
John Davy
Sensors for Falls Reduction: Technical Advances Needed
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…
Exercise Promotes Healthy Cognitive Aging through the Hippocampus
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…
Age May Moderate the Impact of Work Stress
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.…
Training on Empathy May Improve Physician Attitudes to Older Patients
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…
Reminders of Age Stereotypes Have Mixed Effects on Cognitive Performance
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…
Municipal Bonds as Part of the Mid-Market Senior Housing Solution?
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…
Mather LifeWays Announces Whole-Person Wellness Survey Results
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…
Mental Activities Appear to Benefit Cognitive Aging
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…
Can Population Aging Mean Less, Not More, Cognitive Decline?
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…
Video Game–Based Physical Activity Can Help Manage Falls Risk
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…
Training Care Staff on Depression Screening & Referrals
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…
The Relationship between Home-Based Services & the Long-Term Care Population
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…
