Center for Aging and Policy Studies

The Center for Aging and Policy Studies (CAPS) is a consortium for research and training on the demography and economics of aging.

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Affective inertia = how long emotions last. Research struggles due to unclear definitions, measurement problems, and shaky models. Better dynamic methods can reveal when emotional persistence helps or harms. Learn more from CAPS affiliate Anthony Ong. 🔗 https://t.co/dGpjS9W4RG

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CAPS affiliate Elizabeth Vasquez and colleagues found that Hispanic/Latino men aging with HIV were more likely to be frail, even though their heart disease risk was lower. Findings suggest frailty may be overlooked in this growing population. 🔗 https://t.co/ubUe0pqn1m

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People with higher cardiovascular risk are more likely to fall. This link exists with and without HIV. Men show stronger links, while women mainly have higher risk of repeated fall. Learn more from CAPS affiliate Elizabeth Vasquez and coauthors. 🔗 https://t.co/8QTIdajQjU

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CAPS affiliate Anthony Ong and coauthors examined how loneliness can create a loop. Feeling lonely makes people see more rejection, leading them to withdraw socially, making them even lonelier. Breaking this cycle is key to better connection. 🔗 https://t.co/11sdErsoJ9

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CAPS affiliate Miriam Mutambudzi found that job insecurity before and during the Great Recession raised diabetes risk in older Black workers, but not White workers. Economic stress worsened racial health gaps as people aged. 🔗https://t.co/l782YzLD7c

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CAPS affiliate Elizabeth Vasquez and colleagues found that Alzheimer's caregivers face more stress than other caregivers. Women and older adults are more affected. Food insecurity and financial strain greatly increase stress, social supports matter. 🔗 https://t.co/j0LiH7sdH3

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Divorced older parents in China still receive strong support from adult children, especially divorced mothers. Both parents get more household help, showing that need outweighs emotional closeness. Learn more from CAPS affiliate Merril Silverstein. 🔗https://t.co/9JM6bRJZ0d

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New Reproductive Healthcare Desert (RHD) Dashboard maps U.S. counties lacking reproductive care, abortion, contraception, maternity & Art, tracking access changes since 2010, overlap of care deserts, and travel distance. Data updates coming soon. ➡️ https://t.co/pJycmv7DHi

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The State Society on Aging of New York's 53rd Annual Conference (Oct 19-20, 2026, Saratoga Springs) invites proposals on aging topics. Theme: Aging with Dignity. Submit by May 20 to share ideas supporting older adults' well being. Learn more. ➡️ https://t.co/aHAsvF8oYp

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New U.S. State Policy index offers a longitudinal, transparent way to link state policy environments to population health. Publicly available via SPPD/ICPSR. 🔗 https://t.co/QC48zjfruG | https://t.co/X2IGrZOdf1

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Latinos age well because of strong family support and community ties. However, barriers like limited healthcare access, stress on caregivers, loneliness and immigration challenges can make aging harder. Learn more from CAPS affiliate Elizabeth Vasquez. 🔗 https://t.co/XLmdl7P8bB

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📢 Call for Papers! The Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law (JHPPL) seeks proposals on Community Organizing, Power & Politics, exploring how power shapes health policy & equity.
🗓️ Proposals due May 15.
➡️ https://t.co/AYmpEv1RhE

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CAPS affiliates will have a strong showing again this year at PAA @PopAssocAmerica. Take a look at the list of the sessions with CAPS affiliates as presenters, chairs, discussants, and more. 🔗 https://t.co/unLE03nVq0

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As veterans age, PTSD raises risks for heart, physical, and mental health. Rural vets face added cognitive and social challenges. Integrated healthcare and social support improve quality of life. Learn more from CAPS affiliate Janet Wilmoth. 🔗 https://t.co/f2ScwFncPN

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NIA P30 centers show how AI and new tech improve healthy aging and dementia care, turning research into real-world tools that support older adults and caregivers. Learn more from CAPS affiliate Elizabeth Vasquez and coauthor. 🔗 https://t.co/YBT3efnvPo

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CAPS affiliates Merril Silverstein and Catherine Garcia found that during COVID-19, older adults stayed connected to family in different ways: some reduced contact, others increased phone or digital use. Digital tools helped fight isolation. 🔗 https://t.co/tdS6XPrf7T

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US grandparents fall into 3 roles: Active Providers, Financially Supportive but Detached, and Co-residing Recipients. Health, income, and race shape who give or receives support. Learn more from CAPS affiliate Catherine Garcia. 🔗 https://t.co/DN6RmSJwPy

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Reminder! Happening today at noon‼️

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Join Us! Seminar with Jenna Wells
Emotional Functioning and Mental Health Across the Dementia Caregiving Experience
🗓️ April 24, 12:00 - 1:00 PM
💻 Virtual: https://t.co/9MSRnL3QoQ

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Call for Abstracts‼️ Rural Sociology is planning a special issue focused on how public policies and politics affect the wellbeing of rural people and communities. Researchers are invited to submit an abstract by May 1, 2026 ➡️https://t.co/qji3yiBqM1

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CAPS affiliate Scott Landes and coauthors respond to Mitra by stressing that disability research must clearly explain the limits of common measurement tools. Being transparent helps ensure accuracy, trust, and fair representation. 🔗 https://t.co/Af7DFf5xa0