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Investigating The Link Between Aging-Related Vascular Dysfunction And Peripheral Neuropathy Through Pressure Myography, Bailey Woodard
Investigating The Link Between Aging-Related Vascular Dysfunction And Peripheral Neuropathy Through Pressure Myography, Bailey Woodard
Honors College
Peripheral neuropathy can be defined as any condition that reduces the innervation of peripheral tissues. Pathologies such as diabetes and aging are catalysts for the development of peripheral neuropathy starting in the skin. It is known that neuropathy with aging and obesity extends into adipose in the C57BL/6 mouse model.Losing proper nerve communication between brain and adipose tissue is detrimental to metabolic health because it reduces the capacity of adipose to undergo necessary processes such as browning and lipolysis. Additionally, it can also worsen obesity and diabetes. Since aging increases the risk for these pathologies, a better understanding of neuropathy …
College Of Natural Sciences, Forestry, And Agriculture_Covid-19 Assignment Submission Email, Jennifer Crittenden
College Of Natural Sciences, Forestry, And Agriculture_Covid-19 Assignment Submission Email, Jennifer Crittenden
College of Natural Sciences, Forestry, and Agriculture
Email from Jennifer Crittenden, Director of UMaine Center on Aging to Jonathan Jue-Wong, Provost Office regarding an alternative COVID-19 related assignment for GRN501 for the 2020 spring semester and a newsletter write-up about the assignment and the number of older adults the class were able to reach through this assignment.
College Of Natural Sciences, Forestry, And Agriculture_Umaine Center On Aging Silverwire Newsletter, Jennifer Crittenden
College Of Natural Sciences, Forestry, And Agriculture_Umaine Center On Aging Silverwire Newsletter, Jennifer Crittenden
College of Natural Sciences, Forestry, and Agriculture
May 2020 Newsletter of the UMaine Center on Aging which features a story on a collaboration between Center on Aging and University of Maine students supporting connection during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Center On Aging_Umaine Health Connection Chats, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Center On Aging_Umaine Health Connection Chats, University Of Maine Center On Aging
UMaine Center on Aging
Screenshot of UMaine Center on Aging's UMaine Health Connection Chats webpage containing details of the various chats that the Center organized starting in April 2020. The chats provided practical information and tips for staying healthy for Maine’s 60+ citizens and other high risk residents during COVID-19. The chats were held by Zoom.
College Of Natural Sciences, Forestry, And Agriculture_Grn 501 Week 9 Module Activity-Reaching Out To Senior Companions, Jennifer Crittenden
College Of Natural Sciences, Forestry, And Agriculture_Grn 501 Week 9 Module Activity-Reaching Out To Senior Companions, Jennifer Crittenden
College of Natural Sciences, Forestry, and Agriculture
GRN 501 Week 9 Module Sending Messages of Encouragement and Positivity to Homebound assignment given by Jennifer Crittenden in her class.
Evaluating The Occurrence Of Age-Related Peripheral Neuropathy In Het3 Mice And Development Of A Whole Tissue Imaging Technique For Analyzing Total Innervation In The Subcutaneous Adipose Depot, Jake Willows
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Adipose tissue can be characterized as either being a white (energy storing) depot or a brown (energy expending) depot and both have been found to contain dense networks of neural innervation. This adipose nerve supply regulates numerous metabolic functions and likely plays an important role in the function of adipose blood vessels. Recently our lab has shown in the C57BL/6 mouse model that peripheral neuropathy, or the dying back and dysfunction of the nerves in the superficial tissues such as the skin, can extend into the subcutaneous adipose tissue in conditions commonly associated with the neuropathic phenotype (i.e. diabetes, obesity, …
Identification Of Chromatin Regulators Perturbed In Hematopoietic Stem And Progenitor Cell Aging, Eraj S. Khokhar
Identification Of Chromatin Regulators Perturbed In Hematopoietic Stem And Progenitor Cell Aging, Eraj S. Khokhar
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
As lifespan is increasing globally, there is a critical need to identify strategies to extend healthspan and prevent chronic diseases into older age. The long-term goal of my research is to identify novel strategies to ameliorate aging-induced decline in hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) function. HSCs give rise to all mature blood and immune cells. With age, HSCs undergo defects in their differentiation ability which correlates with a decline in immune function. Comprehensive knowledge of gene regulatory and epigenetic mechanisms underlying this defect is a barrier to developing therapies to ameliorate aging-associated decline in HSC function. Therefore, my project focuses on …
Comparing Independent Approaches To Estimate Age At Size Of The Jonah Crab (Cancer Borealis): Corroborating Gastric Mill Band Counts As A Direct Aging Method, Carlton Huntsberger
Comparing Independent Approaches To Estimate Age At Size Of The Jonah Crab (Cancer Borealis): Corroborating Gastric Mill Band Counts As A Direct Aging Method, Carlton Huntsberger
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Knowing the age of an organism is essential in understanding the dynamics and management of wild populations. Age determination has been an especially long-standing challenge in the study of crustaceans, since they posed a unique challenge, shedding all calcified structures with each molt. The Jonah crab (Cancer borealis), is one of many commercially harvested crustaceans for which no absolute aging method has yet been established. It is an ecologically important species and a newly managed fishery in New England and Atlantic Canada. The recent increase of commercial fisheries for this species has highlighted the large data gap of …
Juggling Multiple Roles: An Examination Of Role Conflict And Its Relationship To Older Adult Volunteer Satisfaction And Retention, Jennifer Crittenden
Juggling Multiple Roles: An Examination Of Role Conflict And Its Relationship To Older Adult Volunteer Satisfaction And Retention, Jennifer Crittenden
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Volunteering among older adults has been associated with numerous benefits for older adults and their communities. As the U.S. population continues to age, new and continued opportunities for engagement emerge not just within the formal volunteering arena, but also within paid employment, caregiving, and informal volunteering. Grounded in role theory, this study examined the extent to which current volunteers experience role conflict and role enhancement between their volunteer role and other social roles that they occupy. Specifically, this study examined the following research questions: 1) Does role conflict predict satisfaction with, participation in, and/or intention to remain in the volunteer …
Aging Farmers With Disabilities: From Ommission To Belonging, Elizabeth Depoy, Stephen Gilson
Aging Farmers With Disabilities: From Ommission To Belonging, Elizabeth Depoy, Stephen Gilson
Poster Presentations
This poster presents research investigating assets and unmet needs of aging farmers with disabilities, a diversity population that is often omitted from research, analysis, policy, and services. The session will detail the research and then, based on the findings, attendees will be guided through analysis and discussion of how AUCD can respond.
Context Effects On Ambiguous Idiom Comprehension In Older And Younger Adults, Amy De Silva
Context Effects On Ambiguous Idiom Comprehension In Older And Younger Adults, Amy De Silva
Honors College
The focus of the current study was on idiom comprehension in younger and older adults. Due to inconsistent results in previous studies, it is unclear whether older adults may have problems understanding idioms. For the current study, I used a sentence-to-word matching task presented on an iPad with software that recorded participants’ response time and accuracy. Participants also completed a familiarity task where they rated idioms on how frequently these phrases were encountered. I predicted that older adults would have more difficulty comprehending idioms because of the context in which the idioms were embedded and the timed nature of the …
Prospective Associations Of Homocysteine, Executive Function, And Depressive Symptoms, Peter J. Dearborn
Prospective Associations Of Homocysteine, Executive Function, And Depressive Symptoms, Peter J. Dearborn
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Associations of cardiovascular risk factors, cognitive performance, and depressive symptoms have been well established. However, the directionality of these associations as well as the specificity of these associations with respect to executive function are less clear. Additionally few studies have determined whether genetic risk factors, such as apolipoprotein-E4 (APOE-E4) genotype, and age moderate the associations of cardiovascular risk factors such as homocysteine with changes in depressive symptoms and how these associations may be mediated by cognitive performance. The primary aim of this study was to analyze the bidirectional associations of a full range of cognitive domains and symptoms of depression …
Silverwire, Lenard W. Kaye
Silverwire, Lenard W. Kaye
Maine Center on Aging Education and Training
The Silverwire Newsletter is a quarterly publication that highlights the work of the UMaine Center on Aging. The topics covered in this edition of the Silverwire Newsletter include Dr. Len Kaye's congressional testimony on the subject of social isolation, the Age Friendly Bangor final report, and recent projects undertaken by the Retired Senior Volunteer Corps.
Piscataquis Thriving In Place Collaborative Year 1 Evaluation Report, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Piscataquis Thriving In Place Collaborative Year 1 Evaluation Report, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Maine Center on Aging Education and Training
The Piscataquis Thriving in Place Collaboration's mission is to improve regional services and supports that help adults with chronic health conditions remain in their homes avoid unnecessary hospitalization. The following report presents evaluation results from Year 1 of the Piscataquis Thriving in Place Collaborative gained through survey work and Ripple Effects Mapping. sessions conducted with project workgroups. Project outcomes during the first year were diverse, but can be roughly categorized into the areas of increased knowledge of community needs among collaborative members, increased knowledge of available resources to support thriving in place, and expansion of services and supports in response …
Barriers To Aging And Thriving In Place In A Rural New England County, David Wihry, Lenard W. Kaye, Jennifer Crittenden
Barriers To Aging And Thriving In Place In A Rural New England County, David Wihry, Lenard W. Kaye, Jennifer Crittenden
Maine Center on Aging Research and Evaluation
This project was developed in order to understand challenges to aging in place faced by a rural New England county as well as the systemic issues preventing coordination of services to support thriving in place. It utilized a needs assessment to inform the direction of health and human service providers in implementing services. The median age of respondents was 73. They all lived in their own home, and 55 percent lived along. Challenges identified through a needs assessment by hospital systems included a high poverty rate, low median income, fair to poor health, high mortality rate, high incidence of chronic …
Cohort Differences In Aging In Place Needs Among A Rural-Serving Area Agency On Aging Client Population, David C. Wihry, Lenard W. Kaye, Dyan Walsh, Jennifer Crittenden
Cohort Differences In Aging In Place Needs Among A Rural-Serving Area Agency On Aging Client Population, David C. Wihry, Lenard W. Kaye, Dyan Walsh, Jennifer Crittenden
Maine Center on Aging Research and Evaluation
This study was conducted as part of a foundation-funded initiative to better coordinate the system of care in a rural New England area for older adults and individuals with chronic conditions and disabilities. It utilized a needs assessment in order to identify challenges and needs of area community members. Respondents included 347 individuals from the community, ranging from 55 to 105 years old, with a mean of 73.4 years old. Among the respondents, 57.7 percent lived along, 55.7 percent identified as having a chronic condition or disability, 70.3 percent lived in their own home, and 87.9 percent were not receiving …
A Call To Action: Maine’S Colleges And Universities Respond To An Aging Population, Jeffrey E. Hecker, Marilyn R. Gugliucci
A Call To Action: Maine’S Colleges And Universities Respond To An Aging Population, Jeffrey E. Hecker, Marilyn R. Gugliucci
Maine Policy Review
Jeffrey E. Hecker and Marilyn R. Gugliucci report on the findings of the Higher Education Workgroup, which is part of the Maine Aging Initiative. They present summary information on aging-related research, gerontology/geriatrics educational curricula, and educational opportunities for older adults including retooling for employment.
Aging, Diversity, And Difference In Rural Perspective, Douglas Kimmel
Aging, Diversity, And Difference In Rural Perspective, Douglas Kimmel
Maine Policy Review
Recently, gender identity and sexual orientation have begun to be acknowledged as a dimension of diversity among older Mainers. Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE) Maine conducted a needs assessment and determined four key goals that are important for its work: provide support for GLBT elders, create networks of providers who are knowledgeable and affirmative about GLBT aging, increase opportunities for intergenerational GLBT social activities, and develop a referral networks of GLBT-affirmative long-term care facilities and resources.
Shaping The Health And Long-Term-Care Infrastructure Serving Older Adults: Historical Trends And Future Directions, Julie Fralich
Shaping The Health And Long-Term-Care Infrastructure Serving Older Adults: Historical Trends And Future Directions, Julie Fralich
Maine Policy Review
Over the last few decades, federal and state policy have been driving a shift away from nursing facility-based long term services and supports (LTSS) toward home and community-based services (HCBS). As Maine’s aging demographics generate increasing demand for LTSS, the state faces a number of significant challenges as it tries to make living at home longer a viable option for more and more older adults who need assistance in order to do so. This article reviews the confluence of demographic and policy shifts that will shape the future of Maine’s LTSS system.
Organizing Voices In Maine To Support Successful Aging, David C. Wihry
Organizing Voices In Maine To Support Successful Aging, David C. Wihry
Maine Policy Review
David Wihry discusses the efforts of four associations in Maine that are supporting successful aging by organizing the voluntary, private, and public sectors; embracing a multidisciplinary perspective; and bringing together partners from across the state to make a larger impact on policy, attitudes about aging, and the well-being of older adults.
Margaret Chase Smith Essay: Priorities Of The U.S. Senate Aging Committee, Susan M. Collins
Margaret Chase Smith Essay: Priorities Of The U.S. Senate Aging Committee, Susan M. Collins
Maine Policy Review
Senator Susan Collins of Maine discusses the three major priorities of the U.S. Senate Aging Committee: investing in biomedical research targeting diseases that disproportionately affect older Americans, such as Alzheimer’s and diabetes; protecting seniors against financial exploitation and scams; and improving retirement security.
The View From Augusta: Developments Growing Out Of The Speaker’S 2013 Round Table Discussions And 2014 Aging Summit, Mark Eves, Jessica Maurer
The View From Augusta: Developments Growing Out Of The Speaker’S 2013 Round Table Discussions And 2014 Aging Summit, Mark Eves, Jessica Maurer
Maine Policy Review
Mark Eves and Jessica Maurer describe the significant progress made in Maine since 2013 in addressing aging-related issues through collaboration between legislative and community-based efforts. The Maine Aging Initiative, formed in 2014 and coordinated through the Maine Council on Aging and the House Speaker’s office, plays a significant role in supporting these efforts.
Technology And Aging: An Emerging Research And Development Sector In Maine, Carol H. Kim, David Neivandt, Lenard W. Kaye, Jennifer A. Crittenden
Technology And Aging: An Emerging Research And Development Sector In Maine, Carol H. Kim, David Neivandt, Lenard W. Kaye, Jennifer A. Crittenden
Maine Policy Review
The authors discuss the importance of research for developing products and services that cater to the needs of a rapidly growing aging population and provide examples of projects underway at the University of Maine. Products designed to improve and protect older adult health and well-being represent a significant opportunity for economic growth in Maine.
Getting From Here To There: Maine's Elder Transportation Challenge, Katherine Freund
Getting From Here To There: Maine's Elder Transportation Challenge, Katherine Freund
Maine Policy Review
Surveys and studies have repeatedly pointed out the problem of transportation for elders in Maine. Katherine Freund reviews Maine transportation studies and policy and suggests that the solution lies in developing private transportation alternatives that are supported by technology and by appropriate public policies.
The Age-Friendly Community Movement In Maine, Patrica Oh
The Age-Friendly Community Movement In Maine, Patrica Oh
Maine Policy Review
Patricia Oh describes how age-friendly communities can provide residents of all ages what they need and want from their communities. She presents the broad guidelines for the integrated community planning necessary to create environments that support optimal aging and gives examples from places in Maine that are adopting the age-friendly community approach.
The Emergence Of Age-Friendly Communities: Highlighting The Town Of Bucksport, James Bradney
The Emergence Of Age-Friendly Communities: Highlighting The Town Of Bucksport, James Bradney
Maine Policy Review
James Bradney highlights the activities and services available in Bucksport, Maine, that are enabling the town to meet the needs of its older adult population. The town is one that is participating in the Thriving in Place Initiative of the Maine Health Access Foundation.
The Emergence Of Age-Friendly Communities: The City Of Bangor, Benjamin Sprague
The Emergence Of Age-Friendly Communities: The City Of Bangor, Benjamin Sprague
Maine Policy Review
Although Bangor now has the youngest median age of any city in Maine, Benjamin Sprague describes the city’s efforts to engage its older residents, which has led to Bangor being ranked one of the top places to retire by Forbes Magazine and AARP.
The Future Is Now: Legal Planning For Elders, Jennifer Eastman
The Future Is Now: Legal Planning For Elders, Jennifer Eastman
Maine Policy Review
Legal planning for elders focuses on protecting retirement income and finding ways to pay for long-term health care. Jennifer Eastman discusses estate and tax planning and planning for retirement income, Social Security issues, and asset preservation. She notes that protecting elder adults requires planning and advocating for (or against) policy changes that could adversely affect elders.
Immigrant Elders: What Can Maine Learn From Other States?, Linda Silka
Immigrant Elders: What Can Maine Learn From Other States?, Linda Silka
Maine Policy Review
Maine is not yet home to large numbers of immigrants, but that may soon change. Linda Silka presents lessons from elsewhere about elder immigrants and considers their implications for Maine. She suggests that attention to the topic of immigrant elders will help Maine to create policy and opportunity for all elders.
The Aging And Developmental Disabilities Networks: Can The Silos Be Dismantled?, Lenard W. Kaye, Lucille A. Zeph, Alan B. Cobo-Lewis
The Aging And Developmental Disabilities Networks: Can The Silos Be Dismantled?, Lenard W. Kaye, Lucille A. Zeph, Alan B. Cobo-Lewis
Maine Policy Review
The authors discuss the service networks for aging and developmental and physical disabilities, which have traditionally functioned in distinctly separate camps. They present the case for greater crossover between these networks and endorse increased alignment of the aging and disability networks in all arenas, including policy making, program development, education, and research.