Centering Diverse Aging Adults: Strength, Resilience, and Opportunities
Author Information
Author(s): Muñoz Elizabeth, Thierry Amy
Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US
Hypothesis
There is a need to identify sources of risk and resilience among individuals living at the intersection of multiple systems of oppression or adversity.
Conclusion
The symposium highlights the strengths and resilience of diverse older adults and suggests ways to leverage these assets for health equity.
Supporting Evidence
- The symposium investigates coping strategies among urban-dwelling diverse adults during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Research highlights the experiences of African American/Black women during natural disasters and the pandemic.
- Findings show the link between parental education and memory performance in diverse older adults.
- A dyadic intervention for hypertension self-management among older African American women is explored.
- Strategies for increasing engagement in health research among older African Americans are identified.
Takeaway
This study looks at how diverse older adults cope with challenges and what strengths they have to improve their health.
Methodology
The symposium presents various studies investigating the experiences of diverse older adults across different contexts.
Participant Demographics
Older diverse adults, including African American/Black women and urban-dwelling individuals.
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