USC Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging

Adams, K.B. & Roberts, A.R. (2010). Reported Coping Strategies and Depressive Symptoms Among African American and White Residents of Congregate Housing. Journal of Gerontological Social Work.

This study explores why some African-American caregivers prefer or are open to out-of-home placement over in-home family care if they can no longer care for themselves.

Adelman, S., Blanchard, M. & Livingston, G. (2009). A systematic review of the prevalence and covariates of dementia or relative cognitive impairment in the older African-Caribbean population in Britain. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.

Researchers conducted a systematic literature review to find studies that dealt with the prevalence and predictors of dementia or relative cognitive impairment in older, African-Caribbean people in Britain.

Allman, R.M., Sawyer, P., Crowther, M., Strothers III, H.S., Turner, T. & Fouad, M.N. (2011). Predictors of 4-Year Retention Among African American and White Community-Dwelling Participants in the UAB Study of Aging. The Gerontologist.

Researchers find that recruitment efforts should emphasize respect for all study participants and allow participants to establish relationships with research staff.

Anderson, J.R. & Turner, W.L. (2010). When caregivers are in need of care: African-American caregivers’ preferences for their own later life care. Journal of Aging Studies.

This study explores why some African-American caregivers prefer or are open to out-of-home placement over in-home family care if they can no longer care for themselves.

Angel, J.L. & Angel, R.J. (2006). Minority Group Status and Healthful Aging: Social Structure Still Matters. American Journal of Public Health.

The authors of the article review the operational definitions of race and ethnicity and the research tools that estimate differential disease burdens and health care use. They also propose a future research agenda that examines the social, economic, and political … Continue reading →

Angel, J.L., Angel, R.J., Aranda, M.P. & Miles, T.P. (2004). Can the family still cope? Social support and health as determinants of nursing home use in the older Mexican-origin population. Journal of Aging and Health.

Study suggests that living with family, arriving in the United States in late life, and access to social support independently decreased the probability of dying in a nursing home.

Aranda, M.P., Ray, L.A., Snih, S.A., Ottenbacher, K.J. & Markides, K.S. (2011). The Protective Effect of Neighborhood Composition on Increasing Frailty Among Older Mexican Americans: A Barrio Advantage?. Journal of Aging and Health.

This is the first study to examine the clinical and environmental determinants of frailty over time in a sample of nonfrail, old-old Mexican Americans with significant medical comorbidity and functional impairment.

Aranda, M.P., Villa, V.M., Trejo, L., Ramírez, R. & Ranney, M. (2003). El Portal Latino Alzheimer’s Project: model program for Latino caregivers of Alzheimer’s disease-affected people. Social Work.

The project brought together mainstream agencies with ethnic agencies to provide an array of coordinated services to Latino dementia-affected families.

Arcury, T.A., Chen, H., Savoca, M.R., Anderson, A.M., Leng, X., Bell, R.A. & Quandt, S.A. (2011). Ethnic Variation in Oral Health and Social Integration Among Older Rural Adults. Journal of Applied Gerontology.

Researchers find that minority elders have poorer oral health than do White older adults, but the association of oral health with social engagement did not vary by ethnicity.

August, K.J. & Sorkin, D.H. (2010). Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Indicators of Physical Health Status: Do They Still Exist Throughout Late Life?. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

Findings from the study suggest that racial and ethnic disparities in health still exist in later life, but these differences gradually diminish with age.

Ayalon, L. & Gum, A.M. (2011). The relationships between major lifetime discrimination, everyday discrimination, and mental health in three racial and ethnic groups of older adults. Aging & Mental Health.

Researchers find that Latino older adults are less likely to report discrimination than Black older adults.

Balcazar, H.G., Byrd, T.L., Ortiz, M., Tondapu, S.R. & Chavez, M. (2009). A randomized community intervention to improve hypertension control among mexican americans: Using the promotoras de salud community outreach model. Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved.

The goal of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness and sustainability of a promotora pilot program to improve hypertension control among medically underserved Mexican Americans.

Ball, M.M., Perkins, M.M., Hollingsworth, C., Whittington, F.J. & King, S. V. (2008). Pathways to Assisted Living:The Influence of Race and Class. Journal of Applied Gerontology.

Findings from a sample of black and white elders suggest that the decision to move an assisted living is influenced by class and not directly by race.

Barnes, L.L., Mendes de Leon, C.F., Wilson R.S., Bienias J.L. & Evans D.A. (2004). Social resources and cognitive decline in a population of older African Americans and whites. Neurology.

The study finds that greater social resources are associated with reduced cognitive decline in later life.

Beach, S.R., Schulz, R., Castle, N.G. & Rosen, J. (2010). Financial Exploitation and Psychological Mistreatment Among Older Adults: Differences Between African Americans and Non-African Americans in a Population-Based Survey. The Gerontologist.

This is the first study to report that older African American are at a higher risk for psychological mistreatment than elders of other races.

Beard, H.A., Markides, K.S., Ghatrif, M.A., Kuo, Y. & Raji, M.A. (2010). Trends in Diabetes Medication Use and Prevalence of Geriatric Syndromes in Older Mexican Americans from 1993/1994 to 2004/2005. The Annals of Pharmacotherapy.

The study finds that older Mexican Americans with diabetes used more metformin and less sulfonylurea and insulin in the last decade.

Beltrán-Sánchez, H., Crimmins, E.M., Teruel, G.M. & Thomas, D. (2011). Links Between Childhood and Adult Social Circumstances and Obesity and Hypertension in the Mexican Population. Journal of Aging and Health.

Young adults in Mexico have an exceedingly high likelihood of developing hypertension later in life, a study suggests.

Blue, L. & Fenelon, A. (2011). Explaining low mortality among US immigrants relative to native-born Americans: the role of smoking. International Journal of Epidemiology.

A study suggests that Latino immigrants’ longevity advantage over Native-born Americans is due to lower smoking rates among the foreign-born population.

Bravo, I.M. & Arrufat, O. (2005). The Illness Attitude Scales: Adaptation and Translation Into Spanish for Use With Older Adults. Journal of Applied Gerontology.

The study finds that the English and Spanish simplified versions of the Illness Attitude Scales (IAS) can be useful in the assessment of Hispanic and Non-Hispanic older adults in psychiatric and primary care settings.

Brooks, N., Layne, J.E., Gordon, P.L., Roubenoff, R., Nelson, M.E. & Castaneda-Sceppa, C. (2006). Strength training improves muscle quality and insulin sensitivity in Hispanic older adults with type 2 diabetes. International Journal of Medical Sciences..

Sixteen weeks of high intensity strength training resulted in improved muscle quality and whole-body insulin sensitivity for Hispanic older adults with type 2 diabetes.

Brown, S.C., Mason, C.A., Perrino, T., Hirama, I., Verdeja, R., Spokane, A.R., Cruza-Guet, M.C., Lopez, B., Pantin, H. & Szapocznik, J. (2009). Longitudinal relationships between neighboring behavior and depressive symptoms in Hispanic older adults in Miami, Florida. Journal of Community Psychology.

Results from the study suggest that higher levels of neighboring behavior may lead to lower levels of depressive symptoms.

Brown, S.C., Mason, C.A., Lombard, J.L., Martinez, F., Plater-Zyberk, E., Spokane, A.R., Newman, F.L., Pantin, H. & Szapocznik, J. (2009). The relationship of built environment to perceived social support and psychological distress in Hispanic elders: the role of “eyes on the street”. The Journals of Gerontology, Series B.

Researchers find that architectural features that facilitate in-person interactions may have beneficial effects for Hispanic elders’ mental health.

Brown S.C., Mason C.A., Perrino T., Lombard J.L., Martinez F., Plater-Zyberk, E., Spokane, A.R. & Szapocznik, J. (2008). Built Environment and Physical Functioning in Hispanic Elders: The Role of “Eyes on the Street”. Environmental Health Perspectives.

The study is one of the first to show a relationship between block-level built environment features and residents’ health.

Brown, S.C., Mason, C.A., Spokane, A.R., Cruza-Guet, M.C., Lopez, B. & Szapocznik, J. (2009). The relationship of neighborhood climate to perceived social support and mental health in older Hispanic immigrants in Miami, Florida. Journal of Aging and Health.

Findings from the study suggest that a more positive neighborhood social environment may be associated with better mental health outcomes for urban, older Hispanic immigrants.

Burr, J.A., Mutchier, J.E. & Gerst, K. (2010). Patterns of Residential Crowding among Hispanics in Later Life: Immigration Assimilation, and Housing Market Factors. The Journals of Gerontology.

The study finds that residential crowding is not common among older non-Hispanic Whites, but it is common among older Hispanics.

Cagney, K.A., Browning, C.R. & Win, M. (2005). Racial Disparities in Self-Rated Health at Older Ages: What Difference Does the Neighborhood Make?. The Journals of Gerontology, Series B.

Researchers attempted to determine whether neighborhood-level factors might explain why older African Americans rate their health more poorly than Whites.

Cai, S., Feng, Z., Fennell, M.L., & Mor, V. (2011). Despite Small Improvement, Black Nursing Home Residents Remain Less Likely Than Whites To Receive Flu Vaccine. Health Affairs.

A study finds that black nursing home residents are more likely to refuse flu shots and live in facilities with lower vaccination rates.

Carr, D. (2011). Racial Differences in End-of-Life Planning: Why Don’t Blacks and Latinos Prepare for the Inevitable?. Journal of Death and Dying.

The study investigates how racial disparities in end-of-life planning may be explained by cultural and religious beliefs.

Carter, V.L., Tippett, F., Anderson, D.L. & Tameru, B. (2010). Increasing prostate cancer screening among african american men. .

Researchers evaluated the impact of prostate cancer education on screening rates among African American men in rural Alabama.

Cernin, P.A., Lysack, C. & Lichtenberg, P.A. (2011). A Comparison of Self-Rated and Objectively Measured Successful Aging Constructs in an Urban Sample of African American Older Adults. Clinical Gerontologist.

The study finds that the variables commonly used to objectively measure successful aging may not accurately apply to African American elders.

Chadiha, L.A., Washington, O.G.M., Lichtenberg, P.A., Green, C.R., Daniels, K.L. & Jackson, J.S. (2011). Building a Registry of Research Volunteers Among Older Urban African Americans: Recruitment Processes and Outcomes From a Community-Based Partnership. The Gerontologist.

Researchers find that targeted outreach to underrepresented groups to build a registry of volunteers for research may help to address recruitment disparities in African Americans’ participation in studies.

Chan, A., Malhotra, C., Malhotra, R. & Østbye, T. (2010). Living arrangements, social networks and depressive symptoms among older men and women in Singapore. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.

Findings from the study indicate that women have higher depressive symptom scores and have weaker social networks outside their household than men.

Chan, C.L.F. & Chui, E.W.T. (2011). Association between cultural factors and the caregiving burden for Chinese spousal caregivers of frail elderly in Hong Kong. Aging & Mental Health.

Researchers find that a strong orientation toward traditional Chinese family values is associated with higher levels of caregiver burden.

Chang, H-H. & Yen , S.T. (2011). Association between obesity and depression: Evidence from a longitudinal sample of the elderly in Taiwan. Aging & Mental Health.

In contrast to studies conducted in Western nations, researchers find that being overweight may reduce the likelihood of being depressed in Taiwan.

Chao, S.Z., Lai, N.B., Tse, M.M., Ho, R.J., Kong, J.P., Matthews, B.R., Miller, B.L. & Rosen, H.J. (2011). Recruitment of Chinese American Elders into Dementia Research: The UCSF ADRC Experience. The Gerontologist.

Researchers find that certain factors, such as education level and having a disease, influence participants’ willingness to participate in research.

Chappell, N.L. & Funk, L. (2011). Filial responsibility: does it matter for care-giving behaviours?. Ageing and Society.

The study suggests that notions of filial responsibility may not necessarily be a strong predictor of caregiving behaviors among adult children of elderly parents.

Chen, J., Rizzo, J.A. & Ortega, A.N. (2011). Racial and Ethnic Differences in Drug Expenditures and Access under Medicare Part D. Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved.

Findings from the study suggest that racial and ethnic disparities in prescription drug expenditures and access were reduced under Medicare Part D.

Chen, R., Ma, Y., Wilson, K., Hu, Z., Sallah, D., Wang, J., Fan, L., Chen, R-L., & Copeland, J.R. (2011). A multicentre community-based study of dementia cases and subcases in older people in China — the GMS-AGECAT prevalence and socio-economic correlates. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.

The study finds that people in China have a higher prevalence of dementia than reported in previous research.

Cheng, S.T., Li, K.K., Leung, E.M. & Chan, A.C. (2011). Social Exchanges and Subjective Well-being: Do Sources of Positive and Negative Exchanges Matter?. The Journals of Gerontology, Series B.

For Chinese older adults, having positive relationships with family members is more important than having positive relationships with friends.

Chlebowy, D.O. & Garvin, B.J. (2006). Social support, self-efficacy, and outcome expectations: impact on self-care behaviors and glycemic control in Caucasian and African American adults with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Educator.

Analyses reveal a significant relationship between outcome expectations and self-care behaviors for African Americans.

Choi, S. (2010). Longitudinal Changes in Access to Health Care by Immigrant Status Among Older Adults: The Importance of Health Insurance as a Mediator. The Gerontologist.

The study underscores the need for policy efforts to increase affordable health insurance options for recently arrived older immigrants.

Choi, Y.J. & Kim, J.W. (2010). Contrasting approaches to old-age income protection in Korea and Taiwan. Ageing and Society.

Researchers examine the ambitious policies that Korea and Taiwan have enacted in an attempt to slow the increasing old-age poverty rate in their respective nations.

Chou, R.J. (2010). Filial Piety by Contract? The Emergence, Implementation, and Implications of the “Family Support Agreement” in China. The Gerontologist.

The study discusses the history of the Family Support Agreement (FSA) and the laws and policy measures that compel children to care for their aging parents.

Chou, R.J. (2010). Perceived Need and Actual Usage of the Family Support Agreement in Rural China: Results from a Nationally Representative Survey. The Gerontologist.

More than 1 out of 10 older Chinese in the study expressed a need for a Family Support Agreement to ensure their old-age support.

Chau, S. & Lai, D.W.L. (2010). The Size of an Ethno-Cultural Community as a Social Determinant of Health for Chinese Seniors. Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health.

The study finds that Chinese seniors living in a community with a smaller Chinese population reported better physical and mental health than Chinese seniors living in communities with a larger Chinese population.

Chiu, C.J. & Wray, L.A. (2010). Physical Disability Trajectories in Older Americans With and Without Diabetes: The Role of Age, Gender, Race or ethnicity, and Education. The Gerontologist.

Researchers find that adults with diabetes experience greater levels of disability over time — particularly for those who are women, non-White, and have lower education.

Chui, E.W. (2011). Long-Term Care Policy in Hong Kong: Challenges and Future Directions. Health Care Services Quarterly.

The article provides an overview of the many issues surrounding long-term care in Hong Kong.

Cleak, H. & Howe, J.L. (2004). Social Networks and Use of Social Supports of Minority Elders in East Harlem. Social Work in Health Care.

The study finds that robust social supports could decrease the use of formal services and increase the use of informal support.

Cong, Z. & Silverstein, M. (2011). Caring for grandchildren and intergenerational support in rural China: a gendered extended family perspective. Ageing and Society.

The study investigates how gender plays a role in determining the dynamics of intergenerational family relationships in China.

Crewe, S.E. (2006). Joy of Living: A Community-Based Mental Health Promotion Program for African American Elders. Journal of Gerontological Social Work.

The educational program for older African Americans proved to be successful in raising participants’ awareness of normal and abnormal mental health as well as resources available to them.

Crist, J.D. (2005). Cafecitos and telenovelas: culturally competent interventions to facilitate Mexican American families’ decisions to use home care services. Geriatric Nursing.

The study finds that cafecitos and telenovelas may be helpful for increasing Mexican Amercian elders’ and caregivers’ knowledge and willingness to consider using home care services.

Crist, J.D. & Speaks, P. (2011). Keeping It in the Family: When Mexican American Older Adults Choose Not to Use Home Healthcare Services. Home Healthcare Nurse.

The study investigates the cultural norms that discourage Mexican American elders and their families from using home care services.

Cross, S.L., Day, A.G. & Byers, L.G. (2010). American Indian Grand Families: A Qualitative Study Conducted with Grandmothers and Grandfathers Who Provide Sole Care for Their Grandchildre. Journal of Cross-cultural Gerontology.

The role of American Indian grandparents who assumed the sole responsibility of caring for their grandchildren is examined in this qualitative study.

Cruza-Guet, M., Spokane, A.R., Caskie, G.I.L., Brown, S.C. & Szapocznik, J. (2008). The relationship between social support and psychological distress among Hispanic elders in Miami, Florida. Journal of Counseling Psychology.

The sample for the study was 273 community-dwelling Hispanic elders from East Little Havana, Florida who were predominantly Cuban.

Cummings-Vaughn, L.A., Malmstrom, T.K., Morley, J.E. & Miller, D.K. (2010). Testosterone is not associated with mortality in older African-American males. The Aging Male.

No previous studies have evaluated mortality risks related to testosterone levels in older African-Americans.

Dakin, E. & Pearlmutter, S. (2009). Older Women’s Perceptions of Elder Maltreatment and Ethical Dilemmas in Adult Protective Services: A Cross-Cultural, Exploratory Study. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect.

The study builds upon existing literature about elder mistreatment by adding the perspective of an ethnically and socioeconomically diverse sample of older women.

Davitt, J.K. & Kaye, L.W. (2010). Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Access to Medicare Home Health Care: The Disparate Impact of Policy. Journal of Gerontological Social Work.

Researchers find that the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 had disproportionately negative effects on communities of color.

Dergance, J.M., Calmbach, W.L., Dhanda, R., Miles, T.P., Hazuda, H.P. & Mouton, C.P. (2003). Barriers to and Benefits of Leisure Time Physical Activity in the Elderly: Differences Across Cultures. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

The study compares differences in attitudes toward barriers and benefits of leisure-time physical activity in sedentary elderly Mexican and European Americans.

Dowd, J.B. & Todd, M. (2011). Does Self-reported Health Bias the Measurement of Health Inequalities in U.S. Adults? Evidence Using Anchoring Vignettes from the Health and Retirement Study. The Journals of Gerontology, Series B.

A study suggests that researchers should use caution in relying on self-reported health measures to quantify and explain health disparities.

Du, X.L. & Liu, C. (2010). Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Socioeconomic Status, Diagnosis, Treatment and Survival among Medicare-insured Men and Women with Head and Neck Cancer. Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved.

Researchers find that observed survival rates were lower for African Americans than for Whites and Asians.

Dumez, J. & Derbew, H. (2011). The Economic Crisis Facing Seniors of Color: Background and Policy Recommendations. Greenlining Institute.

The report provides an overview of the growing economic insecurity among elders of color in California and across the nation.

Dupre, M.E. & George, L.K. (2010). Exceptions to the Rule: Exceptional Health among the Disadvantaged. Research on Aging..

Family composition and religious participation are among the many factors that may contribute to some disadvantaged individuals’ ability to sustain exceptional health into old age, says the study.

Duru, O.K., Sarkisian, C.A., Leng, M. & Mangione, C.M. (2010). Sisters in Motion: A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Faith-Based Physical Activity Intervention. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

This is the first randomized controlled trial of a faith-based physical activity program that aims to increase physical activity among older African-American women.

Eastridge, D.K. (2009). An integrative review of interventions to reduce peripheral arterial disease risk factors in African Americans. Journal of Vascular Nursing.

The relative dearth of published studies found in the literature review highlights the need for enrolling more African-American males in interventional studies for peripheral arterial disease.

Ejiogu, N., Norbeck, J.H., Mason, M.A., Cromwell, B.C., Zonderman, A.B. & Evans, M.K. (2011). Recruitment and Retention Strategies for Minority or Poor Clinical Research Participants: Lessons From the Healthy Aging in Neighborhoods of Diversity Across the Life Span Study. The Gerontologist..

Researchers find that it is essential to focus on providing a direct benefit to participants and to select a research hypothesis that is directly relevant to the community studied.

Ell, K., Aranda, M.P., Xie, B., Lee, P.J. & Chou, C.P. (2010). Collaborative depression treatment in older and younger adults with physical illness: pooled comparative analysis of three randomized clinical trials. American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.

This is one of the studies to compare the effectiveness of collaborative depression care between older and younger adults among low-income, minority patients.

Enguidanos, S., Kogan A.C., Lorenz, K. & Taylor, G. (2011). Use of Role Model Stories to Overcome Barriers to Hospice among African Americans. Journal of Palliative Medicine.

A study suggests that educational materials that are tailored for underserved populations may improve knowledge about and attitudes toward hospice care.

Eschbach, K., Ostir, G., Patel, K.V., Markides, K.S. & Goodwin, J.S. (2004). Neighborhood Context and Mortality Among Older Mexican Americans: Is there a Barrio Advantage. American Journal of Public Health.

The study suggests that there is a “barrio advantage” for older Mexican Americans. The negative effects of neighborhood poverty may be counterbalanced by positive effects associated with living among a high density of Mexican Americans.

Espino, D.V., Lichtenstein, M.J., Palmer, R.F. & Hazuda, H.P. (2001). Ethnic Differences in Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) Scores: Where You Live Makes a Difference. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society..

Researchers find that the MMSE is a valid indicator of cognitive impairment in survey research for older Mexican Americans and European Americans.

Falcon, L.M., Todorova, I. & Tucker, K. (2009). Social support, life events, and psychological distress among the Puerto Rican population in the Boston area of the United States. Aging and Mental Health.

Findings from the study indicate the protective effect of social ties, but social ties may also lead to increased psychological distress in the face of stressful life events.

Families USA (2011). Medicaid: A Lifeline for Blacks and Latinos with Serious Health Care Needs. Families USA.

Medicaid cuts would affect millions of Black and Latino Americans who depend on the program for the treatment of life-threatening medical conditions, according to the report.

Feng, Q., Purser, J.L., Zhen, Z. & Duncan, P.W. (2011). Less exercise and more TV: leisure-time physical activity trends of Shanghai elders, 1998-2008. Journal of Public Health.

Researchers find that an increasing number of older adults in Shanghai are living a sedentary lifestyle.

Feng, Z., Lepore, M., Clark, M.A., Tyler, D., Smith, D.B., Mor, V. & Fennell, M.L. (2011). Geographic Concentration and Correlates of Nursing Home Closures: 1999-2008. Archives of Internal Medicine.

A study finds that a disproportionate number of nursing homes in minority, low-income communities were shutdown between 1999 and 2008.

Feng, Z., Fennell, M.L., Tyler, D.A., Clark, M. & Mor, V. (2011). Growth of Racial and Ethnic Minorities in US Nursing Homes Driven by Demographics and Possible Disparities in Options. Health Affairs.

From 1999 to 2008, the number of Hispanic, Asian and Black nursing home residents grew as the number of White nursing home residents dropped.

Fernandez, S., Scales, K.L., Pineiro, J.M., Schoenthaler, A.M. & Ogedegbe, G. (2008). A Senior Center-Based Pilot Trial of the Effect of Lifestyle Intervention on Blood Pressure in Minority Elderly People with Hypertension. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

The 14-week group counseling intervention targeted at lifestyle changes in minority elders in senior centers, led to a significant reduction in systolic blood pressure (BP) among the participants.

Ficker, L.J., MacNeill, S.E., Bank, A.L. & Lichtenberg, P.A. (2002). Cognition and Perceived Social Support Among Live-Alone Urban Elders. Journal of Applied Gerontology.

The study finds that cognitive functioning is an important factor in determining the perception of social support among older, medically ill African Americans.

Fitzner, K., Dietz, D.A. & Moy, E. (2011). How Innovative Treatment Models and Data Use are Improving Diabetes Care among Older African American Adults. Population Health Management.

The study provides an overview of promising community-based models and technological techniques and interventions to address diabetes in African American populations.

Friedman, D.B., Laditka, J.N., Hunter, R., Ivey, S.L., Wu, B., Laditka, S.B., Tseng, W., Corwin, S.J., Liu, R. & Mathews, A.E. (2009). Getting the message out about cognitive health: a cross-cultural comparison of older adults’ media awareness and communication needs on how to maintain a healthy brain. The Gerontologist.

The study examines minority elders’ awareness of media information about brain health.

Gallant, M., Spitze, G. & Grove, J. (2010). Chronic Illness Self-care and the Family Lives of Older Adults: A Synthetic Review Across Four Ethnic Groups. Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology.

This literature review summarizes information about patterns of chronic illness self-care behaviors for older African-Americans, Latinos, Asian-Americans, and American Indians in the U.S.

Gassoumis, Z.D., Lincoln, K.D. & Vega, W.A. (2011). How Low-Income Minorities Get By in Retirement: Poverty Levels and Income Sources. USC Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging.

The Social Security and Supplemental Security Income programs provide the majority of retirement income for many low-income minority older adults, according to the policy brief.

Gaugler, J.E., Kane, R.L., Kane, R.A. & Newcomer, R. (2007). Predictors of Institutionalization in Latinos with Dementia. Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology.

The study identified predictors of time to institutionalization among elderly Latinos suffering from dementia in comparison to Caucasians and African-Americans.

Gelfand, D.E., Balcazar, H., Parzuchowski, J. & Lenox, S. (2004). Issues in Hospice Utilization by Mexicans. Journal of Applied Gerontology.

The study used focus groups of individuals from Mexican populations in Michigan and Maricopa County, Arizona to explore issues related to utilization of hospices.

Gelman, C., Faul, A.C., & Yankeelov, P.A. (2011). Intervention Research With Minority Older Adults: Challenges Encountered, Solutions Enacted, and Implications for Future Work. Journal of Applied Gerontology.

Researchers discuss the ethical issues that may arise when conducting intervention research with minority older adults.

Gerst, K., Miranda, P.Y., Eschbach, K., Sheffield, K.M., Peek, M.K. & Markides, K.S. (2011). Protective Neighborhoods: Neighborhood Proportion of Mexican Americans and Depressive Symptoms in Very Old Mexican Americans. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

Researchers conduct one of the few studies to examine the effect of neighborhood ethnic density on mental health outcomes in older adults.

Gleeson-Kreig, J., Bernal, H. & Woolley, S. (2002). The Role of Social Support in the Self-Management of Diabetes Mellitus Among a Hispanic Population. Public Health Nursing.

Results from the cross-sectional study suggest that social support may not be strongly related to diabetes self-management among the Hispanic population.

Gonzalez, H.M., Ceballos, M., Tarraf, W., West, B.T., Bowen, M.E. & Vega, W.A. (2009). The health of older Mexican Americans in the long run. American Journal of Public Health.

The study finds that the putative health advantages enjoyed by Mexican immigrants over U.S.-born Mexican Americans do not seem to exist in later life.

Gonzalez, H.M., Tarraf, W., & Haan, M.N. (2011). The Metabolic Syndrome, Biomarkers, and the Acculturation — Health Relationship Among Older Mexican Americans. Journal of Aging and Health.

The study finds that higher acculturation was associated with a lower risk for metabolic syndrome among foreign-born Mexican Americans.

Gurak, D.T. & Kritz, M.M. (2010). Eldery Asian and Hispanic Foreign-and Native-Born Living Arrangements: Accounting for Differences. Research on Aging.

The study looks at patterns of extended living among foreign- and native-born Asian and Hispanic elders from 11 different countries.

Haan, M.N., Zeki Al Hazzouri, A. & Aiello, A.E. (2011). Life-span Socioeconomic Trajectory, Nativity, and Cognitive Aging in Mexican Americans: The Sacramento Area Latino Study on Aging. The Journals of Gerontology, Series B.

The study examines how ethnicity, migration history and changes in socioeconomic status can impact late-life cognitive functioning.

Hahn, E.A., Kim, G. & Chiriboga, D.A. (2010). Acculturation and Depressive Symptoms Among Mexican American Elders New to the Caregiving Role: Results From the Hispanic-EPESE. Journal of Aging and Health.

Results from the study suggest that caregivers who are more acculturated may have a greater risk of depressive symptoms.

Hai, S., Dong, B., Liu, Y. & Zou, Y. (2011). Occurrence and risk factors of mild cognitive impairment in the older Chinese population: a 3-year follow-up study. International Psychogeriatrics.

The study suggests that prevention and early treatment of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases may help to lower the risk of mild cognitive impairment.

Han, H., Kim, M., Lee, H.B., Pistulka, G. & Kim, K.B. (2006). Correlates of Depression in the Korean American Elderly: Focusing on Personal Resources of Social Support. Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology.

The study examined the available sources of social support utilized by Korean elders and the relationships among acculturative stress, social support, and depression.

Hays, J.C. & George, L.K. (2002). The Life-Course Trajectory toward Living Alone: Racial Differences. Research on Aging.

The study described long-term population-based patterns of living alone, with a focus on differences between black and white elders.

Henderson, L.C. (2010). Divergent Models of Diabetes among American Indian Elders. Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontolog.

The research finds that many American Indian elders receive no diabetes education and that current care practices may not effectively address cultural differences.

Herrera, A.P., Meeks, T.W., Dawes, S.E., Hernandez, D.M., Thompson, W.K., Sommerfeld, D.H., Allison, M.A. & Jeste, D.V. (2011). Emotional and cognitive health correlates of leisure activities in older Latino and Caucasian women. Psychology, Health & Medicine.

Researchers find that certain activities, such as listening to radio, either lowered depressive symptoms or improved cognitive health.

Herrera, A.P., Smith, M.L., Ory, M.G., Rodriguez, H.P., Warre, R., Thompson, W.K., Azcue, A. & Romero, J.A. (2011). The Provision of Diabetes-Monitoring Exams to Older Latinos. Journal of Aging and Health.

Researchers examine the patterns and correlates of diabetes monitoring practices in a sample of older Latinos in California.

Hinton, L., Haan, M., Geller, S. & Mungas, D. (2003). Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Latino Elders With Dementia or Cognitive Impairment Without Dementia and Factors That Modify Their Association With Caregiver Depression. The Gerontologist.

This is the first population-based study of the frequency and severity of neuropsychiatric disturbances among Latino elders who have dementia or cognitive impariment and no dementia.

Hinton, L. (2002). Improving Care for Ethnic Minority Elderly and Their Family Caregivers Across the Spectrum of Dementia Severity. Alzheimer Disease and Associated Disorders.

This paper outlines key research areas and methods for researchers to advance knowledge about caregiving in minority families.

Hinton, L., Chambers, D. & Velasquez, A. (2009). Making Sense of Behavioral Disturbances in Persons With Dementia: Latino Family Caregiver Attributions of Neuropsychiatric Inventory Domains. Alzheimer Disease and Associated Disorders.

Researchers find that Latino caregivers were more likely to attribute neuropsychiatric symptoms to causes other than Alzheimer disease or related dementias, which may lead to increased interpersonal tension.

Hinton, L., Chambers, D., Velasquez, A., Gonzalez, H. & Haan, M. (2006). Dementia Neuropsychiatric Symptom Severity, Help-Seeking Patterns, and Family Caregiver Unmet Needs in the Sacramento Area Latino Study on Aging (SALSA). Clinical Gerontologist.

This is the first study to examine how caregivers recognize and seek help for coping with dementia neuropsychiatric symptoms in elderly family members with dementia.

Horsford, S.R., Parra-Cardona, J.R., Post, L.A. & Schiamberg, L. (2011). Elder Abuse and Neglect in African American Families: Informing Practice Based on Ecological and Cultural Frameworks. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect.

Researchers develop a theoretical model for studying elder abuse and neglect in African American populations.

Hravnak, M., Ibrahim, S., Kaufer, A., Sonel, A. & Conigliaro, J. (2006). Racial Disparities in Outcomes Following Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing.

The authors provide an overview of the literature on disparities in the health and healthcare of black patients with coronary heart disease with respect to coronary artery bypass grafting.

Hu, G., Rao, K. & Baker, S.P. (2010). Non-fatal injuries among Chinese aged 65 years and older: findings from the Fourth National Health Services Survey. Injury Prevention.

The study’s objective is to understand the epidemiology of non-fatal injuries among adults aged 65 years and older in China.

Hunter, J.B., de Zapien, J.G., Papenfuss, M., Fernandez, M.L., Meister, J. & Giuliano, A.R. (2004). The impact of a promotora on increasing routine chronic disease prevention among women aged 40 and older at the U.S.-Mexico border. Health Education & Behavior.

The promotora intervention resulted in increased diabetes knowledge among Mexican Americans who have type 2 diabetes.

Huynh-Hohnbaum, A.T., Villa, V.M., Aranda, M.P. & Lambrinos, J. (2008). Evaluating a Multicomponent Caregiver Intervention. Home Health Care Services Quarterly.

The purpose of the study was to determine whether an ethnically and racially diverse group of informal caregivers would experience improved depression and caregiver outcomes after participating in a community-based Caregiver Support/Training Program (CS/TP).

Institute for Women's Policy Research (2011). Social Security and Black Women. Institute for Women's Policy Research.

The program is particularly important for women of color, who tend to have fewer alternative sources of income and earn less on average throughout their working years.

Jang, Y., Chiriboga, D.A., Herrera, J.R. & Schonfeld, L. (2009). Correlates of Depressive Symptoms Among Hispanic Older Adults Living in Public Housing. Journal of Applied Gerontology.

The study finds that financial burdens pose a critical risk to the late life depression, but stresses related to health and acculturation may pose an even greater risk.

Jha, A.K., Orav, E.J. & Epstein, A.M. (2011). Low-Quality, High-Cost Hospitals, Mainly in South, Care for Sharply Higher Shares Of Elderly Black, Hispanic, and Medicaid Patients. Health Affairs.

Quality-based Medicare payments could hurt hospitals that serve low-income, minority older adults.

Jimenez, D.E., Bartels, S.J., Cardenas, V., Daliwal, S.S. & Alegría, M. (2011). Cultural Beliefs and Mental Health Treatment Preferences of Ethnically Diverse Older Adult Consumers in Primary Care. American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.

The study finds that African Americans, Asian Americans, and Latinos had differing beliefs about the causes of mental illness and differences in preferences for treatment.

Johnson, K.S., Kuchibhatla, M. & Tulsky, J.A. (2008). What Explains Racial Differences in the Use of Advance Directives and Attitudes Toward Hospice Care?. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

Researchers find that African Americans were less comfortable discussing death and more likely to want life-prolonging therapies than Whites in their study.

Jones, L.G., Zhang, Y., Ahmed, M.I., Ekundayo, O.J., Akhter, S., Sawyer, P., Aban, I., Sims, R.V. & Ahmed, A. (2010). Understanding the Reasons for the Underuse of Pneumococcal Vaccination by Community-Dwelling Older African Americans. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

The study suggests that the underuse of the vaccination by older African Americans may not necessarily be due to racial disparities in education and income levels.

Joynt, K.E., Orav, E.J. & Jha, A.K. (2011). Thirty-Day Readmission Rates for Medicare Beneficiaries by Race and Site of Care. JAMA.

The study finds that among elderly Medicare recipients, black patients were more likely to be readmitted after hospitalization.

Kao, D.T. & Lloyd, D.A. (2010). Los Angeles Population Change and Healthy Aging. USC Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging.

The policy brief discusses health disparities in Los Angeles County and the challenges to successful aging faced by the county’s residents.

Kao, H-F.S., Lynn, M.R. & Crist, J.D. (2011). Testing of Applicability of Mutuality Scale With Mexican American Caregivers of Older Adults. Journal of Applied Gerontology.

Researchers find that the bilingual Mutuality Scale may eventually be useful in designing culturally relevant interventions for the Mexican American population.

Kao, H-F.S. (2011). Medication administration hassles for Mexican American family caregivers of older adults. Nursing & Health Sciences.

The study explores the reasons for differences in Mexican American family caregivers’ perceived difficulties in administering medication to their elders.

Kim, D., Jang, Y., Chiriboga, D.A., Ma, G.X. & Schonfeld, L. (2010). Factors associated with mental health service use in Latino and Asian immigrant elders. Aging and Mental Health.

Researchers find that self-rated mental health was the most significant factor in explaining mental health service use for Latino and Asian immigrant elders.

Kim, G., DeCoster, J., Chiriboga, D.A., Jang, Y. Allen, R.S. & Parmelee, P. (2011). Associates Between Self-Related Mental Health and Psychiatric Disorders Among Older Adults: Do Racial/Ethnic Differences Exist?. American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.

Results from the study suggest that there is a need to develop race/ethnicity-specific strategies to screen psychiatric disorders for diverse elderly populations.

Kim, G., Worley, C.B., Allen, R.S., Vinson, L., Crowther, M.R., Parmelee, P. & Chiriboga, D.A. (2011). Vulnerability of Older Latino and Asian Immigrants with Limited English Proficiency. American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.

Findings from a study suggest that healthcare systems should do more to address the language needs of older immigrants to reduce health disparities.

Kim, M. & Foreman, M.D. (2011). Korean American Adult Children’s Beliefs about What Their Parents Want at the End of Life. Clinical Gerontologist.

Findings from the study suggest that Korean American adult children have positive attitudes toward advance care planning and believe that their parents would want life support treatments.

Kim, S.H. & Yu, X. (2010). The mediating effect of self-efficacy on the relationship between health literacy and health status in Korean older adults: A short report. Aging and Mental Health.

This is the first study to document the relationship between health literacy, self-efficacy, and physical and mental health status in older populations in a non-English or non-Spanish country.

Kirk, J.K., Graves, D.E., Bell, R.A., Hildebrandt, C.A. & Narayan, K.M.V. (2006). Racial and ethnic disparities in self-monitoring of blood glucose among us adults: A qualitative review. Ethnicity & Disease.

This review focused on literature that evaluated rates of self-monitoring of blood glucose among different racial/ethnic groups.

Klymko, K.W., Artinian, N.T., Price, J.E., Abele, C. & Washington, O.G. (2011). Self-care production experiences in elderly African Americans with hypertension and cognitive difficulty. Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

A qualitative study investigates the self-care behaviors of older African Americans with hypertension who also suffer from cognitive difficulties.

Ko, E. & Lee, J. (2010). Completion of Advance Directives Among Korean American and Non-Hispanic White Older Adults. Research on Aging.

Korean Americans have relatively low rates of completing advance directives.

Krakauer, E.L., Crenner, C. & Fox, K. (2002). Barriers to Optimum End-of-life Care for Minority Patients. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

The study identified institutional and cultural barriers to optimum end-of-life care for minorities.

Kwon, Y. & Kim, E.J. (2011). Korean Americans in Dementia Caregiving Research: Inclusive Strategies to Barriers in Recruitment. Clinical Gerontologist.

The study provides an overview of the barriers to recruiting Korean Americans for research and proposes an inclusive approach to encourage greater participation.

Lambe, S., Cantwell, N., Islam, F., Horwath, K. & Jefferson, A.L. (2010). Perceptions, Knowledge, Incentives, and Barriers of Brain Donation Among African American Elders Enrolled in an Alzheimer’s Research Program. The Geronotologist.

The study sought to learn more about African American older adults’ knowledge and perceptions of brain donation and determine possible ways to increase African American brain donation commitment rates in Alzheimer’s research programs.

Landy, D.C., Mintzer, M.J., Silva, A.K., Dearwater, S.R. & Schulman, C.I. (2011). Hispanic Ethnicity and Fatal Fall Risk: Do Age, Gender, and Community Modify the Relationship?. Journal of Surgical Research.

Hispanic older adults are at a lower risk of suffering a fatal fall than non-Hispanic whites, a study says.

Lawrence, V., Samsi, K., Banerjee, S., Morgan, C. & Murray, J. (2010). Threat to Valued Elements of Life: The Experience of Dementia Across Three Ethnic Groups. The Gerontologist.

The qualitative study focuses on the understanding of dementia among Black Caribbeans, South Asians, and other minority ethnic groups in the UK.

Lee C.C., Czaja S.J. & Schulz R. (2010). The moderating influence of demographic characteristics, social support, and religious coping on the effectiveness of a multicomponent psychosocial caregiver intervention in three racial ethnic groups. The Journals of Gerontology, Series B.

Researchers find that age and religiosity may be important moderators of the effects of caregiver interventions for members of racial ethnic minority groups.

Lee, C.C., Czaja, S.J. & Schulz, R. (2010). The Moderating Influence of Demographic Characteristics, Social Support, and Religious Coping on the Effectiveness of a Multicomponent Psychosocial Caregiver Intervention in Three Racial Ethnic Groups. The Journals of Gerontology, Series B.

Older Hispanic and Black caregivers who received the intervention reported a decrease in caregiver burden.

Lee, H.B., Richardson, A.K., Black, B.S., Shore, A.D., Kasper, J.D. & & Rabins, P.V. (2011). Race and cognitive decline among community-dwelling elders with mild cognitive impairment: Findings from the Memory and Medical Care Study. Aging & Mental Health.

The study suggests that African Americans with mild cognitive impairment are at a higher risk for cognitive decline than non-African Americans.

Lee, H.Y., Yoon, H.S., Shin, N., Moon, J.Y., Kwon, J.H., Park, E.S., Nam, R., Kang, S.B., & Park, K.H. (2011). Perception of Elder Mistreatment and Its Link to Help-Seeking Intention: A Comparison of Elderly Korean and Korean American Immigrants. Clinical Gerontologist.

Results from the study suggest that there is a need for culturally-sensitive interventions, education and policies to address elder neglect in both the United States and Korea.

Lee, S.E. & Casado, B.L. (2011). Attitudes toward Community Services Use in Dementia Care among Korean Americans. Clinical Gerontologist.

The study finds that Korean Americans have generally favorable attitudes toward using community services in dementia care.

Lees, E., Taylor, W.C., Hepworth, J.T., Feliz, K., Cassells, A. & Tobin, J.N. (2007). Environmental Changes to Increase Physical Activity: Perceptions of Older Urban Ethnic-Minority Women. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity.

Participants in the study cite concerns about the built environment and personal safety in their neighborhoods as barriers to greater physical activity.

Leigh, W.A. (2011). African Americans and Social Security: A Primer. Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies.

More than one-third of African Americans expect Social Security to be their major source of retirement income, according to the report.

Leung, D.Y.P., Leung, A.Y.M. & Chi, I. (2011). An Evaluation of the Factor Structure of the Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Involvement and Capacity Scales of the Minimum Data Set for Home Care for Elderly Chinese Community Dwellers in Hong Kong. Home Health Care Services Quarterly.

The study finds that that both scales were reliable and valid in assessing Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) among elderly Chinese community dwellers.

Li, N., Pang, L., Chen, G., Song, X., Zhang, J. & Zheng, X. (2011). Risk factors for depression in older adults in Beijing. The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry.

The study finds that low economic status and poor physical health are significant predictors for depression.

Li, Y., Aranda, M.P. & Chi, I. (2007). Health and life satisfaction of ethnic minority older adults in mainland China: effects of financial strain. International Journal of Aging and Human Development.

This is the first study to examine the differences between mainland Chinese minority and majority elderly groups in terms of financial strain, health conditions, and life satisfaction.

Lichtenberg, P.A. (2011). The Generalizability of a Participant Registry for Minority Health Research. The Gerontologist.

The study finds that the Healthier Black Elders (HBE) approach is effective for recruiting African Americans older adults into health research.

Lincoln, K.D. & Chae, D.H. (2011). Emotional support, negative interaction and major depressive disorder among African Americans and Caribbean Blacks: findings from the National Survey of American Life. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology.

Researchers find that perceived emotional support was associated with lower odds for developing major depressive disorder over the course of an individual’s life.

Lincoln, K.D., Taylor, R.J., Bullard, K.M., Chatters, L.M., Woodward, A.T., Himle, J. A. & Jackson, J.S. (2010). Emotional support, negative interaction and DSM IV lifetime disorders among older African Americans: findings from the national survey of American life (NSAL). International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.

Researchers conducted the first study to investigate the relationships among emotional support, negative interaction with family members and psychiatric disorders among older African Americans.

Lincoln, K.D., Taylor, R.J. & Chatters, L.M. (2003). Correlates of emotional support and negative interaction among older Black Americans. The Journals of Gerontology, Series B.

Results from the study of older Black Americans finds that gender, marital status, and extraversion are factors in determining emotional support from relatives and friends.

Lincoln, K.D., Taylor, R.J., Watkins, D.C. & Chatters, L.M. (2010). Correlates of Psychological Distress and Major Depressive Disorder Among African American Men. Research on Social Work Practice.

Findings underscore the need for early diagnosis for depression among Black men and further research into within-group differences within the African American male population.

Liu, B.C., Leung, D.S. & Chi, I. (2011). Social functioning, polypharmacy and depression in older Chinese primary care patients. Aging & Mental Health.

The study suggests that medical professionals should prescribe fewer medications to reduce adverse drug reactions and depressive symptoms.

Lou, V.W., Kwan, C.W., Leung, A.Y. & Chi, I. (2011). Psychological Distress Among Chinese Adult-Child Caregivers: The Effects of Behavioral and Cognitive Components of Care. Health Care Services Quarterly.

Findings from the study show that adult children who were the primary caregivers of older, married parents were more likely to suffer from psychological distress.

Louie, G.H. & Ward, M.M. (2010). Socioeconomic and Ethnic Differences in Disease Burden and Disparities in Physical Function in Older Adults. American Journal of Public Health.

The study finds that racial/ethnic disparities in physical limitations can largely be explained by differences in socioeconomic factors and disease burden.

Lu, L. (2009). Positive Attitudes Toward Older People and Well-being Among Chinese Community Older Adults. Journal of Applied Gerontology.

The study finds that older individuals in Taiwan possess generally positive attitudes toward aging.

Lui, M. (2011). Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders and Social Security: A Primer. Insight Center for Community Economic Development.

One-third of older Asian Americans would live in poverty without Social Security, the report says

Lujan J., Ostwald, S.K. & Ortiz, M. (2007). Promotora diabetes intervention for Mexican Americans. The Diabetes Educator.

The study suggests that an intervention led by trained promotoras could result in decreased A1C levels and increased diabetes knowledge among Mexican Americans with diabetes.

Mack, J.W., Paulk, M.E., Viswanath, K. & Prigerson, H.G. (2010). Racial Disparities in the Outcomes of Communication on Medical Care Received Near Death. Archives of Internal Medicine.

Researchers find that black patients do not experience the same benefits from end of life discussions as white patients.

Magilvy, J.K., Congdon, J.G., Martinez, R.J., Davis, R. & Averill, J. (2000). Caring for our own: Health care experiences of rural hispanic elders. Journal of Aging Studies.

The article describes the analysis of findings from one large longitudinal and three companion enthnographic studies of rural aging and healthcare in which a large percentage of the participants were Hispanic.

Mair, C.A. (2009). Social Ties and Depression: An Intersectional Examination of Black and White Community-Dwelling Older Adults. Journal of Applied Gerontology.

Among other results from the study, researchers find pronounced differences between Black women’s and White women’s friend and kin ties and potential psychological vulnerability among older Black men.

Malmstrom, T.K., Andresen, E.M., Wolinsky, F.D., Schootman, M., Miller, J.P. & Miller, D.K. (2010). Urinary and Fecal Incontinence and Quality of Life in African Americans. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

Researchers investigate the relationship between incontinence and quality of life by analyzing data from a community-based study of late-middle-aged and older African Americans.

Manson, S.M, Jiang, L., Zhang, L., Beals, J., Acton, K.J. & Roubideaux, Y. (2011). Special Diabetes Program for Indians: Retention in Cardiovascular Risk Reduction. The Gerontologist.

Researchers examine the associations between participant and site characteristics and retention in a multisite cardiovascular disease risk reduction program for American Indians and Alaska Natives.

Marquez, D.X., Hoyem, R., Fogg, L., Bustamante, E.E., Staffileno, B. & Wilbur, J. (2011). Physical Activity of Urban Community-Dwelling Older Latino Adults. Journal of Physical Activity and Health.

Results from the study find that Latino men engage in more moderate/vigorous physical activity than Latino women, but Latino women engage in more light intensity household physical activity.

Masel, M.C., Howrey, B. & Peek, M.K. (2010). The Effect of Acculturation on Frailty Among Older Mexican Americans. Journal of Aging and Health.

The study finds that greater English-language proficiency is associated with a lower risk of frailty among older Mexican Americans.

McCaskill, G.M., Burgio, L.D., Decoster, J. & Roff, L.L. (2010). The Use of Morycz’s Desire-to-Institutionalize Scale Across Three Racial/Ethnic Groups. Journal of Aging and Health..

Study finds that Morycz’s DTI scale is a reliable measure for assessing the desire to institutionalize across White, African American, and Hispanic dementia caregivers.

McDougall, G.J., Becker, H., Pituch, K., Acee, T.W., Vaughan, P.W. & Delville, C.L. (2010). Differential benefits of memory training for minority older adults in the SeniorWISE study. The Gerontologist.

There are few published studies about cognitive interventions for minority elders.

Mendes de Leon, C.F., Eschbach, K. & Markides, K.S. (2011). Population Trends and Late-Life Disability in Hispanics From the Midwest. Journal of Aging and Health.

The study provides a profile of the late-life health status and disability of older Hispanics living in the Midwest.

Mendez-Luck, C.A., Trejo, L., Miranda, J., Jimenez, E., Quiter, E.S. & Mangione, C.M. (2011). Recruitment Strategies and Costs Associated With Community-Based Research in a Mexican-Origin Population. The Gerontologist.

Researchers find that developing partnerships with community-based organizations is critical for reaching target enrollment for studies.

Mejia-Arango, S. & Gutierrez, L.M. (2011). Prevalence and Incidence Rates of Dementia and Cognitive Impairment No Dementia in the Mexican Population: Data From the Mexican Health and Aging Study. Journal of Aging and Health.

The data provide estimates of the prevalence and incidence of dementia and cognitive impairment in the heterogeneous Mexican elder population.

Min, J.W. & Barrio, C. (2008). Cultural Values and Caregiver Preference for Mexican-American and Non-Latino White Elders. Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology.

The study, which examines caregiver preference in the event of a hip fracture, finds that a greater proportion of Mexican-Americans than non-Latino White elders prefer to rely on informal caregivers.

Miranda, P.Y., Wilkinson, A.V., Etzel, C.J., Zhou, R., Jones, L.A., Thompson, P. & Bondy, M.L. (2010). Policy implications of early onset breast cancer among Mexican-origin women. Cancer.

The study finds that Mexican-American women are diagnosed with breast cancer at a significantly younger age than Caucasian women.

Montes de Oca, V., Ramìrez Garcìa, T., Sàenz, R. & Guillèn, J. (2011). The Linkage of Life Course, Migration, Health, and Aging: Health in Adults and Elderly Mexican Migrants. Journal of Aging and Health.

Researchers provide data from an ethnographic research project that examines the impact of migration on the health of older Mexican migrants living in Mexico, Texas, Illinois and California.

Morano, C.L. & Bravo, M. (2002). A psychoeducational model for Hispanic Alzheimer’s disease caregivers. The Gerontologist.

The study shows that Hispanic Alzheimer’s disease caregivers who participated in an intervention program had an increased awareness of community-based services and a greater willingness to attend support groups.

Morgan, P.D., Fogel, J., Tyler, I.D. & Jones, J.R. (2010). Culturally Targeted Educational Intervention to Increase Colorectal Health Awareness among African Americans. Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved.

Researchers find that culturally targeted, community-based educational intervention can increase knowledge and screening for the disease among African Americans.

Morgan, R.O., Teal, C.R., Hasche, J.C., Petersen, L.A., Byrne, M.M., Paterniti, D.A. & Virnig, B. A. (2008). Does Poorer Familiarity with Medicare Translate into Worse Access to Health Care?. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

Researchers find that poorer familiarity with Medicare may affect beneficiaries’ ability to access care, the quality of the healthcare received, and overall health outcomes.

Mutchler, J.E., Bacigalupe, G., Coppin, A. & Gottlieb, A. (2006). Language Barriers Surrounding Medication Use among Older Latinos. Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology.

Interviews with older Latino, community-residing individuals in eastern Massachusetts suggest that language is a barrier in dealing with medication usage.

National Association of Social Workers. (2010). NASW Standards for Social Work Practice with Family Caregivers of Older Adults. National Association of Social Workers.

The standards are designed to enhance social work practice with family caregivers of older adults from various cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Nguyen, D. (2011). Acculturation and Perceived Mental Health Need Among Older Asian Immigrants. Journal of Behavioral Health Services and Research.

A study finds that limited English proficiency increased the likelihood that an older Asian immigrant would perceive the need for help for mental health problems.

Nicklett, E.J. (2011). Socioeconomic status and race/ethnicity independently predict health decline among older diabetics. BMC Public Health.

The study finds that race/ethnicity is a strong predictor of health decline among older diabetics, with Whites having a steadier rate of decline than Blacks and Hispanics.

Nie, H., Xu, Y., Liu, B., Zhang, Y., Lei, T., Hui, X., Zhang, L. & Wu, Y. (2010). The prevalence of mild cognitive impairment about elderly population in China: a meta-analysis. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.

Researchers find that mild cognitive impairment is influenced by sex, age, and education level, and is less prevalent in eastern China than in western China.

Norstrand, J.A. & Xu, Q. (2011). Social Capital and Health Outcomes Among Older Adults in China: The Urban-Rural Dimension. The Gerontologist.

Researchers find that western notions of social capital may not be applicable to older Chinese living in rural areas of China.

Ofstedal, M.B. & Weir, D.R. (2011). Recruitment and Retention of Minority Participants in the Health and Retirement Study. The Gerontologist.

Researchers finds that the oversampling strategies employed Health and Retirement Study were successful in identifying and recruiting minority participants.

Ostir, G.V., Eschbach, K., Markides, K.S. & Goodwin, J.S. (2003). Neighbourhood composition and depressive symptoms among older Mexican Americans. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.

The study finds that the adverse effects of poverty on the psychological well-being of older Mexican Americans are moderated by living in communities with a high density Mexican Americans.

Ovbiagele, B. (2010). ‘Al pie de la letra’: crafting a report card for elderly Spanish-only-speaking patients with stroke. Stroke.

One of the objectives of the qualitative study was to modify an existing recurrent stroke prevention tool to ensure it is culturally appropriate for older Spanish-only-speaking Hispanics.

Ovbiagele, B. (2010). Potential role of group clinics to boost outcomes among elderly Spanish-only speaking stroke patients. Critical Pathways in Cardiology: A Journal of Evidence-Based Medicine.

The study sought to determine the feasibility of using group clinics to boost treatment adherence among elderly Spanish-speaking only stroke patients in an under-resourced urban health system.

Palmquist, A.E., Wilkinson, A.V., Sandoval, J-M. & Koehly, L.M. (2011). Age-Related Differences in Biomedical and Folk Beliefs as Causes for Diabetes and Heart Disease Among Mexican Origin Adults. Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health.

Researchers find that Mexican older adults may benefit from diabetes interventions that take into account cultural beliefs about susto.

Pang, E.C., Jordan-Marsh, M., Silverstein, M. & Cody, M. (2003). Health-Seeking Behaviors of Elderly Chinese Americans: Shifts in Expectations. The Gerontologist.

Findings from the study suggest a shift from traditional expectations of filial piety to more dependence on neighbors and friends.

Patel, K.V., Eschbach, K., Rudkin, L.L., Peek, K. & Markides, K.S. (2003). Neighborhood context and self-rated health in older Mexican Americans. Annals of Epidemiology.

The study finds that living in a border community and an economically disadvantaged neighborhood were predictors of poorer self-rated health status, but older Mexican Americans also experienced health benefits from living in areas populated by other Hispanics.

Park, J., Roh, S. & Yeo, Y. (2011). Religiosity, Social Support, and Life Satisfaction Among Elderly Korean Immigrants. The Gerontologist.

The study suggests that the increased social support that comes with religious engagement may help to explain the positive relationship between religiosity and life satisfaction.

Peng, T.R., Navaie-Waliser, M. & Feldman, P.H. (2003). Social Support, Home Health Service Use, and Outcomes Among Four Racial-Ethnic Groups. The Gerontologist.

Researchers find that, among all racial or ethnic groups examined in the study, black elders were more likely to be alone with no form of supportive care at discharge to self-care.

Perrino, T., Brown, S.C., Huang, S., Brown, C.H., Gómez, G.P., Pantin, H. & Szapocznik, J. (2011). Depressive Symptoms, Social Support, and Walking Among Hispanic Older Adults. Journal of Aging and Health.

Researchers find that an unintended consequence of social support is that it may encourage sedentary behavior among depressed older adults.

Ralston, P.A., Cohen, N.L., Wickrama, K.A.S. & Kwag, K. (2011). Social Support and Dietary Quality in Older African American Public Housing Residents. Research on Aging.

Findings from the study suggest that social relations play a significant role in determining the quality of diets that African American elders will receive.

Rao, A.S., Desphande, O.M., Jamoona, C. & Reid, C.M. (2008). Elderly Indo-Caribbean Hindus and End-of-Life Care: A Community-Based Exploratory Study. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

This community-based exploratory study provides some new information about an understudied ethnic population of older adults.

Rankins, J., Sampson, W., Brown, B. & Jenkins-Salley, T. (2005). Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) Intervention Reduces Blood Pressure among Hypertensive African American Patients in a Neighborhood Health Care Center. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior.

Study shows that the DASH-Dinner model could improve blood pressure control among low-income hypertensive African Americans.

Reyes-Ortiz, C.A. & Markides, K.S. (2010). Socioeconomic Factors, Immigration Status, and Cancer Screening Among Mexican American Women Aged 75 and Older. Health Care for Women International.

The study examines whether socioeconomic factors and acculturation influence Pap smear and mammography use among Mexican American women aged 75 years and older.

Roberto, A.J., Krieger, J.L. & Beam, M.A. (2009). Enhancing web-based kidney disease prevention messages for Hispanics using targeting and tailoring. Journal of Health Communication.

The study assessed the effects of targeted and tailored web-based messages on Hispanics’ willingness to talk to a doctor about kidney disease and their perceived susceptibility to the disease.

Rocha-Goldberg, M., Corsino, L., Batch, B., Voils, C.I., Thorpe, C.T., Bosworth, H.B. & Svetkey, L.P. (2010). Hypertension Improvement Project (HIP) Latino: results of a pilot study of lifestyle intervention for lowering blood pressure in Latino adults. Ethnicity & Health.

Findings from the study suggest that a culturally tailored behavioral intervention for Latinos is potentially effective for preventing and treating hypertension.

Rockeymoore, M.M. and Lui, M. (2011). Plan for a New Future: The Impact of Social Security Reform on People of Color. Commission to Modernize Social Security.

The report underscores the importance of the disability and survivor benefits of Social Security to workers and families of color.

Rodriguez-Galan, M.B. & Falcón, L.M. (2009). Perceived problems with access to medical care and depression among older Puerto Ricans, Dominicans, other Hispanics, and a comparison group of non-Hispanic Whites. Journal of Aging and Health.

The Hispanic paradox fails to apply to the experience of aging for Puerto Ricans.

Roh, S., Jang, Y., Chiriboga, D.A., Kwag, K.H., Cho, S. & Bernstein, K. (2011). Perceived Neighborhood Environment Affecting Physical and Mental Health: A Study with Korean American Older Adults in New York City. Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health.

Researchers find a strong link between perceived neighborhood safety and depressive symptoms among Korean American elders living in the city of New York.

Ross, O.A., Wilhoite, G.J., Bacon, J.A., Soto-Ortolaza, A., Kachergus, J., Cobb, S.A., Puschmann, A., Vilariño-Güell, C., Farrer, M.J., Graff-Radford, N., Meschia, J.F. & Wszolek, Z.K. (2010). LRRK2 variation and Parkinson’s disease in African Americans. Movement Disorders.

This study provides news information about the global impact of LRRK2 mutations, which is not widely understood due to a lack of studies on specific ethnic groups.

Russell, D. & Taylor, J. (2009). Living alone and depressive symptoms: the influence of gender, physical disability, and social support among Hispanic and non-Hispanic older adults. The Journals of Gerontology, Series B.

The study finds that living alone is associated with greater levels of depressive symptoms in Hispanics but not in non-Hispanics.

Sachs-Ericsson, N., Gayman, M.D., Kendall-Tackett, K., Lloyd, D.A., Medley, A., Collins, N., Corsentino, E. & Sawyer, K. (2010). The long-term impact of childhood abuse on internalizing disorders among older adults: The moderating role of self-esteem. Aging & Mental Health.

Researchers find that the negative effects of childhood abuse can persist into older adulthood in their study of ethnically diverse older adults in South Florida.

Salinas, J.J., Al Snih, S., Markides, K., Ray, L.A. & Angel, R.J. (2010). The Rural-Urban Divide: Health Services Utilization Among Older Mexicans in Mexico. The Journal of Rural Health.

Research suggests that the lower rates of health service use among older adults from rural Mexico are a result of barriers to access and not better overall health.

Santoyo-Olsson, J., Cabrera, J., Freyre, R., Grossman, M., Alvarez, N., Mathur, D., Guerrero, M., Delgadillo, A.T., Kanaya, A.M. & Stewart, A.L. (2011). An Innovative Multiphased Strategy to Recruit Underserved Adults into a Randomized Trial of a Community-Based Diabetes Risk Reduction Program. The Gerontologist.

Researchers find that offering diabetes health education and screening prior to study recruitment may help overcome barriers to research participation in underserved communities.

Sarkisian, C.A., Brown, A.F., Norris, K.C., Wintz, R.L. & Mangione, C. (2003). A systematic review of diabetes self-care interventions for older, African American, or Latino adults. The Diabetes Educator.

Researchers find few published self-care interventions that aimed at improving glycemic control or health-related quality of life for older Latino and African American adults.

Sarkisian, C.A., Brusuelas, R.J., Steers, W.N., Davidson, M.B., Brown, A.F., Norris, K.C., Anderson, R.M. & Mangione, C.M. (2005). Using focus groups of older African Americans and Latinos with diabetes to modify a self-care empowerment intervention. Ethnicity and Disease.

Researchers and community members worked together to develop an empowerment intervention that would meet community needs and would be culturally appropriate.

Sarkisian, C.A., Shunkwiler, S.M., Aguilar, I. & Moore, A.A. (2006). Ethnic Differences in Expectation for Aging Among Older Adults. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

This study of older adults in the greater Los Angeles area suggests that Latinos have significantly lower expectations about aging than non-Latino whites and African Americans.

Schensul,J.J., Radda, K., Coman, E., & Vazquez, E. (2009). Multi-level intervention to prevent influenza infections in older low income and minority adults. American Journal of Community Psychology.

The intervention resulted in a significant increase in influenza vaccination and improvements in pro-vaccination knowledge and beliefs.

Schootman, M., Andresen, E.M., Wolinsky, F.D., Malmstrom, T.K., Miller, J.P. & Miller, D.K. (2007). Neighbourhood environment and the incidence of depressive symptoms among middle-aged African Americans. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.

This is the first study to examine the incidence of clinically relevant levels of depressive symptoms in African Americans using several different spatial scales.

Sheffield, K.M. & Peek, M.K. (2009). Neighborhood context and cognitive decline in older Mexican Americans: results from the Hispanic Established Populations for Epidemiologic Studies of the Elderly. American Journal of Epidemiology.

The study finds that ethnically homogeneous Mexican-American neighborhoods may confer sociocultural advantages to their residents.

Shellman, J., Granara, C. & Rosengarten, G. (2011). Barriers to Depression Care for Black Older Adults: Practice and Policy Implications. Journal of Gerontological Nursing.

Researchers find that Black elders are at a higher risk for misdiagnosis and undertreatment for depression.

Shih, R.A., Ghosh-Dastidar, B., Margolis, K.L., Slaughter, M.E., Jewell, A., Bird, C.E., Eibner, C., Denburg, N.L., Ockene, J., Messina, C.R. & Espeland, M.A. (2011). Neighborhood socioeconomic status and cognitive function in women. American Journal of Public Health.

The study is one of the first to report on differences in the relationship between neighborhood socioeconomic status and cognitive function among elderly women by race.

Sicotte, M., Alvarado, B.E., Leon, E. & Zunzunegui, M. (2008). Social networks and depressive symptoms among elderly women and men in Havana, Cuba. Aging & Mental Health.

Researchers find that social networks centered on children and the extended family lowered the frequency of depressive symptoms.

Silberberg, M., Sloane, R., Yarnall, K.S.H., McKinnon, A., Patel, R. & Champagne, M. (). Improving Hypertension Control in a Population of Low-Income Frail Older Adults: An Evaluation of the Just for Us Model.. Journal of Applied Gerontology.

A study of the Just for Us program finds that blood pressure declined among enrolled patients with hypertension, particularly among African Americans.

Snih, S.A., Graham, J.E., Kuo, Y., Goodwin, J.S., Markides, K.S. & Ottenbacher, K.J. (2009). Obesity and Disability: Relation Among Older Adults Living in Latin America and the Caribbean. American Journal of Epidemiology.

Results from the study indicate that obesity is an independent factor contributing to disability in the elderly populations of Latin America and the Caribbean.

Solway, E., Estes, C.L., Goldberg, S. & Berry, J. (2010). Access Barriers to Mental Health Services for Older Adults from Diverse Populations: Perspectives of Leaders in Mental Health and Aging. Journal of Aging and Social Policy.

The study discusses the compounding factors that lead to challenges in accessing mental health services for minority elders.

Sorkin, D.H., Nguyen, H., & Ngo-Metzger, Q. (2011). Assessing the Mental Health Needs and Barriers to Care Among a Diverse Sample of Asian American Older Adults. Journal of General Internal Medicine.

Researchers conduct one of the few studies to investigate mental health needs and access to care among Asian American older adults from different ethnic subgroups.

Sriwattanakomen, R., McPherron, J., Chatman, J., Morse, J.Q., Martire, L.M., Karp, J.F., Houck, P.R., Bensasi, S., Houle, J., Stack, J.A., Woods, M., Block, B., Thomas, S.B., Quinn, S. & Reynolds, C.F. (2010). A comparison of the frequencies of risk factors for depression in older black and white participants in a study of indicated prevention. International Psychogeriatrics.

Cross-sectional study of data from ongoing randomized shows that black participants had a higher prevalence of multiple risk factors for depression compared to white participants.

Stineman, M.G., Strumpf, N., Kurichi, J.E., Charles, J., Grisso, J.A. & Jayadevappa, R. (2011). Attempts to Reach the Oldest and Frailest: Recruitment, Adherence, and Retention of Urban Elderly Persons to a Falls Reduction Exercise Program. The Gerontologist.

Researchers find that successfully retaining and recruiting older African Americans in a study requires a plan for community support.

Strauss, J., Lei, X., Park, A., Shen, Y., Smith, J.P., Yang, Z. & Zhao, Y. (2011). Health Outcomes and Socio-economic Status Among the Elderly in China: Evidence from the CHARLS Pilot. Journal of Population Ageing.

Researchers find that community factors, such as air pollution and limited access to clean water, play a significant role in determining health outcomes.

Sullivan-Marx, E.M., Mangione, K.K., Ackerson, T., Sidorov, I., Maislin, G., Volpe, S.L. & Craik, R. (2011). Recruitment and Retention Strategies Among Older African American Women Enrolled in an Exercise Study at a PACE Program. The Gerontologist.

A unique feature of the project was the use of trained staff caregiver nursing assistants and an advanced practice nurse who had established relationships with participants.

Szanton, S.L., Rifkind, J.M., Mohanty, J.G., Miller, E.R., Thorpe, R.J., Nagababu, E., Epel, E.S., Zonderman, A.B., & Evans, M.K. (2011). Racial Discrimination Is Associated with a Measure of Red Blood Cell Oxidative Stress: A Potential Pathway for Racial Health Disparities. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine.

Researchers find that racial discrimination is associated with increased oxidative stress, which may contribute to racial disparities in age-related chronic diseases.

Tan, E.J., Rebok, G.W., Yu, Q., Frangakis, C.E., Carlson, M.C., Wang, T., Ricks, M., Tanner, E.K., McGill, S. & Fried, L.P. (2009). The long-term relationship between high-intensity volunteering and physical activity in older African American women. The Journals of Gerontology, Series B.

Researchers find that high-intensity senior service programs, which are designed as health promotion interventions, could lead to sustained improvements in physical activity and potentially address community needs.

Tanaka, K. & Iwasawa, M. (2010). Aging in Rural Japan — Limitations in the Current Social Care Policy. Journal of Aging and Social Policy.

Researchers find that there is a need for social care policies that are designed for the increasing numbers of single caregivers and single elders.

Tang, M. (2011). Can Cultural Values Help Explain the Positive Aspects of Caregiving Among Chinese American Caregivers?. Journal of Gerontological Social Work.

Researchers find that Chinese American caregivers with strong Asian cultural values had greater positive feelings toward caregiving.

Taylor-Harris, D. & Heying, J.Z. (2011). The Third-Age African American Seniors: Benefits of Participating in Senior Multipurpose Facilities. Journal of Gerontological Social Work.

Researchers conduct a qualitative study to better understand the reasons and benefits for African American elders’ use of multipurpose senior centers.

Thompson, V.L., Kalesan, B., Wells, A., Williams, S.L. & Caito, N.M. (2010). Comparing the use of evidence and culture in targeted colorectal cancer communication for African Americans. Patient Education and Counseling.

The study examines the effects culturally targeted colorectal cancer communications.

Thorpe Jr., R.J., Clay, O.J., Szanton, S.L., Allaire, J.C. & Whitfield, K.E. (2011). Correlates of Mobility Limitation in African Americans. The Journals of Gerontology, Series A.

The study finds that older African Americans with two or more reported medical conditions had greater odds for mobility limitation.

Tiedt, A.D. (2010). The Gender Gap in Depressive Symptoms Among Japanese Elders: Evaluating Social Support and Health as Mediating Factors. Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology.

The study applied data from the Nihon University Japanese Longitudinal Study of Aging in an attempt to explain the gender gap in depressive symptoms among Japanese elders.

Tieu, Y., Konnert, C. & Wang, J.L. (2010). Depression literacy among older Chinese immigrants in Canada: a comparison with a population-based survey. International Psychogeriatrics.

Researchers conduct the first study to investigate mental health literacy among older Chinese immigrants.

Tomioka, M., Braun, K.L., Compton, M. & Tanoue, L. (2011). Adapting Stanford’s Chronic Disease Self-Management Program to Hawaii’s Multicultural Population. The Gerontologist.

Researchers find that a culturally modified version of the program was effective in increasing self-efficacy for older Asian Pacific Islanders.

Tong H.M., Lai, D.W., Zeng, Q. & Xu, W.Y. (2011). Effects of Social Exclusion on Depressive Symptoms: Elderly Chinese Living Alone in Shanghai, China. Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology.

The results from the study suggest that social exclusion may play a more significant role in the development of depressive symptoms than socio-demographic factors among older Chinese.

Torres, L.R., Kaplan, C. & Valdez, A. (2011). Health Consequences of Long-Term Injection Heroin Use Among Aging Mexican American Men. Journal of Aging and Health.

The study examines the complex health profile of Mexican American older adults with a long history of heroin and drug use.

Vega, W.A. & Gassoumis, Z.D. (2011). Impact of Social Security and Proposed Benefit Changes on the Latino Population. USC Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging.

Social Security is a critical income source for elderly and disabled Latinos because of their socioeconomic condition, higher rates of disability and longer life expectancy, according to the report.

Walker, E.A., Stevens, K.A. & Persaud, S. (2010). Promoting diabetes self-management among african americans: An educational intervention. Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved.

This is one of the few studies focusing on diabetes educational interventions with African Americans.

Walker K.O., Steers N., Liang L.J., Morales L.S., Forge N., Jones L. & Brown, A.F. (2010). The Vulnerability of Middle-Aged and Older Adults in a Multiethnic, Low-Income Area: Contributions of Age, Ethnicity, and Health Insurance. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

The study shows that older African Americans and Latinos in South Los Angeles are more likely to experience delays in care and report a lower use of preventive services.

Walsh, C.A., Olson, J.L., Ploeg, J., Lohfeld, L. & MacMillan, H.L. (2011). Elder Abuse and Oppression: Voices of Marginalized Elders. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect.

Researchers review literature that examines how various forms of oppression can lead to elder abuse.

Warren-Findlow, J., Laditka, J.N., Laditka, S.B. & Thompson, M.E. (2011). Associations between Social Relationships and Emotional Well-Being in Middle-Aged and Older African Americans. Research on Aging.

The study examines how the frequency and quality of social ties influence older African Americans’ self-rated emotional health.

Warren-Findlow, J., Seymour, R.B. & Shenk, D. (2010). Integenerational Transmission of Chronic Illness Self-care: Results From the Caring for Hypertension in African American Families Study. The Gerontologist.

Researchers find that parents influenced their adult children’s adherence to medication, but adult children did not influence their parents’ adherence to medication.

Weech-Maldonado, R., Fongwa, M.N., Gutierrez, P. & Hays, R.D. (2008). Language and Regional Differences in Evaluations of Medicare Managed Care by Hispanics. Health Services Research.

The study finds that Hispanics’ assessment of Medicare managed care can vary significantly depending on where they live in the United States.

Weiss, C.O., González, H.M., Kabeto, M.U. & Langa, K.M. (2005). Differences in Amount of Informal Care Received by Non-Hispanic Whites and Latinos in a Nationally Representative Sample of Older Americans. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

The study of a nationally representative sample of older Latinos finds that more older Latinos receive informal care than African Americans and Non-Hispanic Whites.

Weitzman, P.F., Chang, G. & Reynoso, H. (2004). Middle-aged and older Latino American women in the patient-doctor interaction. Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology..

Across all of the focus groups of middle-aged and older Latinas, women expressed a preference for Spanish-speaking doctors, but not for doctors of the same ethnicity.

Wessels, A.M., Lane, K.A., Gao, S., Hall, K.S., Unverzagt, F.W. & Hendrie, H.C. (2011). Diabetes and cognitive decline in elderly African Americans: A 15-year follow-up study. Alzheimer's and Dementia.

Researchers find that having diabetes significantly accelerates cognitive decline.

Wilcox, S., Castro, C., King, A., Housemann, R. & Brownson, R. (2000). Determinants of leisure time physical activity in rural compared with urban older and ethnically diverse women in the United States. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.

Rural women in the study more frequently reported caregiving duties as opposed to concerns about the physical environment as a barrier to physical activity.

Williams, M.M., Meisel, M.M., Williams, J. & Morris, J.C. (2011). An Interdisciplinary Outreach Model of African American Recruitment for Alzheimer’s Disease Research. The Gerontologist.

Researchers find that the African American Outreach Satellite (Satellite) reduces barriers to research participation and encourages retention.

Wong, R. & Gonzalez-Gonzalez, C. (2010). Old-age disability and wealth among return mexican migrants from the United States. Journal of Aging and Health.

Findings suggest that migrants who returned to Mexico from the United States lost their original physical health advantage that they had prior to migration.

Wong, S.T., Yoo, G.J. & Stewart, A.L. (2007). An Empirical Evaluation of Social Support and Psychological Well-being in Older Chinese and Korean Immigrants. Ethnicity & Health.

This is one of the first studies to examine different domains of social support and well-being in older Chinese and Koreans living in the United States.

Wong, S.T., Yoo, G.J. & Stewart, A.L. (2006). The Changing Meaning of Family Support Among Older Chinese and Korean Immigrants. The Journals of Gerontology, Series B..

Researchers find that the integration of cultures is an indicator of successful adaptation to immigration later in life.

Woodward, A.T., Chatters, L.M., Taylor, R.J., Neighbors, H.W. & Jackson, J.S. (2010). Differences in Professional and Informal Help Seeking Among Older African Americans, Black Caribbeans, and Non-Hispanic Whites. Journal of the Society for Social Work and Research.

The study finds that Black Caribbeans are more likely to rely only on informal support, while African Americans are more likely to receive no help at all.

Woodward, A.T., Taylor, R.J., Bullard, K.M., Aranda, M.P., Lincoln, K.D. & Chatters, L.M (2011). Prevalence of lifetime DSM-IV affective disorders among older African Americans, Black Caribbeans, Latinos, Asians and Non-Hispanic White people. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatr.

The study examines racial and ethnic differences in the prevalence of psychiatric disorders among older adults.

Wu, B., Chi, I., Plassman, B.L. & Guo, M. (2010). Depressive symptoms and health problems among Chinese immigrant elders in the US and Chinese elders in China. Aging and Mental Health.

The study finds that Chinese immigrant elders in Boston were more resilient and healthier than their counterparts in Shanghai, which is consistent with the literature on healthy selection theory.

(2010). Differences in Self-Reported Oral Health Among Community-Dwelling Black, Hispanic, and White Elders. This is one of the first studies to compare self-rated oral health across Black, Hispanic, and White elderly populations using a nationally representative sample..

This is one of the first studies to compare self-rated oral health across Black, Hispanic, and White elderly populations using a nationally representative sample.

Wutoh, A.K., English, G.N., Daniel, M., Kendall, K.A., Cobran, E.K., Tasker, V.C., Hodges, G., Brady, A.P. & Mbulaiteye, A. (2011). Pilot study to assess HIV knowledge, spirituality, and risk behaviors among older African Americans. Journal of the National Medical Association.

Findings from the study suggest that older African American females may be more knowledgeable about HIV than older African American males.

Yan, E. & Kwok, T. (2010). Abuse of older Chinese with dementia by family caregivers: an inquiry into the role of caregiver burden. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.

Researchers find that many older Chinese with dementia in Hong Kong face verbal and physical abuse.

Yan, T., Silverstein, M. & Wilber, K.H. (2011). Does Race/Ethnicity Affect Aging Anxiety in American Baby Boomers?. Research on Aging.

Researchers examine anxiety about aging among African American and Hispanic baby boomers.

Yao, L. & Robert, S.A. (2011). Examining the Racial Crossover in Mortality between African American and White Older Adults: A Multilevel Survival Analysis of Race, Individual Socioeconomic Status, and Neighborhood Socioeconomic Context. Journal of Aging Research.

Findings from the study suggest that black older adults have a higher probability of dying at an earlier age than white older adults.

Yao, L. & Robert, S.A. (2008). The Contributions of Race, Individual Socioeconomic Status, and Neighborhood Socioeconomic Context on the Self-Rated Health Trajectories and Mortality of Older Adults. Research on Aging.

Researchers use data from the Americans’ Changing Lives Study to examine how individual and neighborhood socioeconomic status may be able to explain racial disparities in self-rated health trajectories over time, among Black and White older adults in the United States.

Yu, J., Li, J., Cuijpers, P., Wu, S. & Wu, Z. (2011). Prevalence and correlates of depressive symptoms in Chinese older adults: a population-based study. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.

The study finds that family support is an important predictor for depression in Chinese older adults.

Zeki Al Hazzouri, A., Haan, M.N., Galea, S., & Aiello, A.E. (2011). Life-Course Exposure to Early Socioeconomic Environment, Education in Relation to Late-Life Cognitive Function Among Older Mexicans and Mexican Americans. Journal of Aging and Health.

Researchers find that educational attainment mediates the effect of childhood socioeconomic status on late-life cognitive function.

Zeki Al Hazzouri, A., Haan, M.N., Kalbfleisch, J.D., Galea, S., Lisabeth, L.D. & Aiello, A.E. (2011). Life-Course Socioeconomic Position and Incidence of Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Without Dementia in Older Mexican Americans: Results From the Sacramento Area Latino Study on Aging. American Journal of Epidemiology.

Researchers find that individuals from lower socioeconomic status were at a higher risk for dementia.

Zeki Al Hazzouri, A., Haan, M.N., Osypuk, T., Abdou, C., Hinton, L. & Aiello, A.E. (2011). Neighborhood Socioeconomic Context and Cognitive Decline Among Older Mexican Americans: Results From the Sacramento Area Latino Study on Aging. American Journal of Epidemiology.

Findings from the study suggest that the effect of neighborhood socioeconomic factors on cognitive decline may be largely accounted for by differences in education levels.

Zhu, K., Hunter, S., Bernard, L.J., Payne-Wilks, K., Roland, C.L., Elam, L.C., Feng, Z. & Levine, R.S. (2002). An Intervention Study on Screening for Breast Cancer among Single African-American Women Aged 65 and Older. Preventive Medicine.

Analyses suggest that the intervention failed to show an overall positive effect on breast self-examination or knowledge/attitudes/beliefs in breast health among older single African-American women.

Zunker, C.L. & Cummins, J.J. (2004). Elderly health disparities on the U.S.-Mexico border. Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology.

The study offers insight to the health of older Hispanics and the impact of income on health for Hispanics and non-Hispanic Whites living on the U.S.-Mexico border.

Zunzunegui, M., Alvarado, B.E., DelSer, T. & Otero, A. (2003). Social Networks, Social Integration, and Social Engagement Determine Cognitive Decline in Community-Dwelling Spanish Older Adults. The Journals of Gerontology, Series B.

The longitudinal study of community-dwelling people over 65 found that a lack of social ties, poor social integration, and social disengagement are risk factors for cognitive decline among community-dwelling elderly individuals.

Zunzunegui, M.V., Béland, F. & Otero, A. (2001). Support from children, living arrangements, self-rated health and depressive symptoms of older people in Spain. International Journal of Epidemiology.

The study finds that emotional support from children and coresidence with children are associated with improved mental health for older adults in Spain.

Aguila, E., Diaz, C., Fu, M.M., Kapteyn, A. & Pierson, A. (2011). Living Longer in Mexico: Income Security and Health. RAND Corporation.

The study finds that the Mexican population is rapidly aging, suffering from more chronic diseases, and facing financial insecurity.

Spence, N.J., Adkins, D.E. & Dupre, M.E. (2011). Racial Differences in Depression Trajectories among Older Women: Socioeconomic, Family, and Health Influences. Journal of Health and Social Behavior.

The study finds that black women report higher levels of depressive symptoms from middle to late life than white women.

Wu, B., Liang, J., Plassman, B.L., Remle, C. & Luo, X. (2011). Edentulism trends among middle-aged and older adults in the United States: comparison of five racial/ethnic groups. Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology.

This is the first study to provide national estimates for the rate of edentulism trends over time for five major ethnic groups in the United States.

Darnell, K.R., McGuire, C. & Danner, D.D. (2011). African American Participation in Alzheimer’s Disease Research That Includes Brain Donation. American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease & Other Dementias.

The study suggests that establishing a rapport with patients and engaging in discussions about medical procedures to extend life may lead to a higher brain donation consent rate.

Kim, N.H., Kim, H.S., Eun, C.R., Seo, J.A., Cho, H.J., Kim, S.G., Choi, K.M., Baik, S.H., Choi, D.S., Park, M.H., Han, C. & Kim, N.H. (2011). Depression is Associated with Sarcopenia, Not Central Obesity, in Elderly Korean Men. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

Researchers find that depression in elderly Koreans is associated with lower body mass index (BMI) and sarcopenia.

Aranda, M.P., Chae, D.H., Lincoln, K.D., Taylor, R.J., Woodward, A.T. & Chatters, L.M. (2011). Demographic correlates of DSM-IV major depressive disorder among older African Americans, Black Caribbeans, and non-Hispanic Whites: results from the National Survey of American Life. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.

The study finds that the odds of lifetime major depressive disorder were higher among non-Hispanic Whites, women and those with greater disability.

Chappell, N.L. & Funk, L. (2011). Filial Caregivers; Diasporic Chinese Compared with Homeland and Hostland Caregivers. Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology.

The study examines the similarities and differences in beliefs and behaviors of Chinese Canadian caregivers compared with Hong Kong Chinese and Caucasian Canadian caregivers.

Hannon, L., Sawyer, P. & Allman, R.M. (2011). The Influence of Community and the Built Environment on Physical Activity. Journal of Aging and Health.

Researchers find that homeownership is associated with greater leisure-time physical activity among older rural African Americans.

Casado, B. & Sacco, P. (2011). Correlates of Caregiver Burden among Family Caregivers of Older Korean Americans. The Journals of Gerontology, Series B.

The study finds that being female and the spouse of the care recipient were associated with higher caregiver burden.

Nam, Y. (2011). Welfare Reform and Elderly Immigrants’ Health Insurance Coverage: The Roles of Federal and State Medicaid Eligibility Rules. Journal of Gerontological Social Work.

The study demonstrates the importance of federal and state eligibility rules in determining elder immigrants’ chances of being covered by some form of health insurance.

Kelley, A.S., Ettner, S.L., Wenger, N.S. & Sarkisian, C.A. (2011). Determinants of Death in the Hospital Among Older Adults. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

The study finds that Black and Hispanic older adults are more likely to die in the hospital than non-Hispanic Whites, even after controlling for socioeconomic characteristics.

Va, P., Yang, W-S., Nechuta, S., Chow, W-H., Cai, H., Yang, G., Gao, S., Gao, Y-T., Zheng, W., Shu, X-O & Xi, Y-B. (2011). Marital Status and Mortality among Middle Age and Elderly Men and Women in Urban Shanghai. PLoS ONE.

Researchers find that not being married is associated with increased mortality, particularly for older women.

Werner, J.M., Carlson, M., Jordan-Marsh, M. & Clark, F. (2011). Predictors of Computer Use in Community-Dwelling, Ethnically Diverse Older Adults. The Journal of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society.

A study of older adults in the greater Los Angeles area finds that computer usage is four times greater for Whites than for Hispanics.

Nuru-Jeter, A.M., Thorpe Jr., R.J. & Fuller-Thomson, E. (2011). Black-white differences in self-reported disability outcomes in the U.S.: early childhood to older adulthood. Public Health Reports.

The study finds that blacks experienced greater odds of disability across their adult lifespan compared to whites.

Vijayaraghavan, M., Jacobs, E.A., Seligman, H. & Fernandez, A. (2011). The Association Between Housing Instability, Food Insecurity, and Diabetes Self-Efficacy in Low-Income Adults. Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved.

Researchers find that structural factors such as housing instability and food insecurity lower diabetes self-efficacy.

Boughtwood, D., Shanley, C., Adams, J., Santalucia, Y., Kyriazopoulos, H., Pond, D. & Rowland, J. (2011). Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Families Dealing with Dementia: An Examination of the Experiences and Perceptions of Multicultural Community Link Workers. Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology.

The study investigates the experiences and perceptions of multicultural workers who work with culturally and linguistically diverse families.

Artaza, J.N.,Contreras, S., Garcia, L.A., Mehrotra, R., Gibbons, G., Shohet, R., Martins, D. & Norris, K.C. (2011). Vitamin D and Cardiovascular Disease: Potential Role in Health Disparities. Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved.

Researchers conduct a literature review to investigate the potential role of hypovitaminosis D as a contributor to racial and ethnic disparities in cardiovascular disease.

Figaro M.K. & Belue, R. (2005). Prevalence of influenza vaccination in a high-risk population: impact of age and race. Journal of Ambulatory Care Management.

The study finds that among the 65 and older population in Davidson County in Tennessee, blacks were less likely to be vaccinated.

Manly, J.J., Touradji, P., Tang, M-X. & Stern, Y. (2003). Literacy and memory decline among ethnically diverse elders. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology.

Among a sample of English-speaking African American, Caucasian, and Hispanic elders, researchers find that literacy skills are protective against memory decline.

Beissner, K., Parker, S.J., Henderson Jr., C.R., Pal, A., Iannone, L. & Reid, M.C. (2011). Implementing a Combined Cognitive-Behavioral + Exercise Intervention for Use by Older Adults with Chronic Back Pain: Evidence for a Possible Race/Ethnicity Effect. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity.

The pilot study investigated the efficacy of a self-management program for African American, Hispanic, and non-Hispanic white elders with chronic back pain.

Schneider, E.B., Haider, A., Sheer, A.J., Hambridge, H.L., Chang, D.C., Segal, J.B., Wu, A.W. & Lidor, A.O. (2011). Differential Association of Race with Treatment and Outcomes in Medicare Patients Undergoing Diverticulitis Surgery. Archives of Surgery.

A study finds that black older adults are more likely to die after diverticulitis surgery than white older adults who undergo diverticulitis surgery.

Choi, S.H. (2011). Testing Healthy Immigrant Effects Among Late Life Immigrants in the United States: Using Multiple Indicators. Journal of Aging and Health.

The study finds that late life immigrants are affected by fewer chronic health conditions but suffer from more functional impairments and poorer general health than immigrants who arrive earlier in life.

Funk, L.M, Chappell, N.L. & Liu, G. (2011). Associations Between Filial Responsibility and Caregiver Well-Being: Are There Differences by Cultural Group?. Research on Aging.

Researchers find that a high sense of filial responsibility is associated with poorer self-rated health for caregivers of Caucasian Canadian backgrounds.

Krause, N. (2011). Feelings of Gratitude Toward God Among Older Whites, Older African Americans, and Older Mexican Americans. Research on Aging.

The study explores how the influence of race and ethnicity shapes older adults’ sense of religious meaning in life and feelings of gratitude toward God.

Ramos, A.R., Wohlgemuth, W.K., Dong, C., Gardener, H., Wright, C.B., Boden-Albala, B., Elkind, M.S.V., Sacco, R.L. & Rundek, T. (2011). Race-Ethnic Differences of Sleep Symptoms in an Elderly Multi-Ethnic Cohort: The Northern Manhattan Study. Neuroepidemiology.

Findings from the study suggest that Hispanics may be at greater risk of sleep disorders.

Miyamoto, M., George, D.R. & Whitehouse, P.J. (2011). Government, professional and public efforts in Japan to change the designation of dementia (chihō). Dementia.

The study explains and discusses the movement to change the official Japanese label for dementia from the stigmatizing word ‘chihō’  to a new term called ‘ninchishō’.

Lincoln, K.D. (2007). Financial Strain, Negative Interactions, and Mastery: Pathways to Mental Health Among Older African Americans. Journal of Black Psychology.

The study examines the connections between financial strain, negative social interactions, social support, mastery, and depressive symptoms.

Chou, K.L., Lee, P.W., Yu, E.C., Macfarlane, D., Cheng, Y.H., Chan, S.S. & Chi I. (2004). Effect of Tai Chi on depressive symptoms amongst Chinese older patients with depressive disorders: a randomized clinical trial. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.

Researchers find that Tai Chi can help to reduce depressive symptoms in older patients with depression.

Chiriboga, D.A., Black, S.A., Aranda, M. & Markides, K. (2002). Stress and Depressive Symptoms Among Mexican American Elders. The Journals of Gerontology, Series B.

The study finds that being a woman and dealing with chronic financial strain are among the factors associated with greater depressive symptomatology.

Manly, J.J., Byrd, D.A., Touradji, P., Stern, Y. (2004). Acculturation, reading level, and neuropsychological test performance among African American elders. Applied Neuropsychology.

Researchers find that reading level is the most influential predictor of cognitive test performance among older African Americans.

Lauderdale, D.S. & Kestenbaum, B. (2002). Mortality Rates of Elderly Asian American Populations Based on Medicare and Social Security Data. Demography.

Researchers find that death rates for Asian Americans are lower than death rates for whites.

Zhivan, N.A., Ang, A., Amaro, H., Vega, W.A. & Markides, K.S. (2011). Ethnic/Race Differences in the Attrition of Older American Survey Respondents: Implications for Health-Related Research. Health Services Research.

The study analyzed data from the Health and Retirement Study (HRS) and found that there are significant differences in the attrition process across different groups of aging minorities.

Aranda, M.P. (2008). Relationship between religious involvement and psychological well-being: a social justice perspective. Health & Social Work.

The study finds that higher levels of religious attendance are associated with lower risk of depressive illness among a sample of 230 low-income, older U.S.-born and immigrant Latinos.

Chae, D.H., Nuru-Jeter, A.M., Lincoln, K.D. & Jacob Arriola, K.R. (2011). Racial Discrimination, Mood Disorders, and Cardiovascular Disease Among Black Americans. Annals of Epidemiology.

African American participants in the study with a history of mood disorder and who reported high levels of racial discrimination had a greater risk of cardiovascular disease.

Berges, I.M., Kuo, Y.F., Peek, M.K. & Markides, K.S. (2010). Religious Involvement and Physical Functioning among Older Mexican Americans. Hallym International Journal of Aging.

Researchers find that older Mexican Americans who are regular attendees at religious services were less likely to develop Activities of Daily Living (ADL) disability.

Salinas, J.J., Eschbach, K.A. & Markides, K.S. (2008). The prevalence of hypertension in older Mexicans and Mexican Americans. Ethnicity & Disease.

The study finds that older Mexican and Mexican American women have a greater prevalence of hypertension than older Mexican and Mexican American men.

Ostir, G.V., Berges, I.M., Markides, K.S. & Ottenbacher, K.J. (2006). Hypertension in older adults and the role of positive emotions. Psychosomatic Medicine.

Researchers find that there is an association between high positive emotion and lower blood pressure among older Mexican Americans.

Raji, M.A., Ostir, G.V., Markides, K.S., Espino, D.V. & Goodwin, J.S. (2003). Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use by Elderly Mexican Americans. The Annals of Pharmacotherapy.

The study finds that the prevalence of inappropriate medication use is lower in older Mexican Americans than in similar older white and African American populations.

Ostir, G.V., Ottenbacher, K.J. & Markides, K.S. (2004). Onset of frailty in older adults and the protective role of positive affect. Psychology and Aging.

Findings from the study show that high positive affect significantly lowered the risk of frailty.

Taylor, R.J., Chatters, L.M., Bullard, K.M., Wallace, J.M. & Jackson, J.S. (2009). Organizational Religious Behavior among Older African Americans: Findings from the National Survey of American Life. Research on Aging.

The study finds that older Black women displayed higher levels of religious participation, but older Black men spent more hours per week engaging in activities at their places of worship.

Neighbors, H.W., Woodward, A.T., Bullard, K.M., Ford, B.C., Taylor, R.J. & Jackson, J.S. (2008). Mental health service use among older African Americans: the National Survey of American Life. American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.

Researchers find that a significant proportion of African American older adults with mental health disorders do not receive professional help.

Angel, J.L., Jiménez, M.A. & Angel, R.J. (2007). The economic consequences of widowhood for older minority women. The Gerontologist.

Findings from the study suggest that minority widows are at a particularly high risk of poverty in late life.

Flores, Y.G., Hinton, L., Barker, J.C., Franz, C.E. & Velasquez, A. (2009). Beyond familism: a case study of the ethics of care of a Latina caregiver of an elderly parent with dementia. Health Care for Women International.

Researchers explore the nuances of an ethics of care and the tensions generated by cultural mandates through a case study of a second-generation Latina family caregiver.

Jang, Y., Park, N.S., Kim, G., Kwag, K.H., Roh, S. & Chiriboga, D.A. (2011). The association between self-rated mental health and symptoms of depression in Korean American older adults. Aging & Mental Health.

The study examines the association of self-rated mental health with depressive symptoms in a sample of Korean American older adults in the New York City area.

White, K., Avendaño, M., Capistrant, B.D., Moon, J.R., Liu, S.Y. & Glymour, M.M. (2011). Self-Reported and Measured Hypertension Among Older US- and Foreign-Born Adults. Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health.

The study investigates hypertension by nativity status in a sample of black, white, and Hispanics Americans aged 50+.

Leung, D.Y.P., Leung, A.Y.M. & Chi, I. (2011). A psychometric evaluation of a negative mood scale in the MDS-HC using a large sample of community-dwelling Hong Kong Chinese older adults. Age and Ageing.

Researchers find that the Negative Mood Scale is a reliable and valid scale that could be used to measure negative mood in Chinese community-dwelling older adults.

Zheng, N.T., Mukamel, D.B., Caprio, T., Cai, S. & Temkin-Greener, H. (2011). Racial Disparities in In-hospital Death and Hospice Use Among Nursing Home Residents at the End of Life. Medical Care.

Researchers find that black residents experience more aggressive end of life care and have higher rates of in-hospital deaths than white residents.

Kim, D., Shin, H. & Kim, C-Y. (2011). Equitable Access to Health Care for the Elderly in South Korea: Is Income-Related Inequality in Health Care Utilization More Pronounced?. Research on Aging.

This study finds that there are income-related inequities in health care utilization among the elderly in South Korea.

Pedraza, S., Al Snih, S., Ottenbacher, K.J., Markides, K.S. & Raji, M.A. (2011). Sleep quality and sleep problems in Mexican Americans aged 75 and older. Aging Clinical and Experimental Research.

The study finds that being female and having depressive symptoms were among the variables associated with poor quality sleep among a sample of older Mexican Americans.

Pedraza, O., Clark, J.H., O'Bryant, S.E., Smith, G.E., Ivnik, R.J., Graff-Radford, N.R., Willis, F.B., Petersen, R.C. & Lucas, J.A. (2011). Diagnostic Validity of Age and Education Corrections for the Mini-Mental State Examination in Older African Americans. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

Findings from the study support the use of uncorrected Mini-Mental State Examination scores when screening older African Americans for dementia.

Yang Cheng, Y., Rosenberg, M.W., Wang, W., Yang, L. & Li, H. (2011). Access to residential care in Beijing, China: making the decision to relocate to a residential care facility. Ageing and Society.

Researchers conduct one of the first studies to examine the specific motivations that lead families and individuals to choose a residential care facility in Beijing.

McFarland, M.J., Smith, C.A., Toussaint, L. & Thomas, P.A. (2011). Forgiveness of Others and Health: Do Race and Neighborhood Matter?. The Journals of Gerontology, Series B.

Researchers find that forgiveness of others is associated with better health for older Blacks but not older Whites.

Chen, F. & Liu, G. (2011). The Health Implications of Grandparents Caring for Grandchildren in China. The Journals of Gerontology, Series B.

The study finds that grandchild care does not have a clearly beneficial or detrimental effect on health—underscoring the heterogeneous nature of the grandparenting experience in China.

Kim, G., Bryant, A.N. & Parmelee, P. (2011). Racial/ethnic differences in serious psychological distress among older adults in California. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.

The study reveals differences in the prevalence of serious psychological distress across five racial/ethnic groups, with American Indians/Alaska Natives having the highest prevalence.

Nam, Y. (2011). Welfare Reform and Older Immigrant Adults’ Medicaid and Health Insurance Coverage: Changes Caused by Chilling Effects of Welfare Reform, Protective Citizenship, or Distinct Effects of Labor Market Condition by Citizenship?. Journal of Aging and Health.

The study finds that Medicaid coverage rate significantly declined among older noncitizens after the passage of the 1996 welfare reform legislation.

Dong, X., Chang, E-S., Wong, E. & Simon, M. (2011). The Perceptions, Social Determinants, and Negative Health Outcomes Associated With Depressive Symptoms Among U.S. Chinese Older Adults. The Gerontologist.

Researchers find that depressive symptoms were common among the U.S. Chinese older adults in their community-based participatory research study.

Aranda, M.P. & Lincoln, K.D. (2011). Financial Strain, Negative Interaction, Coping Styles, and Mental Health Among Low-Income Latinos. Race and Social Problems.

The study examines the relationship between financial strain and depressive symptoms among older Latinos.

Wright, R. (2011). Paying for Retirement: Sex Differences in Inclusion in Employer-Provided Retirement Plans. The Gerontologist.

Findings from the study suggest that both male and female minority workers have a lower likelihood of being included in a workplace retirement plan.

Lim, S.H., Tai, B.C., Yuan, J-M., Yu, M.C. & Koh, W-P. (2011). Smoking cessation and mortality among middle-aged and elderly Chinese in Singapore: the Singapore Chinese Health Study. Tobacco Control.

The study finds that mortality risks can be significantly reduced within just a few years of smoking cessation.

Luo, Y., Xu, J., Granberg, E. & Wentworth, W.M. (2011). A Longitudinal Study of Social Status, Perceived Discrimination, and Physical and Emotional Health Among Older Adults. Research on Aging.

Researchers find that people from a disadvantaged social status are more likely to perceive discrimination, and that perceived discrimination leads to negative changes in health in old age.

Evenson, K.R., Buchner, D.M. & Morland, K.B. (2011). Objective Measurement of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Among US Adults Aged 60 Years or Older. Preventing Chronic Disease.

The study finds that moderate to vigorous physical activity was higher for Hispanics than non-Hispanic whites and non-Hispanic blacks.

Boltz, M., Resnick, B., Capezuti, E., Shabbat, N. & Secic, M. (2011). Function-focused care and changes in physical function in Chinese American and non-Chinese American hospitalized older adults. Rehabilitation Nursing.

Findings from the study suggest that both Chinese American and non-Chinese American hospitalized elders can benefit from nurse-led function-focused care to help minimize functional decline.

Samper-Ternent, R., Karmarkar, A., Graham, J., Reistetter, T. & Ottenbacher, K. (2011). Frailty as a Predictor of Falls in Older Mexican Americans. Journal of Aging and Health.

The study is one of the first to address the relationship between frailty and falls in older Mexican Americans.

Arcury, T.A., Grzywacz, J.G., Neiberg, R.H., Lang, W., Nguyen, Altizer, K., Stoller, E.P., Bell, R.A. & Quandt, S.A. (2011). Older Adults’ Self-Management of Daily Symptoms: Complementary Therapies, Self-Care, and Medical Care. Journal of Aging and Health.

Researchers find that more African American participants in their study used home remedies and prayed when experiencing chronic illness symptoms than White participants.

Dong, X., Simon, M.A. & Evans, D.A. (2011). Prevalence of Self-Neglect across Gender, Race, and Socioeconomic Status: Findings from the Chicago Health and Aging Project. Gerontology.

The study finds that the prevalence of behaviors such as hoarding and poor hygiene are higher among black older adults and those with lower levels of education and income.

Laguna, J., Enguídanos, S., Siciliano, M. & Coulourides-Kogan, A. (2011). Racial/Ethnic Minority Access to End-of-Life Care: A Conceptual Framework. Home Health Care Services Quarterly.

Researchers propose a framework to provide a more complete understanding of minority end-of-life care disparities.

Akincigil, A., Olfson, M., Siegel, M., Zurlo, K.A., Walkup, J.T. & Crystal, S. (2011). Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Depression Care in Community-Dwelling Elderly in the United States. American Journal of Public Health.

The study finds that minorities were less likely to receive a depression diagnosis and be treated for it than were non-Hispanic Whites—even after adjusting for depression symptoms and severity.

Laditka, S.B, Laditka, J.N, Liu, R., Price, A.E., Friedman, D.B., Wu, B., Bryant, L.L., Corwin, S.J. & Ivey, S.L. (2012). How do older people describe others with cognitive impairment? A multiethnic study in the United States. Ageing and Society.

Researchers examine the differences among ethnic groups in their descriptions of cognitive health and cognitive impairment.

Borrell, L.N. & Lancet, E.A. (2011). Race/Ethnicity and All-Cause Mortality in US Adults: Revisiting the Hispanic Paradox. American Journal of Public Health.

The study suggests that the Hispanic paradox only holds true for Hispanic women.

Gelber, R.P., Petrovitch, H., Masaki, K.H., Abbott, R.D., Ross, G.W., Launer, L.J. & White, L.R. (2011). Lifestyle and the Risk of Dementia in Japanese-American Men. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

Researchers find that men who engaged in healthy lifestyle behaviors in midlife were less likely to have dementia in late life.

Lei, X., Strauss, J., Tian, M. & Zhao, Y. (2011). Living Arrangements of the Elderly in China: Evidence from CHARLS. Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA).

Researchers find that more older Chinese are living alone, but their adult children are still managing to find ways to support them.

Ockene, I.S., Tellez, T.L., Rosal, M.C., Reed, G.W., Mordes, J., Merriam, P.A., Olendzki, B.C., Handelman, G., Nicolosi, R. & Ma, Y. (2011). Outcomes of a Latino Community-Based Intervention for the Prevention of Diabetes: The Lawrence Latino Diabetes Prevention Project. American Journal of Public Health.

Low-income Latinos who participated in the inexpensive, culturally sensitive diabetes prevention program had improved insulin resistance.

Willis, A.W., Schootman, M., Kung, N., Evanoff, B.A., Perlmutter, J.S. & Racette, B.A. (2012). Predictors of Survival in Patients With Parkinson Disease. Archives of Neurology.

The study finds that African Americans had the highest death rate among patients with the disease.

Bryant, A.N. & Kim, G. (2012). Racial/ethnic differences in prevalence and correlates of binge drinking among older adults. Aging & Mental Health.

The study finds that binge drinking was most common among non-Hispanic Whites, and that being a smoker was the strongest predictor of excessive alcohol consumption.

Daniel W. L. Lai (2011). Ethnic Identity of Older Chinese in Canada. Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology.

The study, which focuses on older Chinese Canadians, identifies four factors that can provide a better understanding of how ethnic identity can be measured.

Bowes, A., Avan. G. & Macintosh, S. B. (2012). Cultural Diversity and the Mistreatment of Older People in Black and Minority Ethnic Communities: Some Implications for Service Provision. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect.

Findings from the study reveal that there are more similarities in perspectives on mistreatment across communities than culturally-based differences.

Nguyen, D. (2012). The Effects of Sociocultural Factors on Older Asian Americans’ Access to Care. Journal of Gerontological Social Work.

The study supports the notion that there are interethnic differences in access to care among older Asian Americans.

Zhang, Z., Hayward, M.D. & Lu, C. (). Is There a Hispanic Epidemiologic Paradox in Later Life? A Closer Look at Chronic Morbidity. Sage Journals.

Researchers attempt to determine the degree to which the Hispanic mortality paradox extends to chronic morbidity among older foreign-born and U.S.-born Hispanics.

Zhang, L., Xu, Y., Nie, H., Zhang, Y. & Wu, Y. (2012). The prevalence of depressive symptoms among the older in China: a meta-analysis. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.

The study finds that the prevalence of depression was higher for women and those who lived in rural areas.

Langellier, B.A., Garza, J.R., Glik, D., Prelip, M.L., Brookmeyer, R., Roberts, C.K., Peters, A. & Ortega, A.N. (2011). Immigration Disparities in Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factor Awareness. Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health.

The study finds that foreign-born individuals are less aware of the risk factors for cardiovascular disease than U.S.-born individuals.

Chiu, H.F.K., Dai, J., Xiang, Y.T., Chan, S.S.M., Leung, T., Yu, X., Hou, Z.J., Ungvari, G.S. & Caine, E.D. (2012). Suicidal thoughts and behaviors in older adults in rural China: a preliminary study. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.

Researchers find that suicidal thoughts and behaviors are common among older adults in rural China.

Brittain, K., Loveland-Cherry, C., Northouse, L., Caldwell, C.H. & Taylor, J.Y. (2012). Sociocultural differences and colorectal cancer screening among african american men and women. Oncology Nursing Forum.

Researchers find that the relationship between family support and colorectal cancer beliefs was statistically significant for both women and men.

Gong, Y., Wen, X., Guan, C., Wang, Z. & Liang, Y. (2012). The Associations between Family Characteristics and Depressive Symptoms in Older Adults: a Community-based Survey in Rural China. International Psychogeriatrics.

The study finds that a family-related negative life event is the most significant variable in predicting depressive symptoms.

Holmes, G.M., Freburger, J.K. & Ku, L.E. (2011). Decomposing Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Use of Postacute Rehabilitation Care. Health Services Research.

Researchers find that socioeconomic factors can only provide a modest explanation for racial/ethnic disparities in the use of postacute rehabilitation care.

Goins, R.T., Gregg, J.J. & Fiske, A. (2012). Psychometric Properties of the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale with Older American Indians: The Native Elder Care Study. Research on Aging.

Findings from the study suggest that the abbreviated Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) is a useful tool for investigating resilience among older American Indians.

Wong, S.T., Pérez-Stable, E.J., Kim, S.E., Gregorich, S.E., Sawaya, G.F., Walsh, J.M., Washington, A.E. & Kaplan, C.P. (2012). Using visual displays to communicate risk of cancer to women from diverse race/ethnic backgrounds. Patient Education and Counseling.

Findings from the study suggest that it is critical to consider factors such as race/ethnicity and educational level when communicating health information to different populations.

Al Snih, S., Peek, K.M., Sawyer, P., Markides, K.S., Allman, R.M. & Ottenbacher, K.J. (2012). Life-Space Mobility in Mexican Americans Aged 75 and Older. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

Researchers find that many study participants had limited mobility in their homes and neighborhoods.

Khodyakov, D., Stockdale, S., Jones, F., Ohito, E., Jones, A., Lizaola, E. & Mango, J. (2011). An Exploration of the Effect of Community Engagement in Research on Perceived Outcomes of Partnered Mental Health Services Projects. Society and Mental Health.

Findings from the study reinforce the importance of community engagement in research on mental health issues.

Lavallie, D.L., Wolf, F.M., Jacobsen, C. Sprague, D. & Buchwald, D.S. (2011). Health Numeracy and Understanding of Risk Among Older American Indians and Alaska Natives. Journal of Health Communication: International Perspectives.

The results from the study underscore the importance of considering the numeracy skills of patients when providing health information to them.

Koermer, S.S. & Shirai, Y. (2012). The Negative Impact of Global Perceptions of and Daily Care-related Family Conflict on Hispanic Caregivers: Familism as a Potential Moderator. Aging & Mental Health.

Researchers find that notions of familism may exacerbate the depressive symptoms and feelings of burden experienced by caregivers who must also deal with family disagreements regarding care.

Borjorquez-Chapela, I., Manrique-Espinoza, B.S., Mejia-Arango, S., Tellez-Rojo Solis, M.M. & Salinas-Rodriguez, A. (2012). Effect of social capital and personal autonomy on the incidence of depressive symptoms in the elderly: Evidence from a longitudinal study in Mexico. Aging & Mental Health.

Researchers find that a sense of personal autonomy is protective against the onset of depressive symptoms in both men and women.

King, J., Yourman, L., Ahalt, C., Eng, C., Knight, S., Perez-Stables, E.J. & Smith, A. (2012). Quality of Life in Late-Life Disability: “I Don’t Feel Bitter Because I Am in a Wheelchair”. Ethnogeriatrics and Special Populations.

The study examines the factors that impact quality of life in an ethnically diverse population of older adults with late-life disability.

Espinoza, S.E., Jung, I. & Hazuda, H. (2012). Frailty Transitions in the San Antonio Longitudinal Study of Aging. Clinical Investigations.

Researchers examine changes in frailty status in Mexican American and European American older adults from socioeconomically diverse neighborhoods.

Drentea, P. & Reynolds, J.R. (2012). Neither a Borrower Nor a Lender Be: The Relative Importance of Debt and SES for Mental Health Among Older Adults. Journal of Aging and Health.

The study finds that having higher occupational status, being married and being African American increased the odds of holding debt.

Goins, R.T., Innes, K. & Dong, L. (2012). Lower Body Functioning Prevalence and Correlates in Older American Indians in a Southeastern Tribe: The Native Elder Care Study. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

Researchers conduct the first study to investigate lower body functioning in older American Indians using objective performance measures.

Wilbur, J., Marquez, D.X., Fogg, L., Wilson, R.S., Staffileno, B.A., Hoyem, R.L., Morris, M.C., Bustamante, E.E. & Manning, A.F. (2011). The Relationship Between Physical Activity and Cognition in Older Latinos. Journal of Gerontology Series B: Psychological Science and Social Science.

Researchers investigate the relationship between physical activity and cognition in a sample of older Latinos who had low levels of education and were highly Latino acculturated.

Martin, M.Y., Sanders, S., Griffin, J., Oster, R.A., Ritchie, C., Phelan, S., Atienza, A., Kahn, K. & van Ryn, M. (2011). Racial Variation in the Cancer Caregiving Experience: A Multisite Study of Colorectal and Lung Cancer Caregivers. Cancer Nursing.

African American caregivers reported more weekly hours of caregiving and greater burden than white caregivers, according to the study.

Bachman, S.S. & Gonyea, J.G. (2012). Improving Health Care Delivery to Aging Adults With Disabilities: Social Work With Dual Eligibles in a Climate of Health Care Reform. Journal of Gerontological Social Work.

The study looks at the characteristics of the dual eligible population and identifies opportunities for social workers to improve the delivery of care for aging adults.

Song, L., Li, S. & Feldman, M.W. (2012). Out-Migration of Young Adults and Gender Division of Intergenerational Support in Rural China. Research on Aging.

Researchers find that gender roles and divisions in families result in gender differences in the intergenerational support of the elderly.

Chen, X., Huang, Y. & Cheng, H.G. (2012). Lower Intake of Vegetables and Legumes Associated with Cognitive Decline among Illiterate Elderly Chinese: A 3-year Cohort Study. The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging.

The study suggests that dietary factors may play a significant role in preventing cognitive decline among older Chinese.

Park, N.S., Carrion, I.V., Lee, B.S., Dobbs, D. & Becker, M.A. (2012). The Role of Race and Ethnicity in Predicting Length of Hospice Care among Older Adults. Journal of Palliative Medicine.

Researchers find that the length of stay is longer for minority patients than white patients.

Wheeler, S.B., Carpenter, W.R., Peppercorn, J,, Schenck, A.P., Weinberger, M. & Biddle, A.K. (2012). Structural/organizational characteristics of health services partly explain racial variation in timeliness of radiation therapy among elderly breast cancer patients. Breast Cancer Research and Treatment.

One of the findings from the study is that significant differences existed in the types of surgical facilities used by racial/ethnic groups in the treatment of breast cancer.

Chen, B., Covinsky, K.E., Cenzer, I.S., Adler, N. & Williams, B.A. (2012). Subjective Social Status and Functional Decline in Older Adults. Journal of General Internal Medicine.

The study suggests that individuals who believe they are of low social status are at high risk for functional decline.

McGowan, J.C. & Midlarsky, E. (2012). Religiosity, authoritarianism, and attitudes toward psychotherapy in later life. Aging & Mental Health.

The study explores whether intrinsic religiosity influences attitudes toward psychotherapy in a sample of black and white older adults.

Liu, V.W., Lam, L.C., Chau, R.C., Fung, A.W., Wong, B.M., Leung, G.T., Leung, K., Chiu, H.F., Karlawish, J.H.T., Appelbaum, P.S. (2012). Capacity to make decisions on medication management in Chinese older persons with mild cognitive impairment and mild Alzheimer’s disease. International Psychogeriatrics.

Findings from the study suggest that individuals with mild cognitive impairment may struggle with decisions about medication management.

Koehn, S., Neysmith, S., Kobayashi, K & Khamisa, H. (2012). Revealing the shape of knowledge using an intersectionality lens: results of a scoping review on the health and health care of ethnocultural minority older adults. Ageing and Society.

Researchers survey the existing literature on the health and health care of ethnocultural minority older adults in Canada and find issues that warrant further exploration.

Wicher, C.P. & and Meeker, M.A. (2012). What Influences African American End-of-life Preferences?. Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved.

Researchers find that end-of-life choices are influenced by knowledge of and access to services, cultural beliefs, perceptions of the health care system, and notions of spirituality.

Hinton, L., Apesoa-Varano, E.C., Gonzalez, H.M., Aguilar-Gaxiola, S., Dwight-Johnson, M., Barker, J.C., Tran, C., Zuniga, R. & Unutzer, J. (2012). Falling through the cracks: gaps in depression treatment among older Mexican-origin and white men. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.

Researchers find very low rates of depression treatment among older Mexican-origin men.

Fuller, F.T., Johnson-Turbes, A., Hall, M.A.K. & Osuji, T.A. (2012). Promoting Brain Health for African Americans: Evaluating the Healthy Brain Initiative, a Community-Level Demonstration Project. Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved.

Findings from the study suggest that community-level interventions can increase knowledge and awareness of brain health among African American baby boomers.

Dunaway-Knight, A., Knoll, M.A.Z., Shoffner, D. & Whitman, K. (2012). Measures of Health and Economic Well-Being among American Indians and Alaska Natives Aged 62 or Older in 2030. Social Security Administration.

A new Research and Statistics Note released by the Social Security Administration examines the persistence of health and economic disparities into retirement among older American Indians and Alaska Natives.

Haas, S.A., Krueger, P.M. & Rohlfsen, L. (2012). Diagnostic Accuracy of the MMSE in Detecting Probable and Possible Alzheimer’s Disease in Ethnically Diverse Highly Educated Individuals: An Analysis of the NACC Database. The Journals of Gerontology: Series B.

The study seeks to cross-validate and extend the findings of O’Bryant and colleagues with the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), which measures overall cognitive functioning.

Woo, J., Yu, R. & Yau, F. (2012). Fitness, fatness and survival in elderly populations. Biomedical and Life Sciences.

The study looks at fitness among a group of community-living Chinese men and women aged 65 years and older.

Villa, V.M., Wallace, S.P., Bagdasaryan, S. & Aranda, M.P. (2012). Hispanic Baby Boomers: Health Inequities Likely to Persist in Old Age. The Gerontologist.

The study examines the health and socioeconomic status of Mexican-origin Baby Boomers in the United States.

Victor, C.R., Burholt, V. & Martin, W. (2012). Loneliness and Ethnic Minority Elders in Great Britain: An Exploratory Study. Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology.

Researchers find that the level of loneliness among minority elders in Britain is significantly higher than among the general population.

Hybels, C.F., Blazzer, D.G., George, L.K. & Koenig, H.G. (2011). The Complex Association between Religious Activities and Functional Limitations in Older Adults. The Gerontologist.

Researchers investigate the relationship between religious involvement and functional status in a sample of predominantly Black and White Christians.

Chettish, M. (2012). Turning the Lens Inward: Cultural Competence and Providers’ Values in Health Care Decision Making. The Gerontologist.

The study looks at the challenges that providers face in the decision-making process, which requires them to critically examine their beliefs and understand the beliefs of their patients.

Ladapo, J.A., Kymes, S.M., Ladapo, L.A., Nwosu, V.C. & Pasquale, L.R. (2011). Projected Clinical Outcomes of Glaucoma Screening in African American Individuals. Archives of Ophthalmology.

The study suggests that implementing a national glaucoma screening policy for older African Americans could reduce the lifetime prevalence of undiagnosed glaucoma.

Do, Y.K. & Malhotra, C. (2012). The Effect of Coresidence With an Adult Child on Depressive Symptoms Among Older Widowed Women in South Korea: An Instrumental Variables Estimation. The Journals of Gerontology Series B: Psychological Science and Social Science.

Findings from the study suggest that coresidence with an adult child can protect against depressive symptoms for older widowed women in South Korea.

Siegel, M.J., Lucas, J.A., Akincigil, A., Gaboda, D., Hoover, D.R., Kalay, E. & Crystal, S. (2012). Race, Education, and the Treatment of Depression in Nursing Homes. Journal of Aging and Health.

Researchers find that Blacks receive less depression treatment than Whites in nursing homes, and that facilities serving a low-SES, minority clientele tend to provide less depression care.

Sengupta, M., Decker, S.L., Harris-Kojetin, L. & Jones, A. (2012). Racial Differences in Dementia Care among Nursing Home Residents. Journal of Aging and Health.

The study finds that non-Whites are less likely to receive special dementia care.

Kim, Y., Lee, Y., Chung, Y., Lee, D., Jon, N., Hong, D., Song, G.E., Choi, Y.J. & Kim, K. (2012). Prevalence of Sarcopenia and Sarcopenic Obesity in the Korean Population Based on the Fourth Korean National Health and Nutritional Examination Surveys. The Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biology Sciences and Medical Sciences.

The prevalence of sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity seems to differ according to gender and the criteria used to define the conditions.

Davitt, J.K. (2012). Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Home Health Care: Charting a Course for Future Research. Home Health Care Services Quarterly.

A researcher proposes a new conceptual framework for understanding how disparities emerge in home health care.

Kim, B.J., Sangalang, C.C. & Kihl, T. (2012). Effects of acculturation and social network support on depression among elderly Korean immigrants. Age & Mental Health.

The study finds that highly acculturated, older Korean immigrants with high social support had lower levels of depression than highly acculturated, older Korean immigrants with low social support.

Sadler, E., Biggs, S. & Glaser, K. (2012). Spiritual Perspectives of Black Caribbean and White British Older Adults: Development of a Spiritual Typology in Later Life. Ageing and Society.

Researchers find that there are differences in the meanings of spirituality among Black Caribbean and White British older adults.

Castillo, L., Lloyd, D.A. & Aguilar, I. (2012). Report Summary: Current Conditions among Older Latinos and African Americans in Low- and Middle-Income Los Angeles Neighborhoods. USC Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging.

The report summary provides a snapshot of the current living conditions and health status of older Latino and African American older residents of East and South Los Angeles.

Gu, D., Zhou, J., Yong, V., Sautter, J. & Saito, Y. (2012). Age Differential Effects of Severity of Visual Impairment on Mortality Among Older Adults in China. Journal of Applied Gerontology.

Findings from the study strengthen the growing consensus that visual impairment is an independent risk factor of mortality.

Park, N.S., Jang, Y., Lee, B.S. & Chiriboga, D.A. (2012). Racial/Ethnic Differences in Predictors of Self-Rated Health: Findings from the Survey of Older Floridians. Research on Aging.

Researchers find that minority older adults had poorer ratings of health, greater functional difficulties and were of lower socioeconomic status than White older adults.

Lee, Y. & Choi, S. (2012). Korean American Dementia Caregivers’ Attitudes Toward Caregiving: The Role of Social Network Versus Satisfaction With Social Support. Journal of Applied Gerontology.

The study finds that Korean American dementia caregivers who reported greater satisfaction with social support had more positive attitudes toward caregiving.

Heo, G.J. & Koeske, G. (2012). The Role of Religious Coping and Race in Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiving. Journal of Applied Geontology.

Researchers find that minority older adults had poorer ratings of health, greater functional difficulties and were of lower socioeconomic status than White older adults.

Vivo, R.P., Krim, S.R., Krim, N.R., Zhao, X., Hernandez, A.F., Peterson, E.D., Pina, I.L., Bhatt, D.L., Schwamm, L.H. & Fonarow, G.C. (2012). Care and Outcomes of Hispanic Patients Admitted With Heart Failure With Preserved or Reduced Ejection Fraction. Circulation: Heart Failure.

The study finds that hospital survival differs among Hispanic and non-Hispanic heart failure patients.

Thrasher, A.D., Clay, O.J., Ford, C.L. & Stewart, A.L. (2012). Theory-Guided Selection of Discrimination Measures for Racial/Ethnic Health Disparities Research Among Older Adults. Journal of Aging and Health.

Researchers describe three theoretical frameworks that may be useful in explaining the mechanisms by which perceived discrimination may affect the health of older adults.

Kim, G., DeCoster, J., Huang, C. & Parmelee, P. (2912). Health Disparities Grants Funded by National Institute on Aging: Trends Between 2000 and 2010. The Gerontologist.

The study examines federal funding trends in the field of gerontology, which may be beneficial to gerontologists who want to submit grant proposals relating to health disparities.

Yin, Z., Shi, X., Kraus, V., Firzgerald, S.M., Qian, H., Xu, J., Sereny, M.D. & Zeng, Y. (2012). High normal plasma triglycerides are associated with preserved cognitive function in Chinese oldest-old. Age and Ageing.

The study also found that there were no significant associations between cognitive impairment and cholesterol.

Yan, E. & Chan, K.L. (2012). Prevalence and correlates of intimate partner violence among older Chinese couples in Hong Kong. International Psychogeriatrics.

In their study, researchers find that older men were more likely to become victims of physical abuse by an intimate partner than women.

Santoyo-Olsson, K., Phan, L., Stewart, A.L., Kaplan, C., Moreno-John, G. & Napoles, A.M. (2012). A randomized trial to assess the effect of a research informational pamphlet on telephone survey completion rates among older Latinos. Comtemptorary Clincal Trials.

Recruitment approaches that are more personalized than a pamphlet are needed to achieve racial/ethnic equity in research participation, according to the study.

Wu, L., Hu, Y., Xiang, H., Yu, X., Zhang, T., Cao, Z. & Wang, Y. (2012). Prevalence and Associated Factors of Elder Mistreatment in a Rural Community in People’s Republic of China: A Cross-Sectional Study. Plos One.

Researchers find that older adults in rural China reported a higher rate of mistreatment than the older adults in Western nations.

Walsh, E.G., Wiener, J.M., Haber, S., Bragg, A., Freiman, M. & Ouslander, J.G. (2012). Potentially Avoidable Hospitalizations of Dually Eligible Medicare and Medicaid Beneficiaries from Nursing Facility and Home- and Community-Based Services Waiver Programs. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

Among other findings, the study finds that blacks had a higher rate of potentially avoidable hospitalizations than whites.

Zhang, L., Dalal, K., Yin, M., Yuan, D., Andrews, J.Y. & Wang, S. (2012). The KAP Evaluation of Intervention on Fall-Induced Injuries among Elders in a Safe Community in Shanghai, China. PLoS ONE.

The study finds that the integrated intervention program was effective in improving fall prevention among the elderly.

Llanque, S.M. & Enriquez, M. (2012). Interventions for Hispanic Caregivers of Patients with Dementia. American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease & Other Dementias.

Researchers review and analyze literature published between 1999 and 2011 to identify intervention strategies to help Hispanics caregivers of dementia patients.

Prince, M., Brodaty, H., Uwakwe, R., Acosta, D., Ferri, C.P., Guerra, M., Huang, Y., Jacob, K.S., Rodriguez, J.J.L., Salas, A., Sosa, A.L., Williams, J.D., Jotheeswaran, A.T. & Liu, Z. (2012). Strain and its correlates among carers of people with dementia in low-income and middle-income countries. A 10/66 Dementia Research Group population-based survey. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.

Researchers surveyed 11 sites in Latin America, India and China in their study.

Lucas-Carrasco, R. (2012). Spanish version of the Geriatric Depression Scale: reliability and validity in persons with mild–moderate dementia. International Psychogeriatrics.

The study finds that the Spanish version of the Geriatric Depression Scale exhibited good reliability and evidence of validity.

Yong, V. & Saito, Y. (2012). Are There Education Differentials in Disability and Mortality Transitions and Active Life Expectancy Among Japanese Older Adults? Findings From a 10-Year Prospective Cohort Study. The Journals of Gerontology Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences.

The robust education-health relationship found in Western nations does not seem to apply to Japan, according to the study.

Cullen, M.R., Cummins, C. & Fuchs, V.R. (2012). Geographic and Racial Variation in Premature Mortality in the US: Analyzing the Disparities. The National Bureau of Economic Research.

Among other results, researchers find that black-white differences in mortality are greater for males than females.

Geruso, M. (2012). Black-White Disparities in Life Expectancy: How Much Can the Standard SES Variables Explain?. Demography.

The study finds that 80 percent of the black-white gap in life expectancy can be accounted for by differences in socioeconomic and demographic characteristics.

Delgado, J., Jacobs, E.A., Lackland, D.T., Evans, D.A. & Medes de Leon, C.F. (2012). Differences in Blood Pressure Control in a Large Population-Based Sample of Older African Americans and Non-Hispanic Whites. The Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences.

Findings from the study suggest that racial differences in blood pressure control in older adults cannot be explained by socioeconomic status.

Stewart, A.L., Thrasher, A.D., Goldberg, J. & Shea, J.A. (2012). A Framework for Understanding Modifications to Measures for Diverse Populations. Journal of Aging and Health.

Researchers offer a framework for modifying measures to improve their reliability and validity in health disparities research involving ethnically and racially diverse populations.

Irby-Shasanmi, A. (2012). Predictors of Subjective Life Expectancy Among African Americans. Research on Aging.

The size of the African Americans’ network and proximity of friends influences how long they expect to live, according to the study.

Jang, J., Park, N.S., Kim, G., Kwag, K.H., Roh, S. & Chiriboga, D.A. (2012). The association between self-rated mental health and symptoms of depression in Korean American older adults. Aging & Mental Health.

Researchers investigated the relationship between self-rated mental health and three validated measures of depressive symptoms in a sample of Korean American older adults.

Koemer, S.S. & Shirai, Y. (2012). The negative impact of global perceptions of and daily care-related family conflict on Hispanic caregivers: Familism as a potential moderator. Aging & Mental Health.

The study finds that strong familism beliefs may exacerbate the negative impact of family disagreements.

Cheng, S-T., Lamb, L.C.W., & Chow, P.K. (2012). Under-recognition of dementia in long-term care homes in Hong Kong. Aging & Mental Health.

Findings from the study suggest that dementia is under-recognized in long-term care homes and training for frontline staff is ineffective in identifying dementia.

Ownby, R.L., Hertzog, C. & Czaja, S.J. (2012). Tailored Information and Automated Reminding to Improve Medication Adherence in Spanish- and English-Speaking Elders Treated for Memory Impairment. Clinical Gerontologist.

The study suggests that automated reminding and tailored information interventions may improve medication adherence in older adults.

Okin, P.M., Kjeldsen, S.E., Julius, S., Dahlof, B. & Devereux, R.B. (2011). Racial differences in sudden cardiac death among hypertensive patients during antihypertensive therapy: The LIFE study. HeartRhythm.

The study finds that blacks with hypertension are two times more likely to suffer sudden cardiac death than whites who suffer from hypertension.

Cole, P.L. & Gary, K.W. (2012). Tailoring Work-Life Interventions for Culturally Diverse Caregivers of Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury. Home Health Care Services Quarterly.

Researchers examine the understudied population of culturally diverse family caregivers in the American workforce.

Dong, Q., Liu, J., Zheng, R., Dong, Y., Feng, X., Li, J. & Huang, F. (2012). Obesity and depressive symptoms in the elderly: a survey in the rural area of Chizhou, Anhui province. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.

Findings from the study support the “Jolly Fat” hypothesis, which suggests that obesity may protect against depressive symptoms for some populations.

Craig, S.L. (2012). Health and Cultural Determinants of Voluntary HIV Testing and Counseling Among Middle-Aged and Older Latina Women. Journal of Women & Aging.

Researchers find that an encouraging number of middle-aged and older Latina women in their study had been tested for HIV.

Hodge, D.R. & Sun, F. (2012). Positive feelings of caregiving among Latino Alzheimer’s family caregivers: Understanding the role of spirituality. Aging & Mental Health.

Findings from the study suggest that spirituality is one of the more salient cultural strengths that Latinos bring to the experience of caregiving.

USC Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging (2012). Report: Current Conditions among Older Latinos and African Americans in Low- and Middle-Income Los Angeles Neighborhoods. USC Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging.

The report provides information about the results from a survey about the current living conditions and health status of older Latino and African American residents of East and South Los Angeles.

Wen, M. & Gu, D. (2012). Air Pollution Shortens Life Expectancy and Health Expectancy for Older Adults: The Case of China. The Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences.

Researchers find that air pollution has a significant detrimental impact on Chinese elders’ health and shortens their life expectancy.

Groffen, D.A.I., Koster, A., Bosma, H., van den Akker, M., Kemper, G., van Eikj, J., van Gool, C.H., Penninx, B.W., Harris, T.B., Rubin, S.M., Pahor, M., Schulz, R., Simonsick, E.M., Perry, S., Ayonayon, H.N. & Kritchevsky, S.B. (2012). Unhealthy Lifestyles Do Not Mediate the Relationship Between Socioeconomic Status and Incident Depressive Symptoms: The Health ABC study. American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.

The study suggests that lifestyle factors cannot explain the relationship between socioeconomic status and depressive symptoms.

Kwok, T.C.Y., Li, J.C.Y., Ho, F.K.Y. & Lee. T.M.C. (2012). Effectiveness of cognitive training in Chinese older people with subjective cognitive complaints: a randomized placebo-controlled trial. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.

Researchers find that cognitive training helped to enhance the overall cognitive functioning of less educated older adults with subjective memory complaints.

Kin, K.Y., Kim, D.G. & Nam, S.I. (2012). TSL Family Therapy Followed by Improved Marital Quality and Reduced Oxidative Stress. Research on Social Work Practice.

The study evaluated the effectiveness of a form of family therapy for elderly retired Korean men.

Otiniano, M.E., Al Snih, S., Goodwin, J.S., Ray, L., AlGhatrif, M. & Markides, K.S. (2012). Factors associated with poor glycemic control in older Mexican American diabetics aged 75 years and older. Journal of Diabetes and its Complications.

The study finds that education level, nativity, smoking, obesity, disease duration, daily glucometer use, and macrocomplications were factors associated with poor glycemic control.

Huang, W., Lei, X., Ridder, G., Strauss, J. & Zhao, Y. (2012). Health, Height, Height Shrinkage and SES at Older Ages: Evidence from China. IZA.

Researchers find that greater height shrinkage is associated with more adverse health outcomes in later life.

Arias-Merino, E.D., Mendoza-Ruvalcaba, N.M., Ortiz, G.G., Velaquez-Brizuela, I.E., Meda-Lara, R.M. & Cueva-Contreras, J. (2012). Physical function and associated factors in community-dwelling elderly people in Jalisco, Mexico. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics.

The study finds that functional difficulties are common among the older Mexican population in Jalisco, Mexico.

Haas, S.A., Krueger, P.M., & Rohlfsen, L. (2012). Race/Ethnic and Nativity Disparities in Later Life Physical Performance: The Role of Health and Socioeconomic Status over the Life Course. The Journals of Gerontology Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences.

The study suggests that a large proportion of race/ethnic and nativity disparities in later life are a result of health and socioeconomic disadvantages in early life and adulthood.