The Impact of Late-Life Disability Spectrum on Depressive Symptoms: A Fixed-Effects Analysis of Panel Data.

Objectives: This study examines the impact of a previously validated disability spectrum that accounts for compensatory strategies on depressive symptoms in older adults.

Methods: This study was a secondary data analysis of 2011 through 2018 surveys from the National Health and Aging Trends Study (N = 7,609). The disability spectrum was categorized using a 5-level hierarchical scheme: fully able, successful accommodation, reduced activity, difficulty, and assistance for 12 mobility, self-care, and household activities.

Associations Between Diagnosis with Type 2 Diabetes and Changes in Physical Activity among Middle-Aged and Older Adults in the United States.

Background And Objectives: Physical activity (PA) is an effective strategy for diabetes self-management and is central to the diabetes regimen. Diagnostic events present an opportunity for health behavior change; however, many older adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) do not engage in regular PA. The relationships between diagnosis events and subsequent changes in PA are not well understood.

Perceptions and practice behaviors regarding late-life depression among private duty home care workers: a mixed-methods study.

This study aimed to examine personal care aides (PCAs)' knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes towards late-life depression and their experience caring for older adults with depression. This study used a mixed-methods convergent parallel design involving an online survey (n = 87) and semi-structured interviews (n = 22). Survey respondents were recruited using convenience sampling and interviewees using purposive sampling from private duty home care agencies in Michigan.

Trajectories of major depression in middle-aged and older adults: A population-based study.

Objectives: This study aimed to examine depression trajectories and correlates in a nationally representative sample of middle-aged and older adults in the United States.

Methods: The study sample consisted of 15 661 participants aged over 50 years from the US Health and Retirement Study. Major depression was assessed using the Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI-SF).