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Senior Living Employees’ Perceptions of Aging and Why They Matter
Find out how perceptions of aging held by senior living employees affect the well-being of the residents they serve.
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Ready Player One: Video Games Provide Effective Post-Stroke Therapy
, Aging & WellnessRecovering from a stroke is an uphill battle. Those with the most success often receive both motor rehabilitation and behavioral interventions (e.g., goal setting, problem…
Read MoreStepping Out for Lower Mortality
, Aging & WellnessFor decades the conventional wisdom was that the optimal number of daily steps needed to be around 10,000. However, as new research is now demonstrating,…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: A Tech-Enabled Multigenerational Living Experience
, Aging & WellnessMcKnight’s Senior Living is reporting on a first-of-its-kind tech design of living quarters for older adults. A renovated World War I mansion, Werner House, is…
Read MoreLearning about Lifelong Learning: A Look at Older Adults’ Motivations & Barriers to Active Learning
, Aging & WellnessResearch shows that the old adage “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks” is highly inaccurate. According to a 2021 survey conducted by Research…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: Add Another Amazing Health Benefit to Having a Pet
, Aging & WellnessOur furry friends seem to have endless benefits for us! Researchers have known for a long time that having a pet can help keep their…
Read MoreGetting More Hugs a Day Just Might Keep the Doctor Away
, Aging & WellnessHumans have an innate need for physical contact, and hugs are one form of beneficial physical contact. Hugs are a signal of interpersonal support and…
Read MoreBrain Clutter: A New Spring Cleaning Imperative?
, Aging & WellnessCan we run out of brain space? Scientists now say it is likely for our brain to accumulate “clutter,” thereby making it challenging, especially for…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: Older Actors Are Enjoying the Spotlight
, Aging & WellnessCNN reports that when the 2022 Screen Actors Guild nominations were announced, they revealed a significant trend: there is an explosion of older actors, especially…
Read MoreMangia, Mangia! Exploring Dietary Biomarkers in Mediterranean Food Groups
, Aging & WellnessAs we all may have learned at some point, a healthy diet can be a fundamental factor for a healthy life. But have we ever…
Read MoreHave Your Cake & Eat It Too: How to Enjoy Romantic Relationships while Avoiding Caregiving Responsibilities
, Aging & WellnessSeeking and finding love after divorce or widowhood is a common way to combat loneliness in old age. With greater longevity, evolving social norms, and…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: Cohousing Options for Older Adults
, Aging & WellnessAn emerging housing model is being presented to older adults as an alternative to standard housing. Newsday reports on a trend that may affect people…
Read MoreKnowledge Is Power: The Effectiveness of a Multidimensional Brain Health Program
, Aging & WellnessEngagement in a variety of healthy behaviors is important for maintaining a healthy brain and warding off cognitive decline. A recent study investigated the effectiveness…
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