Innovation in Aging
December 1, 2025
Tony V Pham
Abstract Up to 78% of older Black individuals experience chronic musculoskeletal pain. Among older Black individuals, chronic pain co-occurs with depression and early cognitive decline, and these co-morbidities worsen physical function. Addressing chronic pain and its co-morbidities among older Black adults is a public health priority. We utilized the Community Engagement (CE) Studio Toolkit to...
Innovation in Aging
December 31, 2024
Cristina De Rosa, Yu-Ping Chang
Abstract Older adults living in underserved and racial/ethnic minority communities during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond faced challenges regarding access to mental health care, compounded by additional vulnerability to disease. Technological solutions such as mobile applications provide great opportunities to address mental health concerns. This qualitative, descriptive analysis explores...
Innovation in Aging
December 21, 2023
Cecile A Lengacher, Richie Reich
Abstract The purpose of this R01 trial was to evaluate the efficacy of MBSR(BC) compared to the Breast Cancer Education Support program(BCES) or Usual Care(UC) regimens for improvement in cognitive functioning among breast cancer survivors(BCS) who received (CT), or CT and radiation. Methods: BCS (212) were randomized to MBSR(BC) (n=91) or BCES(90) or UC (n = 31) with MBSR(BC) and BCES...
Innovation in Aging
December 21, 2023
Nirmala Lekhak, Tirth Bhatta, Carolyn Streb et al.
Abstract It has been established that contemplative practices such as meditation can aid in stress management and the prevention of mental health issues. However, whether one of these techniques, such as loving-kindness meditation (LKM), is feasible for promoting later-life self-compassion, reducing loneliness, and maintaining mental health is unclear. This study examined the feasibility and...
Innovation in Aging
December 21, 2023
Nirmala Lekhak, Tirth Bhatta, Eva Kahana et al.
Abstract Background & Significance Prior research has consistently established the role of meditation as a coping resource to mitigate the adverse impacts of stressful life situations on mental health. Yet, our understanding of mechanisms that transmit the positive effects of meditation on mental health among older adults is limited. Specifically, little research has examined the impact of...