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Published Articles, Books & Book Chapters

Pillemer, K. & Suitor, J.J. (2002). Explaining mother's ambivalence toward their adult children. Journal of Marriage and Family. 64 (3), 602-614.

Evans, G.W., Kantrowitz, E., & Eshelman, P. (2002). Housing quality and psychological well-being among the elderly. Journal of Gerontology. In press.*

Evans, G.W., Wells, N.M., & Moch, A. (2002). Housing and mental health. Journal of Social Issues. In press.*

Krout, J. A., Moen, P., Oggins, J., Holmes, H.H. & Bowen, N. (2002, July). Reasons for relocation to a continuing care retirement community. The Journal of Applied Gerontology. Forthcoming.*

Erickson, M.A. & Krout, J.A. (2001). Planning and experiencing a move to a CCRC. Elder Advisor, 3(2), 9-12. Moen, P. & Erickson, M. A. (2001). Decision-making and satisfaction with a continuing care retirement community. Journal of Housing for the Elderly, 14. Forthcoming.

Oggins, J. & Whitlow, C. (2001, November). What student interviewers learn about survey research, aging and themselves. Journal of Gerontology andGeriatrics Education. Forthcoming.

Beissner, K., Collins, J., & Holmes, H.H. (2000). Extremity strength and range of motion as predictors of function in older adults. Physical Therapy, 80 (6), 556-563.

Erickson, M.A., Dempster-McClain, D., Whitlow, C., & Moen, P. (2000). Social integration and the move to a continuing care retirement community. Pp. 211-227 in K. Pillemer, P. Moen, E. Wethington, & N. Glasgow (Eds.), Social integration in the second half of life. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins.

Krout, J. A., Oggins, J., & Holmes, H.H. (2000). Patterns of service use in a continuing care retirement community. The Gerontologist, 40 (6), 698-705.

Moen, P., Erickson, M.A., & Dempster-McClain, D. (2000). Social role identities among older adults in a continuing care retirement community. Research on Aging, 22(5): 559-579.

Moen, P., Fields, V., Meador, R., and Rosenblatt, H. (2000). Fostering integration: A case study of the Cornell Retirees Volunteering In Service (CRVIS). Pp. 247-264 in K. Pillemer, P. Moen, E. Wethington, and N. Glasgow (Eds.), Social integration in the second half of life. Baltimore, MD: The Johns Hopkins Press.

Moen, P., Fields, V., Quick, H., and Hofmeister, H. (2000). A life course approach to retirement and social integration. Pp. 75-107 in K. Pillemer, P. Moen, E. Wethington, and N. Glasgow (Eds.), Social integration in the second half of life. Baltimore, MD: The Johns Hopkins Press.

Pillemer, K., Moen, P., Wethington, E., & Glasgow, N. (Eds.). (2000). Social integration in the second half of life. Baltimore, MD: The Johns Hopkins Press.

Robison, J. T., and Moen, P. (2000). Future housing expectations in late midlife: The role of retirement, gender, and social integration. Pp. 158-189 in K. Pillemer, P. Moen, E. Wethington, and N. Glasgow (Eds.), Social integration in the second half of life. Baltimore, MD: The Johns Hopkins Press.

Robison, J.T. & Moen, P. (2000). A life course perspective on late life housing expectations and shifts in late midlife. Research on Aging, 22, 499-532.

Savishinsky, Joel S. (2000). Breaking the watch: The meanings of retirement in America. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press.

Sugihara, S. & Evans, G.W. (2000, May). Place attachment and social support at continuing care retirement communities. Environment and Behavior, May, 400-409.*

Moen, P. and Quick, H. (1998). Retirement. Encyclopedia of Mental Health. San Diego, CA: Academic Press Inc.

 

Articles Under Review

Slezak, A., Krueger, K., & Holmes, H. (2002). Effects of grief on psychosocial and physical health and activity participation. Under review by the Journals of Gerontology: Social Sciences.

Erickson, M.A., Robison, J., Moen,P.. & Krout, J.A. (2001). Moving plans and residential context in later life. Submitted to International Journal of Aging and Human Development. Revision submitted.

Heisler, E., Evans, G.W. & Moen, P. (2001). Health and social outcomes of moving to a continuing care retirement community. Revise and resubmit. Journal of Housing for the Elderly.*

Eshelman, P.E. & Evans, G.W. (2000). Home again: Environmental predictors of place attachment and self-esteem for new retirement and community residents. Revise and resubmit. The Journal of Interior Design.

Krout, J.A., Holmes, H.H., & Wolle, S. (2000, Winter). Anticipated living arrangements of community-dwelling older adults. Under review by Research on Aging.

 

Work in Progress

Glasgow, N. (2002). Social integration and health: The relative importance of formal and informal participation. (In preparation for submission to refereed journal).

Krout, J. A., Holmes, H., Moen, P., and Erickson, M. A. (2002). Residential relocation. In J. A. Krout and E. Wethington (Eds.), Residential choices and experiences of older adults: Pathways to Life Quality .

Krout, J.A. & Wethington, E. (Eds.) (2003). Pathways to Life Quality. New York, N.Y.: Springer Publishing. Chapters to include:

  • Chapter 1: Introduction by Krout, J.A. & Wethington, E.
  • Chapter 2: Residential relocation by Krout, J.A., Holmes, Erickson, M.A., & Wolle, S.
  • Chapter 3: Housing satisfaction: Design lessons from the community by Eshelman, P.E., Evans, G. W., & Utamura, S.*
  • Chapter 4: Roles, identities and residence: Continuity and changes in later adulthood by Moen, P., Dempster-McClain, D., Erickson, M.A., & Boyce, A.A.
  • Chapter 5: Social participation and integration by Erickson, M.A. & Moen, P.
  • Chapter 6: Housing, health, and disability by Holmes, H.H., Beissner, K., Welsh, K., & Krout, J.A.*
  • Chapter 7: Utilization of community-based services by Holmes, H.H., Krout, J.A., & Wolle, S.
  • Chapter 8: Residential differences in life stress and perceived health by Wethington, E.
  • Chapter 9: Continuity and change in subjective well-being by Boyce, A.A., Wethington, E., & Moen, P.
  • Chapter 10: Lessons for providers and consumers by Krout, J.A. & Pillemer, K.
  • Chapter 11: Summary and conclusions by Wethington, E. & Krout, J.A.

Wolle, S. (2001). Changes in recreation patterns upon relocation to a CCRC: A longitudinal analysis. Manuscript in preparation. Ithaca College.

 

Working Papers

Chi, P.S.K., and J. Laquatra. (2002, February). Community Attributes for Developing Group Housing for the Elderly in the United States. Pathways Working Paper #02-01.

Moen, P., Dempster-McClain, D., Driscoll, E., & Boyce, A. (2001, November). Couples' Residential Shifts in Later Adulthood: Moving Expectations and Actions. Pathways Working Paper #01-06

Evans, G.W, Kantrowitz, E., & Eshelman, P. (2001, February). Housing Quality and Psychological Well-Being among the Elderly. Pathways Working Paper #01-02.*

Erickson, M.A., Robison, J., Moen, P., & Krout, J.A. (2001, January). Moving Plans and Residential Context in Later Life. Pathways Working Paper #01-01.

Krout, J.A., Holmes, H.H., & Wolle, S. (2000, November). Anticipated Living Arrangements of Community-Dwelling Older Adults. Pathways Working Paper #00-11.

Erickson, M.A., Dempster-McClain, D., Whitlow, C., & Moen, P. (2000, April). Does Moving to a Continuing Care Retirement Community Reduce or Enhance Social Integration? Pathways Working Paper #00-09.

Erickson, M.A. & Kantrowitz, E. (2000, April). An Ecological Model of Residential Mobility in Later Life. Pathways Working Paper #00-08.*

Beissner, K., Collins, J.E. & Holmes, H. (2000, March). Extremity Strength and Range of Motion as Predictors of Function in Older Adults. Pathways Working Paper #00-02.

Heisler, E., Evans, G.W. & Moen, P. (2000, March). Health and Social Outcomes of Moving to a Continuing Care Retirement Community. Pathways Working Paper #00-03.*

Krout, J.A., Holmes, H.H., & Oggins, J. (2000, March). Patterns of Service Use in a Continuing Care Retirement Community. Pathways Working Paper #00-05. (Previously #4).

Krout, J.A., Moen, P., Oggins, J., Holmes, H.H. & Bowen, N. (2000, March). Reasons for Relocation to a Continuing Care Retirement Community. Pathways Working Paper #00-04 (Previously #2).*

Moen, P. & Erickson, M.A. (2000, March). Decision-Making and Satisfaction with a Continuing Care Retirement Community. Pathways Working Paper #00-06 (Previously #6).

Whitlow, C. & Oggins, J. (2000, March). What Student Interviewers Learn about Survey Research, Aging and Themselves. Pathways Working Paper #00-07.

Moen, P. & Erickson, M.A. (2000, February). Social Integration in Different Housing Arrangements. Pathways Working Paper #00-01.

Moen, P., Erickson, M.A.., & Dempster-McClain, D. (1999, November). Role Identities Among Older Adults in a Continuing Care Retirement Community. Pathways Working Paper #10.

Robison, J. & Moen, P. (1999, August). A Life Course Perspective on Later Life Housing Expectations and Realities. Pathways Working Paper #9.

Erickson, M.A., Dempster-McClain, D., Whitlow, C., & Moen, P. (1999, May). Does Moving to a Continuing Care Retirement Community Reduce or Enhance Social Integration? Pathways Working Paper #8 [See Working Paper #00-09].

Henderson, C. & Oggins, J. (1999, April). Pathways Research and Sampling Design. Pathways Working Paper #7.

Moen, P. & Erickson, M.A. (1999, March). Decision-Making and Satisfaction with a Continuing Care Retirement Community. Pathways Working Paper #6 . [See Working Paper 00-06].

Eshelman, P.E., & Evans, G.W. (1999, February). Home Again: Environmental Predictors of Place Attachment and Self-Esteem for New Retirement Community Residents. Pathways Working Paper #3.

Krout, J.A., & Holmes, H.H. (1999, February). Patterns of Service Use in a Continuing Care Retirement Community. Pathways Working Paper #4. [See Working Paper #00-05].

Sugihara, S. & Evans, G.W. (1999, February). Place Attachment and Social Support at Continuing Care Retirement Communities. Pathways Working Paper #5.*

Krout, J.A., Moen, P., Oggins, J., Holmes, H.H. & Bowen, N. (1998, November). Reasons for Relocation to a Continuing Care Retirement Community. Pathways Working Paper #2 [See Working Paper #00-04].*

Evans, G.W., Wells, N.M., & Moch, A. (1998, October). Housing and Mental Health. Pathways Working Paper #1.*

 

Student Working Paper Series

Lieberman, A. & Heitzman, A. (2001, June). Marital harmony and discord in an elderly population. (Student Working Paper #01-03). Ithaca, NY: Pathways to Life Quality Study, Ithaca College and Cornell University. Submitted for 2001 SSA Student Paper Award.*

Nicholas, L.H. (2001, June). Retirement: Implications of age, work satisfaction, income, and decisional factors. (Student Working Paper #01-05). Ithaca, NY: Pathways to Life Quality Study, Ithaca College and Cornell University.*

Slezak, A. & Krueger, K. (2001, June). Effects of grief on psychosocial and physical health and activity participation. (Student Working Paper #01-04). Ithaca, NY: Pathways to Life Quality Study, Ithaca College and Cornell University. Won the 2001 SSA Student Paper Award.*

Reardon, M. (2000, May). A comparison of selected health factors with exercise level among elderly community residents in Tompkins county, NY. (Student Working Paper #00-10). Ithaca, NY: Pathways to Life Quality Study, Ithaca College and Cornell University.*

Ayers, C. (1999, December). The effects of social support systems on life satisfaction of older adults. (Student Working Paper #99-02). Ithaca, NY: Pathways to Life Quality Study, Ithaca College and Cornell University.*

Kantrowitz, E. (1999, December). There's no place like home: Satisfaction with residence, socialization, and identity with home in senior residences. (Student Working Paper #99-01). Ithaca, NY: Pathways to Life Quality Study, Ithaca College and Cornell University.*

 

Academic and Professional Meeting Presentations

Holmes, H.H. & Krout, J.A. (2002, November). Housing, health, and disability among upstate New York elders. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Boston, MA.

Krout, J.A., Holmes, H.H., & Wolle, S. (2002, November). Patterns of service use by community and senior housing facility residents. Poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Boston, MA.

Moen, P. (2002, January). Midcourse: Navigating retirement and a new life stage. Colloquium presented at the Dept. of Sociology, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL.

Boyce, A. (2001, November). Chair, Middle and later adulthood: Adjustment to life events and illness. Symposium at the National Conference on Family Relations, Rochester, NY.

Boyce, A.A. & Moen, P. (2001, November). Continuity and change in well-being. In J.A. Krout & P. Moen (Chairs), Residential settings and well-being: Continuity and change in upstate New York. Symposium presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Chicago, IL.

Erickson, M. A. & Krout, J. (2001, November). Balancing needs and resources: Who moves to congregate housing. Symposium presentation at the Annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Chicago, IL.

Glasgow, N. (2001, November). Social integration and health among community-dwelling and continuing care retirement community older individuals. In E. Wethington (Chair), New research findings from the Edward Roybal research centers on applied gerontology. Symposium presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Chicago, IL.

Holmes, H.H. (2001, November). Predictors and correlates of chronic disease in older women. In S.M. Albert & T.A. Arcury (Chairs), Predictors of health and health behaviors. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Chicago, IL.

Holmes, H. H.. & Krout, J.A. (2001, November). Health status and health behaviors among older residents of an upstate New York community. In J.A. Krout (Chair), Residential settings and well-being: Continuity and change in upstate New York. Symposium to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Chicago, IL.

Holmes, H.H. & Krout, J.A. (2001, November). Impact of demographics and health behaviors on chronic illnesses in an upstate New York community. In J.A. Krout & P. Moen (Chairs), Residential settings and well-being: Continuity and change in upstate New York. Symposium presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, November 2001, Chicago, IL.

Krout, J.A. (2001, November). Chair, Residential settings and well-being: Continuity and change in upstate New York. Symposium presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Chicago, IL.

Krout, J.A. & Holmes, H.H. (2001, November). Housing and health: How housing location impacts health and service use. Poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Chicago, IL.

Krout, J.A. & Moen, P. (2001, November). Chairs, Residential settings and well-being: Continuity and change in upstate New York. Symposium at the Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Chicago, IL

Moen, P., Dempster-McClain, D., Driscoll, E., & Boyce, A. (2001, November). Couples' residential shifts in later adulthood: Moving expectations and actions. In Alice Boyce (Chair), Middle and later adulthood: Adjustment to life events and illness. Presented at the National Conference on Family Relations, Rochester, NY.

Pillemer, KA. (2001, November). Beyond positive versus negative assessments of parent-child relations: Does ambivalence matter? In M. Silverstein (Chair), New approaches to the study of intergenerational family relations: Theoretical, conceptual and methodological innovations. Symposium to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Chicago, IL.

Wethington, E. (2001, November). Age, housing, and life course trajectory differences in healthy adjustment to life events among older people. Presented at the National Conference on Family Relations, Rochester, NY.

Wolle, S., & Krout, J. (2001, November). Changes in anticipated living arrangements of community dwelling older adults. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Chicago, IL.

Boyce, A.A. (2001, October). Chair, Pathways to Life Quality: Impact of residential type on adjustment in the later years. Symposium conducted at the Annual Meeting of the State Society on Aging of New York, Albany, NY.

Dempster-McClain,D. & Boyce, A.A. (2001, October). Stability and change in role identities and role behaviors: Impact of residence type and relocation. In A.A. Boyce (Chair), Pathways to Life Quality: Impact of residential type on adjustment in the later years. Symposium presentation at the Annual Meeting of the State Society on Aging of New York, Albany, NY.

Driscoll, E. (2001, October). Effect of facility residence on couple agreement. In A.A. Boyce (Chair), Pathways to Life Quality: Impact of residential type on adjustment in the later years. Symposium presentation at the Annual Meeting of the State Society on Aging of New York, Albany, NY.

Erickson, M.A. (2001, October). Social ties and participation across the move to a congregate facility. In H.H. Holmes (Chair), Relocation to congregate living: Impact on social relationships, recreation patterns, health, and service use. Symposium presentation at the Annual Meeting of the State Society on Aging of New York, Albany, NY.

Glasgow, N. (2001, October). Successful aging: Social integration and health of community- dwelling vs. continuing care retirement community older residents. In A.A. Boyce (Chair), Pathways to Life Quality: Impact of residential type on adjustment in the later years. Symposium presentation at the Annual Meeting of the State Society on Aging of New York, Albany, NY.

Holmes, H.H. (2001, October). Chair, Relocation to congregate living: Impact on social relationships, recreation patterns, health, and service use. Symposium conducted at the Annual Meeting of the State Society on Aging of New York, Albany, NY.

Krout, J.A. & Holmes, H.H. (2001, October). Health and service use among new residents of senior housing. In H.H. Holmes (Chair), Relocation to congregate living: Impact on social relationships, recreation patterns, health, and service use. Symposium presentation at the Annual Meeting of the State Society on Aging of New York, Albany, NY.

Wolle, S. (2001, October). Changes in leisure patterns among individuals relocating to an independent living facility. In H.H. Holmes (Chair), Relocation to congregate living: Impact on social relationships, recreation patterns, health, and service use. Symposium to be conducted at the Annual Meeting of the State Society on Aging of New York, Albany, NY.

Wolle, S. (2001, August). Changes in leisure patterns upon relocation to independent living. Poster to be presented at the National Therapeutic Recreation Association conference, New Orleans, LA.

Erickson, M.A., Krout, J.A., & Moen, P. (2001, June). Well-being in different housing arrangements. Presented at the International Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, Vancouver, Canada.

Holmes, H.H. & Wolle, S. (2001, May). Anticipated living arrangements of community- dwelling older adults. Paper presented at the Empire State Association of Adult Homes and Assisted Living Facilities Annual Conference, Montreal, Canada.

Krout, J.A. & Holmes, H.H. (2001, March). Housing, aging, and health: Impact of housing and location on chronic disease. Research brief presented at the American Society on Aging / National Council on Aging (ASA/NCOA), New Orleans, LA. DePalma, M.T. (2000, November). Older adults' beliefs about aging. Symposium paper presented at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Washington, DC.

DePalma, M.T., Krout, J.A., & Moen, P. (2000, November). Pathways to Life Quality: Older adults' beliefs about aging. Symposium paper presented at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Washington, DC.

Holmes, H.H. & Krout, J.A. (2000, November). Relationships between community based service use and residential facility type. Symposium paper presented at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Washington, DC.

Mayberry, P.S. (2000, November). The impact of in-home service use on expectations about future housing choices. Symposium paper presented at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Washington, DC.

Moen, P. & Erickson, M.A. (2000, November). Stability and change in moving plans. Symposium paper presented at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Washington, DC.

Moen, P., Erickson, M.A., & Boyce, A.A. (2000, November). Change and stability in role identities.Symposium paper presented at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Washington, DC.

Pillemer, K. (2000, November). Intergenerational relations in the Pathways sample: A study of intergenerational ambivalence. Symposium paper presented at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Washington, DC.

Pillemer, K. & Suitor, J.J. (2000, November). How should we study within-family differences in later life? Conceptual framework and research agenda. Symposium paper presented at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Washington, DC.

Wethington, E. (2000, November). Contextual measures of the family social network. Symposium paper presented at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Washington, DC.

Dempster-McClain, D. (2000, October). Family life and culture in America. Symposium paper presented at the annual meeting of the State Society on Aging of New York.

Erickson, M. & Kantrowitz, E. (2000, October). An ecological model of residential mobility. Paper presented at the 28th Annual Conference of the State Society on Aging of New York, Albany, NY.

Holmes, H.H. & Krout, J.A. (2000, October). Variations in chronic disease type across senior housing facilities. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the State Society on Aging of New York.

Holmes, H.H. & Whitlow, C.M. (2000, October). Senior housing managers: Challenges, successes, and future concerns. Symposium paper presented at the annual meeting of the State Society on Aging of New York.

Knight, C. (2000, October). The physical environment and retirement community residents' engagement in meaningful occupations. Symposium paper presented at the annual meeting of the State Society on Aging of New York.

Holmes, H.H. & Krout, J.A. (2000, September). Measures of adaptation to and satisfaction withseniors housing. Paper presented at Assisted Living Federation of America National Conference and Expo., Seattle, Washington.

Krout, J.A. & Holmes, H..H. (2000, September). Resident satisfaction and adaptation to assisted living, retirement housing, and CCRCs. Presented in a plenary session at New York Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, Saratoga Springs, New York.

Kantrowitz, E., Evans, G., & Eshelman, P. (2000, May). Housing quality and psychological Health among elderly community residents. Environmental Design Research Association Conference, San Francisco, CA.*

Whitlow, C. (2000, April). Reaching in, reaching out, moving on: The experience of widowhood in later life. Mental health and aging: Meeting new challenges, Wyndham, Syracuse, NY.

Moen, P. (2000, February). Studying the life course. Presentation at Kendal at Ithaca, Ithaca, NY.

Dempster-McClain, D. & Balada, F. (1999, November). Integrating life history interviews into a first year gerontology class. In D. Dempster-McClain (Chair), Pathways to Life Quality: Providing research experiences for future gerontologists. Symposium conducted at the Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, San Francisco, CA.

Eshelman, P. & Evans, G. (1999, November). Housing features as predictors of housing satisfaction among elderly living independently in the community. In J.A. Krout & P. Moen (Chairs), Pathways to Life Quality: Residential arrangements and well-being. Symposium conducted at the Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, San Francisco, CA.

Evans, G. & Eshelman, P. (1999, November). Physical and psychological health in relation to housing quality among elderly living independently in the community. In J.A. Krout & P. Moen (Chairs), Pathways to Life Quality: Residential arrangements and well-being. Symposium conducted at the Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, San Francisco, CA.

Krout, J.A. & Holmes, H.H. (1999, November). Anticipated living arrangements of community dwelling-older adults. In J. A. Krout & P. Moen (Chairs), Pathways to Life Quality: Residential arrangements and well-being. Symposium conducted at the Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, San Francisco, CA.

Moen, P. & Erickson, M.A. (1999, November). Social integration in different housing arrangements. In J. A. Krout & P. Moen (Chairs), Pathways to Life Quality: Residential arrangements and well-being. Symposium conducted at the Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, San Francisco, CA.

Wethington, E. & Evans, G. (1999, November). Chronic stressors as a risk during late-life transitions. In J. A. Krout & P. Moen (Chairs), Pathways to Life Quality: Residential arrangements and well-being. Symposium conducted at the Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, San Francisco, CA.

Whitlow, C. (1999, November). Reaching in, reaching out, moving on: The experience of widowhood in later life. Poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, San Francisco, CA.

Whitlow, C. & Oggins, J. (1999, November). Changes in student interviewers' attitudes towards and interest in gerontology. In D. Dempster-McClain (Chair), Pathways to Life Quality: Providing research experiences for future gerontologists. Symposium conducted at the Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, San Francisco, CA.

Williams, D., Evans, G., & Kim, J. (1999, November). ElderScapes: Undergraduates as environmental psychology researchers. In D. Dempster-McClain (Chair), Pathways to Life Quality: Providing research experiences for future gerontologists. Symposium conducted at the Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, San Francisco, CA.*

Erickson, M.A., Dempster-McClain, D., & Whitlow, C. (1999, October). Does moving to a continuing care retirement community reduce or enhance social integration?. Paper presented at the State Society on Aging Annual Conference, Albany, NY.

Krout, J.A & Erickson, M.A. (1999, October). Housing and neighborhood satisfaction in upsate New York: The Pathways to Life Quality study. Paper presented at the State Society on Aging Annual Conference, Albany, NY.

Dreyfus, J., Erickson, M.A., & Whitlow, C. (1999, August). Activity participation and well-being in older women. Poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association, Boston, MA.*

Erickson, M.A, Robison, J., & Moen, P. (1999, August). Moving plans and expectations in later life: Differences between community and senior housing residents. Paper presented at the American Sociological Association, Chicago, IL.

Knight, C., Holmes, H., & Benoit, M. (1999, August). Room to work: Person-environment transaction needs of elderly. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Boston, MA.*

Moen, P., and Fields, V. (1999, August). Retirement and well-being: Does community participation replace paid work? Paper presented at the American Sociological Association, 94th Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.

Krout, J.A., Chappell, N., Penning, M., & Erickson, M.A. (1999, July). The impact of programs and public policy on housing decisions of the elderly: A cross-national comparison. Paper presented at the third conference of the International Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, Honolulu, HI.

Kutty, N.K. (1999, July). The demand for home modifications: An analysis of AHEAD data. Paper presented at the third conference of the International Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, Honolulu, HI.

Darter, B., Beissner, K., & Oggins, J. (1999, June). Mind and body relationships with functional limitations and disability in older adults. Poster presented at Physical Therapy 1999 Meeting and Exposition of the American Physical Therapy Association, Washington, DC.*

Eshelman, P. & Evans, G. (1999, April). Home again: Environmental predictors of reattachment and self-esteem for older adults. Paper presented at the Interior Design Educators Council annual conference, Clearwater Beach, FL.

Krout, J.A., Oggins, J., & Erickson, M.A. (1999, March). The perceived health of older persons moving to a continuing care retirement community and its relation to self efficacy and continuing care retirement community service use. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Society on Aging, Orlando, FL.

Moen, P. & Erickson, M.A. (1999, March). Volunteer patterns and the transition to a continuing care retirement community. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Society on Aging, Orlando, FL.

Oggins, J. & Kalinowski, J. (1999, March). Will old acquaintance be forgot?: Social adjustment in senior housing. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Eastern Sociological Society, Boston, MA.

Eshelman, P. & Evans, G. (1998, November). Reestablishing a sense of home. In J. A. Krout and P. Moen (Chairs), Pathways to Life Quality: Transitions to a continuing care retirement community. Symposium conducted at the Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Philadelphia, PA.

Heisler, E. & Evans, G. (1998, November). Moving to a continuing care retirement community: Does distance moved matter for social integration and health?. In J. A. Krout and P. Moen (Chairs), Pathways to Life Quality: Transitions to a continuing care retirement community. Symposium conducted at the Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Philadelphia, PA.*

Krout, J.A. & Oggins, J. (1998, November). Patterns of service use in a continuing care retirement community. In J. A. Krout & P. Moen (Chairs), Pathways to life quality: Transitions to a continuing care retirement community. Symposium conducted at the Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Philadelphia, PA.

Moen, P. & Erickson, M.A. (1998, November). Decision-making and satisfaction with a continuing care retirement community. In J.A. Krout & P. Moen (Chairs), Pathways to Life Quality: Transitions to a continuing care retirement community. Symposium conducted at the Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Philadelphia, PA.

Balada, F. & Dempster-McClain, D. (1998, October). Collecting life histories: Integrating in-depth interviews into a first year gerontology class. In D. Dempster-McClain (Chair), In-class and out-of-class research experiences: Using the Pathways to Life Quality study to prepare the next generation of gerontologists. Symposium conducted at the State Society on Aging of New York, Albany, NY.*

Benoit, M.A. & Oggins, J. (1998, October). Identification with important life roles and areas of satisfaction among older adults. Poster Presentation at the State Society on Aging of New York, Albany, NY.*

Bonavia, M. (1998, October). Social science research in a business classroom: Students find comparisons through self-evaluation. In D. Dempster-McClain (Chair), In-class and out-of-class research experiences: Using the Pathways to Life Quality study to prepare the next generation of gerontologists. Symposium conducted at the State Society on Aging of New York, Albany, NY.

Cleary, C. & Oggins, J (1998, October). Changes in exercise among older adults moving to senior housing. Poster Presentation at the State Society on Aging of New York, Albany, NY.*

Horesco, S., Tafuto, J., & Morgan, S. (1998, October). The longitudinal relationship between older people's activity level, social integration and well-being. Poster Presentation at the State Society on Aging of New York, Albany, NY.*

Moen, P. (1998, October). Reinventing retirement: productive aging into the 21st century. Keynote address presented at the Canadian Association on Gerontology Annual Meeting, Halifax, NS, Canada.

Moran, L.K. (1998, October). Barrier-free design: A proactive approach to elderly housing issues. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the State Society on Aging of New York, Albany, NY.

Morgan, S. (1998, October). Hands-on analysis of Pathways data. In D. Dempster-McClain (Chair), In-class and out-of-class research experiences: Using the Pathways to Life Quality study to prepare the next generation of gerontologists. Symposium conducted at the State Society on Aging of New York, Albany, NY.

Oggins, J. & Whitlow, C. (1998, October). Comparing interviewer ratings and older people's self-reports of alertness, sociability and health. Poster Presentation at the State Society on Aging of New York, Albany, NY.

Oggins, J. & Whitlow, C. (1998, October). What student interviewers learn about aging, survey research and themselves. In D. Dempster-McClain (Chair), In-class and out-of-class research experiences: Using the Pathways to Life Quality study to prepare the next generation of gerontologists. Symposium conducted at the State Society on Aging of New York, Albany, NY.

Moen, P., Erickson, M.A., & Dempster-McClain, D. (1998, July). Role occupancy, role identity, and role satisfaction in a continuing care retirement community. Paper presented at the World Congress of the International Sociological Association, Montreal, Canada.

Moen, P., Erickson, M.A., & Dempster-McClain, D. (1998, August). The aging self: Role identities following the transition to a continuing care retirement community. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Sociological Association, San Francisco, CA.

Weinstein, A. (1998, March). A prospective look at factors affecting the decision to move to a continuing care retirement community. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association, Boston, MA.

Weinstein, A. & Bonavia, M. (1998, March). Satisfaction with senior housing features as predictors of overall satisfaction. Poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.

Erickson, M.A. & Dempster-McClain, D. (1998). The aging self: Role identities following the transition to a continuing care retirement community. Paper presented at the 93rd Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association, San Francisco, CA.

Krout, J.A., Moen, P., & Bowen, N. (1997, November). Reasons for relocation to a continuing care retirement community. Poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Washington, DC.*

 

Student Presentations and Papers

Nicholas, L.H. (2001, October). Predicting retirement age. Poster to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the State Society on Aging of New York, Albany, NY. *

Kantrowitz, E., Evans, G., & Eshelman, P. (2000, October). Housing quality and positive affect in community-dwelling elderly. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the State Society on Aging of New York, Albany, NY. *

Lieberman, A.M. & Heitzman, A.G. (2000, October). Marital harmony and discord in an elderly population. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the State Society on Aging of New York, Albany, NY. *

Nicholas, L.H. (2000, October). Retirement: Influences of age, household income, work satisfaction, and decisional factors. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the State Society on Aging of New York, Albany, NY. *

Soloman, N. (2000, October). Demoralization and perceived control in moving decisions. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the State Society on Aging of New York, Albany, NY. *

Gillen, M. (2000, April). The effects of three musical interventions on nursing home residents. Poster presented at the Student State Society on Aging Annual Conference, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY.*

Heitzman, A. & Lieberman, A. (2000, April). Marital harmony and discord in an elderly population. Poster presented at the Student State Society on Aging Annual Conference, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY.*

Monaghan, J. (2000, April). You're not the boss of me! The relationship between housing type and level of perceived constraints among the elderly. Poster presented at the Student State Society on Aging Annual Conference, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY.*

Nicholas, L.H. (2000, April). The influence of income and work satisfaction on the decision to retire and on retirement age. Poster presented at the Student State Society on Aging Annual Conference, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY.*

Kantrowitz, E. (2000). Housing quality and positive affect in community-dwelling elderly. Honor's Thesis, Cornell University.*

Ayers, C. (1999, October). The effects of social support systems on life satisfaction of older adults. Poster presented at the State Society on Aging Annual Conference, Albany, NY.*

Kantrowtiz, E. (1999, October). Satisfaction with personal housing characteristics in senior living residences. Poster presented at the State Society on Aging Annual Conference, Albany, NY.*

Reardon, M. (1999, October). Comparison of exercise level and health among elderly community residents. Poster presented at the State Society on Aging Annual Conference, Albany, NY.*

Balada, F. (1999, April). The relationship between marital status and perceived health in older adults. Poster presented at the National Conference for Undergraduate Research, Rochester, NY.*

Celebre, B. & Maitra, A. (1999, April). Exercise and aging. Poster presented at the State Society on Aging Student Conference, Cortland, NY.*

Kantrowitz, E. (1999, April). Satisfaction with Personal Housing Characteristics. Presented at the State Society on Aging Student Conference, SUNY Cortland.*

Heisler, E. (1998). Moving to a continuing care retirement community: Does distance moved matter for social integration and health. Honors Thesis, Cornell University.*

Sugihara, S. (1998). Place attachment and social support at a continuing care retirement community. Unpublished master's thesis, Cornell University.*

 

Outreach Presentations

Holmes, H.H., Moore, J., & Wolle, S. (2002, February ). McGraw house and the Pathways study. Presented at McGraw House, Ithaca, NY.

Holmes, H.H., Moore, J., & Wolle, S. (2002, January). Results from the Pathways to Life Quality study. Presented at Alterra, Ithaca, NY.

Holmes, H.H., Wolle, S., & Moore, J. (2002, January). Findings and benefits of the Pathways to Life Quality study. Presented at Willowbrook Manor, Dryden, NY.

Moore, J., Holmes, H., & Wolle, S. (2002, January). The Pathways to Life Quality study at woodsedge. Presented at Woodsedge Senior Housing, Lansing, NY.

Wolle, S., Holmes, H., & Moore, J. (2002, January). Findings and benefits of the Pathways study. Presented at Juniper Manor, Trumansburg, NY.

Krout, J.A. & Holmes, H. (2001, December). Community based service use by Tompkins county seniors.

Holmes, H.H. & Roehrs, K. (2001, July). Pathways to Life Quality at Longview. Presented at Longview. Ithaca, NY.*

Krout, J.A. (2001, May). Seniors on the move in Tompkins County. Tompkins County Office for the Aging Annual Luncheon. Ithaca, NY.

Erickson, M.A. & Holmes, H.H. (2000, January). The Pathways to Life Quality study. Presented at the Holiday Inn, for the Rotary Club, Ithaca, NY.

Erickson, M A. & Holmes, H.H. (1999, September). The Pathways to Life Quality study. Presented at Longview, Ithaca, NY, Aging Services Network Luncheon, organized by the Office for the Aging.

Holmes, H.H. & Knight C. (1999, November). The Pathways to Life Quality study: Room to work. Presented at Titus Towers, Ithaca, NY.

Holmes, H.H. & Whitlow, C. (1999, August). The Pathways to Life Quality study: Overview of McGraw House results. Presented at McGraw House, Ithaca, NY.

Holmes, H.H., Erickson, M.A., Barton-Percival, B., & Balada, F. (1999, July). The Pathways to Life Quality study: Student benefits. Presented at Longview, Ithaca, NY.*

Holmes, H.H., Erickson, M. A., & Wolle, S. (1999, July). The Pathways to Life Quality study at Kendal. Presented at Kendal at Ithaca, Ithaca, NY.

Oggins, J. (1998, July). The Pathways to Life Quality study: Some Titus Towers results. Presented at Titus Towers, Ithaca, NY.

Oggins, J. & Eshelman, P. (1998, July). The Pathways to Life Quality study: Some McGraw House results. Presented at McGraw House, Ithaca, NY.

Krout, J.A. & Moen, P. (1998, March). Overview of the Pathways to Life Quality progress. Presentation given at Kendal at Ithaca, Kendal Trustees Presentation, Ithaca, NY.

Krout, J.A. & Moen. P. (1998, February). Overview of the Pathways to Life Quality study. Presentation given to the Tompkins County Planning and Advisory Board, Ithaca, NY.

Krout, J.A & Moen, P. (1997, November). Overview of the Pathways to Life Quality. Presentation given at Kendal at Ithaca, Ithaca, NY.

 

Media Presence

News Paper and Magazine Articles

James, R. (2001, June 11). What makes seniors thrive? Syracuse Post-Standard, p.A8.

Tokasz, J. (2001, March 21). White hairs settle in among the ivy. The New York Times, P#

(2000, September 19). IC and Cornell heavily involved in landmark work. Ithaca Journal, p.9A.

(1999, November 11). Notable. Cornell Chronicle. 31 (13).

Warner, M. (1999, June 30). Ithaca college institute educates about aging. Ithaca Journal, p.3A.

Stewart, G. (1999, May 11). Everybody's demographic. Ithaca Journal, p.9A.

Winter, M. (1999, Spring). Pathways to Life Quality. Human Ecology Forum, 27, 4-8.

Bieseliz, J. (1997, November). Voices of experience. Ithaca Times.

Tokasz, J. (1997, November 18). Cornell- IC researchers unite for in-depth study of how older people live. Ithaca Journal, p.2A.

Television Appearance

Dixon, C. (Producer). (1998, December 8). ABC world news tonight. Burbank, CA: ABC.

Radio Interviews

Krout, J.A., Holmes, H.H., Moen, P., & Erickson, M.A. (2000, April). The Pathways to Life Quality study. Radio interview taped on April 18, 2000, will air May 14 on 'Senior Talk' on WHCU with host Rose Sanford.

 

*denotes student involvement as primary or contributing author.

 

 

Pathways to Life Quality  
Gerontology Institute
Ithaca College
Center for Health Sciences
Ithaca, NY 14850

Phone: (607) 274-1965
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