INNOVATIONS IN HEALTHY AGING AROUND - THE GLOBE - Issue 2 - Symposium Abstract

Sep 28, 2026

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As populations continue to age, effective healthcare and social support strategies become increasingly urgent. This symposium presents five studies on tailored interventions for older adults across the United States, Taiwan, and Nigeria. Research covers social function, fatigue, and smoking status in American prostate cancer survivors; a decision-support tool for Chinese American family caregivers in dementia care; COVID-19-era virtual healthcare effects on provider satisfaction; barriers to diabetes management in Nigeria; and Dance Movement Therapy as a non-pharmacological, person-centered approach enhancing awareness, expression, and connection.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

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Reading Time3 min

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Symposium Overview

Study Summaries and Intervention Themes

FAQs

What does the symposium focus on?

It focuses on five studies highlighting advancements in aging-related care and the need for tailored interventions for older adults across multiple countries.

Which topics are covered by the five studies?

They address prostate cancer survivor well-being, decision support for dementia caregiving, virtual healthcare during COVID-19, diabetes management barriers in Nigeria, and Dance Movement Therapy as a non-pharmacological intervention.

Why are tailored interventions emphasized in the symposium?

Because older adults’ needs differ across settings and cultures, and tailored strategies can better address healthcare and social support challenges.

Sep 28, 2026

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