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.
The study points to the importance of social activity engagement and positive support from family and friends in increasing the sense of community among older Chinese Americans.
The commentary reports on a recent report commissioned by SSA and issued by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine that highlights the potential problems with the process of assessing financial capability.
Results from the study show that discrimination was positively associated with serious psychological distress for all age groups.
Findings from the study show that everyday discrimination is a more consistent predictor, relative to major discrimination, of depressive symptoms among African American men across the life course, although there were age and/or cohort differences.
Researchers’ finding of mediating effects suggests that widowhood is negatively related to psychological well-being via financial strain, social engagement and care resources.
The op-ed argues that population health outcomes can be improved to an extent without relying solely on changes in income distribution, but positive outcomes are limited because they are moderated by income resulting in greater health and mortality gains for the highest-income ranks.
The study used qualitative methods and involved 24 in-depth interviews with Chinese immigrants age 65 or older in Los Angeles.
