<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Aging Index]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empowering Elder Care Through Insightful Research]]></description><link>https://www.agingindex.net/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:21:49 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.agingindex.net/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond Detection: Financial Education as a Strategy to Prevent Financial Burden]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Confidence Financial Well-Being Intervention for Latino Family Caregivers: Pilot Study Results https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10737528/ Target Audience:  Formal / Informal Caregivers, Family Members, Assisted Care Residents Conversations about elder financial burden often arise only after crisis occurred. While multiple factors contribute to a caregiver's experience of financial burden, most interventions primarily focus on physical and mental wellbeing. However it is equally as...]]></description><link>https://www.agingindex.net/post/beyond-detection-financial-education-as-a-strategy-to-prevent-financial-burden</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a618fa26ed1567a596eeb7b</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 03:27:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_7d866a30600944a5ae84ec0d07d8cc90~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>hsuh482</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protection Through Empowerment: Transforming Elder Abuse Interventions Through RISE ]]></title><description><![CDATA[RISE: A Conceptual Model of Integrated and Restorative Elder Abuse Intervention https://academic.oup.com/gerontologist/article/63/6/966/6608975 Target Audience: Social Workers, Policy Makers, APS Professionals, Family Caregivers The Research Goal As more older individuals continue to reach out to Adult Protective Services, it is critical to understand the true effectiveness of APS interventions. Cases of elder mistreatment and abuse have significantly risen over recent years, requiring a well...]]></description><link>https://www.agingindex.net/post/protection-through-empowerment-transforming-elder-abuse-interventions-through-rise</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3303da73364b8eee6d444b</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:41:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6393f1_cf67958580b74992805f2e1ed37ca1d7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>hsuh482</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protecting Without Controlling: Finding the Balance Between Safety and Autonomy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Safety–Autonomy Grid: A Flexible Framework for Navigating Protection and Independence for Older Adults https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12086063/ Target Audience: Formal/Informal Caregivers, Health Professionals, Care Recipients The Research Goal As many older adults experience changes in their physical health, cognitive functioning, and independence, decisions regarding how much freedom and protection one are difficult to make. Prioritizing autonomy over protection would inhibit...]]></description><link>https://www.agingindex.net/post/protecting-without-controlling-finding-the-balance-between-safety-and-autonomy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a21c3cd513f7725cf1f76fa</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:11:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6393f1_3cef672a67094470a9086a9c8d9a14bc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>hsuh482</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elder Neglect: The Highly Unreported Form of Abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Forensic Lens: Bringing Elder Neglect Into Focus in the Emergency Department https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5003723/ Target Audience:  Formal / Informal Caregivers, Family Members, Health Practitioners Elderly neglect by caregivers is defined as a form of abuse where one intentionally fails to meet the physical and social needs of an individual. This form of abuse often leads to severe and potentially fatal physical and psychological consequences within older adults. Intentional...]]></description><link>https://www.agingindex.net/post/elder-neglect-a-highly-unreported-form-of-abuse</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d2981c535e7bcd269f33dc</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:50:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6393f1_2d4682e6bbd04823b9136e075044a99a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_896,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>hsuh482</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Paradox of Person-Centered Care: Essential Yet Inconsistently Defined]]></title><description><![CDATA[Moving Toward Implementation of Person-Centered Care for Older Adults in Community-Based Medical and Social Service Settings: "You Only Get Things Done When Working in Concert with Clients" https://agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jgs.13876 Target Audience:  Formal / Informal Caregivers, Family Members, Healthcare  The Research Goal Assessing themes and trends within the outcomes of Person Centered Care services. As chronically ill patients may often experience changes in their...]]></description><link>https://www.agingindex.net/post/understanding-elderly-care-key-insights-for-caregivers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d29357d142869289e5f20d</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:52:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6393f1_1b646606539342e0aa7dfc70150fa79e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>hsuh482</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>