Gerontology Research

On behalf of the Journals of Gerontology Social Sciences (#JGSS), we promote gerontological research, commentary, & community. SocMedEd: @LaGerontologa.

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ICYMI: Latest issue of #JGSS feat. research on health disparities within Asian American & Latine populations, family caregiving's biological toll, neighborhood effects on aging, sibling status & dementia risk, & structural barriers to Medicaid enrollment. https://t.co/DJo3lMvLr4

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Watching a parent die w/ dementia changes how you think about your own end-of-life wishes. #JGSSAdvAccess study of bereaved adult-child caregivers finds parents' experiences shaped their planning choices, esp. communication. https://t.co/sBw8Bb2fE5 @geronsociety @OUPAcademic

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When does old age begin? New #JGSSAdvAccess study across 17 countries shows that perceptions shift with changes in retirement policies, employment rates, & life expectancy. Social context shapes how we define "old." https://t.co/NtZe3xJvJR @geronsociety @OUPAcademic

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New #JGSSAdvAccess study with middle-aged & older Black adults finds that more daily leisure activities ➡️ better memory, processing speed, & executive function. When combined with higher spirituality? Even stronger benefits for language. https://t.co/HC30BbOOWg

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It's #MensHealthMonth & we want to highlight this #JGSSAdvAccess study focused on ♂️ cognitive functioning. Finding: where men lived at age 20 shapes cognitive function at 60+. Having lived in urban spaces ➡️ better executive function & processing speed. https://t.co/BcbhmF7kab

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Phishing scams cost billions & older adults get targeted hard. #JGSSAdvAccess research mapped what makes people fall for them. It turns out 6 factors capture most of it. Age affects some parts of detection but not others. #CyberSecurity #AgingResearch https://t.co/qGd954XUFp

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New #JGSSAdvAccess research tracked 2,087 older Chinese immigrants in Chicago for 5 years. Volunteering was associated with better cognitive function, especially for those who migrated later in life and faced greater cultural barriers. https://t.co/5iFfh3Aq8O #ImmigrantAging

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New #JGSSAdvAccess research tracked 2,087 older Chinese immigrants in Chicago for 5 years. Volunteering protected cognitive function, especially for those who migrated later in life and faced bigger cultural barriers. https://t.co/5iFfh3Aq8O #ImmigrantAging #CognitiveHealth

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#JGSSAdvAccess research with over 1M midlife Latinos shows huge variation in disability patterns. Puerto Rican, Black, multiracial, and Indigenous Latinos face much higher rates. We cannot treat all Latinos as one across the life course. https://t.co/GU7I9Jhw9F #LatinoHealth

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"It's what we do—we take care of our own." New #JGSSAdvAccess research with Latino dementia caregivers in South Central Texas shows how cultural values become both sustaining and isolating when systems fail to provide real support. https://t.co/92q9PXeMLE #HealthEquity

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@geronsociety @OUPAcademic

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ICYMI: Latest issue of #JGSS feat. research on health disparities within Asian American & Latine populations, family caregiving's biological toll, neighborhood effects on aging, sibling status & dementia risk, & structural barriers to Medicaid enrollment. https://t.co/DJo3lMvLr4

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New #JGSSAdvAccess study finds that multigenerational social mobility patterns significantly affect mental health in older Chinese adults. Those with rural hukou and slow upward mobility show higher depressive symptoms. https://t.co/W7wao5RitA

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These studies deepen our understanding of what really matters for aging well in different social contexts. We encourage anyone working in aging research, policy, or practice to explore this issue. Read more: https://t.co/HsAAYJRZi0

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The January 2026 (Vol. 81, Issue 1) issue of #JGSS is now available. We're pleased to welcome Dr. Jason D. Flatt as our new Editor-in-Chief. The inaugural editorial addresses diversity, equity, inclusion, & the social worlds we age in. 🧵 #Gerontology #AgingResearch #GeroNews

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What stands out is how these articles connect individual aging experiences to larger social and policy contexts. From household registration status shaping cognitive aging to employment influencing cognitive health after losing a spouse.

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The December issue of #JGSS is here, closing out 2025! This month's research explores intersectional ageism & mental health, neighborhoods & cognition, social relationships & epigenetic aging, couple dynamics, & EOL care equity. Read the full issue: https://t.co/5AX2FFgZkc #Aging

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As we age, do our cognitive abilities become more interconnected? This #JGSSAdvAccess study tracking the same people from 70-82 finds that cognitive skills converge over time and this "dedifferentiation" mirrors the rate of cognitive decline. @geronsociety https://t.co/XTGTIEeG6w

[British Geriatrics Society @GeriSoc]

Read the latest "Editor's View" in Age and Ageing, our international clinical geriatrics journal. There's lots of great content from authors all around the world in Age and Ageing, much of which is free to access. @Age_and_Ageing

https://t.co/qyhL6pGAf6

[Frank Lipman MD @DrFrankLipman]

A major new study suggests that poor sleep habits could be physically aging your brain, making it appear about a year older than it should be on average.
https://t.co/t1nFAMYqIZ