Behavioral Sciences (2025).
Aging and Mental Health (2025).
Journal of Gerontological Social Work (2025).
Journal of Aging and Health (2025).
Journal of Applied Gerontology (2020).
Trends in Internet Use Among Older Adults in the United States, 2011–2016
Findings confirm the general knowledge that an increased number of the older U.S. population used the internet over the period of 2011–2016. Furthermore, closer inspection indicates that this upward trend does not apply to all, but specifically to those with advanced age, male gender, racial/ethnic minority background, and low educational attainment. Findings provide implications for identifying and prioritizing a target group for internet technology training.
The Gerontologist (2020).
The effectiveness of the positive mood and active life program on reducing depressive symptoms in long-term care facilities
The study finds that the PMAL program is effective in reducing depressive symptoms of at-risk LTCF residents. It is a feasible intervention that requires minimum resources and can be integrated with standardized assessment systems.
Journal of General Internal Medicine (2019).
Geriatric Conditions Among Formerly Homeless Older Adults Living in Permanent Supportive Housing
The study finds that, despite an average age of just 58 years old, tenants in PSH had a high prevalence of multiple geriatric conditions.
Digital Health (2019).
A text messaging-based intervention to increase physical activity among persons living in permanent supportive housing: Feasibility and acceptability findings from a pilot study
The study finds that the efficacy of utilizing cell phones to improve health and wellbeing among adults living in permanent supportive housing requires further research, but the pilot findings suggest that such interventions are feasible and acceptable.