Dugan O'Connor

Coding is often thought of as a career path for young people. Some may think older adults would have difficulty learning this skill. However, it…

In 2016, the President’s Council of Advisors in Science and Technology issued the report Independence, Technology and Connection in Older Age. A recent paper took…

Research has shown that African Americans and Hispanics are at increased risk of dementia, even when cardiovascular and socioeconomic factors are taken into account. What…

There has been a well-documented shift in publicly funded long-term care (LTC) from a predominance of nursing homes to a more balanced array of options…

For older adults looking for an activity to improve both their brain health and balance, dance classes may be worth a try. Findings from a…

One of the activities that research has associated with older adults maintaining or increasing cognitive functioning is formal volunteering. Researchers recently looked at the association…

An increasing number of Americans are getting their news from mobile devices, and older adults have contributed substantially to this increase. A recent survey asked…

In addition to its clinical challenges, institutional dementia care comes with a substantial economic burden for state Medicaid programs. One estimate is that two-thirds of…

This study included 41 older adults living in the community and in senior living, with an average age of 79. Fourteen participants learned and used…

Numerous studies have documented the impact that assisted living environments can have on residents, but what impact do these environments have on staff? A recent…