Roscoe Nicholson

Makeup Work: Boosting Cognitive Benefits with Post-Retirement Leisure Activities
, Aging & Wellness

Previous research has shown that work complexity prior to retirement is associated with long-term cognitive benefits in retirement, but what about the impact of the…

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Knocking Down Falls Risks with Virtual Reality
, Technology

While virtual reality devices are commonly associated with video games, recently researchers found that virtual reality can be used to reduce risks of falls in…

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All by Myself: Life Plan Community Residents Experience Social Isolation
, Senior Housing

While research on isolation in community-dwelling older adults (e.g., older adults still living in their own homes) is prevalent, less attention has been focused on…

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Preparing for the Inevitable: Family Caregivers Need Help Preparing for Recipients’ Death
, Aging & Wellness

A survey of caregivers of family members with dementia who had passed away showed that more than a third reported being unprepared for the death.…

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Age on Stage: The Many Benefits of Theater Arts for Older Adults
, Aging & Wellness

Many older adults opt to pursue a number of artistic pursuits in their retirement. There have been previous reviews of older adults’ arts participation that…

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A Matter of Life or Death: Stronger Well-Being Lessens Anxiety of Dying
, Aging & Wellness

In the Iliad, Homer said, “Light is the task when many share the toil.” Homer’s advice is sage and has stood the test of time.…

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TRENDING NOW: Close-up on Cameras in Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing Residents’ Rooms
, Technology, Trending Now

A recent survey of assisted living and skilled nursing providers examined the use of cameras in residents’ rooms. While the issue of cameras is getting…

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Breakthrough! Attracting & Retaining Diverse, Low Income Older Adults as Volunteers
, Long-term Care, Policy & Regulation

Although research suggests that low income older adults are likely to benefit most from being volunteers, evidence also suggests they have fewer opportunities to volunteer.…

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Phoning It In: Videoconferencing to Improve Dementia Care
, Technology

Effectively managing the symptoms of residents with dementia can require considerable clinical expertise. Unfortunately, many nursing homes lack access to the specialized expertise that could…

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The Art of Combatting Ageism: How One Art Program Is Changing Perspectives
, Aging & Wellness

Health care students are usually exposed to older adults primarily in clinical settings such as hospitals or nursing homes. This can perpetuate negative stereotypes of…

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Redefining Health & Aging
, Aging & Wellness

A new study may shift how we define health and aging. Instead of focusing on diseases, researchers looked at 54 health measures to see which…

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TRENDING NOW: Senior Living Administrators Seek Solutions for Staffing Shortages
, Senior Housing, Trending Now

Recently Senior Housing News published an article that examines the continuation of staffing shortages within the senior housing community, and how administrators within the industry…

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