Roscoe Nicholson
Why Me? What Makes Some People More Susceptible to Online Fraud?
With an increasing amount of online fraud being conducted in the form of “phishing” emails, a recent paper looked at the cognitive and emotional characteristics…
A Closer Look at Caregivers: Caregiver Types Defined by Burdens & Benefits
Researchers recently used data from two major surveys of aging and caregiving to categorize caregiving experiences into five types, and to identify the prevalence of…
Total Recall: How Age-Related Stereotypes Affect Older Adults’ Recall & Memory
In two studies, researchers examined evidence that age-related stereotypes have a surprising effect on recall and memory in older adults. In the first study, approximately…
Oh, the Places You’ll Live! Strategies for Improving Future Older Adults Housing
In light of recent efforts to reframe the discussion about housing for older adults, a recent Public Policy and Aging Report article described four strategies…
TRENDING NOW: Japan Uses Robots to Bridge Employee Shortage in Eldercare
A recent article in The New York Times explored the news of Japan implementing worker-robots in Tokyo’s Shin-Tomi nursing home. Although this may be surprising…
Want to Improve Quality of Life for Nursing Home Residents? Focus on These 3 Key Needs
The psychological theory of self-determination suggests that our needs for autonomy, relatedness, and feeling effective (competency) are key elements of human well-being. A recent longitudinal…
The Long & Short of It: Get Your Recommended Weekly Physical Activity However You Can
The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans released in 2008 recommended that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate—or 75 minutes of vigorous—physical activity each…
Working Out with Friends: The Benefits of Peer-Coaching
Researchers examined the effectiveness of a peer-coached exercise club for older adults. The club, which was founded in 2010 by an older adult, meets every…
How Older Adults’ Living Environments Affect Quality of Life
A number of factors can contribute to an older adult’s quality of life, many of which relate to their surrounding environment. A recent study of…
TRENDING NOW: UK Addresses National Problem of Loneliness
A recent article in The Guardian explored the news of the UK appointing its first-ever minister for loneliness. This political move was a result of…
Inflammation Information: How & Why Inflammation Impacts the Brain
Attention has recently increased for the negative health outcomes associated with inflammation. A recent study looked at the impact of inflammation on the brain, and…
Exercising with Xbox: Exploring New Ways for Older Adults to Work Out
Exercising with video games may be a fun and effective alternative to conventional exercise programs. In a recent study, investigators tested the effectiveness of Xbox…
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