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Physical Activity for Individuals Eighty & Older: Barriers & Motivators
Physical activity is an important contributor to long-term well-being, one that tends to decrease as we age. An Ageing Research Reviews article summarizes the last…
Study Demonstrates Effectiveness of Online Support Groups for Caregivers
As the prevalence of dementia increases, so does the prevalence of unpaid caregiving, as family members need to assume caregiving roles with their loved ones.…
Videogaming as a Diagnostic Tool for Fall Risk
The Nintendo Wii, a videogame console that detects the user’s motion in gameplay, has been used in community centers and residences as a way to…
The Evidence-Practice Gap: Drug Trials & Older Patients
Older adults are underrepresented as subjects in drug trial, and this is particularly true for older adults with chronic disease, who represent a rapidly growing…
Successful Aging & the Importance of Psychological Health
A study published in Health and Quality of Life Outcomes lends support to the notion that successful aging can be affected by more than physical…
Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging 2011 Wellness Webinars Series
Senior living residences are focusing increasingly on resident and staff wellness as a way to not only improve the well-being of residents and staff but…
Aiding Memory Through Cognitive Stimulation
Scholarship has shown that cognitive stimulation may aid in improving the memory abilities in older adults. For this reason, senior living residences, senior centers, and…
“Virtual Coaches” for Symptom Management
“Pretend that I am your health care practitioner and respond out loud to me… Tell me about your pain, aches, soreness, or discomfort.” Imagine hearing…
Fun & Games in Older Adults’ Online Communities
Older adults are usually overlooked in the online entertainment world; by and large, online gaming and entertainment is marketed to the adolescent and young adult…
Encouraging Physical Activity Against Frailty
A review article in Clinics in Geriatric Medicine provides a summary of how physical exercise has been shown to prevent, minimize, and even reverse frailty…
Weather & Physical Activity
An ever-growing body of literature on physical activity confirms that being active is more than a sign of good health among older adults. Physical activity…
Participatory Action Research for Culture Change
The culture change movement brought a much-needed emphasis on the dignity and humanity of those receiving long-term care. Research has identified many outcomes of culture…
