Dugan O’Connor
On the Plus Side: Positive Aspects of Caregiving Benefit Well-Being
A recent review examined more than 50 studies to explore how positive aspects of caregiving can have a benefit on well-being. Instead of simply dealing…
Release the Robots! Older & Younger Adults’ Perceptions of Robots
Do people want robots helping them at home or work? If so, are older and younger adults equally accepting of robots? To answer these questions,…
TRENDING NOW: Smart Watches & Older Adults’ Safety
Smart watches are always making their way onto gift lists, but there have been new advances in these devices that could be incredibly helpful for…
Reading Material Matters: Effects of Books & Magazines on Aging Brains
A recent study investigated whether reading books is better for the aging brain than reading magazines. The researchers looked at data from a longitudinal study…
Building Bridges: Improving Relations between Family Members & Staff in Assisted Living
The Partners in Care in Assisted Living (PICAL) program was created to address conflicts between family members of assisted living residents and their staff caregivers…
Feeling Older? You Might Experience Less Complex Emotions
Having complex emotional experiences is important for maintaining well-being, as is feeling younger than one actually is. In two studies, researchers investigated how these concepts…
The High Cost of Ageism: Calculating Health Care Expenses Associated with Ageism
In an effort to influence international policy change to reduce ageism, a recent study investigated the health care costs of ageism in the US. Using…
TRENDING NOW: Intergenerational Senior Living
Intergenerational senior living has been shaping the aging experience for quite a while, but developers today are thinking of new ways to increase the benefits…
Privacy Policies: Considerations for Smart Home Technology in Senior Living
What are the implications of smart home technology within senior living residences on residents’ privacy? Tech products developed to help identify health problems or maintain…
Positive Views, Positive Outcomes: Exploring Older Adults’ Views on Aging, Leisure Activities & Physical Health
Over time, a consensus has been reached by researchers that perceptions of aging are linked to health outcomes in older adults, including their physical functioning.…
Tech for Health: The Converging Digital Divide
Expanding on the commonly acknowledged age gap in technology adoption, a recent study explored whether similar differences exist among different ethnic groups of older adults.…
Driving Question: Can Cognitive Training Help Older Adults Retain the Ability to Drive a Car?
Can cognitive training prolong older adults’ ability to drive a car? In a ten-year study that earned a 2018 Bronze Mather LifeWays Innovative Research on…
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