G 16 Factors Associated With Successful Aging in the United States

Monday, 18 November 2019: 1:15 PM-2:30 PM
Summary
The purpose of this symposium is to discuss the factors associated with successful aging in the United States. This symposium will also highlight interventions that promote physical and psychosocial well-being, and these can influence aging in place.
Moderator:  Patricia Esslin, PhD, APRN-CNS, CNE, School of Nursing, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA
Symposium Organizer:  Mercy Mumba, PhD, RN, CMSRN, Capstone College of Nursing, University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA
Predictors of Suicidal Ideation Among Older Adults: Depressive Symptoms, Sleep Duration, and Daytime Sleepiness

Shameka L. Cody, PhD, AGNP-C
University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA
Chuong Bui, PhD
Alabama Life Research Institute, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA
Mercy Mumba, PhD, RN, CMSRN
Capstone College of Nursing, University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA



Physical Activity Predicts Depression in Older Adults: The Impact of Race/Ethnicity and Level of Activity

Mercy Mumba, PhD, RN, CMSRN
Capstone College of Nursing, University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA
Hui Wang, PhD
Institute for Rural Health Research, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA
Alexandra F. Nancarrow
University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA



Promoting Physical Activity Among Church Attending African Americans With Chronic Health Conditions

Betty A. Key, EdD, MSN, CCRN
Capstone College of Nursing, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA