Internet technology can provide a diverse array of online resources for low-income disabled and homebound older adults to manage their health mental problems maintain social connections. Despite many previous studies adults' use, none focused on these most vulnerable adults.This study examined use patterns, reasons discontinued eHealth literacy, attitudes toward computer/Internet among individuals aged 60 in comparison younger counterparts-homebound under age 60.Face-to-face or telephone...

Previous studies have identified socioeconomic status and health as predictors of older adults' computer Internet use, but researchers not examined the relationships between needs psychological capital (emotional well-being self-efficacy) social (social integration/ties support networks) to different types use.This study (1) whether conditions differentiate users from nonusers, (2) differed in their use on basis capital.Data for this came National Health Aging Trends Study, which is based a...

The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in rapid telehealth/telemedicine adoption. In this study, we (1) examined rates and correlates of telehealth (video call) use among those aged 70+, (2) tested the significance access to information communication technology (ICT) device ownership knowledge how internet devices as telehealth-enabling factors. Behavioral Model Health Services Use served conceptual framework, data came from supplemental survey National Aging Trend Study. Results show that increased...

Abstract Along with health care providers, social workers are the professionals most likely to be responsible for detecting signs of elder maltreatment and providing interventions preventive services. In this study, using data from a county adult protective services unit, we discuss complex nature domestic maltreatment, identify risk factors different types recommend prevention strategies. Specifically, compare self-neglecting elders those abused and/or neglected by others. Of latter,...

Abstract Based on in-depth interviews with 65 older nursing home residents, this study examined the residents' own understanding and perceptions of depressive symptoms, causes their depression, self-reported coping strategies, preferences for acceptable depression interventions. About half (n = 32) all interviewees stated that they were either feeling depressed or experiencing negative affects. The major themes related to loss independence, freedom continuity past life; feelings social...

Background: Older adults are the most frequent and heaviest users of health services in United States; however, previous research on older adults’ use information technology (HIT) has not examined possible association HIT among with their services. Objective: This study relationship between US Internet for health-related activities, controlling socioeconomic characteristics aging-related limitations sensory cognitive function. It also gender differences pattern types used use. Methods:...

Background:Given growing numbers of older adults with mental and substance use disorders (MSUDs), this study examined the association between ten types adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) lifetime MSUDs among those aged 50+.Methods:Data (N = 14,738 for 50+ age group) came from 2012 to 2013 National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol Related Conditions. Using multivariable binary logistic regression analyses, we relationships ACEs six (major depressive disorder (MDD) anxiety, post-traumatic...

Despite their high rates of depression, homebound older adults have limited access to evidence-based psychotherapy. The purpose this paper was report both depression and disability outcomes telehealth problem-solving therapy (tele-PST via Skype video call) for low-income over 6 months postintervention.

On the basis of data from 1998 and 2000 waves Health Retirement Study, this study tested two alternative hypotheses, role overload extension, about relationship between volunteering spousal caregiving among older married persons. Spousal was not significantly associated with likelihood formal or informal for men; however, female caregivers were found to be less likely than noncaregivers have engaged in a certain extent, thus lending partial support hypothesis. Functional health status other...

ABSTRACT Although accumulated research findings point to both short- and long-term salutary effects of time volunteering on older adults' physical mental health, little has been done the effect making charitable donations their wellbeing. Guided by activity theory using data from first second waves Midlife Development in United States (MIDUS, 1995–1996 MIDUS II, 2004–2006), this study examined question whether nine years earlier had a positive direct psychological wellbeing among individuals...

ABSTRACT The workplace is one of the areas in which discrimination most frequently occurs. Despite increasing workforce participation among older adults and adverse effects on physical psychological wellbeing adults, limited attention has been given to against workers. Based a national survey 420 workers age 50 above, this study first examined prevalence perceived discrimination. Results indicated more than 81 per cent encountered at least discriminatory treatment within year. Prevalence...

ABSTRACT Using data from the first and second waves of Survey Midlife Development in United States – MIDUS1 1995–1996 MIDUS2 2004–2006, this paper examines relationship between extent time money volunteering among people aged 55 or more years at baseline those same age nine later. Following an analysis changes stability status, relationships change various socio-demographic attributes respondents measures their human capital, cultural capital social capital. A majority older volunteers...

The purpose of this study was to examine gender similarity/difference in the association between depressive symptoms (11-item Center for Epidemiologic Scale Depression (CES-D) scores), on one hand, and frequency amount alcohol use, other, among older adults.Data came from National Social Life, Health, Aging Project (NSHAP), Wave 1, which included a nationally representative probability sample (n = 2924) community-dwelling individuals aged 57-85. Heavy/binge drinking defined as consumption 4+...

To examine alternative means of mobility that nondriving older adults rely on and their impact well-being. Data from the 2011 (T1, N = 6,680) 2012 (T2, 5,413) interview waves National Health Aging Trends Study were used to sample characteristics by driving status, use resources, perceived transportation-related barriers among ex-drivers nondrivers, association with depressive symptoms. A majority nondrivers relied informal support system and/or paid assistance drive them places. About half...

Background and Objective Given that 29 U.S. states now have laws allowing medical marijuana use, this study examined mental physical health correlates of versus nonmedical use among three age groups adults (18–29, 30–49, 50+). Methods Data came from the 2012–2013 National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol Related Conditions ( N = 36,309 respondents aged 18+). Logistic regression models were used to examine group differences in associations substance disorders conditions with use. Results Of...

Objective: Guided by the social comparison theory, we examined correlates of discrepancy between chronological and felt ages in three age groups community-dwelling older adults: 65 to 69, 70 79, 80 older. Method: Data from National Health Aging Trends Study linear regression models were used test hypothesis that would be significantly associated with objective health indicators among those 69 79 but not 80+ group. Results: Objective only group, while subjective perceptions psychological...

Background: Despite increasing marijuana use among older adults, little research has been done on marijuana's effects their healthcare use. Objectives: To examine whether (1) is associated with the likelihood of emergency department (ED) visits through increased injury risk, and (2) patterns are risk ED adults. Methods: Using 2012–2013 National Epidemiologic Survey Alcohol Related Problems (N = 14,715 aged 50+; 6,379 men 8,336 women), descriptive statistics were used to compare past-year...

<h3>Importance</h3> Older adults who are homebound and have low income limited access to psychosocial treatments because of their state geriatric mental health workforce shortages. <h3>Objective</h3> To evaluate clinical effectiveness a brief, aging service–integrated, videoconferenced behavioral activation (tele-BA) treatment delivered by lay counselors compared with problem-solving therapy (tele-PST) licensed clinicians attention control (AC; telephone support calls). <h3>Design, Setting,...