The study examines the complex health profile of Mexican American older adults with a long history of heroin and drug use.
The study examines racial and ethnic differences in the prevalence of psychiatric disorders among older adults.
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.
The study finds that the odds of lifetime major depressive disorder were higher among non-Hispanic Whites, women and those with greater disability.
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.
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.
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.
The study examines how family support has influenced the use of health services among older Chinese adults.
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.
Findings from study suggest that older adults in China who are female and literate, live in urban areas, and have good self-rated health and economic security are more likely to perceive their children as pious.
