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Castellon-Lopez, Y., Carson, S. L., Ward, K. T., Ramirez, K. D., Vo, L. P., Kuo, T., Seeman, T., Vassar, S. D., Trejo, L., Eidem, E., Aranda, M. P., & Brown, A. F. (2024). Understanding the implementation and sustainability needs of evidence-based programs for racial and ethnic minoritized older adults in under-resourced communities with limited aging services. BMC Health Services Research, 24(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-024-10925-0
Serving racial and ethnic communities has unique challenges that require tailored approaches and additional resources to ensure equitable access to EBPs for all communities. This article describes suggestions for enhancing the effective adoption of EBPs among service agencies in under-resourced and diverse aging communities serving populations with aging-related health disparities.

Vitale-Aussem, J. (2023). Senior living: An alternative to solo aging. Generations: Journal of the American Society on Aging, 47(2), 1–9.
The growing number of Solo Agers face unique challenges, especially when attempting to age in place in homes and communities. Senior Living communities provide a viable alternative to aging alone by offering a community-based life of freedom and independence with easy access to a safety net of services and support when needed.

Rémillard-Boilard, S., & Doran, P. (2024). Developing age-friendly cities and communities: an international perspective. In P. Doran, T. Buffel, & S. Yarker (Eds.), Reimagining age-friendly communities: Urban ageing and spatial justice (1st ed., pp. 25–43). Bristol University Press. https://doi.org/10.2307/jj.11102872.8
The age-friendly movement has attracted a wide range of interest and has been adopted across diverse settings as a key vehicle to improve local environments for older people. The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Age-Friendly Cities and Communities framework has become one of the most frequently used tools by cities to adapt policies, services and environments to the needs of their older population.

Laukka, E., Lakoma, S., Harjumaa, M., Hiltunen, S., Härkönen, H., Jansson, M., Leskelä, R.-L., Martikainen, S., Pennanen, P., Verho, A., & Torkki, P. (2024). Older adults’ preferences in the utilization of digital health and social services: A qualitative analysis of responses to open-ended questions. BMC Health Services Research, 24(1), 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-024-11564-1
This study aims to comprehensively investigate 8 categories of preferences of older adults regarding the use and development of digital health and social services.