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Roscoe Nicholson
Inflammation Information: How & Why Inflammation Impacts the Brain
, Aging & WellnessAttention has recently increased for the negative health outcomes associated with inflammation. A recent study looked at the impact of inflammation on the brain, and…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: Making Cities Smarter for Older Adults
, TechnologyMaking a city smarter means using new technology and better design to help make things run more efficiently and to provide the most benefit to…
Read MoreMind over Matter: Self-Control Keeps Social Activity High in Older Adults with Functional Limitations
, Aging & WellnessFor many older adults, functional limitations such as limited mobility or even a moratorium of driving have been shown to lead to decreased social activity.…
Read MoreNeighborhood Watch: Older Adults’ Neighborhood, Household Environment Impact Cognition
, Aging & WellnessA number of studies have associated the impact of physical environment on health outcomes, but one area that has received little attention is how characteristics…
Read MoreStay in Senior Living Residence & Stay Out of the Hospital
, Senior HousingMany people begin to develop multiple health conditions as they age, making hospitalization more likely. Researchers have investigated various factors that increase one’s chances of…
Read MoreGlass Half Empty: Negative Stereotypes of Aging Persist against All Odds
, Policy & RegulationHolding negative stereotypes about aging has been associated with poorer cognitive function and increased risk of disability in later life, as well as decreased longevity.…
Read MoreExercise Classes Work Out for Older Adults in Surprising Ways
, Aging & WellnessA recent study of four different exercise classes showed that physical fitness isn’t the only benefit that such courses can provide. Participant surveys and brain…
Read MoreRe-Examining Retirement: A Look at 7 Pressing Issues with Retiring Today
, Policy & Regulation, Policy, Regulation & NewsAs the landscape of retirement is rapidly changing, a group of researchers and public officials recently outlined seven pressing retirement issues and questions surrounding them…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: The Ruff Side of Pet Therapy Programs
, Senior HousingPet therapy programs are becoming more common in senior living and health care facilities, but a surprising number of facilities have safety concerns related to…
Read MoreCombining Home Care & Activity Coaching Improves Function in Care Recipients
, CaregivingAs older adults come to need help from paid or informal caregivers, the health changes that necessitate this assistance often mean they have fewer opportunities…
Read MoreFailed Taste Test: How Our Ability to Identify Flavor Declines with Age
, Aging & WellnessA recent study investigated changes in how we taste flavors as we age. The authors found that not only do older adults find flavors less…
Read MoreEmpowering Residents to Educate
, Aging & WellnessRecently, a collaboration between a university and a Life Plan Community has created a unique educational program that builds on the life experience and knowledge…
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