John Davy
Gender and Aging: What Do We Know?
The popular science press hosts countless reports of sex-based differences between men and women. Magazines, weekend newspapers and email inboxes teem with commentary about statistically…
Computer training, e-Health, and improved cognitive performance
In much of the world, older adults have taken up computer and Internet use at a rapid pace, defying stereotypes and opening up multiple avenues…
Aging, Health, and Culture: Two Recent Studies
Two recent articles in the Journal of Gerontology examine culture and its role in assessing well-being. Each article, one published in the Social Science section…
Current research on falls prevention: the efficacy of falls reduction programs
Many recent research articles show that comprehensive assessment and prevention programs are useful ways to reduce falls and related injuries for older adults, in community,…
Current research on falls prevention: what are the influences and consequences of falls?
November provided abundant information about falls and falls reduction. Following is an overview of some recent publications on the prevalence, correlates, and consequences of falls.…
Rethinking Clinicians’ Understanding of Culture in Treating Older Adults
A recent Journal of the American Geriatric Society article shows that, among the medical fields, an improved understanding of culture is particularly important in geriatrics.…
Interviewing Residents on the Decision to Relocate to Nursing Homes
One of the strengths of interview research, and other qualitative methodologies, is that we can empirically study the significance of events to individuals. Quantitative research,…
Examining the Role that Caregivers Play in the Decision to Move to Assisted Living
Researchers at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte recently published results from a study that examined the family caregiver’s experiences while moving relatives with Alzheimer’s…
Encouraging Better Standards for Medication Use by Older Adults
The Journal of the American Medical Association features two pieces that address medication use among older adults. One is a commentary by Dr. Jerry Avorn,…
ADA Encourages Less-Restrictive Diet Options for Older Adults in Health Care Communities
“Food nourishes the spirit as well as the body.” That might sound like something you’d hear from your favorite, and not quite diet-friendly, restaurant, but…
Reviewing Patient Centered Medical Home Demonstration Projects
Researchers at Harvard Medical School recently published a review of Patient Medical Home Demonstration projects (PCMH) that have been occurring throughout the country. The goal…
Person Centered Care: An Important Part of Health Reform Initiatives
In Long Term Care, the buzzword for some time has been about Person Centered Care (PCC). Now PCC practices (outlined here) are catching on as…
Browse more articles:
EXPLORE NEW INSIGHTS WITH OUR FREE RESEARCH
Research topics include trends in senior living, wellness, resilience, perceptions of aging, and innovation.
Download Free Reports