Measuring music engagement in older adults: the UNE music in aging wellness scale (MAWS).

Objectives: Engagement with music (i.e. listening, moving to the beat, joining in, performance) is documented to enhance cognition, mood, socialization, and a host of other wellness indicators in advancing age.

Sleep movements and respiratory coupling as a biobehavioral metric for early Alzheimer's disease in independently dwelling adults.

Introduction: Sleep disorder is often the first symptom of age-related cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD) observed in primary care. The relationship between sleep and early AD was examined using a patented sleep mattress designed to record respiration and high frequency movement arousals. A machine learning algorithm was developed to classify sleep features associated with early AD.

Cross-Generational Understandings of Ageism and Its Perceived Impacts on Personal-Public Health.

In 2016, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched a global campaign to combat ageism, emphasizing its potential harm to personal and public health. This qualitative focus group study explored generational differences in understanding the WHO's definition and impact of ageism among baby boomers (ages 60-72; n = 17) and silent generation members (ages 78-85; n = 10). Verbatim transcripts were analyzed via a grounded theory approach, and representative themes and quotations were extracted by consensus.

Telecollaboration in gerontology service learning: Addressing isolation & loneliness in a pandemic.

Social isolation and loneliness present significant challenges for the mental and physical health of older adults. Social distancing, mask wearing, and other precautions necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic add to these challenges. This article details a telecollaborative service-learning project to engage older adults online and provide applied experiences for students.