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Assessing the relationship between acute and chronic health conditions and transportation disadvantage and quality of life among older adults in Tarrant County, Texas
(2018-08-08)
By the year 2035, for the first time in US history, there will be more older adults in the US than individuals under the age of 18 (Vespa, 2018), and Tarrant County, Texas is the fastest growing community in the country ...
Spirituality and socioeconomic determinants of caregiver burden
(2017-05-05)
Caregiver burden as a phenomena is a growing field of study, with great significance considering the aging population in America. This study conducted secondary analysis of the National Long Term Care Survey (2004) data, ...
The Perceived Benefits of Exposure to Nature Through Birds
(2020-05-18)
Abstract
Objectives: The objective of this research was to pilot Feathered Friends, a multi-sensory based bird intervention program and examine perceived benefits of the program among older adults at an assisted living ...
Age Differences in Preparing for, Responding to, and Recovering from the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Strengths of Older Adults
(2022-12-15)
This dissertation consists of three independent articles, investigating the age differences in preparing for the continuation of COVID-19 pandemic, experiencing negative COVID-19 impacts across multiple domains, and ...
A SCOPING REVIEW OF INTERVENTIONS CONDUCTED FOR RACIAL AND ETHNIC MINORITY OLDER ADULTS WITH DEMENTIA
(2021-05-06)
The older population in the United States is growing. Within this demographic, ethnic and racial diversity is also on the rise. There are various forms of interventions, such as cognitive activities, regular physical and ...
Age-Friendly Airports: A Qualitative Study of Older Adults Aged 55 and Older
(2020-08-12)
As baby boomers are increasing in numbers and living longer, many older adults are continuing activities that bring pleasure and promote independence in their lives. Extant literature suggests an increase in air travel ...
What is the state of the literature about robotic animal use among older adults receiving hospice or palliative care?
(2022-08-05)
**Please note that the full text is embargoed until 8/1/2024** ABSTRACT: Objective: This review aims to assess the extent of the literature on robotic pet use among older adults receivinghospice or palliative care. ...
UNDERSTANDING AGING WELL FROM THE PERSPECTIVES OF HOMEBOUND OLDER ADULTS
(2017-06-08)
With the population becoming “grayer” the United States has begun to question what it means to be aging well. Previous research has examined what it means to age well how to diminish age-related losses, although there is ...