Dugan O’Connor
Strong Social Support Today Improves Tomorrow’s Physical & Mental Health
In a study that earned a 2020 Bronze Innovative Research on Aging Award, researchers investigated how and why social support influences older adults’ health. The…
Neighborhood Watch: The Relationship between Physical Activity & Neighborhood Cohesion
While physical activity is a key contributor to the health and well-being of older adults, many people are inactive. Neighborhood social cohesion—trust and strong ties…
Shelter from the Storm: How Assisted Living Communities Protect Residents in a Hurricane
Hurricane Irma, which made landfall in Florida in September 2017, was one of the most intense tropical storms to hit the region. A Seniors Housing…
Growing Gains: Older Adults Reap Multiple Benefits from Gardening
Gardening is associated with physical, psychological, and social benefits, but few studies have systematically investigated the benefits of gardening for older adults. In a recent…
TRENDING NOW: A Shift to Older-Adult-Friendly Website Design
The Wall Street Journal is reporting on a new trend that is making it easier for older adults to surf the net. Specifically, companies are…
Is Your Workplace Bad for Older Employees’ Health?
Age-related stereotypes and discrimination in the workplace are all too common. In a study that earned a 2020 Bronze Innovative Research on Aging Award, researchers…
Therapy Breakthrough: Interactive Tech Platforms Boost Dementia Therapy Outcomes
A recent study explored how therapy may be improved for older adults living with dementia by incorporating personalized technology. Researchers tested an interactive technology platform…
TRENDING NOW: Virtual Bands Are Playing Away Pandemic Stress
Carol Rosenstein firmly believes that playing a musical instrument can “mend minds.” CNN reports that her nonprofit organization that uses music to help people battling…
Gains & Losses: How Older & Younger Adults Weigh Their Options
Older and younger adults evaluate choices differently. A study that earned a 2020 Silver Innovative Research on Aging Award revealed how this evaluation can change…
Online & On Edge: Older Adults’ Internet Use & Stress Levels during the Pandemic
Past research has resulted in conflicting findings about the relationship between internet use and well-being among older adults. In a recent study of Israelis age…
Extra Credit: The Cognitive Benefits of Lifelong Learning for Older Adults
What happens when older adults go back to school? Researchers investigated the cognitive benefits of coursework for older adults in a study that earned a…
Drug Problem: Prevalence of Antipsychotic Medication Use in Assisted Living
Dementia-related behaviors can be difficult for care staff to address. An article in Seniors Housing & Care Journal investigated the prevalence of off-label antipsychotic medication…
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