Neuropsychological Correlates of Performance Based Functional Status in Elder Adult Protective Services Referrals for Capacity Assessments

We have previously described high rates of executive function impairment in clients referred by Adult Protective Services (APS) to geriatric psychiatry for decision-making capacity assessments. The purpose of this study was to determine the independent relationship between neuropsychological screening instruments, particularly instruments sensitive to executive function, and performance-based functional tasks in elder referrals. Our retrospective medical review (n = 75/157 referrals completed all neuropsychological and functional assessments) revealed that only the Executive Interview (EXIT25) contributed independent variance to money management performance (R² = 0.29, p < 0.001), telephone use ability (R² = 0.39, p < 0.001), and summed performance (R² = 0.45, p < 0.001). Executive instruments may specifically inform decision-making capacity assessments.     

The Lichtenberg Financial Decision Screening Scale (LFDSS): A new tool for assessing financial decision making and preventing financial exploitation

ABSTRACT

One of the challenges in preventing the financial exploitation of older adults is that neither criminal justice nor noncriminal justice professionals are equipped to detect capacity deficits. Because decision-making capacity is a cornerstone assessment in cases of financial exploitation, effective instruments for measuring this capacity are essential. We introduce a new screening scale for financial decision making that can be administered to older adults. To explore the scale’s implementation and assess construct validity, we conducted a pilot study of 29 older adults seen by APS (Adult Protective Services) workers and 79 seen by other professionals. Case examples are included.     

What the 2008 Stock Market Crash Means for Retirement Security

The 2008 stock market crash raises concerns about retirement security, especially since the increased prevalence of 401(k) and similar retirement saving plans means that more Americans are now stakeholders in the equity market than in the past. Using a dynamic microsimulation model, this paper explores the ability of alternate future stock market scenarios to restore retirement assets. The authors find that those near retirement could fare the worst because they have no time to recoup their losses. Mid-career workers could fare better because they have more time to rebuild their wealth. They may even gain income if they buy stocks at low prices and get above-average rates of return. High-income groups will be the most affected because they are most likely to have financial assets and to be invested in the stock market.     

基督教在近代河南的传播及其影响

基督教在近代河南的传播较为滞后,但发展迅速,教民群体亦有明显的区域特色。行医、赈灾、办学是基督教在河南传播的重要方式,也是基督教附属事业的主要表现载体。其在人才培养、医疗卫生等方面促进了河南社会的近代转型,风气渐开的河南社会亦为基督教的进一步传播提供了宽松的环境。     

银行业安全的主要影响因素及其传导机制

银行业安全是金融安全的核心,也是金融监管的核心。为此,从银行内外部治理、一国金融体系的组成两个方面研究了影响银行业安全的内部因素及其传导机制,包括银行治理结构、银行业管理体制与产权结构、银行风险管理能力、融资结构、其他金融机构与银行业的竞争与互补关系等具体因素;从外资银行和战略投资者的进入、金融自由化、一国的宏观经济环境和监管体系四个方面研究了影响银行业安全的外部因素及其传导机制,包括外资银行进入、引进战略投资者、利率市场化、汇率市场化、资本账户开放、经济衰退与通货膨胀、信用环境、对外贸易状况、对外债务状况、货币因素、宏观经济政策等具体因素。     

文脉视角下的区域旅游产业可持续发展研究

文脉是区域旅游产业保持可持续发展的重要质量因子,是区域文化的精髓,旅游地的灵魂.文脉对于旅游主题的确定、旅游产品的开发、旅游市场的定位、旅游目的地营销策略的制定和旅游地开发时序有着巨大的影响和制约.因此,准确把握区域文脉,打造旅游地及其产品,并以文脉展示为核心制定和实施旅游产业经营战略,是旅游经济活动的关键.     

Conventional and expanded adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and maternal functioning among low-income Black mothers

A paucity of research has examined the individual and cumulative effects of conventional and expanded adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on maternal functioning, especially among low-income Black mothers. Using self-report data from a subsample of Black mothers (N = 157) who participated in a larger study to evaluate the effectiveness of an urban public prekindergarten program in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States, we examined the prevalence of ACEs and the individual and cumulative effects of conventional (i.e., family trauma and dysfunction) and expanded (i.e., community stressors) ACEs on depression and health among low-income Black mothers. Findings indicated that Black mothers had more exposure to expanded than conventional ACEs. Hierarchical regression analyses revealed that experience of physical neglect was significantly associated with depression and physical abuse with compromised health, and perceived experience of racism was a predictor of depression and compromised health. More conventional and expanded ACEs were associated with clinical levels of depression and compromised health. Findings highlight the need for more research related to the impact of ACEs, especially expanded ACEs, on mental and behavioural health outcomes. Additionally, our findings indicate the need for more trauma-informed care to reduce and address the impact of individual and community-level adversities on low-income Black mothers.     

An examination of gender difference in advancement and salary for Marriage and Family Therapy faculty members working in public universities

Evidence for inequitable advancement and salary disparity for women in academia is compelling, but only a marginal amount of research has explored this in the field of Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) specifically. Current research provides preliminary evidence that women remain underrepresented at the Full Professor rank and are paid less than men MFT faculty. This study collected publicly available data for MFT faculty in public universities to explore gender differences in advancement between ranks, salary disparity, and the representation of women and men in the highest and lowest paying niches of MFT academia. Results showed that, despite being 60.15% of MFTs in public universities, women were paid an average of $5596.25 less than men. Men were 1.40 times more likely than women to be promoted to Full Professor on time—within 13 years of their terminal degree. Implications for addressing inequitable advancement and salary disparity for women MFT faculty are discussed.     

新型光照培养箱控制系统设计与实现

设计了一种新型光照培养箱控制系统,论述了该系统主要硬件与软件的实现方法.     

Relationship between childbirth and access to postsecondary education among young women ageing out of foster care

Early childbirth is common among young women ageing out of foster care and may impede their educational progress. However, few studies have explored access to postsecondary education among young mothers who have been in foster care. The present study used data from a large, national sample of young people in foster care (National Youth in Transition Database, NYTD) to examine the link between early childbirth and young women's access to postsecondary education between ages 19 and 21, controlling for an array of covariates. The study sample included 2,207 young women who had completed a high school diploma or GED by age 19 and who participated in three NYTD interviews at ages 17, 19 and 21. Childbirth between ages 19 and 21 was linked to decreased access to postsecondary education. However, no relationship was found between access to postsecondary education and childbirth by age 17 or childbirth between ages 17 and 19. Implications for policy, practice and research are discussed.