Although anxiety and depression decrease across the lifespan, age-related anxieties increase in older adults, particularly worries about experiencing cognitive decline or dementia. Dementia Worry (DW) is characterized by ruminative concerns about developing or experiencing symptoms of dementia. DW is related to negative mental health outcomes in older adults and increases as a function of exposure to dementia in others. What is less clear is the way in which other risk factors, such as intolerance of uncertainty (IU), are associated with DW, and whether an individual's personal dementia exposure moderates this association.

There is ample evidence of the significant role of social isolation and reduced intergenerational relationships in the emergence of various problems and diseases, including depression. Therefore, the present study aims to investigate the relationship between intergenerational relationships, social isolation, and depression in the older adult population of Maku, Iran, in 2022.

Taking care of a relative with dementia is linked to relevant consequences on the physical and psychological status of the caregiver. However, several variables, such as experiential avoidance, ambivalence, and guilt feelings or the presence of rigid beliefs about care, may influence the impact of the stressors derived from caregiving. The objective was to identify caregiving profiles based on these variables and to examine their correlates.

The aims of this study were to identify a community typology in older Korean Americans and to examine how the typology is associated with feelings of loneliness and mental distress. We hypothesized that distinct community groups would be identified and that they would be differentially associated with mental health and background characteristics.

Post-discharge adverse events, such as falls, hospitalizations, and death, are more prevalent among older adults with dementia, compared to their cognitively intact counterparts. This study aimed to test the association between physical resilience and post discharge adverse events in a sample of older adults with dementia.

Based on the Caregiving Stress Theory and Cognitive Theory of Stress and Coping, this study examined whether increase in caregiving stressors had an impact on subsequent increase in different forms of elder abuse. Additionally, this study evaluated how these relationships were influenced by caregiver (CG) coping strategies.

To assess if future time perspective (FTP) moderates the relationship between heart failure (HF) caregiver coping style and preparedness to make a surrogate medical decision.

Engagement in a greater number and more diverse activities is associated with higher levels of well‑being. One reason may be that these activities provide opportunities for a variety of social interactions. To examine the importance of the social nature of daily activity, the current study examines the unique association between social activity variety and later depressive symptoms, after adjusting for non‑social activity variety.

Ambivalent feelings in a partner relationship, characterized by simultaneous positive and negative emotional experiences, can significantly influence individuals' mental health. Traditionally measured indirectly, this study introduces the Partner Ambivalence Scale (PAS), developed for directly capturing the complexity of ambivalent emotions. This study aimed to analyze the psychometric properties of the PAS, and assess the effects of ambivalent feelings on partner relationship quality and depressive symptomatology.

This study aimed to examine (a) the association of cognitive function with community- and with individual-level cognitive and structural social capital, and (b) the cross-level interaction effects of social capital on cognitive function among older adults in China.

Deterioration in vision is an important dementia risk factor yet few studies have examined objectively measured changes in visual acuity over time. Visual decline may also reduce social engagement, highlighting the need to examine visual changes in concert with broader social function.

This qualitative study aimed to: (1) identify socio-ecological barriers to behavior change-oriented dementia (AD/ADRD) prevention from the perspectives of healthcare professionals, and (2) propose strategies to address these barriers during a clinical trial for an AD/ADRD prevention program ().

There is a gap in our understanding of the experiences and needs of carers for patients with delirium and a scarcity of research on the topic in the UK. This study aims to explore the needs and experiences of carers for person with delirium and offer suggestions to support them.

Deaf people face complex challenges in accessing healthcare, particularly for age-related conditions, yet the Deaf community is largely overlooked in dementia research. This study explores healthcare issues in relation to dementia for older Deaf individuals, and perspectives of stakeholders regarding dementia and the Deaf community.

This paper aimed to develop a model to describe help-seeking for dementia diagnosis. The practical model is intended to guide public health interventions to increase help-seeking.

Korean-American primary family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) may face unique stress, attributable to the distinctive characteristics of Korean-Americans, including their immigration history, culture, and language. Using narrative inquiry, we explored caregiving experiences, focusing on stress, and identified factors contributing to stress among Korean-American family caregivers providing in-home care to individuals with ADRD.

Black people in the United States (US) experience an increased risk of being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). More research is needed on psychosocial factors that may contribute to racial disparities in rates of ADRD. Past work has identified a relationship between quality of life (QoL) and ADRD risk and also found that religion/spirituality (R/S) participation protects against ADRD. The present analysis clarifies previous findings by examining how QoL factors and a unique sociocultural experience (i.e. R/S among Black people in the US) affect ADRD risk.

This paper explores (1) experiences of participating in Empowered Conversations, an online communication course for carers of people with dementia and (2) how participants felt the course had changed their experience of caring.

To explore the effectiveness of an adapted 14-week cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) protocol on psychoaffective symptoms and quality of life (QOL) for people living with mild dementia.

The present study examined the existence of posttraumatic growth (PTG) and its association with cognitive processing, resilience, and family functioning in family caregivers of patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD).

NHS England publishes monthly national and regional estimated dementia diagnosis rates (DDR) to assess the healthcare system's effectiveness in identifying dementia cases. Previous research indicates that sociodemographic factors, such as ethnic minority status, socioeconomic deprivation, and rurality, influence both healthcare quality and dementia risk. This study aimed to examine the association between these sociodemographic factors and DDR, and to estimate an ethnicity-adjusted DDR using available ethnic group data.

Identify the role that pet ownership may play in mitigating feelings of loneliness among dependent older adults, with a particular focus on gender and mobility problems.

This systematic review aimed to examine the impact of videoconferencing peer support groups on individuals living with dementia and their caregivers.

This study explored the experiences and challenges of older adults with functional disabilities in Israel during the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, particularly those receiving care from migrant live-in carers. The main objectives were to identify their main concerns and coping strategies during this period.

This study assessed the readiness of The Individualized Positive Psychosocial Interaction (IPPI) program in the nursing home (NH) setting from the perspective of NH providers implementing the IPPI. The evidence-based IPPI program is designed to help remediate distress and improve mood for residents living with dementia. NH staff are trained to engage residents in brief (i.e. 10-min) one-to-one, preference-based activities to alleviate emotional distress and enhance quality of life.

Raue and Sirey proposed a theoretical treatment engagement model for older adults outlining steps from identifying mental health problems, referral to specialty care, and involvement in treatment. Using this model as a guide, the current study aimed to explore patient perspectives of their experience in the process of referral and first meeting with geriatric mental health services. Furthermore, the current study aimed to identify opportunities to enhance patient engagement in these beginning steps of the treatment engagement process.

This study investigated the longitudinal association between coping ability and depressive symptoms from before to during and after the COVID-19 pandemic and whether engagement in meaningful activities plays a mediating role in this association.

Resilience resources play a significant role in a caregiver's adaptation process. Previous studies have primarily focused on the effects of individual resilience resources. This study aimed to examine diverse patterns of how those multiple resources simultaneously operate in a caregiving situation with the person-centered approach.

The study examined the mediating role of fall-related self-efficacy in the association between falls and mental health among older Korean Americans living in subsidized senior housing in the greater Los Angeles area. We focused on serious fall incidents (i.e. multiple falls or any fall with a fracture) and used symptoms of depression and anxiety as indicators of mental health.

Latinos are about twice as likely to develop cognitive impairment. Culturally, filial support and familismo are expected within Latino families. Yet approximately twenty percent of Latinos live alone in the United States. The purpose of this study is to explore the concerns and priorities of older Latinos living alone with cognitive impairment, using a precarity framework.