Full Description
Gain a thorough understanding of the determinants of health among aging populations, how disparities arise in diverse communities, and what can be done
Reducing health disparities among older people is critical to slowing or reversing the individual and societal impacts of aging-related conditions like Alzheimer's and dementia. The field of population science can help us understand disparities and prevent them using community-wide strategies. Population Science Methods and Approaches to Aging and Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Research offers an overview of the population health approach, applying this framework to aging-related conditions and their determinants. By working hand-in-hand with diverse communities to address these conditions we can develop primary and secondary prevention strategies that can increase health equity for all Americans. Included topics range from population health trends and approaches to understanding community and patient engagement to caregiver perspectives and emerging trends.
Learn about the population science approach to understanding aging-related health concerns in diverse communities
See how factors like race, income, sexual orientation, sleep, and community engagement affect Alzheimer's and related dementias
Read about proactive approaches to primary and secondary prevention within aging populations
Discover emerging research and public health initiatives currently underway to promote health equity
Students, researchers, and practitioners alike will benefit from this primer on participatory approaches to reducing health disparities. This introduction to the landscape of aging research in the most vulnerable of our communities will facilitate creativity, compassion, and meaningful next steps in biomedical and socioecological research, community support, and clinical care.
Contents
Figures and Tables vii
Preface ix
Chau Trinh-Shevrin
The Editor xiii
The Contributors xv
Acknowledgments xxv
One: Overview of Population Trends in Aging and Alzheimer's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease-related Dementia (AD/ADRD) Disparities 1
Chau Trinh-Shevrin, Tina R. Sadarangani, Rachel Sacks, Deborah K. Min
Two: Understanding the Impact of the Social Determinants of Health on Cognitive Health Among The Aging Population 15
Jiaqi Yang, Rachel Sacks, Bei Wu, Omonigho Michael Bubu, Lu Hu
Three: Systemic Racism, Discrimination, and Stigma 29
Ruijia Chen, Supriya Misra
Four: Intersectional Syndemics and Aging Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) Communities 45
Ohshue Gatanaga, Sahnah Lim
Five: Community and Patient Engagement of Older Adults in Aging and Alzheimer's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease-related Dementias Research 59
Chau Trinh-Shevrin, Rachel Sacks, Jeannette Michele Beasley, Nisha Godbole, Aisha T. Langford, Scott E. Sherman, Joshua Chodosh
Six: Implementation Science Approaches to Aging and Alzheimer's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease- Related Dementias Research 77
Beth Prusaczyk, Lisa A. Juckett, Matthew Lee
Seven: Group Model Building to Promote Public Health Research and Action 91
Rachel L. Thompson, David W. Lounsbury, Mirnova E. Ceïde, Terry T-K Huang, Nasim S. Sabounchi
Eight: Sleep, Aging, and Brain Health 105
Jay M. Iyer, Rebecca Robbins, Stuart F. Quan
Nine: Emerging Research in Aging and Alzheimer's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease-related Dementias 125
Komal Patel Murali, Kalisha Bonds Johnson, Abraham Aizer Brody
Index 141
