John Davy
Can a Virtual “Health Coach” Increase Physical Activity among Older Adults?
In the United States and many other parts of the world, all age groups show levels of physical activity below that which is medically recommended.…
How Do Medication Aides Affect Care Quality?
Several states have allowed skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) to hire medication aides to administer medications to residents. Medication aides have less formal training than registered…
Trait, Behavioral & Mental Health Influences on Cognitive Functioning
Decreases in cognitive functioning are a major concern for the elderly and their caregivers, and many studies have investigated factors that may contribute to or…
Group Meetings Versus Home Visits
In a study comparing interventions designed to prevent loss of independence in activities of daily living among adults age 80 or better, Swedish researchers found…
Early Neural Predictor of Cognitive Impairment
Early neural predictors of cognitive impairment are important both for determining the biological causes of dementia and for identifying individuals at high risk for cognitive…
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Family Caregivers
Providing care for a family member with dementia exerts a great deal of strain on a caregiver, and caregiving has been linked to a number…
Family Caregivers Look toward Technology for Information & Support
With burgeoning numbers of family members caring for older adults, many are seeking resources and support through various technologies. Pew Research Center published results of…
Can Shock-Absorbent Floors Reduce the Harm of Falls?
Falls have a significant health and financial burden in care settings. Researchers and designers have become interested in installing shock-resistant flooring in hospitals, nursing homes,…
Sources of Discomfort in Nursing Home Residents with Dementia
The assessment of pain and discomfort among individuals with dementia is complicated by the difficulty such individuals face in identifying the source of their discomfort,…
Health in the Older Adult Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Population
The growing older adult population and the increased visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals has led researchers to the long-neglected health needs…
Gait Speed & Subsequent Cognitive Decline
Gait (or walking) speed has been repeatedly associated with cognitive health in cross-sectional studies (studies that collect data at one point in time). Walking requires…
Understanding Sleep Problems
Insomnia and related sleep complaints are highly prevalent among older adults, leading to mood and cognitive problems and a reduced overall quality of life. Sleep…
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