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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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The “Glass Half Full” Perspective: How Optimism Affects Longevity in Women
, Aging & WellnessWe may all be inclined to think that optimism is good for us in some way. In fact, we are surrounded by positive messaging promoting…
Read More“I’m Not Grandma, I’m Glamma (Glamorous Grandma)”: How Language Shapes Perceptions of Aging
, Aging & WellnessChanges in language trigger changes in social perceptions over time, including language addressing aging and older adults. In a study that earned a Bronze 2022…
Read MoreKeeping Calm & Carrying On: Older Adults Experience Less Stress Than Younger Adults
, Aging & WellnessResearchers have notoriously indicated that older adults are more resilient than younger adults. A new study indicates that they are also less likely to experience…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: More Older Adults are “Unretiring”
, Aging & WellnessPrior reports have revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in many older adults retiring early. A Spectrum News article has that number specifically at 3…
Read MoreA Life of Leisure? How Lifelong Education, Work & Even Leisure Can Impact Cognitive Aging
, Aging & WellnessResearchers have previously looked at biological or neurological factors to explore cognitive wellness. However, there still is not a clear picture of why there are…
Read MorePerchance To Dream: How Short Sleep Is Associated with Risk of Multimorbidity in Older Adults
, Aging & WellnessOne third of a human’s life is devoted to sleep. Most of us know how important sleep is, but perhaps we do not know how…
Read MoreCollegiate Life Redux: Older Adults Seeking Roommates for Inflationary Cost Sharing
, Aging & WellnessRecent economic squeezes in the US due to inflation have affected food, gasoline, and home prices. These rates of high inflation have been affecting Americans…
Read MoreBeyond Your Silver Sneakers: Promoting More Multidimensional Wellness Initiatives in Senior Living Communities
, Aging & WellnessGroup exercise classes are a staple of wellness programs targeting older adults within senior living communities. However, while they may be easy to adopt and…
Read MoreGolfing “Fore” Good: How Golf Could Improve Well-Being of Individuals with Dementia
, Aging & WellnessParticipation in sports has long been linked to various aspects of health, including social, psychological, and physical well-being. However, less has been explored on how…
Read MoreExcelling against the Odds: Ageism & Perspectives on Treatment Efficacy among Mental Health Care Workers
, Aging & WellnessAs the population of older adults continues to grow, the need for mental health care workers servicing older adults increases. However, the prevalence of mental…
Read MoreDay by Day: How Daily Interactions Affect Older Adults’ Sense of Purpose
, Aging & WellnessA sense of purpose in life can be very influential. It can affect our goals, directions, and sometimes even health outcomes. In a study that…
Read MoreWhen Things Get Ruff: How Dog Walking Eased Pandemic Loneliness
, Aging & WellnessPet ownership increases the likelihood that owners interact with other individuals, an opportunity that is of particular interest to older adults who are often socially…
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