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View article: Interrupted social activities and burnout in caregivers: The role of activity value
Interrupted social activities and burnout in caregivers: The role of activity value Open
Caregivers increasingly experience disruptions to their social activities due to their caregiving responsibilities. While previous studies have highlighted the negative impact of such disruptions on caregivers’ quality of life, the longitu…
View article: Purpose in Life and Loneliness Among African American Women: An Application of Latent Growth Mixture Modeling
Purpose in Life and Loneliness Among African American Women: An Application of Latent Growth Mixture Modeling Open
Purpose in life has been widely proposed as a significant predictor of positive health outcomes. However, few studies have employed longitudinal methods to address the effects of purpose in life on loneliness. Furthermore, studies have rar…
View article: Caregiver Support Access and the Information Landscape: A Study of Information Sources and Formal Support Use
Caregiver Support Access and the Information Landscape: A Study of Information Sources and Formal Support Use Open
The gap between the need for respite services and caregiver abilities to access them is well documented. (AARP, 2024). One reason for this gap is that many caregivers lack information regarding the cost and availability of respite services…
View article: Longitudinal Associations Between Pain Trajectories and Cognitive Function: The Role of Neighborhood Context
Longitudinal Associations Between Pain Trajectories and Cognitive Function: The Role of Neighborhood Context Open
Physical pain is a prevalent issue among older adults and a potential factor exacerbating age-related cognitive impairment. However, the longitudinal relationship between pain and cognitive function has yet to be fully accomplished. While …
View article: THE POWERFUL TOOLS FOR CAREGIVERS TOOLKIT: ENHANCING SELF-CARE AND COMMUNICATION FOR QUALITY CARE
THE POWERFUL TOOLS FOR CAREGIVERS TOOLKIT: ENHANCING SELF-CARE AND COMMUNICATION FOR QUALITY CARE Open
The Powerful Tools for Caregiver (PTC) program, an evidence-based program, has proven to enhance caregivers’ self-care and communication skills. Prior studies substantiate its efficacy in elevating caregiver competence and promoting self-c…
View article: THE LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF EARLY SENSORY IMPAIRMENTS ON LATER-LIFE DISABILITY AND LONELINESS
THE LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF EARLY SENSORY IMPAIRMENTS ON LATER-LIFE DISABILITY AND LONELINESS Open
We focus on the long-term consequences of childhood sensory impairments on physical disability and loneliness in later life, examining the mediating roles of childhood parental relationships in the association between childhood sensory imp…
View article: RACIAL DIFFERENCES IN THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN SENSE OF CONTROL AND SOCIAL SUPPORT: A CROSS-LAGGED PANEL ANALYSIS
RACIAL DIFFERENCES IN THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN SENSE OF CONTROL AND SOCIAL SUPPORT: A CROSS-LAGGED PANEL ANALYSIS Open
While it is widely acknowledged that having a sense of control and social support are crucial elements in promoting both physical and mental health among older adults, the relationship between these two factors and how they operate in dive…
View article: PERCEIVED STRAIN ON THE SPOUSAL RELATIONSHIP AMONG MARRIED CUSTODIAL GRANDPARENTS WITHIN THE PARENTING ROLE
PERCEIVED STRAIN ON THE SPOUSAL RELATIONSHIP AMONG MARRIED CUSTODIAL GRANDPARENTS WITHIN THE PARENTING ROLE Open
Providing primary care for grandchildren is known to have a significant impact on custodial grandparents’ well-being. For married custodial grandparents, although their caregiving burden may spill over to marriage which can lead to negativ…
View article: Adult Sibling Tension and Older Mothers’ Psychological Well-Being: The Moderating Role of Caregiving
Adult Sibling Tension and Older Mothers’ Psychological Well-Being: The Moderating Role of Caregiving Open
The life course perspective concept of “linked lives” suggests that the lives of adult children and older parents are interconnected and consequential for the well-being of members of both generations. In this work, we consider the associa…
View article: Caregiver Relationships and Distress Moderated by Collectivism
Caregiver Relationships and Distress Moderated by Collectivism Open
The number of older populations raising their grandchildren has increased. Past research has indicated the distress custodial grandparents’ experience is related to their family relationships (Hayslip, Shore, & Emick, 2006). Family relatio…
View article: THE INFLUENCE OF CUSTODIAL STATUS ON MARITAL AFFECTUAL SOLIDARITY AND MENTAL HEALTH AMONG GRANDPARENTS.
THE INFLUENCE OF CUSTODIAL STATUS ON MARITAL AFFECTUAL SOLIDARITY AND MENTAL HEALTH AMONG GRANDPARENTS. Open
Increased life expectancy and the diversity of family structure have resulted in a substantial rise in the number of families with grandparents as the main caregivers (e.g. custodial grandparents). The structures of these families affect t…