Katie E. Cherry
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View article: Decreasing foraminiferal flux in response to ongoing climate change in the Santa Barbara Basin, California
Decreasing foraminiferal flux in response to ongoing climate change in the Santa Barbara Basin, California Open
The rapid response of foraminiferal assemblages to changing climate makes their shells an invaluable geological record of the past. However, the time frame over which foraminifera respond to climatic signals and the specific drivers influe…
View article: Decreasing foraminiferal flux in response to ongoing climate change in the Santa Barbara Basin, California
Decreasing foraminiferal flux in response to ongoing climate change in the Santa Barbara Basin, California Open
The rapid response of foraminiferal assemblages to changing climate makes their shells an invaluable geological record of the past. However, the time frame over which foraminifera respond to climatic signals and the specific drivers influe…
View article: COGNITION AFTER A DISASTER: AGE, WORKING MEMORY, AND THE PICTORIAL SUPERIORITY EFFECT
COGNITION AFTER A DISASTER: AGE, WORKING MEMORY, AND THE PICTORIAL SUPERIORITY EFFECT Open
We examined free recall of line drawings and matching words in mostly middle-aged and older adults from three parishes (counties) in Baton Rouge, LA that experienced the Great Flood of 2016. All completed multiple individual difference mea…
View article: AGING AND RADICAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE: “WHY DON’T THEY JUST LEAVE?”
AGING AND RADICAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE: “WHY DON’T THEY JUST LEAVE?” Open
Coastal Louisiana has experienced extensive land loss due to oil and gas extraction, flood protection measures, and repeated exposure to hurricanes, flooding, and other severe weather events. Radical socioeconomic changes further negativel…
View article: AFTER THE STORM: ASSOCIATIONS AMONG HOPE AND POSTTRAUMATIC GROWTH IN YOUNGER AND OLDER ADULTS
AFTER THE STORM: ASSOCIATIONS AMONG HOPE AND POSTTRAUMATIC GROWTH IN YOUNGER AND OLDER ADULTS Open
Hurricane Ida devastated south Louisiana on August 29, 2021 having psychosocial consequences for those directly and indirectly impacted by this environmental event. The present research is part of a larger study on positive factors that en…
View article: HURRICANE KATRINA AND COVID-19: LASTING IMPACTS ON NEW ORLEANS’ AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN
HURRICANE KATRINA AND COVID-19: LASTING IMPACTS ON NEW ORLEANS’ AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN Open
In 2005, two Category 5 hurricanes slammed into south Louisiana. Katrina brought catastrophic damage and substantial loss of life across the US Gulf Coast. Four weeks later, Rita crippled southwest Louisiana with tremendous destruction. In…
View article: MEMORY IN LATER LIFE: HOW NONAGENARIANS AVOID FORGETTING WHAT THEY WANT TO REMEMBER
MEMORY IN LATER LIFE: HOW NONAGENARIANS AVOID FORGETTING WHAT THEY WANT TO REMEMBER Open
Subjective perceptions of memory play an important role in cognitive adaptability in later life. While self-reported memory is typically assessed using objective surveys, few studies have examined what older people have to say about their …
View article: HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE IN OLDER ADULTS AFTER HURRICANE IDA
HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE IN OLDER ADULTS AFTER HURRICANE IDA Open
Hurricane Ida made landfall in Grand Isle, Louisiana on August 29, 2021, the sixteenth anniversary of the 2005 Hurricane Katrina, which devastated the US Gulf Coast. Hurricane Ida claimed 87 lives in the US and caused an estimated 75 billi…
View article: HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE IN OLDER ADULTS AFTER A FLOOD
HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE IN OLDER ADULTS AFTER A FLOOD Open
Exposure to multiple back-to-back disasters may threaten physical and mental health for people who live in geographic areas that are prone to severe weather events. In 2005, coastal residents from south Louisiana lost homes in Hurricane Ka…
View article: HURRICANE KATRINA’S LASTING IMPACT ON YOUNGER AND OLDER ADULTS: THE ROLE OF RELIGIOSITY AND POSTTRAUMATIC GROWTH
HURRICANE KATRINA’S LASTING IMPACT ON YOUNGER AND OLDER ADULTS: THE ROLE OF RELIGIOSITY AND POSTTRAUMATIC GROWTH Open
In 2005, Hurricane Katrina devastated the U.S. Gulf Coast with catastrophic damage and substantial loss of life. In this study, we examined associations among psychosocial variables and mental health indicators in younger and older adults …
View article: MULTIPLE SEVERE WEATHER EVENTS: ARE OLDER ADULTS MORE VULNERABLE?
MULTIPLE SEVERE WEATHER EVENTS: ARE OLDER ADULTS MORE VULNERABLE? Open
Hurricanes and floods have psychosocial consequences for directly and indirectly affected individuals. In August of 2016, historic flooding in Baton Rouge, Louisiana resulted in catastrophic damage across a 22-parish (county) region only 1…
View article: 2 The Interactive Effects of Cognitive Activity and Education on Cognitive Functioning in Diverse Middle-Aged to Older Adults
2 The Interactive Effects of Cognitive Activity and Education on Cognitive Functioning in Diverse Middle-Aged to Older Adults Open
Objective: Prior work with older adults has shown that participating in a range of physical, social, and cognitive activities provides great benefits, such as improved mood and cognitive functioning. These activities can protect against co…
View article: YOUNGER AND OLDER ADULTS PERCEPTIONS OF STRESSORS AFTER A FLOOD
YOUNGER AND OLDER ADULTS PERCEPTIONS OF STRESSORS AFTER A FLOOD Open
In August of 2016, historic flooding in Baton Rouge, Louisiana resulted in catastrophic damages and claimed 13 lives. This study is part of a larger research program on post-flood health and well-being across the adult lifespan. Participan…
View article: PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING IN OLDER ADULTS AFTER MULTIPLE SEVERE WEATHER EVENTS
PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING IN OLDER ADULTS AFTER MULTIPLE SEVERE WEATHER EVENTS Open
Catastrophic hurricanes and flooding threaten health and well-being, although the long-term consequences of these events for survivors are poorly understood. In 2005, Hurricane Katrina devastated the US Gulf Coast. Many lost homes in these…
View article: Impact of cardiovascular risk factors on the relationships of physical activity with mood and cognitive function in a diverse sample
Impact of cardiovascular risk factors on the relationships of physical activity with mood and cognitive function in a diverse sample Open
Physical activity has well-known benefits for older adults' mood and cognitive functioning; however, it is not clear whether risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) affect the relationships of physical activity with these health outc…
View article: Major Disasters’ Impacts on Long-Term Care Settings, Vulnerable Older Adults, and Care Providers
Major Disasters’ Impacts on Long-Term Care Settings, Vulnerable Older Adults, and Care Providers Open
The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately negatively affected older adults, and has specifically devasted older adults who are minorities and those who reside in long-term care (LTC) facilities. For professionals working in LTC faciliti…
View article: Age, Emotion Regulation, and Well-Being after the 2016 Flood
Age, Emotion Regulation, and Well-Being after the 2016 Flood Open
In 2016, catastrophic flooding in south Louisiana claimed 13 lives with billions of dollars in damage to homes and communities in the decade after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita devastated the US Gulf Coast. In this study, we tested the inocu…
View article: Religiosity and Perceived Social Support Enhance Older Adults’ Resilience after the 2016 Flood
Religiosity and Perceived Social Support Enhance Older Adults’ Resilience after the 2016 Flood Open
In 2016, catastrophic flooding destroyed homes and property across south Louisiana. This study is part of a larger program of research that addresses the role of prior hurricane and flood experiences on current health and well-being in lat…
View article: Disaster stressors and psychological well-being in older adults after a flood.
Disaster stressors and psychological well-being in older adults after a flood. Open
We examined the inoculation and stress sensitization explanations concerning mental health outcomes in 223 predominately middle-aged and older adults after a flood (M age = 49.6 years, SD = 17.7 years, range: 18-88 years). In multiple line…
View article: Feature Selection Algorithms Enhance the Accuracy of Frailty Indexes as Measures of Biological Age
Feature Selection Algorithms Enhance the Accuracy of Frailty Indexes as Measures of Biological Age Open
Biological age captures some of the variance in life expectancy for which chronological age is not accountable, and it quantifies the heterogeneity in the presentation of the aging phenotype in various individuals. Among the many quantitat…
View article: Does Instruction Improve Older Adults’ Knowledge of Memory Aging?
Does Instruction Improve Older Adults’ Knowledge of Memory Aging? Open
Memory loss happens in later life. For cognitively healthy older adults, deficits in memory in everyday life may be frustrating, but are less severe compared to the memory dysfunction observed in persons with progressive dementia syndromes…
View article: Disaster Stressors and Psychological Well-Being After a Flood
Disaster Stressors and Psychological Well-Being After a Flood Open
Hurricanes and floods have mental health consequences for younger and older adults alike. In August of 2016, historic flooding in Baton Rouge, Louisiana resulted in billions of dollars in damages. In this study, we compared 223 mostly midd…
View article: Adult Age Differences in Coping Strategies After the 2016 Flood
Adult Age Differences in Coping Strategies After the 2016 Flood Open
The 2005 Hurricanes Katrina and Rita had a devastating impact on south Louisiana, as did the more recent flooding in 2016. Multiple disaster exposures are associated with distress which may be lessened through adaptive coping behaviors, al…
View article: MEMORY FOR PICTURES AND WORDS AFTER A NATURAL DISASTER
MEMORY FOR PICTURES AND WORDS AFTER A NATURAL DISASTER Open
The pictorial superiority effect (PSE) is the finding that memory for pictures exceeds that of memory for matching words for people of all ages (Cherry et al., 2012). We examined free recall of line drawings and matching words in adults en…
View article: INTEREST GROUP SESSION—DISASTERS AND OLDER ADULTS: HARNESSING THE POWER OF SOCIAL NETWORKS DURING DISASTERS TO FACILITATE PREPARATION AND RECOVERY
INTEREST GROUP SESSION—DISASTERS AND OLDER ADULTS: HARNESSING THE POWER OF SOCIAL NETWORKS DURING DISASTERS TO FACILITATE PREPARATION AND RECOVERY Open
With the increasing occurrences of disasters throughout the world, researchers, communities, and organizations have become interested in how the use of social networks during and after a disaster can ease the psychological recovery of olde…
View article: THE FRAILTY INDEX CONSTRUCTED USING FEATURE SELECTION METHODS IS THE BEST MEASURE OF BIOLOGICAL AGE
THE FRAILTY INDEX CONSTRUCTED USING FEATURE SELECTION METHODS IS THE BEST MEASURE OF BIOLOGICAL AGE Open
No single biomarker can reliably represent the complexity of aging. One way to overcome this shortcoming is to aggregate multiple biomarkers into a composite index. The frailty index (FI), which is simply the proportion of accumulated defi…
View article: AGING KNOWLEDGE AND SELF-REPORTED AGEISM
AGING KNOWLEDGE AND SELF-REPORTED AGEISM Open
The term, ageism, refers to any form of personal or institutional prejudice or discrimination based on chronological age. Ageism may encompass attitudes and prejudices, as well as behaviors, highlighting the complex nature of ageist behavi…
View article: Memory Self-Efficacy and Beliefs about Memory and Aging in Oldest-Old Adults in the Louisiana Healthy Aging Study (LHAS)
Memory Self-Efficacy and Beliefs about Memory and Aging in Oldest-Old Adults in the Louisiana Healthy Aging Study (LHAS) Open
These data indicate that although memory self-efficacy may be age sensitive, we detected no differences in subjective views across the three older groups. Implications for cognitive adaptability and successful aging are considered.