Special Issue: Aging in America
Introduction
This special issue of the Journal of Human Sciences and Extension, Aging in America, aims to provide Extension professionals and human scientists with research, new or emerging initiatives, creative critical thinking, and innovative practices that will propel aging-related work within a next-generation Cooperative Extension System. Drs. James S. Bates and Erin L. Martinez served as co-editors of this special issue and curated 13 articles from 57 unique authors that highlight the current work of Extension, propose models for strengthening our impact, and serve as a call to action for enhancing the aging-related work of Extension. The outstanding contributions from the authors can be categorized into four thematic areas: innovations in intergenerational programming, proactive approaches to health and well-being, comprehensive end-of-life planning, and addressing disparities in aging services.Full Issue
Full Issue, Volume 13, Number 2
James Bates, Erin L. Martinez, Donna J. Peterson Dr., and Scott Cummings
From the Editors
Propelling Aging-Related Initiatives in a Next-Gen Cooperative Extension System: Editors’ Introduction to the JHSE Special Issue on Aging
Erin L. Martinez and James Bates
Original Research
Stay Independent: Enhancing Healthy Aging in Iowa and Louisiana
Sarah L. Francis, Elizabeth Gollub, and Savannah Schultz
Proactive Aging: A New Aging Programming Framework for Cooperative Extension
Jeong Eun Lee, Eunbea Kim, Yulri Kim, and Eva Kahana
Intergenerational Creative Movement Program: A Social Connection Intervention to Foster Health and Well-Being
Claire M. Reardon, Mohammad Khalilian, Amy F. Kostelic, Susan Thiel, and Anthony R. Bardo
Planning AHEAD: A Holistic Approach to End-of-Life Planning
Kristin Litzelman, Ashley Berghoff, Jennifer Abel, Carol Bralich, Jackie Carattini, Selena Freimark, Jenna Kink, and Sara Richie
Volunteerism after Retirement: An Evaluation of the Give 5 Civic Matchmaking Program
Amber J. Majeske, Claire M. Growney, Tara O. Johnson, Cora Scott, and Greg Burris
What Do Rural Caregivers Need? Implications of Formal Service Usage and the Role of Cooperative Extension Systems
Naomi R. Meinertz, Jeong Eun Lee, Erin L. Martinez, Leacey Brown, Chelsey Byers, Sara Richie, and Kathy Tutt
The Impact of Cooperative Extension Programs on Late Life Mental Health Outcomes: A Systematic Review
Naomi R. Meinertz, Kate Perepezko, Jeong Eun Lee, and Mary E. Dozier PhD
Empowering Public Employees for Retirement Security: Evidence from a Pre-Retirement Financial Education Program
Suzanne Bartholomae and Mengya Wang
Aging in America: Implications for Family Resource Management
Becky Smith, Portia Johnson, Brandan Wheeler, D E Kiss, and Ann A. Berry
Community Partnerships to Address Social Determinants of Health among Older Adults
Cory Bolkan, Raven Weaver, Cheryl Eschbach, Erik Geissal, and Breanne Wise-Swanson
Individuals Aging with Developmental Disabilities: Programmatic Foundations for System Improvement
Morgan D. Foster, Andrew Bronson Crocker, and Beth Stalvey
Creating Intergenerational Connections: A Multilevel Approach for Enriching Lives and Addressing Vital Community Issues
Matthew S. Kaplan and Nancy Z. Henkin
A Comprehensive Nutrition Education Program Promotes Behavior Change and Perception of Food Access Across the Older Adult Age Span
Sarah Misyak, Camille McGuire, Victor Olayemi, Maria DeNunzio, Paige Harrigan, and Elena Serrano
You’re Only Old Once: And Other Truths about the Extension Work We Do in Aging
James Bates and Erin L. Martinez
