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...

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...

This invited article introduces the concept of grand challenges—ambitious yet achievable goals for society that mobilize profession, capture public's imagination, and require innovation breakthroughs in science practice to achieve (Kalil, 2012). We call broad deep participation social work scientists practitioners Grand Challenges Social Work initiative, which will be coordinated by American Academy Welfare.

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...

Abstract Background Fall injuries and related healthcare use among older adults are increasing in the United States. This study examined chronic illnesses, sensory memory problems, injury characteristics that were associated with ED visits hospitalizations who received medical attention for fall within a 91-day reference period. Methods Data from publicly available 2013–2017 US National Health Interview Survey files (unweighted N = 1840 respondents aged > 60 years injuries). We first...

Women's problems and prospects for advancement to upper level positions in hierarchical organizations are analyzed within a five-level framework of social organization. The five levels (1) societal; (2) institutional; (3) organizational; (4) role; (5) individual. Corresponding units analysisfor each identified discussed. To illustrate the framework, two confronting women level, along with possible corrective actions. Conclusions that fundamental change women's status work will require...

AbstractObjectives: This study examined both cross-sectional and longitudinal relationships between felt age cognitive-affective symptom dimensions of depression in late life.Method: Data for this came from two interview waves (T1 T2) the National Health Aging Trend Study. Sample persons (n = 6680) who resided their own or another's home at T1 were included. At T2 (one year later), 5414 original 6680 interviewed depressive data available 5371 sample persons. The associations symptoms...

In light of high late-life suicide rates, we compared older decedents with and without physical health problems as a precipitant respect to their clinical characteristics means. We also examined health-related concerns noted in summary coroner/medical examiner or law enforcement (CME/LE) reports.The National Violent Death Reporting System, 2005-2014, provided data (N = 16,924 aged 65 older). Quantitative were analyzed using logistic regression models the dependent variable depressive...

Fall incidents and associated medical costs are increasing among older adults. This study examined longitudinal associations between adults' falls status depression at 2 time periods to further clarify bidirectional relationships.We used the National Health Aging Trends Study (NHATS) Waves 5 6 data included sample persons (N = 6,299) who resided in community or residential care facilities (not nursing homes) both waves (T1 T2). We employed multinomial logistic regression analysis examine...

Despite growing numbers of older-adult illicit drug users, research on this topic is rare. This study examined the relationship between marijuana and/or other use and major depressive episode (MDE) serious suicidal thoughts among those aged 50+ years in USA. The public files 2008 to 2012 US National Survey Drug Use Health (NSDUH) provided data 29,634 individuals years. Logistic regression analysis was used test hypothesized associations past-year MDE thoughts. Nearly 6% age group reported...

Background The number of older adults with vision impairment (VI) is growing. As health care services increasingly call for patients to use technology, it important examine internet/health information technology (HIT) among VI. Objective This study aimed (1) the rates internet/HIT VI compared a matched sample their peers without VI, (2) associations use, and (3) association HIT psychological distress, assessed Kessler-6 screen. Methods Data were obtained from 2013 2018 US National Health...