Suzanne Meeks

Professor of psychology, University of Louisville. Editor in Chief, The Gerontologist

[Suzanne Meeks @SuzanneMeeks9]

@DivaOfDiversity @WFPLNews I would in fact argue that there is no hill! Bad metaphor.

[Suzanne Meeks @SuzanneMeeks9]

#gerotwitter #TheGerontologist @swhitbo @UMassBoston @GerontologyUMG @Umass @geronsociety @OxfordJournals

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The #AgeFriendly #University movement is gaining ground as institutions of #highered adapt to a changing demographic landscape. This study introduces an #assessment tool based on #person #environment fit as a way to guide universities in age #inclusivity. https://t.co/UqljqpPz9H

[Suzanne Meeks @SuzanneMeeks9]

The #AgeFriendly #University movement is gaining ground as institutions of #highered adapt to a changing demographic landscape. This study introduces an #assessment tool based on #person #environment fit as a way to guide universities in age #inclusivity. https://t.co/UqljqpPz9H

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“Walkability” leaves out those people who use wheelchairs. These authors developed more inclusive instruments. https://t.co/g2knDP40jv #inclusivity #disability #gerotwitter #TheGerontologist @daniel_gry @SFUGero @EnvtalGeroIG @geronsociety @OxfordJournals

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How are American #AgeFriendly #Communities doing? Creative use of textual analysis to assess progress in 30 communities. https://t.co/f4IaEr0hV7 #gerotwitter #TheGerontologist @kblackphd @USFSM @USFRESEARCH @USFAgingStudies @patriciaoh5 @Umaine @geronsociety @OxfordJournals

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@ShabnamHZare @AlexM_UT @JennyCamposPhD @garynaglie @mj_rapoport @AGEWELL_NCE @ccna_ccnv @CIHR_IRSC @TorontoSRI @geronsociety @OxfordJournals

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Can #AutomatedVehicles be useful to persons living with #dementia? First-of-its-kind study assesses the perspectives of family #caregivers, identifying shortcomings of automated vehicle designs for this cohort. https://t.co/hZCT0OyGGE #gerotwitter #TheGerontologist

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Can #AutomatedVehicles be useful to persons living with #dementia? First-of-its-kind study assesses the perspectives of family #caregivers, identifying shortcomings of automated vehicle designs for this cohort. https://t.co/hZCT0OyGGE #gerotwitter #TheGerontologist

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#TheGerontologist @aecanell @lehighedu @geronsociety @OxfordJournals

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Who are emerging adult caregivers? New findings suggest caregiving during emerging adulthood may weaken the relationship between ageist attitudes and future caregiving intentions, especially when quality of contact is high. https://t.co/0ezedmyxva #caregiving #ageism #gerotwitter

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Who are emerging adult caregivers? New findings suggest caregiving during emerging adulthood may weaken the relationship between ageist attitudes and future caregiving intentions, especially when quality of contact is high. https://t.co/0ezedmyxva #caregiving #ageism #gerotwitter

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Measuring the interpersonal contexts of dementia care is important. Check out this systematic review of tools to use. https://t.co/gHxh10dbgi #interpersonal #relationships #dementia #gerotwitter #TheGerontologist @IowaNursing @geronsociety @OxfordJournals

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We can do better: inclusion of Asian Americans in aging research contributes to anti-racist praxis. https://t.co/10zNywQCAq #asianamerican #antiracism #gerotwitter #TheGerontologist @DrYellowHorse @ASUSST @spattersearch @UM_SRC @geronsociety @OxfordJournals

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This scoping review takes on perceptions of #sexualviolence in later life, barriers to prevention and solutions for addressing them. #gerotwitter https://t.co/z1tpqdW7LQ @Michelle_D_Hand @MasonCHHS @GeorgeMasonU @geronsociety @OxfordJournals

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Is #internet use good for your aging brain? Context matters, according to this article. #gerotwitter https://t.co/kqO2AIr5B8 @utxcaps @utaustin @UTPopCenter @geronsociety
@OxfordJournals

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41 years after #independence, is #Zimbabwe ready for population aging? Check out this International Spotlight! #gerotwitter https://t.co/sKE4SBPmZk @ChipoHungwe1
@geronsociety @OxfordJournals

[olivia krauth @oliviakrauth]

NEW: Does JCPS have any other options outside of NTI? What could trigger a return to NTI?

Y'all asked, I answered.

https://t.co/Stbe9jpTtz

[Suzanne Meeks @SuzanneMeeks9]

I always love Dr. El's column. Check this one out!
Staff‌ ‌recruitment,‌ ‌retention,‌ ‌upskilling‌ ‌and‌ ‌savings‌ ‌ https://t.co/cEmbj558od

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@DrBrodSawyer Yes, awesome work by our newest @uoflpsych faculty member!!

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You don’t have to drive to stay involved. Older adults who use #AlternativeTransportation participate in more types of social activities. https://t.co/gkez033ifv #gerotwitter @KenzieMintusPhD @IUPUI @ManierreS @ClarksonUniv @geronsociety @OxfordJournals

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Promoting meaningful and enjoyable activity in mild dementia–this article describes STAYING ACTIVE, developed by @VasilikiOrgeta and @PhuongLeung1 @IDEAlabUCL @UCLPsychiatry @ucl
Access here: https://t.co/PCEFkrh6UH #activity #dementia #gerotwitter @geronsociety @OxfordJournals

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@gerontologyumb @geronsociety @OxfordJournals

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Parent/child roles are not “reversed:” late in life, support still works both ways. New research on relationships between older adults and their very old parents examines relationship quality and family norms. https://t.co/yO6hOGgs04 #parent #child #relationship #gerotwitter