CSDE Affiliates Ryan Petros and Karen Fredrikson-Goldsen, along with their colleague Linda Teri recently published a new article in Innovation in Aging. Their paper describes the unique contributions of Motivational Interviewing that resulted in culturally relevant adaptations to a leading evidence-based practices for dementia and culminated in an efficacious intervention (Aging with Pride: IDEA) that is compatible with self-determination theory, designed for individuals and care providers in the LGBTQ community affected by dementia, and adapted for online delivery during the COVID pandemic.
Martin and Colleagues Publish New Findings on COVID-19 Transmission and Breastfeeding
CSDE Affiliate Melanie Martin and a team of co-authors recently published a study of women diagnosed with COVID-19. The researchers use longitudinal samples of breast milk from COVID patients to identify whether the virus is transmissible from breastfeeding. Milk produced by women with COVID-19 does not contain SARS-CoV-2 and is likely a lasting source of passive immunity via anti-RBD IgA. These results support recommendations encouraging lactating women to continue breastfeeding during and after COVID-19 illness.