New! It is essential to highlight the occupational contributions of older adults rather than focus solely on their age. *Image from photographer Tom Hussey's "Reflection" series. Journal of Applied Gerontology's ow.ly/bYEk50OhjMc.

Reuben Ng spoke to The Straits Times about why concert ticket #scams have been on the rise in #Singapore. Some reasons include celebrity star power, unrivalled joy at seeing them up close and a badge of honour. Read more: straitstimes.com/singapore/cour… #ipur #riskcommunication #trust

Effective communication of scientific findings to the public is crucial, especially in #publichealth. RiskTalk is a batik art sculpture that traces the evolution of risk-related conversations over the past 200 years. JAMA jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/…

We examined the drivers of negative age stereotypes on #TikTok. Videos with negative stereotypes were more likely to feature 'Values and Beliefs of Older Adults’, ‘Negative Encounters with Older Adults’ or ‘Older Adults Antagonizing the Young’. PLOS One doi.org/10.1371/journa…

When it comes to stereotypes about older adults, emphasizing their occupational and familial roles evokes more positivity than focusing solely on their age. doi.org/10.1080/089594…

Using patent data, we explored the latest innovations developed for an #aging society. While there are inventions aimed at optimizing the well-being of older adults, there are also those that see old age as a problem to solve. doi.org/10.1093/geront…

How does Twitter make sense of the older leadership of the United States? This study analyzes tweets related to "#gerontocracy" in the United States. Gerontology Research doi.org/10.1093/geronb…

Older adults are becoming a hit on social media. How can their presence be leveraged to combat #ageism and #reframeaging? Immensely grateful for the opportunity to contribute to Generations Today! American Society Aging generations.asaging.org/rise-older-inf…

In this commentary, we lay out four strategies to cultivate a more age-inclusive healthcare model in Singapore: 1) demedicalise ageing, 2) reframe ageing, 3) design ‘grey jobs’ and 4) activate older adults in policy implementation. knowledge.csc.gov.sg/ethos-issue-26…

Grateful for the opportunity to share our research with the BBC BBC World Service! bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3…

Findings from this study showed that for certain occupations, old age may evoke stereotypes related to experience, knowledge and skill. JMIR Publications jmir.org/2024/1/e45855

In this study, we explored public discourse on #ChatGPT during the first three months of its launch. journals.plos.org/plosone/articl…

Amid the surge in #antiAsian violence during the #COVID19 #coronavirus pandemic, support for older Asian Americans rallied around the hashtag #ProtectOurElders. We examined how age and race interact to shape discussions about this community. jmir.org/2024/1/e45864/

Social media plays a vital role in the movement to combat #ageism and #reframeaging. Our research shows that photos, videos, GIFs, quote tweets, and hashtags significantly boost user engagement for causes related to #olderadults. aging.jmir.org/2024/1/e49608 JMIR Publications JMIR Aging

We compiled questions about #aging posted on Quora. Findings underscore the need to address concerns that the public has about #aging, particularly those involving practical issues and health. Learn more here: doi.org/10.1093/geront…

From 2007 to 2022, spikes in Twitter activity for #racism and #sexism occurred during instances of #discrimination. Meanwhile, those for #ageism occurred during academic events, meaning that discourse on it remains largely confined to academic circles. doi.org/10.1111/jgs.19…

Social media discourse on ageism, sexism, and racism: Analysis of 150 million tweets over 15 years. #geriatrics agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jg…

We analyzed research papers in #gerontology that dominated public attention over the last 5 years. Studies related to health and health services attracted more attention, while those on #caregiving and inequalities like #ageism received less attention. doi.org/10.1177/073346…

How can #socialmedia be optimized for disaster risk communication? We explore its edge over traditional media and propose new methods to strengthen disaster preparedness. doi.org/10.1093/acrefo…