Janis Sayer
To Some Degree: Perspectives on IADL Care Responsibility Linked to Education Level
Attitudes among the general public can influence social policies. A recent study sought to understand how educational attainment relates to attitudes about who should be…
HIIT the Mark: Nursing Home Residents Benefit from High-Intensity Interval Training
Regular physical activity has numerous health benefits, but different types of exercise may have different benefits for older adults. Researchers investigated the potential for high-intensity…
Great Expectations: How Older Adults’ Expectations of Generativity Affect Well-Being
Generativity, defined as contributing to the welfare of others, is associated with well-being. A recent study examined how perceived generativity and failure to meet one’s…
TRENDING NOW: Grandparents Turn to Technology during COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Orders
The news surrounding COVID-19 has been disheartening and difficult. The isolation factor has been hanging heavy on everyone’s shoulders, especially older adults—where there is more…
A Study of Solitude: How Middle-Aged and Older Adults Experience Solitude
While loneliness has been the subject of many studies, little is known about the experience of solitude. Solitude is defined by the absence of interaction…
What Happens When Residents Design Their Community’s Social Programming
A recent study investigated how to implement resident-led social programs in low-income senior housing. The researchers started a program in 10 low-income 55+ communities in…
What Happens to Your Mental Health When You Retire?
Retiring could be a stressful life event or a welcome relief, depending on the individual and the circumstances. A recent study of government workers tries…
Through the Portal: Older Adults’ Experiences Using Patient Portals
Patient portals are convenient tools to help patients manage their electronic medical records. A new study investigated how older adults fare in using this technology.…
TRENDING: Cannabis Use on the Rise among Older Adults
As the legalization of cannabis is becoming a nationwide trend, more researchers than ever are on the hunt to find significant study results supporting—or disproving—marijuana’s…
TRENDING NOW: Acting Classes Open New World for Older Adults
The New York Times reported on a popular program at the Culver City (California) Senior Center. Mathew Hoffman, a former theater student at the Barklee…
Tracing the Cycle of Social Disconnectedness, Isolation & Depression in Older Adults
Social isolation has negative consequences for older adults, but little research has sought to understand how social disconnectedness (lack of contact with others) and perceptions…
At Your Service: The Impact of Services in Senior Living on Resident Well-Being
A study in Seniors Housing & Care Journal investigated how the availability and use of various services in their senior living community impacted residents’ well-being.…
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