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R2-D2, Busboy: A Fresh Look at Robots as a Staffing Support Solution in Senior Living
, TechnologyIn senior living, staffing challenges have been exacerbated by COVID-19, and they remain the top-of-mind concern for community leaders. McKnight’s Senior Living reports that robotics,…
Read MoreMusic Has Charms to Soothe a Savage Breast—and to Improve the Brain
, Aging & WellnessMusic has a special place in our world; it adds a soundtrack to life that makes almost every moment more enjoyable. Music also has a…
Read MoreUnexpected Roommate Matches: The Benefits of Intergenerational Roommate Arrangements
, Aging & WellnessOlder adults and younger adults both desire to live independently but often struggle to achieve this goal. Consequently, multiple generations are taking inventory of their…
Read MoreRamps & Recreation: How Your (Indoor) Environment Can Impact Your Physical Activity
, Aging & WellnessAlthough previous research has demonstrated that features within the outdoor environment can impact physical activity, less research has focused specifically on indoor environments. There are…
Read More“Alexa, Please Help Me Age Well”: A Competition Aims to Add Alexa Functions for Senior Living Residents
, TechnologyWhile the adoption of Alexa has been slow among older adults, Alexa has been gaining popularity among Life Plan Communities and other senior living organizations.…
Read MoreTo Make a Living Wage in LA: Los Angeles Assisted Living Communities Impacted by New Minimum Wage Ordinance
, Senior HousingA new regulation is requiring health care providers in Los Angeles to redirect profits toward worker wages. McKnight Senior Living reports that assisted living communities…
Read MoreToo Many “Senior Moments”: Examining the Effects of Everyday Ageism
, Aging & WellnessWhen we think of stereotypes, we may think of the negative impacts on the targeted group’s self-esteem, mental health, and self-perception. However, research in the…
Read MoreControlling the Tick of the Aging Clock with TikTok: Mature Content Creators Use Platform to Promote Positive Aging
, TechnologyFew can resist falling down the rabbit hole that is TikTok. On this social media platform, users can create short videos of almost anything they…
Read MoreIt’s All Subjective: New Evidence Proves You Really Are as Young as You Feel
, Aging & WellnessA vast number of researchers and health care workers have extensively dedicated their time and money to addressing universal interests in maximizing recovery from rehabilitation.…
Read MoreCaregiving 101: A Curriculum for Clinicians Can Better Support Caregivers of Older Adults
, CaregivingIn the United States, over 50 million family caregivers provide care to older adults. Although these caregivers are an essential part of the health care…
Read MoreLiving Together to Live Independently: How Assisted Living Communities Can Promote Aging In Place
, Senior HousingGiven the natural decline in health that comes with aging, some older adults eventually require additional care provided by nursing homes or assisted living facilities.…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: Combatting Loneliness & Isolation with Empathetic Robots
, TechnologyOlder adults across New York State will be pleasantly surprised when they open their mail to find a new companion! The Daily Gazette is reporting…
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