Preventive Medicine (2012).
Using Colorectal Trends in the U.S. to Identify Unmet Primary Care Needs of Vulnerable Populations
The study examines colorectal cancer screening disparities in the United States.
American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry (2012).
Depression Interventions Among Racial and Ethnic Minority Older Adults: A Systematic Review Across 20 Years
Researchers conduct a review of research studies on depression treatment outcomes for U.S. racial and ethnic minority older adults from 1990 and 2010.
Family and Community Health (2012).
Intensity of Grandparent Caregiving and Life Satisfaction Among Rural Chinese Older Adults: A Longitudinal Study Using Latent Difference Score Analysis
The study finds that grandchild caregiving is a rewarding experience that may result in increased life satisfaction.
Social Science & Medicine (2012).
Sociocultural influences on mental health service use by Latino older adults for emotional distress: Exploring the mediating and moderating role of informal social support
The study finds that older Latinos with low levels of linguistic acculturation are less likely to access mental health services as they age.
Age Ageing (2012).
Trajectories of Social Engagement and Depressive Symptoms among Long-Term Care Facility Residents in Hong Kong
Researchers find that an increase in social engagement is associated with a decrease in depressive symptoms over time among long-term care residents in Hong Kong.
Journal of Clinical Nursing (2012).
Development and validation of Chinese Health Literacy Scale for Diabetes
The study aimed to develop and test the psychometric properties of the Chinese Health Literacy Scale for Diabetes.
Geriatrics & Gerontology International (2012).
Tai Chi and Reduction of Depressive Symptoms for Older Adults: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials
The journal article reviews the effectiveness of Tai Chi at reducing depressive symptoms.
Gerodontology (2012).
Discussions on Oral Health Care Among Elderly Chinese Immigrants in Melbourne and Vancouver
The study explores elderly Chinese immigrants’ opinion of oral health care.
Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention (2012).
Breast and Colorectal Cancer Screening and Associated Correlates among Chinese Older Women
The study examines participation rates for breast and colorectal cancer screening and identify the correlation between them among elderly women.
Asian Journal of Gerontology and Geriatrics (2012).
Healthy longevity and health care service needs: a pilot study of the nonagenarians and centenarians in Hong Kong
Researchers find that more than two-thirds of participants considered movement and health issues to be major factors preventing them from engaging in social contact, followed by transportation problems and cost.