Sherry M Cummings
Biographic Data
| ID | 177621 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sherry M Cummings |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sherry M |
| FAMILY NAME | Cummings |
| SIGNATURE | CUMMINGS S M |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 14 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 31 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 14 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1998 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Older female Iraqi refugees in the United States
A particularly vulnerable subgroup of refugees are older adults. This qualitative study examined experiences of 22 older Iraqi refugee women. Employing the Conservation of Resources framework, stressors experienced and resiliency demonstrated are explored. Narratives emphasized challenges faced prior to and post entry; participants’ expectations and actual experiences of life in the United States; and coping strategies employed. Common themes inc…
A Validity and Measurement Equivalence Study of the Ultra-Short Suicidal Ideation Scale With Older Adults
The assessment of suicide risk is a critically important task for practitioners working with older adults. Short-form scales are important tools for use in the assessment of suicide ideation and risk since their brevity makes them ideally suited for use in busy practice settings. This article reports results of a validity study of an ultra-short suicidal ideation scale (USSIS) used with an older adult population. The study tests the hypothesis th…
Understanding service needs and service utilization among older Kurdish refugees and immigrants in the USA
This study explored service needs and service utilization among older Kurdish refugees and immigrants in the US. A sample of 70 older Kurds is included and descriptive statistics were utilized. The findings of this study reported that older Kurdish refugees and immigrants are experiencing multiple service needs yet they do not seek help to meet their service needs. This study also highlighted existing barriers to services among older Kurdish refu…
Motivational Interviewing to Affect Behavioral Change in Older Adults
This article reviews and assesses the existing research literature on the efficacy of motivational interviewing (MI) to promote lifestyle changes and improve functioning among older adults confronting serious health challenges. A comprehensive literature review was conducted of intervention studies that tested the use of MI to achieve behavioral change among older adults with acute and chronic illnesses. Although limited in number, the studies re…
Responding to the war with Iraq among social work faculty in the USA, UK and Australia
English The current study explored how social work educators responded to the war with Iraq. The majority of respondents felt that faculty had a responsibility to educate students about the war. However, more Australian respondents felt that social work faculty had a responsibility to advocate for or against the war. French La présente étude explore la réponse des professeurs en travail social à la guerre en Irak. La majoritédes répondants soutie…
Alcohol Abuse Treatment for Older Adults
As the population continues to age, social work practitioners and researchers will increasingly confront the needs of elders with alcohol use disorders. Alcohol abuse poses special risks for increased morbidity and mortality among older adults, contributing to the heightened use of medical resources and the related increase in medical costs. Although, the prevalence of alcohol use disorders in the elderly is generally less than that found in youn…
Evidenced-Based Treatment for Older Adults
Over the past several decades, the number of older adults has grown at an unprecedented rate. As the number of older adults continues to increase with the aging of the baby boom generation, it is essential that social workers have knowledge of effective strategies for promoting quality of life and treating later-life mental health disorders among older adults and their family members. In order to promote such knowledge, this article reviews the o…
Impact of Facility Type on Assisted Living Facilities' Response to Residents' Mental Health Needs
Assisted living facilities (ALFs) are the most rapidly growing type of residential care for the elderly in the United States. However, little is known about facilities' responses to residents' mental health needs. Obtaining a clear understanding of the industry's response to residents' mental health needs is complicated by the fact that many different types of assisted living residences exist. A survey of the administrators of two different types…
Impact of an Intergenerational Program on 4th Graders' Attitudes Toward Elders and School Behaviors
The rapid growth of the elderly population coupled with research demonstrating the existence of ageist stereotypes even among very young children have led to the rise of intergenerational programs. Very limited research has been conducted, however, to demonstrate the effectiveness of these programs in producing attitudinal change or other beneficial outcomes for at-risk children. This study examined the impact of an intergenerational program on c…
The Efficacy of an Integrated Group Treatment Program for Depressed Assisted Living Residents
In response to the rapid increase of the elderly population, assisted living facilities have quickly developed as a housing alternative for elders who are no longer able to live alone in the community but do not yet need nursing home care. Research suggests that whereas many assisted living residents experience depression, few receive needed mental health services. Objective: Examine the effectiveness of a group treatment program in promoting the…
Impact of an Intergenerational Program on 4th Graders' Attitudes Toward Elders andSchool Behaviors
The rapid growth of the elderly population coupled with research demonstrating the existence of ageist stereotypes even among very young children have led to the rise of intergenerational programs. Very limited research has been conducted, however, to demonstrate the effectiveness of these programs in producing attitudinal change or other beneficial outcomes for at-risk children. This study examined the impact of an intergenerational program on c…
Knowledge of and Attitudes Toward Aging Among Non-Elders
Although the aging process begins at birth, fears about late adulthood can foster anxiety in younger cohorts about this time of life. This study examines the relationship between non-elderly subjects' (n = 884, 18-55 years) knowledge of and anxieties regarding personal aging and their gender and race. We hypothesized that non-elderly women and persons of color, those who will experience multiple jeopardy in their own late life, would report great…
An Infusion Model for Including Content on Elders with Chronic Illness in the Curriculum
Older people with chronic mental illness (CMI) are experiencing longer life expectancies that parallel those of the general population. Due to their experience of having CMI, these older adults present unique issues that affect service delivery and care provision. Content on this population is often omitted in the curriculum, which leaves students unprepared to practice with these clients. This article proposes an infusion model that can be used …
Development and Validation of the Needs Inventory for Caregivers of the Hospitalized Elderly
As the population continues to age, more and more families are faced with caring for aging family members and the concurrent increase in stress and needs brought about by hospitalization of the aging family member. The social service staff at Wesley Woods Genatnc Hospital wished to evaluate their services and explore the impact of a family conference conducted by a social worker/registered nurse team on the needs experienced by the family members…
Impact of an Intergenerational Program on 4th Graders' Attitudes Toward Elders andSchool Behaviors
The rapid growth of the elderly population coupled with research demonstrating the existence of ageist stereotypes even among very young children have led to the rise of intergenerational programs. Very limited research has been conducted, however, to demonstrate the effectiveness of these programs in producing attitudinal change or other beneficial outcomes for at-risk children. This study examined the impact of an intergenerational program on c…
Impact of an Intergenerational Program on 4th Graders' Attitudes Toward Elders and School Behaviors
The rapid growth of the elderly population coupled with research demonstrating the existence of ageist stereotypes even among very young children have led to the rise of intergenerational programs. Very limited research has been conducted, however, to demonstrate the effectiveness of these programs in producing attitudinal change or other beneficial outcomes for at-risk children. This study examined the impact of an intergenerational program on c…
Understanding service needs and service utilization among older Kurdish refugees and immigrants in the USA
This study explored service needs and service utilization among older Kurdish refugees and immigrants in the US. A sample of 70 older Kurds is included and descriptive statistics were utilized. The findings of this study reported that older Kurdish refugees and immigrants are experiencing multiple service needs yet they do not seek help to meet their service needs. This study also highlighted existing barriers to services among older Kurdish refu…
Motivational Interviewing to Affect Behavioral Change in Older Adults
This article reviews and assesses the existing research literature on the efficacy of motivational interviewing (MI) to promote lifestyle changes and improve functioning among older adults confronting serious health challenges. A comprehensive literature review was conducted of intervention studies that tested the use of MI to achieve behavioral change among older adults with acute and chronic illnesses. Although limited in number, the studies re…
Older female Iraqi refugees in the United States
A particularly vulnerable subgroup of refugees are older adults. This qualitative study examined experiences of 22 older Iraqi refugee women. Employing the Conservation of Resources framework, stressors experienced and resiliency demonstrated are explored. Narratives emphasized challenges faced prior to and post entry; participants’ expectations and actual experiences of life in the United States; and coping strategies employed. Common themes inc…
Alcohol Abuse Treatment for Older Adults
As the population continues to age, social work practitioners and researchers will increasingly confront the needs of elders with alcohol use disorders. Alcohol abuse poses special risks for increased morbidity and mortality among older adults, contributing to the heightened use of medical resources and the related increase in medical costs. Although, the prevalence of alcohol use disorders in the elderly is generally less than that found in youn…
Impact of Facility Type on Assisted Living Facilities' Response to Residents' Mental Health Needs
Assisted living facilities (ALFs) are the most rapidly growing type of residential care for the elderly in the United States. However, little is known about facilities' responses to residents' mental health needs. Obtaining a clear understanding of the industry's response to residents' mental health needs is complicated by the fact that many different types of assisted living residences exist. A survey of the administrators of two different types…
The Efficacy of an Integrated Group Treatment Program for Depressed Assisted Living Residents
In response to the rapid increase of the elderly population, assisted living facilities have quickly developed as a housing alternative for elders who are no longer able to live alone in the community but do not yet need nursing home care. Research suggests that whereas many assisted living residents experience depression, few receive needed mental health services. Objective: Examine the effectiveness of a group treatment program in promoting the…
Development and Validation of the Needs Inventory for Caregivers of the Hospitalized Elderly
As the population continues to age, more and more families are faced with caring for aging family members and the concurrent increase in stress and needs brought about by hospitalization of the aging family member. The social service staff at Wesley Woods Genatnc Hospital wished to evaluate their services and explore the impact of a family conference conducted by a social worker/registered nurse team on the needs experienced by the family members…
Knowledge of and Attitudes Toward Aging Among Non-Elders
Although the aging process begins at birth, fears about late adulthood can foster anxiety in younger cohorts about this time of life. This study examines the relationship between non-elderly subjects' (n = 884, 18-55 years) knowledge of and anxieties regarding personal aging and their gender and race. We hypothesized that non-elderly women and persons of color, those who will experience multiple jeopardy in their own late life, would report great…
An Infusion Model for Including Content on Elders with Chronic Illness in the Curriculum
Older people with chronic mental illness (CMI) are experiencing longer life expectancies that parallel those of the general population. Due to their experience of having CMI, these older adults present unique issues that affect service delivery and care provision. Content on this population is often omitted in the curriculum, which leaves students unprepared to practice with these clients. This article proposes an infusion model that can be used …
Impact of an Intergenerational Program on 4th Graders' Attitudes Toward Elders andSchool Behaviors
The rapid growth of the elderly population coupled with research demonstrating the existence of ageist stereotypes even among very young children have led to the rise of intergenerational programs. Very limited research has been conducted, however, to demonstrate the effectiveness of these programs in producing attitudinal change or other beneficial outcomes for at-risk children. This study examined the impact of an intergenerational program on c…
The Efficacy of an Integrated Group Treatment Program for Depressed Assisted Living Residents
In response to the rapid increase of the elderly population, assisted living facilities have quickly developed as a housing alternative for elders who are no longer able to live alone in the community but do not yet need nursing home care. Research suggests that whereas many assisted living residents experience depression, few receive needed mental health services. Objective: Examine the effectiveness of a group treatment program in promoting the…
Evidenced-Based Treatment for Older Adults
Over the past several decades, the number of older adults has grown at an unprecedented rate. As the number of older adults continues to increase with the aging of the baby boom generation, it is essential that social workers have knowledge of effective strategies for promoting quality of life and treating later-life mental health disorders among older adults and their family members. In order to promote such knowledge, this article reviews the o…
Impact of Facility Type on Assisted Living Facilities' Response to Residents' Mental Health Needs
Assisted living facilities (ALFs) are the most rapidly growing type of residential care for the elderly in the United States. However, little is known about facilities' responses to residents' mental health needs. Obtaining a clear understanding of the industry's response to residents' mental health needs is complicated by the fact that many different types of assisted living residences exist. A survey of the administrators of two different types…
Impact of an Intergenerational Program on 4th Graders' Attitudes Toward Elders and School Behaviors
The rapid growth of the elderly population coupled with research demonstrating the existence of ageist stereotypes even among very young children have led to the rise of intergenerational programs. Very limited research has been conducted, however, to demonstrate the effectiveness of these programs in producing attitudinal change or other beneficial outcomes for at-risk children. This study examined the impact of an intergenerational program on c…
Alcohol Abuse Treatment for Older Adults
As the population continues to age, social work practitioners and researchers will increasingly confront the needs of elders with alcohol use disorders. Alcohol abuse poses special risks for increased morbidity and mortality among older adults, contributing to the heightened use of medical resources and the related increase in medical costs. Although, the prevalence of alcohol use disorders in the elderly is generally less than that found in youn…
Responding to the war with Iraq among social work faculty in the USA, UK and Australia
English The current study explored how social work educators responded to the war with Iraq. The majority of respondents felt that faculty had a responsibility to educate students about the war. However, more Australian respondents felt that social work faculty had a responsibility to advocate for or against the war. French La présente étude explore la réponse des professeurs en travail social à la guerre en Irak. La majoritédes répondants soutie…
Motivational Interviewing to Affect Behavioral Change in Older Adults
This article reviews and assesses the existing research literature on the efficacy of motivational interviewing (MI) to promote lifestyle changes and improve functioning among older adults confronting serious health challenges. A comprehensive literature review was conducted of intervention studies that tested the use of MI to achieve behavioral change among older adults with acute and chronic illnesses. Although limited in number, the studies re…
Understanding service needs and service utilization among older Kurdish refugees and immigrants in the USA
This study explored service needs and service utilization among older Kurdish refugees and immigrants in the US. A sample of 70 older Kurds is included and descriptive statistics were utilized. The findings of this study reported that older Kurdish refugees and immigrants are experiencing multiple service needs yet they do not seek help to meet their service needs. This study also highlighted existing barriers to services among older Kurdish refu…
A Validity and Measurement Equivalence Study of the Ultra-Short Suicidal Ideation Scale With Older Adults
The assessment of suicide risk is a critically important task for practitioners working with older adults. Short-form scales are important tools for use in the assessment of suicide ideation and risk since their brevity makes them ideally suited for use in busy practice settings. This article reports results of a validity study of an ultra-short suicidal ideation scale (USSIS) used with an older adult population. The study tests the hypothesis th…
Older female Iraqi refugees in the United States
A particularly vulnerable subgroup of refugees are older adults. This qualitative study examined experiences of 22 older Iraqi refugee women. Employing the Conservation of Resources framework, stressors experienced and resiliency demonstrated are explored. Narratives emphasized challenges faced prior to and post entry; participants’ expectations and actual experiences of life in the United States; and coping strategies employed. Common themes inc…
Medicine (13 works) · Psychology (12 works) · Gerontology (11 works) · Psychiatry (8 works) · Clinical Psychology (5 works) · Clinical Psychology (5 works) · Population (5 works) · Aging and Gerontology Research (4 works) · Mental health (4 works) · Curriculum (3 works)