Roscoe Nicholson
Early Neural Predictor of Cognitive Impairment
,Early neural predictors of cognitive impairment are important both for determining the biological causes of dementia and for identifying individuals at high risk for cognitive…
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Family Caregivers
,Providing care for a family member with dementia exerts a great deal of strain on a caregiver, and caregiving has been linked to a number…
Family Caregivers Look toward Technology for Information & Support
,With burgeoning numbers of family members caring for older adults, many are seeking resources and support through various technologies. Pew Research Center published results of…
Can Shock-Absorbent Floors Reduce the Harm of Falls?
,Falls have a significant health and financial burden in care settings. Researchers and designers have become interested in installing shock-resistant flooring in hospitals, nursing homes,…
Sources of Discomfort in Nursing Home Residents with Dementia
,The assessment of pain and discomfort among individuals with dementia is complicated by the difficulty such individuals face in identifying the source of their discomfort,…
Health in the Older Adult Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Population
,The growing older adult population and the increased visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals has led researchers to the long-neglected health needs…
Gait Speed & Subsequent Cognitive Decline
,Gait (or walking) speed has been repeatedly associated with cognitive health in cross-sectional studies (studies that collect data at one point in time). Walking requires…
Understanding Sleep Problems
,Insomnia and related sleep complaints are highly prevalent among older adults, leading to mood and cognitive problems and a reduced overall quality of life. Sleep…
Sensors for Falls Reduction: Technical Advances Needed
,Falls are a prevalent and significant health problem among older adults, and there is a particular need for ways to reduce the number of falls…
Exercise Promotes Healthy Cognitive Aging through the Hippocampus
,Physical exercise appears to be a promising strategy to improve or maintain cognitive function, because research suggests it may enhance learning and memory among older…
Age May Moderate the Impact of Work Stress
,As older adults are increasingly remaining in or returning to professional employment, there is greater interest in how age might influence the experience of work.…
Training on Empathy May Improve Physician Attitudes to Older Patients
,The aging of the US population is creating an increased need for physicians who are skilled in the care of older adults. However, many surveys…