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The study examines the association between incarceration and cognitive decline in middle-aged individuals, particularly among formerly incarcerated individuals (FI) compared to non-incarcerated (NI) counterparts. Using data from the National Longitudinal...  Read More

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Multiple factors contribute to cognitive decline, with advanced age being the main independent risk factor, followed by genetic, socioeconomic, and environmental determinants, including nutrition and physical activity. As the global...  Read More

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Problematic Opioid Use Among Older Adults 1 credit

Epidemiology, Adverse Outcomes and Treatment Considerations

This article summarizes research on older adults affected by problematic opioid use, with both illicit and prescription opioids. It outlines adverse effects, risk factors, as well as available treatment options....  Read More

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This study is a randomized controlled trial that examines the effectiveness of Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) in reducing criminal recidivism risk among justice-involved adults receiving mental health residential treatment. The...  Read More

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Coordinating Across Correctional Community and VA Systems 1.25 credits

Applying the Collaborative Chronic Care Model to post incarceration healthcare and reentry support for veterans with mental health and substance use disorders

This study explores the application of the Collaborative Chronic Care Model (CCM) to improve healthcare coordination for veterans with mental health and substance use disorders (MHDs and SUDs) as they...  Read More

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Mental and Behavioral Health Professionals throughout the United States are mandated reporters of suspected child maltreatment, and are often required to report concerns for intimate partner violence and/or elder abuse,...  Read More

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The article evaluates the utility of the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) when applied to older adults. Using a Rasch model approach, the study analyzes data from older adults to...  Read More

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The article provides an in-depth analysis of factors influencing gambling behavior among older adults. Through a scoping review of existing literature, the authors aim to identify the individual, socio-cultural, environmental,...  Read More

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This article focuses on addressing the opioid overdose crisis in Oconee County, a rural area in northwest South Carolina. The research investigates demographic and attitudinal factors influencing community support for...  Read More

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Cognitive dysfunction, primarily involving impairments in executive function, visuospatial function and memory, is one of the most common non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Currently, the only pharmacological treatments available...  Read More

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Subjective cognitive decline (SCD) is defined as self-experienced, persistent concerns of decline in cognitive capacity in the context of normal performance on objective cognitive measures. Although SCD was initially thought...  Read More

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Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is an evidence-based service model designed to provide comprehensive, community-based support for individuals with severe mental illness. This article reviews ACT principles, examines contemporary issues impacting...  Read More

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Overall and Sex-specific Risk Factors for Subjective Cognitive Decline 1 credit

Findings from the 2015–2018 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Survey

Prior research indicates that at least 35% of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia risk may be amenable to prevention. Subjective cognitive decline is often the first indication of preclinical dementia,...  Read More

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Promoting Successful Cognitive Aging 3.25 credits

A Ten-Year Update

This course provides an update to the comprehensive review that was published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease in 2010. It provides a review of the evidence for several recommendations...  Read More

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This review catalogues and assesses tools used to evaluated mild cognitive delay in healthy elderly populations. The authors advocated additional research to address identified gaps in the literature to facilitate...  Read More

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This study aims to compare trajectories of prescribed opioid doses in six months preceding an incident of opioid related adverse events (ORAE), for cases and for a matched control group...  Read More

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The purpose of this scoping review is to investigate the value of creative arts therapies in healthy older adults. This article aims to shed light on current knowledge concerning the...  Read More

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Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are often forgotten when it comes to conversation, planning, and services in adulthood. COVID-19 provided a wakeup call for professionals, family caregivers, and...  Read More

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Older age and medical comorbidity are factors associated with more severe illness and risk of death due to COVID-19 infection. Social distancing is an important public health strategy for controlling...  Read More

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The objective of the current study is to evaluate PEARLS effectiveness for increasing social connectedness among underserved older adults with depression. The study addresses the following three questions: 1. What...  Read More

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