Appalachia leads the country in mortality related to chronic comorbidities, such as heart
disease, cancer, depression, and suicide. Appalachian older adults experience …

This study is designed to identify the meaning and effects perceived by a person concerning
religion and spirituality as that person grows old. A total of nineteen adults aged 65–88, five …

Despite the counseling profession's widespread interest in wellness, little research has been
conducted on wellness in older adulthood. The author reviews the literature to identify …

In Appalachia, rates of depression and suicidality are higher than national averages.
Additional disparities of age, geographic isolation, economic distress, and mental healthcare …

Intrafamilial child sexual abuse (IFCSA) is a social problem with longstanding effects on
victims' lives. While scholarly literature has focused on the adverse aftermath of sexual …

This article reports on religious and spiritual experiences of 11 lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or
trans*-identified (LGBT) older adults in rural southern Appalachia. Template analysis of …

This research examines in-depth the health and wellbeing experiences of 30 Kiribati migrant
women navigating their way to achieve New Zealand permanent residency under the Pacific …

This study examines changes in salivary cortisol and alpha-amylase among grandparents
rearing grandchildren in rural Appalachia. Grandparent-caregivers experience greater …

Loss and grief are inevitable aspects of the lifespan. Although non-death loss (NDL) is not a
new phenomenon; it has recently entered the public knowledge. The first manuscript is a …

The older adult population has been a growing concern in the global context calling for
attention to aging processes, supportive measures and health care policies. In the …