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When Does an Older Adult’s Minor Injury Predict Functional Decline?
, Aging at Home, Health & WellnessFor older adults, the potential for decline in the ability to carry out daily tasks after even minor injuries is a concern. Knowing what might…
Read MoreTechnology & Social Connections for Rural Older Adults
, Aging at HomeResearchers are exploring the use of laptop and table computers to enhance the social connectedness of older adults in rural South Australia. The researchers are…
Read MoreIn-Home, Coordinated Care Management for Aging in Place
, Aging at Home, Care QualityMany older adults prefer to age in place even in the face of frailty or other serious health concerns. A forthcoming article reports on a…
Read MoreHow Can Villages & Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities Support Aging in Place?
, Aging at HomeA recent article in the Journal of Aging Studies draws from the available research on the two most prominent community-focused models to promote aging in…
Read MoreHome Care Agencies Vary Widely in Caregiver Hiring, Screening & Supervision
, Aging at Home, Care Quality, CaregivingHome care agencies are often used to help older adults stay in their homes after physical or cognitive decline. In fact, home health aide work…
Read MoreBuilding Evidence for the “Village” Model of Aging in Place
, Aging at Home, Neighborhood Context & HealthThe so-called “Village” model is a promising approach to aging in place. Based on Boston’s Beacon Hill Village, which began in 2001, these co-operative, consumer-driven…
Read MoreHow Older Adults Respond to Heat
, Aging at HomePeriods of extreme heat, such as the summer of 2011, have proven to be dangerous for vulnerable older adults. This is particularly true for those…
Read MoreNew Activity Measure Shows Potential to Assess Mobility in Older Adults
, Aging at Home, General Aging ResearchThe Journal of the American Geriatrics Society published a study that demonstrates the feasibility of using non-invasive, “off the shelf” mobile technology to monitor the…
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