuminating promising intervention targets of pain self-management programs for dementia family caregivers.
DEVELOPING THE NATIONAL STUDY OF CAREGIVING: CAREGIVING APPRAISAL MEASURE FOR CAREGIVERS OF PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA
Authors: Wang Dingyue , Silva Susan , Hendrix Cristina 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
This study aimed to develop and psychometrically validate the NSOC-Caregiving Appraisal (NSOC-CA) measure using data from the National Study of Caregiving (NSOC) IV Round 12. We also aimed to compare dementia and non-dementia caregiving experiences to determine whether this measure differentiates the caregiving experiences between the two groups. We analyzed data from 1783 adult family caregivers using principal components analysis (PCA) to identify caregiver experience domains. Varimax rotation was used to derive orthogonal factors. Hierarchical mixed-effects models, controlling for nesting effects due to some patients having multiple caregivers, were conducted to test for dementia vs non-dementia caregiver experience differences. The final 25-item PCA model was a 3-factor solution that explained 96% of the total variance. Identified domains were labeled: psychological well-being, caregiving burden, and personal impact. NSOC-CA demonstrated high reliability (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.89, for the three subscales 0.89, 0.80, 0.75 respectively). Pearson correlations of the subscale scores ranged from 0.12 to 0.46. Dementia caregivers compared to non-dementia caregivers had worse psychological well-being, greater caregiving burden, and more negative overall caregiving appraisal (all p &lt;.0013 without covariates; and all p &lt;.0006 with covariates) but did not differ on personal impact (p &gt;.05). NSOC-CA is a reliable tool for assessing the caregiver experiences of those caring for patients with dementia. NCOS-CA can differentiate the caregiving experiences of those who care for family members living with and without dementia. Future research will focus on further developing the scale and assessing its psychometric properties.
JAPANESE OLDER CAREGIVERS’ EXPERIENCES OF PROVIDING CARE AT HOME FOR AN OLDER SPOUSE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA
Authors: Wada Mineko , Takeda Kazuya , Hanaoka Hideaki 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
This qualitative research study explored older caregivers’ experiences of providing home care for an older spouse with dementia in Japan. The proportion of older adults (age 65+) in Japan reached 29% in 2022. The number of households in which one older adult cares for another has been increasing in tandem and is expected to continue to grow steadily. While a growing body of research has focused on the experiences of adult children who provide care for older relatives, little is known about how older adults experience caring for an older spouse at home. In this study, semi-structured individual interviews were conducted with eight older couples in which one partner provided care for their spouse who was living with dementia. Interviews with caregivers were designed to elicit their caregiving experiences and the meanings of caring for their partner at home in their later life. Interviews were digitally recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed thematically. The analysis yielded four themes regarding caregivers’ experiences of older-to-older caregiving: 1) physical burden of caregiving was intensified by caregivers’ physical functioning decline; 2) “I’ll continue to look after my spouse as long as my body’s reached its limit”: a strong sense of love and compassion arising from a long spousal relationship; 3) negotiating the financial burden of caregiving with using formal community care support; and 4) a sense of loneliness: from no family support for caregiving to withdrawal from social networks. We discuss what it means for older caregivers to care for their spouse at home.