Systemic inflammation may influence trajectories of depressive symptoms over time, perhaps differentially by sex and race. Inflammatory markers the Center for Epidemiologic Studies-Depression scale [total score: CES-Dtotal four distinctive domains: somatic complaints, depressed affect, positive affect interpersonal problems] were examined among African-American (AA) White urban adults participating in Healthy Aging Neighborhoods Diversity across Life Span (HANDLS) study [2004-2013,...

Abstract Background Past research has highlighted the association of family longevity, support, functioning, and health well-being factors in predicting longevity. Based on Georgia Adaptation Model that examined impact clusters bio-psycho-social predictors extreme longevity adaptation, current study aimed to employ seven behavioral social Japanese-American men from Hawaii. Methods A sample 3,734 (Mage = 77.82 years) Kuakini Honolulu Heart Program was included this research. We focused three...

The current study examined whether relationship quality with older adults currently and in childhood, as well experience adults, was associated biases toward interest working a possible career area. authors sampled undergraduate students (N = 753, M 18.97 years, SD 2.11 years) from Northern California university. In hierarchical regression analyses, higher perceived of relationships adult family members, social support, lower conflict significantly positive attitudes adults. Interest taking...

A knowledgeable workforce is key to meeting the demands of an aging population that expected nearly triple by 2030 and their attitudes influence propensity seek aging-related careers. Postsecondary education offers opportunity increase knowledge facilitates intergenerational experiential-learning opportunities; however, research lacking regarding toward experiences among academically diverse sample. To address this gap, aims study were (1) examine differences in students' older adults...

Objectives: In this study, we explored the lived experiences of older adults engaged in lifelong learning programs using Orientations to Happiness (OTH) framework.Methods: Semi-structured interviews employing a phenomenological approach were conducted with Midwestern (aged 65 years and older) who participated programs. Interviews transcribed collaboratively coded pattern coding.Results: Six themes identified that described values expressed by participants: 1) need for novelty, 2)...

Abstract Objective: The Cognitive Abilities Screening Instrument (CASI) is a screening test of global cognitive function used in research and clinical settings. However, the CASI was developed using face validity has not been investigated via empirical tests such as factor analyses. Thus, we aimed to develop parsimonious conceptualization rooted aging literature reflective crystallized fluid abilities. Design: Secondary data analysis implementing confirmatory analyses where tested proposed...

Abstract Background Dysregulation of some metabolic factors increases the risk dementia. It remains unclear if overall dysregulation, or only certain components, contribute to cognitive aging and these associations are sex specific. Methods Data from 2006–2016 waves Health Retirement Study (HRS) was used analyze 7 103 participants aged 65 older at baseline (58% women). We created a metabolic-dysregulation score (MDRS) composed blood pressure/hypertension status, glycosylated hemoglobin...

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate a cross-lagged panel model general cognition and functional abilities over 13 years. goal determine whether cognitive predict or precede decline versus predicting decline. Methods: sample included 3508 men (71–93 years age at baseline) the Kuakini Honolulu-Asia Aging Study who were tested repeatedly using global test an assessment capacity. Education served as covariates. Cross-lagged models tested, assessing stationarity stability...

Abstract The immigration of Japanese citizens to Hawaii more than one hundred years ago profoundly changed the culture these islands. Their diet, exercise, and spirituality may have influenced longevity residents. This presentation highlights predictors among Hawaiian men descent. A sample 3,734 participants (Mage = 77.82 at baseline) from Kuakini Centenarian Study was included in this research. With follow-up longitudinal data, we compared who survived into their 70s, 80s, 90s, or 100 age....

This mixed-methods study examined variables associated with use of experience-based (i.e., anecdotal) decisional strategies among 85 undergraduate students presented 2 hypothetical lung cancer scenarios. Participants were asked to think aloud while they made their treatment choice. Eleven identified and grouped into either data or strategies. Approximately, 25% participants used Use was more likely if the participant reported involvement in life someone going through treatment, rated...

Previous research found differences in social involvement, aging perception and health status among different older age cohorts (Field & Minkler, 1988; Garfein Herzog, 1995; Seccombe Ishii-Kuntz, 1991). In the current study, we aim to examine both health-related behaviors outcomes three groups: young old (65–74), (75–84), oldest (85 +). To investigate this, collected data from adults residing one Midwest county (N=433), which 76% were female 28.2% young-old (n= 122), 42.3% (n = 183) 29.6%...

A well-trained workforce is key to meeting the demands of an aging population that expected nearly triple by 2030 (CDC, 2015). Ageist stereotypes and lack knowledge about process among younger adults are two prominent hurdles these demands. Undergraduates may have more gerontology-related career interest if they had contact with older course work (Kalisch, et al., 2013). Gerontology-focused interests 816 undergraduate students were assessed employing logistic regression three blocks...

This study examined the impact of improvement in fitness resulting from an exercise intervention on association between changes inflammation and cognition. The sample consisted 64 older adults (65% female) Midwest aged 63–85 years (M= 70.17, SD= 5.38). Participants engaged a weekly for year; pre post-intervention measurements all variables were collected. Level cardiorespiratory was assessed through standard Metabolic Equivalents (MET) treadmill test values dichotomized as MET by 10%...

Abstract Background Populations are aging worldwide, average life expectancy in the U.S. has stagnated around 80 years old, and prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease related dementias increasing. The Hayflick limit predicts a maximum lifespan about 120 among humans, oldest observed living human, Jeanne Calment, died after her 122nd birthday. In other words, there appears to be wide gap between actual potential human lifespans. Furthermore, onset age for most health conditions not increased...