Janis Sayer
Friends for Life: Exploring the Impact of Social Contacts on Well-Being throughout Life
While previous research has investigated social networks and well-being, few have considered differences across the life span. A recent study examined age differences in number…
Comparing Former, Current & Never Older-Adult Caregivers
While informal caregiving (typically unpaid and provided by family, friends, and volunteers) can be emotionally and physically challenging, it can also be rewarding and provide…
Will You Still Feed Me? Self-Perceptions of Aging & Satisfaction with Support from Family & Friends
Negative self-perceptions of aging are associated with poor physical, mental, and social well-being in older adults. A recent study investigated the relationship of such perceptions…
Mindfulness & Motion: How Prompts for Mindfulness Exercises Affect Activity Levels
Mindfulness practices have a wide range of benefits to well-being. A recent study explored how prompting mindfulness training via text messaging helps in improving physical…
Social Status: Identifying Factors behind Effects of Social Participation on Chronic Conditions
Studies have shown that formal social participation (meaning active participation in established organizations) can reduce the risk of chronic conditions among older adults. However, research…
TRENDING NOW: Senior Living Communities Trying Out Contact-Tracing Tech
As the focus on infection control in the fight again COVID-19 shifts to contact tracing, technology is sweeping in to offer some solutions. McKnight’s Senior…
TRENDING NOW: Fitness Options for Stay-At-Home Older Adults
As stay at home orders continue in many states, older adults are getting creative with ways to exercise and maintain their positive well-being. The Boston…
Making Their Own Hours: Flexible Work Arrangements Impact Older Workers’ Job Performance
By retaining older workers, organizations can benefit from their accumulated skills and experience. One study investigated how supporting older workers through culture and flexible work…
The Lonely Brain: How Loneliness Affects Risks of Specific Dementia Types
Loneliness is related to numerous age-related diseases. A recent study investigated the relationship between perceived loneliness and dementia risk. While loneliness has been linked to…
Self-Control: Feelings of Control & Subjective Age in Younger & Older Adults
Research shows that older adults who feel they have greater control over their lives tend to feel younger. A recent study sought to understand how…
Ready or Not: An Investigation of States’ Pandemic Regulations for Assisted Living
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers investigated assisted living’s preparedness for the outbreak by reviewing state regulations that had been established by the end…
Adaptive Aging: How Adaptivity Improves Technology Usage in Older Adults
More older adults are going online than ever before, but there may be wide variability in the range of resources accessed. A new study investigated…
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