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Objectives To examine the factors associated with older adults' perceptions of ageism in society during the COVID-19 outbreak, in particular the portrayal of older people as a burden and as vulnerable Methods Data are based on a nationally-representative survey of adults aged 50+ in Israel, conducted during the COVID-19 outbreak (N=888). Regression models predicted perceptions of societal ageism. The independent variables were dying anxiety, experiences of age-based discriminations and social resources Results Participants who believed older adults were perceived as a burden during the COVID-19 outbreak had higher dying anxiety and reported more age-based discrimination. Living with children and contact with family were protective against perceptions of adults as a burden. Participants who believed older adults were perceived as vulnerable had higher dying anxiety and were less likely to live with children Discussion The daily lives of older adults can impact their perceptions of societal ageism during the COVID-19 outbreak

Long-term care settings in the times of COVID-19: challenges and future directions The term "long-term care settings" (LTCS) encompasses settings that provide a range of services to meet older persons' needs for social, personal, and/or health care. These settings may include nursing homes or assisted living facilities, which are designed for people who require assistance in performing activities of daily living, such as bathing or transferring; meals, cleaning services, and social activities are also provided. A skilled nursing facility differs from assisted living in that it aims to meet not only the residents' physical needs but also their medical needs. Hence, this setting provides in-patient medical treatment and rehabilitation services in addition to the services enumerated above (Sanford et al., 2015). Continuing care retirement communities, on the other hand, represent a residential alternative for older persons, who are independent, when first entering the setting. Residents are free to choose a variety of on-site services, including social activities, health care services, cleaning, and prepared meals. Depending on older persons' evolving needs, more intensive levels of care might be available to allow older persons to age in place (Ayalon, 2016). Hence, LTCS cater to a varied population of older persons, with very different care needs and resources. The nature of the facilities, the quality of care provided, the cost, and the source of funding may vary dramatically across settings.

Background and Objectives Gerontologists have long been interested in longitudinal qualitative research (LQR), yet ambiguity remains about best practices. The purpose of this review was to conduct a qualitative evidence synthesis to identify strengths and limitations in existing gerontological LQR. Research Design and Methods We searched for studies published in English before September 2017, using longitudinal qualitative methods and focusing on gerontology. We searched the following databases: PubMed and ProQuest. This was followed up by a snowball search to identify additional LQR articles that were not gerontologically focused but provided conceptual or methodological information to enhance gerontological LQR. Article titles and abstracts were reviewed, and selected articles were independently evaluated by all authors and summarized in a descriptive matrix based on design, analysis, and strengths and limitations. Results Our literature search resulted in 225 articles, which was then narrowed to 71 articles from 47 different journals based on our inclusion/exclusion criteria. LQR in gerontology varies considerably by study design and analysis approach. LQR design considerations involve number of time points and duration; rapport and retention; and consistent or different sampling, data collection, and measures. LQR analysis considerations involve synchronic and diachronic approaches, consistent or evolving coding, and individual- or group-level analysis. Gerontological LQR articles vary in the extent to which they address special aging considerations. Discussion and Implications This review indicates that there are areas where gerontological LQR can be strengthened going forward. We provide researchers with strategies to improve LQR rigor in our field and beyond.