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Senior Living Employees’ Perceptions of Aging and Why They Matter
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Tea & Empathy: Links between Empathy, Social Networks & Well-Being
, Aging & WellnessA growing body of research suggests that strong social ties may promote a sense of well-being and support successful aging in older adults. A recent…
Read MoreSleep Tight: Combating Insomnia with Phone-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
, Aging & WellnessInsomnia, whether long-term or shorter, is a common sleep disorder. Long term, it can pose health problems and affect mental well-being. Medical and cognitive behavioral…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: Intergenerational Storytelling Workshops
, Aging & WellnessStorytelling has been a popular activity in a variety of settings. From team building exercises to therapeutic uses, many are finding the exercise of creating…
Read MoreNapper’s Delight: Regular Napping Linked to Stronger Cognitive Function in Older Adults
, Aging & WellnessHitting the snooze button may not be so bad after all, especially for your brain! A study published in General Psychiatry assessed older adults’ cognitive…
Read MoreBrain Gain: Physical Activity Boosts Brain Volume in Older Adults
, Aging & WellnessThe benefits of being physically active are hard to ignore, but the evidence is still out regarding how much is enough activity in relation to…
Read MoreImmunity Garden: Horticulture Therapy & Older Adults’ Immune Functioning
, Aging & WellnessThe effectiveness of one’s immune system generally declines with age, resulting in greater susceptibility to infection and chronic inflammation in later years. Researchers explored how…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: Inequity among Older Adults Receiving COVID-19 Vaccines
, Aging & WellnessAs the country is expecting some relief due to COVID-19 vaccines making their way across the country, an unexpected trend is occurring. Sprawled across the…
Read MoreCan Today’s Positive Social Interactions Increase Tomorrow’s Well-Being?
, Aging & WellnessSocial connection has repeatedly been shown to have a positive effect on health and well-being. Researchers investigated how positive social interactions compare to negative social…
Read MoreStill Got It: More Evidence That Cognitive Abilities Don’t Necessarily Decline with Age
, Aging & WellnessPositive perceptions of aging have important benefits for older adults’ well-being. French researchers put cognitive ability age stereotypes to the test in a study of…
Read MoreWhich Countries Have the Most Positive Age Stereotypes?
, Aging & WellnessCultures around the world differ in how they refer to older adults, but is this due to the proportion of older adults in the population,…
Read MoreStrong Social Support Today Improves Tomorrow’s Physical & Mental Health
, Aging & WellnessIn a study that earned a 2020 Bronze Innovative Research on Aging Award, researchers investigated how and why social support influences older adults’ health. The…
Read MoreNeighborhood Watch: The Relationship between Physical Activity & Neighborhood Cohesion
, Aging & WellnessWhile physical activity is a key contributor to the health and well-being of older adults, many people are inactive. Neighborhood social cohesion—trust and strong ties…
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