The aim of the study was to systematically review the efficacy of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (n-3 PUFA) supplements in reducing depressive symptoms among older adults age 60 and above.
Among other results, researchers find that beliefs that associate Alzheimer’s disease with a normal part of ageng and a matter of fate increased the odds of having Alzheimer’s concerns. The odds of having Alzheimer’s plans were found to be higher among those with such concerns.
Jang Y, Kim SY, Chang S.
The proportion of the sample that endorsed a strong disagreement with the provision of life-sustaining treatment was 53.2%. Increased odds of having a strong disagreement was found in those 75 years old or younger, with higher education, had a living parent (or in-law), and more favorable ratings of health.
A systematic review of the literature suggests that mind–body interventions had short-term effects in alleviating depressive symptoms among older Chinese adults.
Findings from the study demonstrate how race interacts with age and education to influence the probability of belonging to particular network types.
The journal article reports on the development of a patient empowerment program for Chinese immigrant communities in the San Gabriel Valley region of Southern California, which can serve as a model to be adapted by other vulnerable immigrant populations.
Researchers find that social support from family members was associated with shorter salivary telomere length, and when the effects of social relationships were examined by race, the harmful effects of negative interactions on salivary telomere length were more pronounced for African Americans than non-Hispanic Whites.
More than 61 percent of the study sample had no dental health insurance, and 45 percent reported that their oral health was fair or poor.
Among other results, researchers find that participants used various idioms to describe their experiences with depression, and that depression had a strong impact on functioning.
The study finds that foreign-born Hispanics retire significantly later than other racial and ethnic groups.
