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New #JGSSAdvAccess study finds that multigenerational social mobility patterns significantly affect mental health in older Chinese adults. Those with rural hukou and slow upward mobility show higher depressive symptoms. buff.ly/y99tFaU

In #JGSSAdvAccess: The “model minority” myth is cracking. Disability rates among U.S.-born older Asians are rising as SES falls and support systems weaken. A hidden health crisis in the making. @geronsociety.bsky.social

In #JGSSAdvAccess: Older adults show less desire for food...not due to impulsivity, but reduced reward response. We should rethink how we support healthy eating later in life. @geronsociety.bsky.social

In #JGSSAdvAccess: Can we spot Alzheimer’s risk sooner? New machine learning models predict amyloid & tau positivity in people with MCI using simple scores, boosting early detection & trial efficiency. @geronsociety.bsky.social

In #JGSSAdvAccess: What you say reveals how you think. Among cognitively healthy older adults, richer, more complex language, like using "we" and longer sentences, signals stronger cognition. @geronsociety.bsky.social

In #JGSSAdvAccess: Feeling in control may help protect against dementia. Older adults with higher perceived control had lower ADRD risk over 20 years, regardless of training type. A powerful, overlooked tool. @geronsociety.bsky.social

In #JGSSAdvAccess: Childhood poverty casts a long shadow, but warm, responsive parenting can soften the blow. Strict parenting? It may deepen the scars. How early life shapes late-life depression. @geronsociety.bsky.social

In #JGSSAdvAccess: What boosts mental health for both immigrant parents and their adult kids? Emotional closeness & support, but it plays out differently for moms vs. dads. Intergenerational ties matter. @geronsociety.bsky.social

In #JGSSAdvAccess: Neighborhood disadvantage harms cognition via reduced sense of control, especially for Black older adults. Affluence boosts cognition more for Whites. Structural context matters. @geronsociety.bsky.social

In #JGSSAdvAccess: Social media slightly reduces loneliness in older adults, especially in developing regions. Equity in digital access is key to maximizing benefits. @geronsociety.bsky.social

In #JGSSAdvAccess: Cognitive health patterns in older Chinese couples matter, when husbands decline faster, both partners report more depression. A dyadic lens reveals risks & resilience. @geronsociety.bsky.social

In #JGSSAdvAccess: Among aging Black Americans, perceptions of everyday discrimination vary by birth cohort, shaped by exposure to distinct racialized social systems across time. @geronsociety.bsky.social

In #JGSSAdvAccess: Among urban Chinese couples, higher joint social engagement boosts marital satisfaction & reduces depression, especially for husbands. Couple-level strategies may enhance well-being in later life. @geronsociety.bsky.social

In #JGSSAdvAccess: In Singapore, older adults’ fall prevention hinges on perceived risk—some self-monitor, others focus only on external hazards. Family & caregiver support is key in Asian contexts. @geronsociety.bsky.social

In #JGSSAdvAccess: Cultural engagement boosts life satisfaction, reduces depression & loneliness in older adults, especially for women, singles, and those with health conditions. Equitable access matters. @geronsociety.bsky.social

In #JGSSAdvAccess: Older adults with up to 10–12 hrs/day of sedentary time showed better cognitive performance—but too much sitting may reverse the benefit.
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In #JGSSAdvAccess: This mixed-methods study finds that depression worsens sleep in older adults, while cognitive reserve helps, especially for those with a positive mindset. @geronsociety.bsky.social

In #JGSSAdvAccess: As death nears, social networks shrink for White people with dementia...but grow for Latino adults, driven by extended family ties. @geronsociety.bsky.social doi.org/10.1093/gero...

A Longitudinal Analysis of Social Connectedness and Subjective Cognitive Impairment and Racial and Ethnic Differences Among LGBTQ Midlife and Older Adults AbstractObjectives. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) midlife and older adults are known to face elevated risks of subjective cognitiv

In #JGSSAdvAccess: Subjective cognitive impairment rises over time for LGBTQ midlife & older adults, especially those with smaller, less diverse networks & lower community engagement. Social ties matter!
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Features of residential counties and individual health conditions for opioid use disorder among older Medicare beneficiaries AbstractObjectives. Little is known about how individual health conditions and residential characteristics jointly shape the risk of opioid use disorder (O

In #JGSSAdvAccess: Poor health raises opioid use disorder risk in older adults, but this link weakens in disadvantaged areas, suggesting complex roles for a place in shaping opioid risk. @geronsociety.bsky.social doi.org/10.1093/gero...

“I don’t want to make trouble”: emotional distress, disconnection and loneliness among older people in China AbstractObjectives. Loneliness affects more than a quarter of older people. The particular sociodemographic characteristics of Chinese society mean that th

In #JGSSAdvAccess: Loneliness in older Chinese adults is often tied to shame, social withdrawal, & intergenerational strain, highlighting the need for culturally sensitive interventions. @geronsociety.bsky.social doi.org/10.1093/gero...

Daily Stress and Cortisol Patterns in Midlife and Older Parents of Children with Developmental Disabilities AbstractObjective. The current study aims to investigate the association between daily stressful experiences and daily diurnal cortisol in midlife and olde

In #JGSSAdvAccess: Parents of children with developmental disabilities show a blunted cortisol response to daily stress, pointing to long-term physiological impacts of caregiving.
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Social Isolation and Subjective Well-Being Among Older Adults: A Longitudinal Examination by Race/Ethnicity and Gender AbstractObjectives. Social isolation has emerged as a significant risk factor for psychological well-being in later life. However, our understanding of how

In #JGSSAdvAccess: Social isolation hurts well-being in later life, but impacts vary. Black & Hispanic older adults showed resilience, with weaker links between isolation & lower well-being. @geronsociety.bsky.social doi.org/10.1093/gero...

Enhancing Dementia Classification for Diverse Demographic Groups: Using Vision Transformer-Based Continuous Scoring of Clock Drawing Tests AbstractObjective. Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias significantly impact older adults' quality of life. The clock-drawing test (CDT) is a widely u

In #JGSSAdvAccess: A deep learning model turns clock-drawing tests into continuous scores, improving dementia screening—especially across age, race, & education. @geronsociety.bsky.social doi.org/10.1093/gero...