"One of my fears is that physically or mentally, the time will come where I'll be unable to drive anymore. and I'm not looking forward to that": a mixed methods feasibility study to assess older driver's risk impairment.

Sixty-seven older adults were assessed using multiple validated tools. The current study aimed to identify high-, medium-, and low-risk impairment among older drivers and to explore high-risk drivers' reactions to being told their results. Of 67 adults screened from a convenience sample of older drivers, nine high-risk participants, four completed in-depth follow-up qualitative interviews.

Enhancing older driver safety: A driving survey and evaluation of the CarFit program.

Objective: To evaluate CarFit, an educational program designed to promote optimal alignment of driver with vehicle.

Methods: A driving activity survey was sent to 727 randomly selected participants living in retirement communities. Drivers (n=195) were assigned randomly to CarFit intervention (n=83, M age=78.

Health and medical services use: a matched case comparison between CCRC residents and national health and retirement study samples.

Little is known about the health status of adults living in continuing care retirement communities (CCRC). Using matched-case control, 458 adults from the Health and Retirement Study (HRS) or a CCRC-based sample were compared on total comorbidity, self-rated health, home health services use, and hospitalizations. At year 2, the CCRC sample reported more comorbidities (96%) but significantly better self-rated health (96% good/excellent) than the HRS sample (93% comorbidity, 73% good/excellent; p < .

The memory fitness program: cognitive effects of a healthy aging intervention.

Context: Age-related memory decline affects a large proportion of older adults. Cognitive training, physical exercise, and other lifestyle habits may help to minimize self-perception of memory loss and a decline in objective memory performance.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine whether a 6-week educational program on memory training, physical activity, stress reduction, and healthy diet led to improved memory performance in older adults.

The role of spiritual experiences and activities in the relationship between chronic illness and psychological well-being.

Our research explores the correlates of spiritual experiences over a 2-year period in a sample of older adults (N = 164; mean age 81.9 years) living in a continuing care retirement community. Utilizing responses to the Daily Spiritual Experiences Scale, scores were analyzed for changes over time and for their hypothesized moderating effect in the relationship between chronic illness impact and markers of psychological well-being (as measured by the Geriatric Depression and Life Satisfaction scales).

The effect of the addition of osteoporosis education to a bone health screening program for older adults.

Osteoporosis affects approximately 26% of women and 4% of men after the age of 65 years. However, the diffusion of knowledge about osteoporosis risk factors, prevention and treatment remains low. The purpose of this longitudinal study was to investigate the value of adding initial and refresher osteoporosis education classes to a bone health screening program.

Validation of the male osteoporosis knowledge quiz.

The purpose of this study was to validate the six-item Men's Osteoporosis Knowledge Quiz (MOKQ). The MOKQ asks questions about risk factors that are pertinent to men, such as the risk for developing low bone mass related to hormone treatment for prostate cancer and the importance of testosterone for bone mass. A survey was sent to 242 men with a mean age of 83.

Older men's knowledge of osteoporosis and the prevalence of risk factors.

It has been estimated that up to 45% of men in the United States have low bone density. Yet, only a few studies have examined men's knowledge of bone health and disease. Men's knowledge of sex-specific issues related to osteoporosis is especially not well understood.

Evaluating the cost-effectiveness of fall prevention programs that reduce fall-related hip fractures in older adults.

Objectives: To model the incremental cost-utility of seven interventions reported as effective for preventing falls in older adults.

Design: Mathematical epidemiological model populated by data based on direct clinical experience and a critical review of the literature.

Setting: Model represents population level interventions.

Validation of a novel successful aging construct.

Purpose: Assess the validity of our previously published multidimensional concept of Successful Aging that integrates physiological, psychological, and sociological domains of health.

Design: Three distinctly different populations were used to assess the discriminant and predictive validity.

Methods: Data included 1438 women age 65 and older who participated in the Women's Health and Aging Studies I and II (WHAS-I and WHAS-II) and 302 participants in a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) study.

Work productivity impairment from musculoskeletal disorder pain in long-term caregivers.

Objectives: To examine the impact of Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD) pain on work productivity in Long-Term Caregivers.

Methods: An eight item work productivity impairment scale specific to MSD pain was constructed, evaluated and used as part of a telephone survey of LTCaregivers health.

Results: The productivity impairment scale demonstrated good reliability and validity.