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Associations among living alone, social support and social activity in older adults
Citation: Chan, E., Procter-Gray, E., Churchill, L., Cheng, J., Siden, R., Aguirre, A., & Li, W. (2020). Associations among living alone, social support and social activity in older adults. AIMS public health, 7(3), 521–534. https://doi.org/10.3934/publichealth.2020042
Li, W., Youssef, G., Procter-Gray, E., Olendzki, B., Cornish, T., Hayes, R., ... & Magee, M. F. (2017). Racial differences in eating patterns and food purchasing behaviors among urban older women. The Journal of nutrition, health and aging, 21(10), 1190-1199.
Li, W., Procter-Gray, E., Youssef, G. A., Crouter, S. E., Cheng, J., Brown, K., ... & Magee, M. F. (2017). Racial differences in neighborhood perceptions and their influences on physical activity among urban older women. AIMS public health, 4(2), 149.
Li, W., Procter-Gray, E., Churchill, L., Crouter, S. E., Kane, K., Cheng, J., ... & Gurwitz, J. (2017). Gender and age differences in levels, types and locations of physical activity among older adults living in car-dependent neighborhoods. The Journal of frailty & aging, 6(3), 129.
Olendzki, B., Procter-Gray, E., Magee, M. F., Youssef, G., Kane, K., Churchill, L., ... & Li, W. (2017). Racial differences in misclassification of healthy eating based on food frequency questionnaire and 24-hour dietary recalls. The Journal of nutrition, health and aging, 21(7), 787-798.
Procter-Gray, E., Olendzki, B., Kane, K., Churchill, L., Hayes, R. B., Aguirre, A., ... & Li, W. (2017). Comparison of dietary quality assessment using food frequency questionnaire and 24-hour-recalls in older men and women. AIMS public health, 4(4), 326.

Presentations/Posters

Li W, Procter-Gray E, Youssef G, Churchill L, Kane K, MaGee M. Racial Differences in Neighborhood Perceptions and Physical Activities among Urban Older Women. Abstract #2494549. Gerontological Society of America 2016 Annual Scientific Meeting, New Orleans, LA, November 16-20, 2016.
Li W, Procter-Gray E, Kane K, Churchill L, Cheng J, Kang H, Ockene J, Olendzki B. Sex Differences in Food Purchasing and Consumption Among Rural and Urban Older Adults. Abstract #2494603. Gerontological Society of America 2016 Annual Scientific Meeting, New Orleans, LA, November 16-20, 2016.
Li W, Procter-Gray E, Kane K, Churchill L, Cheng J, Ockene J. Sex Differences in Food Purchasing and Consumption among Older Adults Living in Motor-Vehicle Dependent Rural and Urban Neighborhoods. Abstract #354807. American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Denver, Colorado, October 29 to November 2, 2016.
Li W, Youssef G, Olendzki B, Procter-Gray E, Cornish T, Kane K, Clarke A, Brown K, Churchill L, MaGee M. Racial Differences in Diet and Food Purchasing Behaviors among Older Women Living in Urban Neighborhoods. Abstract #364494. American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Denver, Colorado, October 29 to November 2, 2016. (Podium)
Li W, Youssef G, Olendzki B, Procter-Gray E, Churchill L, Jie Cheng, MaGee M. Racial Differences in Physical Activity and Use of Neighborhood Resources among Older Women Living in Urban Neighborhoods. Abstract #364410. American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Denver, Colorado, October 29 to November 2, 2016. (Podium)
Li W, Procter-Gray E, Youssef G, Churchill L, Kane K, MaGee M. Racial Differences in Associations of Neighborhood Perceptions with Physical Activities among Older Women Living in Urban Neighborhoods. Abstract #364656. American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Denver, Colorado, October 29 to November 2, 2016. (Podium)
Li, W., Churchill, L., Cheng, J., Siden, R., & Aguirre, A. (2019). Approaches To Recruiting Non-English-Speaking Late-Life Chinese Immigrants for Healthy Aging Studies. Innovation in Aging, 3(Supplement_1), S364-S365.
Li, W., Churchill, L., Cheng, J., Siden, R., Aguirre, A., & Kane, K. (2019). Measuring Space and Time Use, Physical and Social Activities Among Non-English Speaking Late-Life Asian Immigrants. Innovation in Aging, 3(Suppl 1), S196.
Li, W., Proctor-Gray, E., Churchill, L., Cheng, J., Kane, K., Siden, R., & Crouter, S. (2020). Space Use, Physical Activity, Sleep Quality and Self-Rated Health Among Late-Life Asian Immigrants. Innovation in Aging, 4(Suppl 1), 815.
Li, W., & Hou, S. I. (2021). Changes in mental health, social engagement, and physical activities During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Innovation in Aging, 5(Supplement_1), 140-141.
Li, W., Procter-Gray, E., Kane, K., Cheng, J., & Clarke, A. (2021). Driving Habits of Older Adults in Massachusetts: Variations by Sex, Age, Race, Income, Housing Density, and Health. Innovation in Aging, 5(Suppl 1), 27.
Li, W., Churchill, L., Siden, R., Aguirre, A., & Proctor-Gray, E.(2021). Changes in Social Isolation, Anxiety and Depression Among Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Innovation in Aging, 5(Suppl 1), 141.
Li, W., Churchill, L., Aguirre, A., Clarke, A., Procter-Gray, E., Kane, K., ... & Hannan, M. (2022). Racial Differences in Location and Activity-Specific Falls in Massachusetts, US. Innovation in Aging, 6(Supplement_1), 106-106.
Li, W., & Hou, S. I. (2022). Epidemiology of Falls: Racial/Ethnic Considerations. Innovation in Aging, 6(Suppl 1), 106.
Li, W. (2023). Interdisciplinary Approaches to Epidemiology and Prevention of Falls in Older Adults. Innovation in Aging, 7(Suppl 1), 237.
Li, W. (2023). Differential Associations of Hand Grip Strength and Chair Stand Time with Indoor and Outdoor Falls Among Older Adults. Innovation in Aging, 7(Suppl 1), 597.
Chen, L., Procter-Gray, E., Churchill, L., Zhang, M., Le, Q., Berry, S., ... & Li, W. (2023). The Association of Anxiety with Indoor and Outdoor Falls Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults. Innovation in Aging, 7(Suppl 1), 238.
Chen, L., Procter-Gray, E., Churchill, L., Aguirre, A., Cheng, J., Le, Q., ... & Li, W. (2023). Gender Differences in Anxiety Among Older Adults: The Mediation Role of Out-of-Home Activity. Innovation in Aging, 7(Suppl 1), 283.
Le, Q., Churchill, L., Kane, K., Chen, L., Crouter, S., Berry, S., ... & Li, W. (2023). Racial Differences in Association of Objectively Measured Physical Activity with Indoor and Outdoor Falls. Innovation in Aging, 7(Supplement_1), 238-238.
Le, Q., Churchill, L., Procter-Gray, E., Clarke, A., Cheng, J., LoPilato, D., ... & Li, W. (2023). Racial Differences in the Associations Between Sensory Functions and Physical Activity Intensity. Innovation in Aging, 7(Supplement_1), 109-110.
Chen, L., Procter-Gray, E., Cheng, J., Churchill, L., Aguirre, A., Le, Q., & Li, W. (2024). Gender Differences in Objective Measured Space Use and Physical Activity among Older Adults. American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, October 27-29, 2024.
Chen, L., Procter-Gray, E., Le, Q., LoPilato, D., Ferretto, M., Zhang, M., Kane, K., & Li, W. (2024). Associations of Depressive Symptoms with Indoor and Outdoor Falls Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults. American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, October 27-29, 2024.
Le, Q., Chen, L., Procter-Gray, E., Zhang, M., LoPilato, D., ... & Li, W. (2024). The Association Between Neighborhood Perceptions and Risk of Falls. Gerontological Society of America 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting, Seattle, WA, November 13-16, 2024.

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