#ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth2024 in Psychological Sciences section of The Journals of Gerontology Series B: Purpose in Life and Its Association to Parkinsonism #ABCsofPD Oxford Journals Gerontology Research doi.org/10.1093/geronb…

#ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth2024 in Biological Sciences section of The Journals of Gerontology Series A: Evolution and Predictive Role of Plasma Alzheimer’s
Disease-related Pathological Biomarkers in Parkinson’s Disease #ABCsofPD Oxford Journals Gerontology Research doi.org/10.1093/gerona…'

A cool resource on how older adults are portrayed in English literature.

If you've read/liked Charles Dickens' works, then this blog series may be of interest to y'all. And if you haven't, check out the analysis of older adult characters anyway. Integrate it into a lesson😉.

#ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth2024 in Psychological Sciences section of The Journals of Gerontology Series B: Perceived Discrimination in Health Care for LGBTQIA+
People Living With Parkinson’s Disease #ABCsofPD Oxford Journals Gerontology Research Jason D Flatt, PhD, MPH doi.org/10.1093/geronb…

#ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth2024 in The Gerontologist: Evaluating the Dyadic Benefits of Early-Phase Behavioral Interventions: An Exemplar Using Data from Couples Living with Parkinson’s Disease #ABCsofPD Oxford Journals Gerontology Research doi.org/10.1093/geront…

📅 Mark your calendars, the next CAPS seminar is less than two weeks away! Mateo Farina, PhD will be giving a talk on early life origins of cognitive and biological aging! More info below ⬇️

Note: this is a HYBRID event!
💻: asi.syr.edu/events/caps-se…
🧍: 312 Lyman Hall, Syracuse Univ

#ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth2024 in 'Brain Proteome-Wide and Transcriptome-Wide Association Studies, Bayesian Colocalization, and Mendelian Randomization Analyses Reveal Causal Genes of Parkinson’s Disease' #ABCsofPD Oxford Journals Gerontology Research bit.ly/49DfZL2

In celebration of #ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth2024 , GSA will share journal articles to highlight research on Parkinson's Disease #ABCsofPD Oxford Journals Gerontology Research

Read the latest work of Center Director Deborah Carr (@BUsociologydept BU Arts & Sciences) & affiliate Ian Sue Wing (@BUEarth), 'Population Aging and Heat Exposure in the 21st Century: Which World Regions Are at Greatest Risk?' - academic.oup.com/biomedgerontol… Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Gerontology Research

Reading childhood books may preserve cognitive function in older adults with low education in 🇯🇵. #JGSSAdvAccess study finds ➕ association btwn childhood books & MMSE score, mediated by left superior temporal cortex volume. Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Oxford Journals
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#JGSSAdvAccess study shows that diverse social networks enhance the well-being of childless older adults in 🇸🇬. However, childless folks with limited networks need more attention from policy makers to address their needs. Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Oxford Journals
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📣🚨(1/3): Without a strong #DirectCareWorkforce , families and caregivers face increased pressure to step in and deliver care that is often insufficient for the complex health needs of older adults and persons with disabilities. #CareCantWait

Join us Thursday, April 18th for our next LTC Seminar! Meghan Skira of UGA will present 'Genetic Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias: Cognition, Economic Behavior, and Clinically Actionable Information.'

Register at g2aging.org/ltcseminar

#JGSSAdvAccess study leverages response times (RT) from surveys to model cognitive function & decline using #NSHAP . Findings suggest RT predict future cognitive scores, offering efficient assessment tools for aging pops. Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Oxford Journals
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#JGSSAdvAccess study delves into cognitive assessment methods for Hispanic adults in #NSHAP . MoCA-SAA was devised to address language bias, ensuring inclusivity in cognitive research. #DiverseAging #AgingResearch Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Oxford Journals
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#JGSSAdvAccess study sheds light on Hispanic 'SuperAgers' - 80+ w/ memory like 60-year-olds. Education, fewer daily limitations, & lower depression linked to #SuperAging . Insights for memory preservation in aging Hispanics. Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Oxford Journals
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#JGSSAdvAccess study explores cognitive measurement in diverse racial/ethnic groups for unbiased assessments in older adults. Shortened MoCA-SA form shows promise in predicting outcomes, aiding research on cognitive decline. Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Oxford Journals
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Assessing cognitive function in mid to late life predicts the onset of dementia in later years. Yet, the impact of rural or urban environments on cognitive well-being throughout adulthood remains uncertain.

Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine's link:
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The Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences sections of The Journals of Gerontology, Series A are looking for reviewers w/ expertise in Mendelian randomization (MR) to review many submissions using MR. Contact the editorial offices at [email protected] or [email protected]!

💸 #OlderAdults lost a total of $200M to government #ImposterScams in 2023, says FTC.

For #FinancialLiteracyMonth , here are the top offenders to know about.👇
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