Roscoe Nicholson
Exercise Intention, Sense of Control & Perceived Constraints in Older Adults with Osteoarthritis
Previous research has shown that exercise is an effective way of managing osteoarthritis for older adults. However, surveys also reveal that older adults with osteoarthritis…
The Meaning of “Successful Aging” for a Diverse Population of Older Adults with Late-Life Disability
Researchers have defined a number of criteria related to the concept of “successful aging,” which usually include the absence of disease and disability, maintaining a…
An Intervention for Adult Child Caregivers Results in Delay of Residential Care for Individuals with Dementia
A recent study in the Gerontologist examined the impact of an intervention for adult child caregivers of persons with dementia on their placement in residential…
New Technology for Pill Organizers Allows Wireless Remote Monitoring of Older Adults’ Medication Compliance
For older adults taking medication, compliance with a physician’s recommended schedule for taking medicine is important for the drugs to succeed and to avoid complications.…
Working Family Caregivers Needed to Participate in a Study!
Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging is seeking volunteers to participate in a study to evaluate CareGeneral – a secure, interactive website designed to simplify care…
Greater Life Expectancy in the United States Also Associated with More Quality Years of Life
Life expectancy has been steadily increasing in the United States, but it has been unclear how this longer life span impacts quality of life for…
New Brain Scanning Methods Show Cognitive Benefits of Drinking Cocoa
A recent study in the journal Neurology provides some exciting evidence on potential cognitive benefits of drinking cocoa. The study of 60 older adults showed that cocoa…
Using Self-Reports of Individuals with Dementia to Examine How the Experience of Dementia Affects Psychosocial Outcomes
Most studies of the psychological and social outcomes associated with dementia have relied on reports given by caregivers and clinicians to describe the experiences of…
Out-of-Pocket Health Care Spending in the Last Five Years of Life
Although a key objective of Medicare is protecting the elderly from financial risk, little research has examined the financial impact of out-of-pocket health care expenditures…
Influences on Caregivers’ Self-Perceived Ability to Provide Individualized Care
Individualized care (also referred to as person-centered care, consumer-directed care, and self-directed care) takes into account resident individuality, includes resident participation in decision-making processes, and…
Home Monitoring Systems Being Developed for Fall Detection & Assessment of Fall Risk
Researchers at the University of Missouri are working to develop and evaluate a mountable in-home system that can detect falls, as well as measure changes…
How is Your Employee Wellness Program? We’d Like to Know!
Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging, in partnership with LeadingAge and American Seniors Housing Association, seeks participants for an in-depth national survey of the seniors housing…
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