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Sara J. McLaughlin: Reports and Publications
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Frailty is multifactorial; however, psychosocial stressors contributing to frailty are poorly understood.
Shamatree Shakya • Sara J. McLaughlin • Eleanor S. McConnell • Michael P. Cary Jr. • Susan G. Silva
Adult Children’s Migration and Health-Related Quality of Life Among Older Nepali Adults
Traditionally, adult children have served as primary caretakers and providers for older Nepali adults.
Devendra Raj Singh • Sara J. McLaughlin • Hannah McCarren • Dhirendra Nath • Saruna Ghimire • Janardan Subedi
Frailty is a geriatric syndrome linked to adverse outcomes. Co-occurring cardiometabolic factors increase frailty risk; however, their distinct combinations (typologies) associated with frailty are...
Sara J. McLaughlin • Susan G. Silva • Eleanor S. McConnell • Michael P. Cary Jr. • Shamatree Shakya
Greene County Council on Aging: 2021 Community Survey Findings
Read the survey results conducted to gain better understanding of the needs and interests of older Greene County residents. The Greene County Council on Aging partnered with the Scripps Gerontology...
The purpose of this study is to advance knowledge of the influence of educational level on trajectories and determinants of healthy ageing in midlife and older Americans.
Sara J. McLaughlin • Seonjin Kim • Jiaan Zhang • Lydia W. Li
Healthy aging in older Chinese Americans: Associations with immigrant experiences
This study examined the association between aspects of the immigrant experience—acculturation, neighborhood belonging, and perceived discrimination—and healthy aging in older Chinese Am...
Jiaan Zhang • Lydia W. Li • Sara J. McLaughlin
Healthy aging in China: Benchmarks and socio-structural correlates
The objectives of this investigation were to identify a valid and practical benchmark for the assessment of healthy aging in the Chinese population and examine its socio-structural correlates.
Jiaan Zhang • Sara J. McLaughlin • Yun Chen • Lydia W. Li • Suzanne S. X. Tham
Driving status and religious service attendance among older Americans
This study investigated the relationship between driving status and religious service attendance among older Americans and how the perceived importance of religion influences the relationship.
Sara J. McLaughlin • Jonathon M. Vivoda • Cathleen M. Connell • Karen M. Brown
Animal-assisted activity programs are commonly used in long-term care facilities to enhance the well-being of older residents.
Sara J. McLaughlin • Kate de Medeiros
Healthy Aging in the Context of Educational Disadvantage: The Role of "Ordinary Magic"
The objective of this study is to examine the correlates of healthy aging in the context of educational disadvantage and the extent to which identified correlates are shared with the wider, more ed...
Gender differences in trajectories of physical activity among older Americans with diabetes
The primary objective of this study was to examine gender differences in engagement in physical activity over time among older U.S. adults with diabetes.
A public health approach to the challenges of an aging society
Public Health for an Aging Society is the successor to Public Health and Aging, published in 1997.
Public beliefs and knowledge about risk and protective factors for Alzheimer's disease
The purpose of this study was to assess public beliefs and knowledge about risk and protective factors for Alzheimer's disease (AD).
Most adults with diabetes do not engage in the level of physical activity recommended for optimal disease management.