Jorie Stein

The Cost of Caregiving: Putting a Price on Tech That Helps Caregivers
, Caregiving

How much would you be willing to pay for technology to help with the caregiving of an older adult in your life? Researchers recently sought…

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Motivation Counts: Benefits to Older Adults from Tech Use Depends on Why They Use It
, Technology

Many potential benefits of information and communication technology (cell phones, social media, fitness trackers, etc.) have been suggested for older adults, but not much is…

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Three Cups a Day Keep Dementia Away: Promising Research for Coffee-Drinkers
, Aging & Wellness

A cup of joe is a regular part of many people’s daily routines, but beyond helping us wake up, could that coffee be offering other…

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TRENDING NOW: Skilled Nursing Homes Striving for a Comeback
, Senior Housing, Trending Now

A recent McKnight’s column titled “The Evolution of Nursing Homes” examines the changing world of skilled nursing homes and how many are convinced that this…

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Staying behind the Wheel: Extending Older Adults’ Ability to Drive with Cognitive Training
, Aging & Wellness

Maintaining the ability to drive is an important way for older adults to maintain their independence, and loss of this ability is associated with negative…

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The Third Age: When Baby Boomers Finally Get to Save the World?
, Long-term Care, Policy & Regulation

The Third Age of life is the period of healthy retirement, prior to the onset of significant frailty or physical difficulties. A recent Public Policy…

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Leisure Time over Time: How Men & Women Differ in Activity Levels as They Age
, Aging & Wellness

Participation in leisure activities has been associated with a number of positive cognitive, physical, and emotional outcomes as we age. However, we are still learning…

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A Positive View of Your Own Future Pays Off
, Aging & Wellness

Recent research has shown a spotlight on ramifications on psychological well-being related to the way we conceive of our own futures, in addition to our…

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Can’t Get No Satisfaction: How Do Respondents’ Personal Characteristics Impact Resident Satisfaction Ratings?
, Senior Housing

Resident and customer satisfaction surveys are an important way for aging services organizations to gauge how well they meet the needs and preferences of the…

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TRENDING NOW: How Aging Baby Boomers, Diversity Are Changing Assisted Living
, Senior Housing, Trending Now

Recently, Bankrate published an online article titled Latest Trends in Assisted Living Facilities. The article examines how the senior living industry is changing to accommodate…

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Reading for Life: How What You Read Impacts Longevity
, Aging & Wellness

Using longitudinal survey data that asked about book and newspaper/magazine reading separately, researchers recently looked at the association of reading with participants’ longevity, as well…

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TRENDING NOW: Health Technology & Overall Technology Use for Older Adults 2011–2014
, Technology, Trending Now

A recent study in JAMA examined trends in older adults’ technology use from 2011 to 2014, with a particular focus on the use of health…

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