Valuation of Life as outcome and mediator of a depression intervention for older African Americans: the Get Busy Get Better Trial
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DOI: 10.1002/gps.4710
Abstract: Previously, we showed that Get Busy Get Better (GBGB), a 10‐session multicomponent home‐based, behavioral intervention, reduced depressive symptom severity in older African Americans. As appraising the value of life is associated with depressive symptoms, this… read more here.
Keywords: older african; african americans; get better; get busy ... See more keywords
Proactive Recruitment of Older African-Americans for Alzheimer’s Research with Brain Donation: a Cohort Case Study of Success
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DOI: 10.1007/s40615-020-00803-w
Abstract: Background Older African-American adults are under-recruited for Alzheimer’s-related research that includes brain donation. Objective This article describes the Minority Aging Research Study’s brain donation challenges, processes, and successful procurement with older African-American adults (65 years and… read more here.
Keywords: research; older african; study; brain donation ... See more keywords
Changing neighborhoods and occupations: Experiences of older African-Americans in Detroit
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DOI: 10.1080/14427591.2016.1269296
Abstract: ABSTRACT Neighborhood characteristics are relevant to understanding occupations and associated outcomes, yet few empirical studies have focused on neighborhood as the unit of analysis when examining person-environment-occupation relationships. The purpose of this report is to… read more here.
Keywords: occupations experiences; changing neighborhoods; older african; african americans ... See more keywords
Cognition and Vitamin D in Older African‐American Women– Physical performance and Osteoporosis prevention with vitamin D in older African Americans Trial and Dementia
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DOI: 10.1111/jgs.15607
Abstract: To examine the effect of 25‐hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) levels recommended by Endocrine Society guidelines (>30 ng/mL) on cognition in healthy older African‐American women over 3 years. read more here.
Keywords: older african; vitamin older; american women; african american ... See more keywords
Biopsychosocial Predictors of Fall Events Among Older African Americans
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DOI: 10.1177/0164027516651974
Abstract: This study identifies risk and protective factors for falls among older, community-dwelling African Americans. Drawing upon the biopsychosocial perspective, we conducted a series of sex- and age-adjusted multinomial logistic regression analyses to identify the correlates… read more here.
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Chronic Stress, Coping, and Mental Health Among Older African Americans
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DOI: 10.1177/08982643221085805
Abstract: Objectives African Americans experience relatively low rates of mental disorder despite being disproportionately exposed to psychosocial stressors. Coping is an understudied area that may help explain the mental health resilience among this population. Methods Using… read more here.
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“Puttin’ on”: Expectations Versus Family Responses, the Lived Experience of Older African Americans With Chronic Pain
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DOI: 10.1177/1074840719884560
Abstract: The lack of family research documenting the changes that occur and the capacity of families to support individuals with chronic pain effectively is a major limitation in the application of the biopsychosocial model of pain.… read more here.
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Exercise Effects on Cognition in Older African Americans: A Pilot Randomized Trial
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DOI: 10.3389/fnagi.2022.921978
Abstract: Introduction Regular physical activity lowers risk for cognitive decline and neurodegenerative disorders. Older African Americans (AAs) have been underrepresented in trials that increased physical activity to improve cognitive outcomes. Methods 56 sedentary, older, cognitively healthy… read more here.
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Where to Retire? Experiences of Older African Immigrants in the United States
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19031040
Abstract: Doubling in size since the 1970s, the aging needs of the African immigrant population are not fully understood. This qualitative study examined experiences of aging and retirement planning for African immigrant older adults in the… read more here.
Keywords: older adults; age; united states; older african ... See more keywords
Factors Associated with Telehealth Utilization among Older African Americans in South Los Angeles during the COVID-19 Pandemic
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20032675
Abstract: Background: The COVID-19 pandemic transformed healthcare delivery with the expansive use of telemedicine. However, health disparities may result from lower adoption of telehealth among African Americans. This study examined how under-resourced, older African Americans with… read more here.
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Diet Quality of Older African Americans: Impact of Knowledge and Perceived Threat of COVID-19
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20075274
Abstract: Confusing health messages and environmental changes intended to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus have affected the dietary behavior of older African Americans. We investigated the impact of COVID-19-related factors on diet quality and… read more here.
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