Roscoe Nicholson
Active Aging vs. Successful Aging Policies—What’s the Difference?
While the concept of successful aging has become prevalent in academic and policy discussions surrounding aging in the United States, in Europe the idea of…
Routes from Dissatisfied Resident to Successful Aging
An article in a recent special Gerontologist issue on successful aging suggests that the impact of the residential environment and the subjective experience of older…
Is Lower Stroke Risk Associated with a Mediterranean Diet?
An accumulating body of evidence suggests that a Mediterranean diet has a number of brain benefits. Recently, a group of researchers followed a population of…
Self-Esteem in Older Adults: Not Just a Pre-Teen Problem
When you hear the term self-esteem, what comes to mind? If you’re anything like me, the awkward younger years are likely to pop into your…
Flying under the Radar: Over-the-Counter Drugs & Older Adults
Although adults over 65 only make up 13 percent of the US population, they account for 34 percent of all prescription use and 30 percent…
Sensor Monitoring: Sense of Safety or Invasion of Privacy?
A growing number of technologies are being developed for older adults to assist in their efforts to live independently and to assist in the early…
Dementia Is Not Inevitable: Navigating Mild Cognitive Impairment
Ten to 20 percent of adults 65 and better are diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and risk for this condition increases with age. MCI…
The Landscape of Technology for Older Adults
There is a growing conviction that technology can play an important role in enhancing both the quality of life and independence for older adults, as…
The Good, the Bad & the Ugly: How Does US Health Care for Older Adults Stack Up?
How do the health care experiences of older adults in the United States compare to older adults in other industrialized countries? A survey of 15,617…
Room for Improvement in Employers’ Health Care and Wellness Efforts
In light of the changes to the United States health care landscape as a result of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the National Opinion Research…
Attitude Matters: Outlook on Aging Shapes Health Outcomes
Older adults approach the aging process with a wide range of beliefs and psychological defense mechanisms in place to combat the inevitable cognitive and physical…
A Closer Look at Person- & Family-Centered Care
A recent article in Public Policy and Aging Report looks at the importance of person- and family-centered care (PFCC) when individuals and their families are…
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