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On the Move: Domestic Migration on the Increase among Older Adults
, Aging & Wellness

When we think of migration, or people migrating, we may have an image of citizens from one country leaving to another, or even college students…

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More Than Fun & Games: New Video Games Promise Brain Benefits
, Aging & Wellness

Playing video games can be good for you. Scientists at UC San Francisco’s Neuroscape center have discovered that receiving certain interventions using video games can…

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Exploring the Intersection of Life Satisfaction & Health
, Aging & Wellness

Researchers have widely established that greater satisfaction with life as a whole is associated with better health. But little attention has been given to understanding…

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Name That Tune: Musical Test May Help with Early Diagnosis of Cognitive Decline
, Aging & Wellness

A new pilot study is creating excitement, with some dynamic results that seem to suggest that quick and easy music tests can predict cognitive decline…

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Mind Over Matter: Perceptions of Aging Are a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
, Aging & Wellness

Your attitude toward aging matters. Research from several studies indicates that individuals with more positive attitudes toward aging tend to live longer, happier lives than…

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Up, Up & Away: Older Adults Trading Work for Perks
, Aging & Wellness

The travel industry is one that was substantially impacted by the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Most travelers have become very familiar with canceled…

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Seeing Snacks as Sustenance: Resident Perceptions on the Nutritional & Psychological Value of Snacking
, Senior Housing

Meeting nutritional needs is vital, not only for physical health but also for psychological well-being, autonomy, and quality of life. Although older adults can often…

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Ready Player One: Video Games Provide Effective Post-Stroke Therapy
, Aging & Wellness

Recovering from a stroke is an uphill battle. Those with the most success often receive both motor rehabilitation and behavioral interventions (e.g., goal setting, problem…

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Stepping Out for Lower Mortality
, Aging & Wellness

For decades the conventional wisdom was that the optimal number of daily steps needed to be around 10,000. However, as new research is now demonstrating,…

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TRENDING NOW: A Tech-Enabled Multigenerational Living Experience
, Aging & Wellness, Trending Now

McKnight’s Senior Living is reporting on a first-of-its-kind tech design of living quarters for older adults. A renovated World War I mansion, Werner House, is…

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Learning about Lifelong Learning: A Look at Older Adults’ Motivations & Barriers to Active Learning
, Aging & Wellness

Research shows that the old adage “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks” is highly inaccurate. According to a 2021 survey conducted by Research…

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TRENDING NOW: Add Another Amazing Health Benefit to Having a Pet
, Aging & Wellness, Trending Now

Our furry friends seem to have endless benefits for us! Researchers have known for a long time that having a pet can help keep their…

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