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Impact of Savoring Ability on the Relationship Between Older Adults’ Activity Engagement and Well-Being by Smith, Jennifer L., Bihary, Joseph G., O’Connor, Dugan, Basic, Ajla, O’Brien, Catherine J.

“…The relationship between activity engagement and well-being can vary based on individual characteristics, and it is important to identify moderating factors to…”
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YOU JUST LEARN WHAT TO HOLD ON TO AND WHAT TO LET GO: NARRATIVES OF MINDFUL AGING IN SOUTH ASIAN AMERICAN OLDER ADULTS by Khan, Mushira, Basic, Ajla

“…Abstract Mindful Sustainable Aging (MSA) is a multidimensional concept incorporating elements from four prominent gerontological theories – activity theory,…”
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Savoring and Bereavement: Exploring Whether Savoring Can Be Used as an Interventional Tool for Grieving Older Adults by Basic, Ajla

“…Relational savoring is the idea that savoring can be achieved through focusing on a critical relationship with another person and then extracting the…”
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“WE DON’T AGE ALONE; WE AGE AS A COMMUNITY”: BARRIERS AND ENABLERS OF AGING WELL IN BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN OLDER ADULTS by Khan, Mushira, Holton, John, Basic, Ajla

“…Abstract Eurocentric understandings of successful aging privilege optimal physical and cognitive health, absence of disease and disability, and active social…”
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PROMOTING POSITIVE AGING IN COMMUNITY-DWELLING SOUTH ASIAN AMERICANS: AN EXPLORATORY QUALITATIVE STUDY by Khan, Mushira, Shah, Sheetal, Basic, Ajla

“…Abstract Between 2010 and 2017, South Asians were the fastest-growing major ethnic minority group in the US, growing at a rate of 40% over the previous decade…”
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Like A Dew Drop On A Lotus Leaf: Perceptions Of Aging Well In South Asian American Older Adults by Khan, Mushira, Shah, Sheetal, Basic, Ajla

“…Past research has underscored four key themes prevalent in popular and scientific discourse on successful aging in North America – the emphasis on individual…”
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Like A Dew Drop On A Lotus Leaf: Perceptions Of Aging Well In South Asian American Older Adults by Khan, Mushira, Shah, Sheetal, Basic, Ajla

“…Abstract Past research has underscored four key themes prevalent in popular and scientific discourse on successful aging in North America – the emphasis on…”
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AGING WELL, AGING DIFFERENTLY: A COMPARISON BETWEEN LIFE PLAN COMMUNITY RESIDENTS AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE by Mertz, Laurel, Smith, Jennifer, Lehpamer, Nicole, Basic, Ajla, O’Brien, Catherine

“…Abstract Residing in Life Plan Communities (or Continuing Care Retirement Communities) may have benefits to well-being due to greater access to wellness…”
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Examining Organizational Factors and Their Impact on Older Adults in Life Plan Communities by Basic, Ajla

“…Aging in America continues to reveal multi-faceted concerns for both the industry and retirees; insufficient retirement savings, loneliness, and a high influx…”
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Social Contact and Wellness Outcomes for Older Adults in Different Residential Settings by Bihary, Joseph, Smith, Jennifer, O’Connor, Dugan, Basic, Ajla, Sayer, Janis, O’Brien, Cate

“…Abstract More frequent social contact with others has been shown to be associated with positive well-being outcomes for older adults, who may be at increased…”
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ATTITUDES TOWARDS AGING PERCEPTIONS OF AGING AND HEALTH OF OLDER ADULT SPOUSES by Smith, Jennifer L, Bihary, Joseph G, O’Connor, Dugan, Basic, Ajla, O'Brien, Cate

“…Abstract Evidence suggests that negative perceptions of aging are associated with worse health outcomes. Research also shows that marital partners can mutually…”
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PURPOSE AND NUMBER OF CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS AMONG OLDER ADULTS by Sayer, Janis, Smith, Jennifer L, O’Brien, Cate, Bihary, Joseph G, O’Connor, Dugan, Basic, Ajla

“…Abstract An overwhelming three-quarters of persons age 65 and over have multiple chronic health conditions (Gerteis et al., 2014). With a growing population of…”
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