Dugan O'Connor
Immunity Garden: Horticulture Therapy & Older Adults’ Immune Functioning
The effectiveness of one’s immune system generally declines with age, resulting in greater susceptibility to infection and chronic inflammation in later years. Researchers explored how…
TRENDING NOW: Inequity among Older Adults Receiving COVID-19 Vaccines
As the country is expecting some relief due to COVID-19 vaccines making their way across the country, an unexpected trend is occurring. Sprawled across the…
Can Today’s Positive Social Interactions Increase Tomorrow’s Well-Being?
Social connection has repeatedly been shown to have a positive effect on health and well-being. Researchers investigated how positive social interactions compare to negative social…
Still Got It: More Evidence That Cognitive Abilities Don’t Necessarily Decline with Age
Positive perceptions of aging have important benefits for older adults’ well-being. French researchers put cognitive ability age stereotypes to the test in a study of…
Group Therapy: Partnership Provides Counseling Services for Life Plan Community Residents
Life Plan Community residents may benefit from access to counseling services, but these services are not always readily available. A study in Seniors Housing &…
TRENDING NOW: “Gossip Robots” Being Programmed to Ease Loneliness in Assisted Living Residents
Robots are making their way into health care, used as a preventative measure to loneliness and a potential solution to staff shortages. McKnight’s Senior Living…
Which Countries Have the Most Positive Age Stereotypes?
Cultures around the world differ in how they refer to older adults, but is this due to the proportion of older adults in the population,…
Strong Social Support Today Improves Tomorrow’s Physical & Mental Health
In a study that earned a 2020 Bronze Innovative Research on Aging Award, researchers investigated how and why social support influences older adults’ health. The…
Neighborhood Watch: The Relationship between Physical Activity & Neighborhood Cohesion
While physical activity is a key contributor to the health and well-being of older adults, many people are inactive. Neighborhood social cohesion—trust and strong ties…
Shelter from the Storm: How Assisted Living Communities Protect Residents in a Hurricane
Hurricane Irma, which made landfall in Florida in September 2017, was one of the most intense tropical storms to hit the region. A Seniors Housing…
Growing Gains: Older Adults Reap Multiple Benefits from Gardening
Gardening is associated with physical, psychological, and social benefits, but few studies have systematically investigated the benefits of gardening for older adults. In a recent…
TRENDING NOW: A Shift to Older-Adult-Friendly Website Design
The Wall Street Journal is reporting on a new trend that is making it easier for older adults to surf the net. Specifically, companies are…
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