Wayne State Social Work has a strong showing at the 2023 Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM ET
Paper Title: Stakeholders’ Perspectives on an Area Agencies on Aging Serving Urban Older Adults
Session Title: Age-Friendly and Aging in Place
Location: Room 103
Author(s): Faith P. Hopp, PhD, MSW, FGSA; Fay Keys, DL, MSW
11:00 AM to 12:15 PM ET
Title: The intersection of housing and health: Considerations of Equity and Sustainability
Session Title: Beyond Election 2024: The Looming Crises of Retirement, Age Diversity and Eldercare.
Closed session to the Journalists-in-Aging Fellows
Author: Tam E. Perry, PhD
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM ET
Paper Title: In Their Own Words: Dynamics That Contribute to Successful and Sustained Partnerships in CBPR With Older People
Session Title: Benefits and Barriers of Community-Engaged Research and Strategies for Strengthening Partnership Practice
Location: Room 103
Author and Chair of Session: Carrie Leach, Ph.D., M.P.A.
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM ET
Paper Title: Challenges of Conducting Community-Engaged Research Among Justice-Involved Mid- and Late-Life Adults
Session Title: Benefits and Barriers of Community-Engaged Research and Strategies for Strengthening Partnership Practice
Location: Room 103
Author and Co-Chair of Session: Rodlescia Sneed, PhD
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM ET
Paper Title: Challenges in the Community-Driven Recruitment of Black Older Adults to a Health Research Registry
Session Title: Benefits and Barriers of Community-Engaged Research and Strategies for Strengthening Partnership Practice
Location: Room 103
Author(s): Tam E. Perry, PhD1; Kent Key, PhD, MPH2; Elena Flores, MSW3; Vanessa Rorai, MSW4
1Wayne State University, 2Michigan State University, 3University of Michigan, 4Healthier Black Elders Center
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM ET
Paper Title: Family Dynamics in Caring for People With Dementia During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Session Title: Family Caregiving During the Covid-19 Pandemic for Older Adults With Dementia
Location: Room 122
Author(s): HwaJung Choi, PhD1; Amanda N. Leggett, PhD, FGSA2
1University of Michigan, 2Wayne State University
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM ET
Paper Title: All in the Family: Differential Impact of COVID-19 by Type of Caregiver for Persons Living With Dementia
Session Title: Family Caregiving During the Covid-19 Pandemic for Older Adults With Dementia
Location: Room 122
Author(s): Amanda N. Leggett, PhD, FGSA; Sophia Tsuker, BA, BS
Wayne State University
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM ET
Paper Title: Changes in Long-Term Care Arrangements Among Older Adults With ADRD During the First Year of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Session Title: Family Caregiving During the Covid-19 Pandemic for Older Adults With Dementia
Location: Room 122
Author(s): Emily Wiemers, PhD1; Yulya Truskinovsky, PhD2; Amanda N. Leggett, PhD, FGSA2; Geoffrey Hoffman, PhD3; Vicki Freemdan, PhD3
1Syracuse University, 2Wayne State University, 3University of Michigan
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM ET
Paper Title: The Use of Caregiver Support Services and Caregiving Impact Among Diverse Caregivers of Older Adults With Dementia
Session Title: Advancing Research Across the ADRD Continuum in Underrepresented Populations
Location: Room 125
Author(s): Erin D. Bouldin, PhD, MPH1; Kaleb Eppich, MS1; Noah J. Webster, PhD, FGSA2; Amanda N. Leggett, PhD, FGSA3; Laura B. Zahodne, PhD2
1University of Utah, 2University of Michigan, 3Wayne State University
6:00 PM – 7:15 PM ET
Poster Title: Staying Single Into Very Late Life: Longitudinal Analysis of Never-Married Adults
Session Title: Social Support and Well-Being
Location: Exhibit Hall West
Author(s): Natasha L. Nemmers, PhD1; Peter Martin, PhD, FGSA2; Barbra Brottman, n/a2
1Wayne State University Institute of Gerontology, 2Iowa State University
6:00 PM – 7:15 PM ET
Poster Title: Community Engagement in Older Adults with Cognitive Decline: The Usage of Information Communication Technology
Session Title: Late Breaking Poster Session I
Location: Exhibit Hall West
Author(s): Rong-Fang Zhan, M.S1; Elias Mpofu, PhD1; Sherif Olanrewaju, MPS, RN2; Laura Sutherland, M.S.1 1University of North Texas, 2The Pennsylvania State University
6:00 PM – 7:15 PM ET
Poster Title: Relationships Between Dementia Caregiver Personality, Outcomes, and Management and Coping Strategies
Session Title: The Mental Health Tax of Family Caregiving
Location: Exhibit Hall West
Author(s): Darby M. Simon, M.S.1; Amanda N. Leggett, PhD, FGSA2; Emilee Ertle, M.S.1; Benjamin T. Mast, PhD, ABPP1
1University of Louisville, 2Wayne State University
Thursday, November 9, 2023
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET
Paper Title: Support for Family Caregivers: Work Strain and the Impacts of Formal and Informal Support
Session Title: Enhancing Caregiver Services and Supports
Location: Room 121
Author(s): Joseph Svec, PhD1; Natasha L. Nemmers, PhD2; Jeong Eun Lee, PhD3
1Saint Joseph's University, 2Wayne State University Institute of Gerontology, 3Iowa State University
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM ET
Poster Title: Development and Validation of the Novel Medication Taking Instrument - Four Facets of Adherence (MTI-4)
Session Title: Late Breaking Poster Session II
Location: Exhibit Hall West
Author(s): Candace E. Ryan, NP-PHC, PhD(c); Debra L. Schutte, PhD; Ana M. Daugherty, PhD
Wayne State University
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM ET
Paper Title: Do Depressive Symptoms Mediate Segregation’s Impact on Cognitive Aging in Older Mexican Americans?
Session Title: Late Breaking: Effects of Discrimination Across the Life Course I
Location: Room 419
Author(s): Emily P. Morris, MS1; Jeremy G. Grant, PhD2; Alexandra L. Clark, PhD3; Darlingtina Esiaka, PhD, CPH, CPG4; Kristine J. Ajrouch, PhD, FGSA5; Wassim Tarraf, PhD, MBA6
1University of Michigan, 2University of Florida, 3University of Texas at Austin
Friday, November 10, 2023
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET
Paper Title: Incarceration History and its Association With Cognition and Isolation Among Older Black Americans
Session Title: Cognition (BSS Papers) I
Location: Room 121
Author(s): Eskira Kahsay, MPH1; Rodlescia Sneed, PhD2; Chuwen Zhong, MPH3; Briana Mezuk, PhD1
1University of Michigan, 2Wayne State University, 3School of Public Health, University of Michigan- Ann Arbor
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET
Paper Title: Caregivers’ Perception Discrepancy in the Caregiving Context: The Impact on Psychological Well-Being
Session Title: Caregiving as Told by Caregivers
Location: Room 120
Author(s): Yulri Kim, M.A.1; Jeong Eun Lee, PhD1; Joseph Svec, PhD2; Natasha L. Nemmers, PhD3
1Iowa State University, 2Saint Joseph's University, 3Wayne State University Institute of Gerontology
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM ET
Poster Title: Blood Pressure Measures Are Not Correlated With NIH Toolbox Cognitive Battery Performance in Black Older Adults
Session Title: Aging and Cognition (Posters)
Location: Exhibit Hall West
Author(s): Allison C. Moll, MA1; Colt Halter, BS1; Hannah Adams, BA1; Loraine DiCerbo, BA1; Voyko Kavcic, PhD1; Ana M. Daugherty, PhD1; John Woodard, PhD1; Bruno Giordani, PhD2
1Wayne State University, 2University of Michigan
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM ET
Poster Title: Self-Perceived Cognitive Changes in Older Black Adults During COVID-19
Session Title: Aging and Cognition (Posters)
Location: Exhibit Hall West
Author(s): Nancy L. Martens, PhD1; Sophie Hanna, BS1; Hannah Adams, BA1; Loraine DiCerbo, BA1; Bruno Giordani, PhD2; Voyko Kavcic, PhD1
1Wayne State University, 2University of Michigan
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM ET
Poster Title: Housing Concerns and Trajectories of Kinless Older Adults With Dementia
Session Title: Cognition (SRPP)
Location: Exhibit Hall West
Author(s): Tam E. Perry, PhD1; Janelle S. Taylor, PhD2; Yasir Mehmood, B.S. (honors)1
1Wayne State University, 2University of Toronto
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM ET
Poster Title: Prevalence of Metabolic Comorbidities Among Cognitively Normal and Impaired White and African Americans
Session Title: Late Breaking Poster Session III
Location: Exhibit Hall West
Author(s): Mohammad Turaani1; Subhamoy Pal, PhD2; Jonathan M. Reader, MS3; Bruno Giordani, PhD3; Voyko Kavcic, PhD1
1Wayne State University, 2Michigan Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, 3University of Michigan
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM ET
Poster Title: Racial/Ethnic Differences in Subjective Cognitive Decline (SCD) and SCD-induced outcomes.
Session Title: Late Breaking Poster Session III
Location: Exhibit Hall West
Author(s): Moyosoreoluwa O. Jacobs, MA; Peter A. Lichtenberg, PhD; Wassim Tarraf, PhD, MBA
Wayne State University
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM ET
Multi-University Dessert Reception, Tampa Convention Center Ballroom D
Saturday, November 11, 2023
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET
Paper Title: “Our Nation's Democracy Is at a Critical Crossroad”: Older Adults Taking Action and Leading Community Engagement
Session Title: Research to Strengthen, Innovate, and Transform Age-Friendly Community Practice
Location: Room 117
Author(s): Tam E. Perry, PhD1; Vanessa Rorai, MSW2; Sarah Whitney, MSW2; Wilma Stringer, BA2; Henry O. Swift, BA2; James Bridgforth, BA, MBA2; Patricia Mullin, BA2
1Wayne State University, 2Healthier Black Elders Center
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET
Poster Title: Dementia-Focused Adult Day Care in an Urban Setting: Program Stakeholders' Views of Crucial Components
Session Title: Flash Poster Session: Ageism, Health Disparities, and Dementia
Location: Florida Ballroom V Mariott
Author(s): Joy S. Ernst, PhD, MSW, FGSA; Faith P. Hopp, PhD, MSW, FGSA
Wayne State University
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM ET
Poster Title: Dementia-Focused Adult Day Care in an Urban Setting: Program Stakeholders' Views of Crucial Components
Session Title: Aging in Place (SRPP)
Saturday, November 11, 2023
Location: Exhibit Hall West
Author(s): Joy S. Ernst, PhD, MSW, FGSA; Faith P. Hopp, PhD, MSW, FGSA
Wayne State University
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM ET
Poster Title: Financial Decision Making and Wealth Loss in Older Adults With Early Memory Loss: The WALLET Study
Session Title: Losses and Gains: Finances, Frailty, and Well-Being
Location: Exhibit Hall West
Author(s): Peter A. Lichtenberg, PhD1; Emily Flores, MA1; Vanessa Rorai, MSW2
1Wayne State University, 2Healthier Black Elders Center
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM ET
Poster Title: Are Inequalities in Heart Disease Characterized by Intergenerational Educational Attainment?
Session Title: Examining Inequities and Inequalities in Aging
Location: Exhibit Hall West
Author(s): Blakelee Kemp, PhD1; Carli Rush, n/a1; Patricia Morton, PhD2
1University of Nebraska, 2Wayne State
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM ET
Poster Title: Longitudinal Association of Cognitive Impairments With Late-Life Wealth Changes Among Older Americans
Session Title: Examining Inequities and Inequalities in Aging
Location: Exhibit Hall West
Author(s): Darlingtina Esiaka, PhD, CPH, CPG1; Ashly C. Westrick, PhD2; Ronica N. Rooks, PhD, FGSA3; Helen C. Meier, PhD, MPH4; Mark Manning, PhD5; Wassim Tarraf, PhD, MBA6
1University of Kentucky, 2University of Michigan School of Public Health, 3University of Colorado Denver, 4University of Michigan, 5Oakland University, 6Wayne State University
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM ET
Poster Title: Racial/Ethnic Differences in Neurocognitive Profiles of Older Adults With 6-Year Incident Dementia
Session Title: Cognition: Dysfunction, Impairment, and Decline
Location: Exhibit Hall West
Author(s): Moyosoreoluwa O. Jacobs, MA; Carmen J. Chek, M.S.; Wassim Tarraf, PhD, MBA
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM ET
Poster Title: Who’s On Your Team? Dementia Family Networks and Caregiver Well-Being
Session Title: Late Breaking Poster Session IV
Location: Exhibit Hall West
Author(s): Amanda N. Leggett, PhD, FGSA1; Srabani Haldar, M.S.1; Sophia Tsuker, BA, BS1; HwaJung Choi, PhD2
1Wayne State University, 2University of Michigan
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM ET
Paper Title: Trust and Betrayal Trauma in Older Adult Financial Exploitation
Session Title: Financial Exploitation of Older Adults: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on New Directions
Location: Room 121
Author(s): LaToya N. Hall1; Peter A. Lichtenberg, PhD1; Jennifer Gomez, phD2
1Wayne State University, 2Boston University
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM ET
Paper Title: Oral Health Equity, Beliefs, Practices, Perceptions Among Older Detroit Residents
Session Title: Health Disparities II
Location: Room 111
Author(s): Mark R. Luborsky, PhD1; Jocie Osika, n/a1; Kimberly Shay, M.A.1; Mariam Shilbayeh, BSW2; Anisa Anisa Simoni, BS3; Candace Ziglor, LMSW4; Divesh Byrappagari, BDS, MSD4; Judith Jones, D.D.S., M.P.H., D.Sc.D.4
1Wayne State University, 2University of Detroit Mercy Dental School, 3University of Detroit Mercy, 4University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM ET
Paper Title: Early Pandemic Intergenerational Relationship Typologies and Well-Being Among Older Adults
Session Title: Intergenerational Relationships, Care Values, and Outcomes
Location: Room 307
Author(s): Athena Chung Yin Chan, PhD1; Rodlescia Sneed, PhD2
1Texas Tech University, 2Wayne State University
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM ET
Paper Title: Parental Transition to Long-Term Care: Implications for Psychological Well-Being of Adult Children
Session Title: Long-Term Care (BSS)
Location: Room 417
Author(s): Viktoryia Kalesnikava, PhD1; Annalise Lane, MPH2; Linh Dang, MPH1; Rodlescia Sneed, PhD3; Briana Mezuk, PhD1
1University of Michigan, 2Department of Veterans Affairs, 3Wayne State University
Sunday, November 12, 2023
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET
Paper Title: The Promise and Challenges of Gerontologists Who Advance the Science of Community-Engaged Research
Session Title: Inclusion and Integration of Community Stakeholder Perspectives in Research: Insight From and for Gerontologists
Location: Room 112
Session Chair: Carrie Leach
Author(s): Carrie Leach, PhD, MPA1; Daniel R. Gan, PhD2; Allyson Brothers, PhD3; Lana Sargent, Ph.D., RN, FNP-C, GNP-BC4; Sarah Dys, PhD, MPA5
1Wayne State University, 2Thompson Rivers University, 3Colorado State University, 4Virginia Commonwealth University, 5Portland State University
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM ET
Paper Title: Lowering the Age for Medicare Eligibility: Who Benefits?
Session Title: Social Services: Policy, Financing, and Delivery Systems
Location: Room 303
Author and Chair of session: Rodlescia Sneed, PhD