John Davy

Sensors for Falls Reduction: Technical Advances Needed
, Technology

Falls are a prevalent and significant health problem among older adults, and there is a particular need for ways to reduce the number of falls…

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Exercise Promotes Healthy Cognitive Aging through the Hippocampus
, Aging & Wellness, Health & Wellness

Physical exercise appears to be a promising strategy to improve or maintain cognitive function, because research suggests it may enhance learning and memory among older…

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Age May Moderate the Impact of Work Stress
, Operations, Senior Housing

As older adults are increasingly remaining in or returning to professional employment, there is greater interest in how age might influence the experience of work.…

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Training on Empathy May Improve Physician Attitudes to Older Patients
, Operations, Senior Housing

The aging of the US population is creating an increased need for physicians who are skilled in the care of older adults. However, many surveys…

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Reminders of Age Stereotypes Have Mixed Effects on Cognitive Performance
, Aging & Wellness, Health & Wellness

Stereotypes harm groups and individuals in many ways. Aside from mistreatment by others who hold negative stereotypes, members of stereotyped groups are also internally affected…

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Municipal Bonds as Part of the Mid-Market Senior Housing Solution?
, Development & Financing, Senior Housing

Summary: The cost and availability of debt plays a meaningful role in a developer’s ability to deliver a moderately priced, mid-market senior housing community. Tax-exempt…

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Mather LifeWays Announces Whole-Person Wellness Survey Results
, Aging & Wellness, Health & Wellness

Results of a recent survey of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) reveal that these organizations are providing robust wellness programs for resident and staffs. The…

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Mental Activities Appear to Benefit Cognitive Aging
, Aging & Wellness, Health & Wellness

Older adults who take part in mentally stimulating activities appear more likely to avoid or delay significant cognitive decline, but the relationship between activity and…

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Can Population Aging Mean Less, Not More, Cognitive Decline?
, Aging & Wellness, Health & Wellness

The increased life expectancy of the global population is well established, but the quality of life among the world’s growing population of older adults is…

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Video Game–Based Physical Activity Can Help Manage Falls Risk
, Technology

Leg strength and balance are important factors in falls risk. A randomized controlled trial examined the effect of video game–based physical training on balance and…

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Training Care Staff on Depression Screening & Referrals
, Operations, Senior Housing

It is estimated that less than half of depressed long-term care residents receive treatment for depression, which appears to affect approximately one in every 10…

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The Relationship between Home-Based Services & the Long-Term Care Population
, Operations, Senior Housing

Across the United States, states are looking to identify cost-effective ways to support older adults who wish to live as independently as possible. Funding from…

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