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How Perceptions of Aging Affect Our Later Years
Learn how older adults’ perceptions of aging—and their self-perceptions—can have serious effects on their health, behaviors, and even longevity.
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Gossip for Good: Social Talk Keeps Isolated Older Adults Connected
, Aging & WellnessRecently, a researcher explored how social talk may support isolated older adults aging in place. This study earned a bronze 2019 Mather LifeWays Innovative Research…
Read MoreOne Size Doesn’t Fit All: Creating a New Wellness Model Specifically for Older Adults
, Aging & WellnessIn an article that earned a 2019 bronze Mather LifeWays Innovative Research on Aging Award, researcher Matthew Fullen, PhD, proposed a multidimensional wellness framework to guide…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: Older Adults Living on College Campuses
, Aging & WellnessImagine a university where on the housing block lives a college student who is 20, and another who is 77. This is a real trend…
Read MoreCatching a Play: How Older Adults Benefit from Theater Attendance
, Aging & WellnessStaying active and engaged is important for older adults’ health and well-being, but sometimes it can be difficult to know which activities are best. Findings…
Read MoreThe Role of Race in Future Care Planning—Not What It Seems
, Aging & WellnessPlanning for one’s future care can be difficult to even consider, but it tends to be even less common among African Americans. One study aimed…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: It’s Fun to Age at the YMCA
, Aging & WellnessSince its founding in 1844, the YMCA has been known as a popular recreational organization where young people can meet and focus on activities and…
Read MoreRisk Factor: Benefits of Physical Activity for Those with Genetic Risk for Alzheimer’s
, Aging & WellnessIn a study that earned a 2019 Mather LifeWays Innovative Research on Aging silver award, researchers investigated the role that physical fitness plays in developing…
Read MoreThe End of Ageism? Messaging May Reduce Implicit Age Bias
, Aging & WellnessIn a study that earned the 2019 Gold Mather LifeWays Innovative Research on Aging Award, researchers surveyed 767 adults age 18 to 92 about their implicit…
Read MoreWhich Framed Messages Motivate Older Adults to Move?
, Aging & WellnessResearchers recruited 106 older adults (age 60 to 86) and 132 participants age 19 to 39 to participate in an online survey. In the survey,…
Read MoreGood Works, Good Effects? Volunteering, Stress & Emotions in Older Adults
, Aging & WellnessIn addition to helping others, older adults who volunteer may gain a benefit to their own well-being. A recent study explored the relationship between volunteering…
Read MoreLiving with Purpose: Greater Purpose in Life May Protect against Cognitive Decline
, Aging & WellnessPrevious research has documented benefits of having greater purpose in life, such as better health, longevity, and physical functioning, and possibly better cognitive health. A…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: Coworking Spaces for Older Adults
, Aging & WellnessA Brooklyn-based company is changing the culture of coworking spaces to something many people would not expect in a crowded and bustling office environment. Coworking…
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