Publications and Presentations on Promoting Cognitive Health

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Journal Articles

2010-2009

Warren-Findlow J, Mathews AE, Hochhalter AK, Laditka JN. Primary Care Providers' Sources and Preferences for Cognitive Health Information in the United States. Health Promotion International. In press 2010.

Mathews AE, Laditka SB, Laditka JN, Wilcox S, Corwin SJ, Liu R, et al. Older Adults' Perceived Physical Activity Enablers and Barriers: A Multicultural Perspective. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. 2010;18(2):119-140.

Anderson LA, Logsdon RG, Hochhalter AK, Sharkey JR. Introduction to the Special Issue on Promoting Cognitive Health in Diverse Populations of Older Adults. The Gerontologist. 2009;49(Suppl 1):S1-S2.

Anderson LA, Day KL, Beard RL, Reed PS, Wu B. The Public's Perceptions about Cognitive Health and Dementia Among the United States Population: A National Review. The Gerontologist. 2009;49(Suppl 1):S40-S49.

Beard RL, Fetterman D, Wu B, Bryant LL, Anderson LA. The Two Voices of Alzheimer's: Attitudes Toward Brain Health by Diagnosed Individuals and their Support Persons. The Gerontologist. 2009;49(Suppl 1):S40-S49.

Bryant LL, Laditka JN, Laditka SB, Matthews AE. Characteristics of the Healthy Brain Sample: Representing Diversity among Older Americans. The Gerontologist. 2009;49(Suppl 1):S40-S49.

Corwin SJ, Laditka JN, Laditka SB, Wilcox S, Liu R. Attitudes on Aging Well among Older African Americans and Whites in South Carolina. Preventing Chronic Disease. 2009;6(4):A113. Epub.

Friedman DB, Laditka JN, Hunter R, Ivey S, Wu B, Laditka SB, et al. Getting the Message Out About Brain Health: A Cross Cultural Comparison of Older Adults' Media Awareness and Communication Needs on How to Maintain a Healthy Brain. The Gerontologist. 2009;49(Suppl 1):S3-S11.

Kruger J, Buchner DM, Prohaska TR. The Prescribed Amount of Physical Activity in Randomized Clinical Trials in Older Adults. The Gerontologist. 2009;49(Suppl 1):S12-S17.

Laditka SB, Corwin SJ, Laditka JN, Liu R, Tseng W, B. W, et al. Attitudes about Aging Well among a Diverse Group of Older Americans: Implications for Promoting Cognitive Health. The Gerontologist. 2009;49(Suppl 1):S3-S11.

Laditka SB, Corwin SJ, Laditka JN, Liu R, Friedman DB, Matthews AE, et al. Methods and Management of the Healthy Brain Study, a Large Multi-Site Qualitative Research Project. The Gerontologist. 2009;49(Suppl 1):S3-S11.

Laditka JN, Beard RL, Bryant LL, Fetterman D, Hunter R, Ivey S, et al. Promoting Cognitive Health: A Formative Research Collaboration of the Healthy Aging Research Network. The Gerontologist. 2009;49(Suppl 1):S3-S11.

Logsdon RG, McCurry SM, Teri L. Making Physical Activity Accessible to Older Adults with Memory Loss: The RALLI Study. The Gerontologist. 2009;49(Suppl 1):S3-S11.

Logsdon RG, Hochhalter AK, Sharkey JR, on behalf of the Healthy Aging Research Network Promoting Cognitive Health Workgroup. From Message to Motivation: Where the Rubber Meets the Road. The Gerontologist. 2009;49(Suppl 1):S108-S111.

Sharkey JR, Sharf BF, St John JA. Una Persona Derichita (Staying Straight in the Mind): Perceptions of Spanish-speaking Mexican-American Older Adults and Promotoras in South Texas. The Gerontologist. 2009;49(Suppl 1):S3-S11.

Wu B, Goins RT, Laditka JN, Ignatenko V, Goedereis E. Gender Differences in Perception of Cognitive Health and Healthy Lifestyle among Rural Older Adults. The Gerontologist. 2009;49(Suppl 1):S3-S11.

2007-2008

Prohaska T, Eisenstein A, Satariano W, Hunter R, Bayles C, Kurtovich E, et al. Walking and the Preservation of Cognitive Function in Older Populations. The Gerontologist. 2008;49(Suppl 1):S86-S93.

Anderson LA, McConnell SR. The healthy brain and our aging population: Translating science to public health practice. Alzheimer's and Dementia. 2007;3(2, Supplement 1):S1-S2.

Albert MS, Brown DR, Buchner D, Laditka J, Launer LJ, Scherr P, et al. The healthy brain and our aging population: Translating science to public health practice. Alzheimer's and Dementia. 2007;3(2, Supplement 1):S3-S5.

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Presentations

2009

Bryant, L.L., Hochhalter, A., Hunter, R., Sharkey, J.R., Friedman, D.B., Liu, R., & Mathews, A.E. "You give them enough time to talk a little bit": Mid-level practitioner focus groups results. 62nd Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Atlanta, GA, November 18-22, 2009 (Oral Session - Symposium).

Day, K.L., Wu, B., Friedman, D.B., McGuire, L.C., Laditka, S.L., Laditka, J.N., Hunter, R., & Anderson, L.A. Physician beliefs and practices for reducing risks of cognitive impairment: A large national survey. 62nd Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Atlanta, GA, November 18-22, 2009 (Oral Session - Symposium).

Friedman, D.B., Laditka, S.B., Laditka, J.N., Wu, B., Liu, R., Mathews, A.E., Tseng, W., & Corwin, S.J. "Media focus on Alzheimer's after the loss": Diverse older adults' ideas on keeping a healthy brain. 62nd Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Atlanta, GA, November 18-22, 2009 (Oral Session - Symposium).

Hochhalter, A., Hunter, R., Bryant, L.L., Sharkey, J.R., Friedman, D.B., & Liu R. Physician opinions and practices for reducing risks of cognitive impairment. Focus group results. 62nd Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Atlanta, GA, November 18-22, 2009 (Oral Session - Symposium).

Laditka J.N., Laditka, S.B., Liu, R., Corwin, S.J., Mathews, A.E., Wu, B., Hunter, R., & Sharkey, J.R. "I just want to be sharp all the rest of my life." Cognitive concerns in aging. 62nd Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Atlanta, GA, November 18-22, 2009 (Oral Session - Symposium).

Laditka, S.B., Brennan, M., Laditka, J.N., Friedman, D.B., Fetterman, D.J., Liu, R., Ivey, S., & Bryant, L.L. "It's a blessing to be sharp": Creative expressions of spirituality and cognitive health. 62nd Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Atlanta, GA, November 18-22, 2009 (Oral Session - Symposium).

Laditka, S.B., Laditka, J.N., Liu, R., Mathews, A.E., Wu, B., Friedman, D.B., Bryant, L.L., & Corwin, S.J. "There's normal dementia as you get older, isn't there?" Descriptions of memory loss. 62nd Annual Meeting of The Gerontological Society of America, Atlanta, GA, November 18-22, 2009 (Oral Session - Symposium).

Laditka, S.B., Tseng, W., Mathews, A.E., Wu, B., Ivey, S.L., Friedman, D.B., Beard, R., & Liu, R. "Is my mind on overload because of being a caregiver?" Cognitive health among dementia caregivers. 62nd Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Atlanta, GA, November 18-22, 2009 (Oral Session - Symposium).

Liu, R., Laditka, S.B., Laditka, J.N., Friedman, D.B., Corwin, S.J., & Mathews, A.E. Older adults' descriptions of cognitive decline and concerns about brain health. 62nd Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Atlanta, GA, November 18-22, 2009 (Poster Session).

Mathews, A.E., Laditka, S.B., Laditka, J.N., Wilcox, S., Corwin, S.J., Liu, R., Friedman, D.B., Hunter, R., Tseng, W., & Logsdon, R. Older adults' perceived physical activity enablers and barriers: A multicultural perspective. 56th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine, Seattle, WA, May 29, 2009.

Warren-Findlow, J., Mathews, A.E., & Laditka, J.N. Primary care providers' sources and preferences for cognitive health information. 62nd Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Atlanta, GA. (Oral Session - Symposium). November 18-22, 2009.

2008

Bryant, L., Laditka, J.N., Laditka, S.B., & Mathews, A.E. Characteristics of the healthy brain sample: Representing diversity among older Americans. 136th Annual American Public Health Association Meeting, San Diego, CA, October 25-29, 2008.

Corwin. S.J., Mathews, A.E., Laditka, S.B., Laditka, J.N., Wilcox, S., Liu, R., & Friedman, D.B. Older adults'suggestions for aging well and maintaining brain health: "Just keep moving." 61st Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, National Harbor, MD, November 22, 2008.

Mathews, A.E., Laditka, J.N., Laditka, S., Wilcox, S, Corwin, S.J., Lui, R., & Friedman, D.B. (Poster Session). When you stay active,your mind is active: Older adults' suggestions for aging well and maintaining cognitive health. South Carolina Aging Research Conference: Movement and Mobility, Clemson, SC, March 31, 2008.

Mathews, A.E., Laditka, S.B., Laditka, J.N., & Friedman, D.B. What is mass media telling us about brain health? A comparison of magazines for seniors and general audiences. 61st Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, National Harbor, MD, November 23, 2008.

Mathews, A.E, Sharkey, J.R., Wilcox, S., Laditka, S.B., Laditka, J.N., Logsdon, R.G., Sahyoun, N., Robare, J.F., & Liu, R. Perceptions and beliefs of the role of physical activity and nutrition on brain health in older adults. 136th Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, San Diego, CA, October 28, 2008.

Sharkey, J.R., St. John, J.A., & Sharf, B. "Una persona derichita (staying straight in the mind)": Perceptions of Spanish-speaking Mexican-American older adults and Promotoras in South Texas. 136th Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, San Diego, CA, October 28, 2008.

Wu, B., Goins, R.T., Laditka, J.N., & Ignatenko, V.A. Gender differences in perceptions of cognitive health and healthy lifestyle among older adults. 136th Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, San Diego, CA, October 28, 2008.

Wu, B., R. Turner-Goins, J.N. Laditka. Perception of Dementia and Healthy Lifestyle among Older Adults in Rural West Virginia. 16th International Congress of Anthropological and Ethnological Sciences. Kunming, China, July, 2008. [Abstract Submitted]

2007

CDC, PRC-Healthy Aging Research Network, Alzheimer's Association. The Healthy Brain Initiative: A National Public Health Road Map to Maintaining Cognitive Health; June 2007.

Corwin, S., S.B. Laditka, J.N. Laditka, R. Liu, S. Wilcox, A. Mathews. "I Gotta Keep Mine Sharp": Concerns about Cognitive Aging among Older People. Annual Scientific Meetings of the Gerontological Society of America.San Francisco, CA. November 16-20, 2007.

Corwin S.J., J.N. Laditka, S.B. Laditka, R. Liu, K. Butler, S. Wilcox, and C.B. Cornman. "Seniors' perceptions of aging well: Implications for brain health promotion." American Public Health Association 135 Annual Meeting. Boston, MA, November 3-7, 2007.

Laditka, J.N., S.B. Laditka, S. Corwin, R. Liu, S. Wilcox, A. Mathews. "'Puzzles. Doctors say so; everybody's saying they're healthy to do': Older Individuals' Ideas for Promoting Brain Health." 60th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America. San Francisco, CA. November 16-20, 2007.

Liu, R., J.N. Laditka, S.B. Laditka, S. Corwin, S. Wilcox, K. Butler. "Aging Can Be Fun!" How Seniors Inform Others To Maintain Cognitive Health. Annual Meeting of The American College Of Epidemiology. Miami, Fl. September 15-18, 2007.

Liu, R., J.N. Laditka, S.B. Laditka, S. Corwin, S. Wilcox, K. Butler, A. Mathews. "We Don't Know What to Believe Anymore": Formative Research Identifying Opportunities to Promote Cognitive Health. 60th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America. San Francisco, CA. November 16-20, 2007.

Liu, R., J.N. Laditka, S.B. Laditka, S. Corwin, S. Wilcox, K. Butler, A. Price. "We Don't Know What to Believe Anymore": The Impact of Popular Media on Seniors' Perceptions of Cognitive Health. 4th Annual Aging Research Day, "Diversity in Aging Research." Columbia, SC. April 13, 2007.

Sharkey, J., J.N. Laditka, S.B. Laditka, A. Hochhalter, S. Corwin, R. Liu, D. Friedman, S. Wilcox. Attitudes about Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Brain Health Among Older Adults in the United States. International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. Oslo, Norway, June 20-23, 2007.

Tseng, W., S. Ivey, W. Satariano. Cultural Beliefs and Motivations about Brain Health among Chinese and Vietnamese Older Adults. Annual Scientific Meetings of the Gerontological Society of America. San Francisco, CA. November 16-20, 2007.

Bryant, L. and members of the San Luis Valley Healthy Aging Research Network. Community Team (Blevins, S., Davis, S., Lopez, J., Morgan-Lloyd, P., Seegrist, M., Trujillo, J.) "You can see them, like they work until the age of 90 and still be sharp": What it means to age well. Poster presentation. Gerontological Society of America 60th Annual Scientific Meeting, San Francisco, CA, November 19, 2007.

2006 and earlier

Beard, R. 2006. "Promoting brain health: the impact of diagnosis, ethnicity and socioeconomic status on health beliefs and behaviors." International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders to be held in Madrid, Spain. July 15-20, 2006.

Beard, R. 2006. "Whose Brain Health Are We Talking About? Understanding Beliefs Regarding Memory Loss Across Race, Socioeconomic Status, And Gender." Dementia Care Conference meeting to be held in Atlanta, GA. September 11-13, 2006

Beard, R. Sue Hughes, and Tom Prohaska. 2006. "What is brain health? Situating perceptions of Alzheimer's across race, class, and gender." American Public Health Association meetings to be held in Boston, MA. November 4-8, 2006.

Beard, R. 2006. "Successful according to whom? Comparing perceptions of aging across race and mental status." Gerontological Society of America. Dallas, TX. November 16-20, 2006.

Davis, C.B., J.N. Laditka, S.B. Laditka, S. Corwin, S. Wilcox, C.B. Cornman, and the Healthy Aging Research Network (HAN). "Keep the Brain You Do Have Working:" Attitudes about Brain Health in the United States. 59th Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America. November 16-20, 2006.

Healthy Aging Research Network, Laditka JN, Bryant L, Altpeter M, Sharkey J, Wilcox S, et al. Promoting Brain Health through Physical Activity: A Project of the Healthy Aging Research Network. In: International Congress on Physical Activity and Public Health. Atlanta, Georgia; 2006.

Laditka J., Bryant L., Albert S., AltpeterM., Anderson L., Bayles C., Beard R., K. Butler, S. Corwin, D. Fetterman, C. Graham, S. Hughes, R. Hunter, S. Laditka, R. Liu, R. Logsdon, J. Sharkey, S. Ivey, S. Wilcox, B. Wu, and the Health Aging Research Network (HAN). National Community-Based Research to Promote and Protect Brain Health: The Healthy Aging Research Network. CDC's 2006 National Health Promotion Conference: Innovations in Health Promotion, New Avenues for Collaboration. Atlanta, GA. September 14, 2006.

Laditka SB, Laditka JN, Wilcox S, Healthy Aging Research Network. "Remember the Creator in the Days of Your Youth and Your Days Will Be Long and Sharp": Attitudes about Brain Health among Older African Americans in the United States. In: International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders; Summer 2006.

Laditka, J.N.,Bryant, L., Altpeter, M., Sharkey, J., Wilcox, S., Anderson, L., Satariano, W., and the Health Aging Research Network. Promoting Brain Health through Physical Activity: A Project of the Healthy Aging Research Network. International Congress on Physical Activity and Public Health. Atlanta, GA, April 17-20, 2006.

Laditka, J.N., S.B. Laditka, and S. Wilcox. Attitudes about Brain Health among Older African Americans in the United States. 10th Annual International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders (ICAD). Madrid, Spain. July 15-20, 2006.

Laditka, S.B., J.N. Laditka, S. Wilcox, C.B. Davis, M.J. Lane, S. Corwin, K. Butler. Staying Sharp: Attitudes About Brain Health Among Older African Americans In South Carolina. 3rd Annual Aging Research Day, "Diversity in Aging Research." Charleston, SC. April 7, 2006.

LoGerfo JP, Piering P: PEARLS of Partnership. Presented at "Evidence Based Disability and Disease Prevention for Elders: Translating Research into Community Based Programs. A Workshop for State and Local Teams." Dec, 2004.

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