Nicole Lehpamer

Technology can be a gateway for older adults to maintain their independence while also providing family and caregivers with the peace of mind that their…

Older adults with a greater sense of purpose exhibit better physical, mental health, cognitive functioning, and higher levels of life satisfaction. Unfortunately, sense of purpose…

Taking care of individuals with dementia can require increasing levels of care, and sometimes transitions from institutional care to home, or from community services to…

Researchers have previously looked at biological or neurological factors to explore cognitive wellness. However, there still is not a clear picture of why there are…

One third of a human’s life is devoted to sleep. Most of us know how important sleep is, but perhaps we do not know how…

Recent economic squeezes in the US due to inflation have affected food, gasoline, and home prices. These rates of high inflation have been affecting Americans…

Group exercise classes are a staple of wellness programs targeting older adults within senior living communities. However, while they may be easy to adopt and…

Participation in sports has long been linked to various aspects of health, including social, psychological, and physical well-being. However, less has been explored on how…

As the population of older adults continues to grow, the need for mental health care workers servicing older adults increases. However, the prevalence of mental…

Through modern technologies such as self-driving cars or voice assistants, artificial intelligence (AI) is making its way into public view. AI systems are computers or…

A sense of purpose in life can be very influential. It can affect our goals, directions, and sometimes even health outcomes. In a study that…

Pet ownership increases the likelihood that owners interact with other individuals, an opportunity that is of particular interest to older adults who are often socially…