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Source: Journals of Gerontology: Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences - June 1, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Tags: Cover / Standing Material Source Type: research

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Source: Journals of Gerontology: Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences - June 1, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Tags: Cover / Standing Material Source Type: research

Repartnering After Widowhood
This study estimates the sex-specific prevalence of repartnering after widowhood. The main objective is to examine the competing choice between nonmarital cohabitation and remarriage as well as repartnering differentials. Methods. The study uses data from the 2007 Canadian General Social Survey and life table methods to illustrate gender and regional differences in the cumulative proportion of people aged 45 and older who repartner after widowhood. Proportional hazard models are used to examine how factors such as socioeconomic resources, region, demographic characteristics, and health associate with the risk of repartner...
Source: Journals of Gerontology: Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences - April 20, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Wu, Z., Schimmele, C. M., Ouellet, N. Tags: Special Article Source Type: research

Transitions in Relationships With Older Parents: From Middle to Later Years
This study has demonstrated how typological analysis captures both the complexities and dynamics of intergenerational relationships in mature families. By including behavioral, emotional, and normative aspects of later life intergenerational relationships, we told a story that was more about continuity than change. (Source: Journals of Gerontology: Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences)
Source: Journals of Gerontology: Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences - April 20, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Hogerbrugge, M. J. A., Silverstein, M. D. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Psychological Resilience and the Onset of Activity of Daily Living Disability Among Older Adults in China: A Nationwide Longitudinal Analysis
This study explores the influence of psychological resilience on the onset of activities of daily living (ADL) disability among Chinese older adults and examines whether this association varies by age. Method. Using a sample of 11,112 older adults from 2 waves of the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey, collected in 2002 and 2005, this study examines whether higher levels of psychological resilience (measured by a 5-item scale) predict lower risk of ADL incidence during a 3-year follow-up and whether this effect varies by age. Results. Higher levels of resilience at the baseline are significantly associated wit...
Source: Journals of Gerontology: Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences - April 20, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Yang, Y., Wen, M. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Spouse and Child Availability for Newly Disabled Older Adults: Socioeconomic Differences and Potential Role of Residential Proximity
Discussion. Understanding SES variations in the informal care resources, and potential role of child geographic availability, may inform the development of cost-effective community-based care programs and policies. (Source: Journals of Gerontology: Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences)
Source: Journals of Gerontology: Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences - April 20, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Choi, H., Schoeni, R. F., Langa, K. M., Heisler, M. M. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Make Mine Home: Spatial Modification With Physical and Social Implications in Older Adulthood
This article emphasizes the role of material culture in housing transitions. Methods. Based on an ethnographic study (January 2009–May 2012) of older Americans (n = 81) relocating, this study utilized interviews, participant observation, and review of documents. Results. Personalization is both a reflection of a previous self as a homeowner and a projection of a future self as extensions of temporality intertwine with commodification processes. Through creative appropriations of their housing, residences are personalized to promote physical or social functionality or because of preference. Discussion. Given the fi...
Source: Journals of Gerontology: Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences - April 20, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Perry, T. E. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Socioeconomic Position and Health-Seeking Behavior for Hearing Loss Among Older Adults in England
Discussion. Among the noninstitutionalized older population of England, SEP-related inequalities exist in the prevalence of self-reported hearing loss. However, SEP is not strongly associated with progression in the remaining stages of health-seeking process during and after an individual’s contact with the health system. (Source: Journals of Gerontology: Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences)
Source: Journals of Gerontology: Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences - April 20, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Benova, L., Grundy, E., Ploubidis, G. B. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Reports of Elder Neglect by Older Adults, Their Family Caregivers, and Their Home Care Workers: A Test of Measurement Invariance
Discussion. The findings advocate for the use of the 5-item neglect scale across different groups of informants and call for the evaluation of elder neglect within the constellation of the caregiving unit. (Source: Journals of Gerontology: Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences)
Source: Journals of Gerontology: Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences - April 20, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Ayalon, L. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

The Vicious Cycle of Parental Caregiving and Financial Well-being: A Longitudinal Study of Women
This study examines the relationship between caring for older parents and the financial well-being of caregivers by investigating whether a reciprocal association, or vicious cycle, exists between female caregiver’s lower household incomes and caring for elderly parents. Method. Data for women aged 51 or older with at least 1 living parent or parent-in-law were drawn from the Health and Retirement Survey 2006, 2008, and 2010 (N = 2,093). A cross-lagged panel design was applied with structural equation modeling. Results. We found support for the reciprocal relationship between parental caregiving and lower household...
Source: Journals of Gerontology: Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences - April 20, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Lee, Y., Tang, F., Kim, K. H., Albert, S. M. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

The Efficacy of InSight Cognitive Training to Improve Useful Field of View Performance: A Brief Report
Conclusions. The InSight program is a viable tool for enhancing older adults’ UFOV performance. Future research should examine if training gains from the program endure and transfer to improved everyday function. (Source: Journals of Gerontology: Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences)
Source: Journals of Gerontology: Series B Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences - April 20, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Edwards, J. D., Valdes, E. G., Peronto, C., Castora-Binkley, M., Alwerdt, J., Andel, R., Lister, J. J. Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research