Aging and Public Health (V12, I3) -

Table of Contents

Article 1 | In This Issue: Aging and Public Health
Omar A. Khan, M.D., M.H.S.
Katherine Smith, M.D., M.P.H.
doi: 10.32481/djph.2026.07.01

Article 2 | From the Guest Editors
Elizabeth Orsega-Smith, Ph.D., F.S.B.M.
Julia O’Hanlon, M.P.A.
doi: 10.32481/djph.2026.07.02

Article 3 | We Are All Aging: Is Delaware Ready?
Rita M. Landgraf
doi: 10.32481/djph.2026.07.03

Article 4 | The Infrastructure of Aging Well: How Delaware Is Preparing for Its Future
Christen Linke Young, J.D.
Dava Newnam
Shekeila Hines, P.T., D.P.T.
doi: 10.32481/djph.2026.07.04

Article 5 | Population Aging and Public Health Infrastructure in Delaware: A Comparative Analysis of Delaware and Four Comparison States
Athena A. Bruess, B.S.
Grace Hrustich, M.P.H.
Lauren C. Camphausen, M.S.
Yendelela L. Cuffee, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Jennifer A. Horney, Ph.D., M.P.H., C.P.H.
Katlyn Culhane-Suluai, M.P.S.
Daniel A. Harris, Ph.D., M.P.H.
doi: 10.32481/djph.2026.07.05

Article 6 | Role of Higher Education Institutions in Advancing Healthy Aging: Education, Engagement, and Experiential Learning Collaborations
Cynthia Newton, Ph.D., M.P.A.
Julia O’Hanlon, M.P.A.
Elizabeth Orsega-Smith, Ph.D., F.S.B.M.
doi: 10.32481/djph.2026.07.06

Article 7 | Identifying Barriers to Fall Prevention for Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Delaware: A Qualitiative Study
Margaret Gulledge, O.T.D., O.T.R./L.
Jolaolu Jimoh, P.T., D.P.T., M.Sc.
Gianna Clemente, O.T.R./L.
Tina Lopez, O.T.R./L.
doi: 10.32481/djph.2026.07.07

Article 8 | Exploring Cognitive Load and Relative Neural Efficiency in Aging: Preliminary Insights from fNIRS and the SLUMS Assessment
Nancy Getchell, Ph.D.
Elizabeth Orsega-Smith, Ph.D.
Serena Schade, M.S.
Elham Bakhshipour, O.T., Ph.D.
Barry Bodt, Ph.D.
Gregory Dominick, Ph.D.
doi: 10.32481/djph.2026.07.08

Article 9 | Reducing Dementia Risk with the BrainSpan Program: A Public Health Practice Vignette
Matthew L. Cohen, Ph.D.
Kimberly Van Buren, M.S., C.C.C.-S.L.P.
Mindy J. Myers, M.A., C.C.C.-S.L.P.
Christopher R. Martens, Ph.D.
Steven Huege, M.D., M.S.Ed.
doi: 10.32481/djph.2026.07.09

Article 10 | Factors Predicting Loneliness in Older Adults Attending Delaware Senior Center Programs
Serena A. Schade, M.S.
Julia O’Hanlon, M.P.A.
Adam Davey, Ph.D.
Elizabeth Orsega-Smith, Ph.D.
doi: 10.32481/djph.2026.07.10

Article 11 | Successful Aging: Taking A Ride With Weston
Vicki K. Sheraton
doi: 10.32481/djph.2026.07.11

Article 12 | Loneliness Moderates the Association between Neighborhood Disadvantage and Cognitive Function Among Older Adults
Regina S. Wright, Ph.D.
Desiree C. Bygrave, Ph.D.
Alexa C. Allan, M.A.
Alyssa A. Gamaldo, Ph.D.
doi: 10.32481/djph.2026.07.12

Article 13 | Impact of an Intergenerational Service Learning Program on Goal Attainment Among Homebound Older Adults: A Multi-Site Community Study
Yeonjae A. Lee, B.S.
Meti Negassa, M.D., M.P.H.
Maggie Ratnayake, L.P.C.M.H.
Maddi Riemenschneider, L.M.S.W.
Keith Chan, Ph.D., L.M.S.W.
doi: 10.32481/djph.2026.07.13

Article 14 | Lessons Learned from the February 2026 Blizzard: An Interview with Two Village Networks
Danielle R. Swallow, C.C.-P.
Nicole M. Minni, G.I.S.P.
doi: 10.32481/djph.2026.07.14

Article 16 | Let’s Rethink Aging
Susan Getman, B.A., M.A.
doi: 10.32481/djph.2026.07.16

Article 17 | Fecal Incontinence as a Marker of Multisystem Cardiopulmonary-Kidney Disease and Mortality in US Adults: A Nationally Representative Cohort Study
Chukwuemeka Ogbu, M.D.
Ifeanyi Momodu, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.P.
Chinazor Umerah, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.P.
Prashant Raj Bhatt, M.D.
doi: 10.32481/djph.2026.07.17

Article 18 | Impact of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Environment on Maternal Breast Milk Utilization: A Retrospective Study
Leia Heckman, M.S., C.C.C.-S.L.P., C.L.C., O.M.T.
Kelsey Flynn, M.S., C.C.C.-S.L.P., C.L.C., C.N.T.
Amy Mackley, R.N.
Kelley Kovatis, M.D.
doi: 10.32481/djph.2026.07.18

Article 19 | Closing the Training Gap on Addiction Can Save Lives
Eliza Zimmerer, L.C.S.W., M.P.H., C.A.S.A.C.
doi: 10.32481/djph.2026.07.19