Sexuality & Gender Diversity

Correlates of subjective cognitive decline in lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender older adults

2018

Author(s): Mark Brennan Ing

Nearly 25% of LGBT older adults in this study said they were having problems with memory and thinking. Odds of reported impairment were higher among those who were people of color, depressed, or functionally impaired.

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HIV & Aging

The intersectionality of stigmas among key populations of older adults affected by HIV: A thematic analysis

2018

Author(s): Mark Brennan Ing

This study looked at stigma and social isolation among four groups of older persons with HIV. Some of the gay/bisexual men, heterosexual men, and Spanish speakers said that aging contributed to their isolation.

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Aging in New York

Sustaining the Caregiving Workforce For New York’s Aging Future

2018

Author(s): christian gonzález-rivera

As the ranks of older New Yorkers grow, New York City will face a shortage of home care workers and social services. The state should take the lead in improving opportunities for home health aides.

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Work & Retirement

Multigenerational workforces are productive and profitable

2018

Author(s): Ruth Finkelstein

Jobs have been built on assumptions about the nature of work, the length and characteristics of our lives. As work has changed and people live longer, we must change our ideas of “work.”

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HIV & Aging

Adapting a Telephone Support Intervention to Address Depression in Older Adults with HIV

2017

Author(s): Mark Brennan Ing

This study tested an adaptation of the RESPECT intervention, which involves weekly phone calls by care managers to individuals with HIV. After six months, depressive symptoms were significantly improved.

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HIV & Aging

Adapting systems of care for people aging with HIV

2017

Author(s): Mark Brennan Ing

People aging with HIV have medical and psychosocial needs beyond the scope of the HIV services network. Care providers, social service agencies, and content experts should work together to serve this diverse population.

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Aging in New York

Expanding Economic Opportunity in a City of Aging Immigrants

2017

Author(s): christian gonzález-rivera

This essay highlights the ways grandparents contribute to the economic mobility of immigrant families in New York City. It is crucial that older immigrants and their families have access to the services they need.

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Aging in New York

The Aging Apple: Older Immigrants a Rising Share of New York’s Seniors

2017

Author(s): christian gonzález-rivera

The growth in New York’s older immigrant population is far outpacing that of the U.S. born senior population. There are now more people over the age of 65 in the city than there are children ages 10 and younger.

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HIV & Aging

Stigma and psychological well-being among older adults with HIV: The impact of spirituality and integrative health approaches

2017

Author(s): Mark Brennan Ing

Results of this study suggest that coping resources may help ease the effect of HIV stigma on psychological well-being. The findings support the development of spiritual interventions for people aging with HIV.

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Work & Retirement

A global view on the effect of work on health in later life

2016

Author(s): Ruth Finkelstein

Work can support healthy aging but it can also put healthy aging in danger. This study offers ideas for social protection, human resources policies, and keeping older employees employed.

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Sexuality & Gender Diversity

Providing competent and affirming services for transgender and gender nonconforming older adults

2016

Author(s): Mark Brennan Ing

The American Psychological Association recently published guidelines for working with transgender and gender nonconforming people. This paper reviews those guidelines with older adults in mind.

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Aging in New York

City Living Never Grows Old

2016

Author(s): christian gonzález-rivera

In the United States, we can now expect to live three decades longer than our great-grandparents. This conference hosted by The Atlantic examined the shape of the new old age and its impact on society.

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Aging in New York

Three Ways to Support NYC’s Aging Immigrants

2016

Author(s): christian gonzález-rivera

Too often, the city’s senior services fail to reach older immigrants. This testimony, delivered before the New York City Council’s Committee on Aging, recommends budget priorities for the Department for the Aging.

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Work & Retirement

Maximizing our aging potential

2015

Author(s): Ruth Finkelstein

In the future, societies as a whole will be older, and there will be fewer people. To create sustainable societies, we need to understand how to maximize human potential in later life.

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Work & Retirement

Age smart employer NYC: Compendium of strategies and practices

2013

Author(s): Ruth Finkelstein

This report gives New York City employers a resource to create age-friendly workplaces. The Age Smart Employer award criteria is included as are practices and policies that contribute to an age-friendly workplace.

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Aging in New York

The New Face of New York’s Seniors

2013

Author(s): christian gonzález-rivera

Almost half of New York City’s older adults are immigrants. Drawing on census data and a wide array of interviews, this report provides extensive details about New York’s older immigrant population and their needs.

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