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Caring for Grandchildren: The Benefits for Cognitive Health
, Aging & WellnessSpending time with grandchildren can be emotionally meaningful to many older adults, but one study showed that there may be an added cognitive benefit from…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: Choirs as a Key to Countering Loneliness in Older Adults
, Aging & WellnessAs loneliness becomes a social health problem for older adults, solutions are constantly being tested. From high-tech robots and personalized virtual speakers, researchers and inventors…
Read MoreHey Sports Fans! Spectator Sports Can Boost Older Adults’ Well-Being
, Aging & WellnessResearchers recently completed a two-part study on the effects of “sport fandom” on older adults’ well-being, including game attendance, team identification, and perceived emotional support.…
Read MoreSlips, Trips & Fewer Falls: New Research in Fall-Prevention Training
, Aging & WellnessIn a recent study, 44 community-dwelling adults age 65 or better participated in a series of three training sessions designed to teach them how to…
Read MoreA New Reason Creative Activities Are Good for Older Adults: Generativity
, Aging & WellnessA recent study investigated how finding meaning and benefit in creative hobbies helps to enhance older adults’ sense of generativity. Generativity refers to the desire…
Read MoreSit, Walk, or Stand? The Better Way for Older Adults to Take a Break
, Aging & WellnessThere has been a surge in research suggesting that sitting too much is hazardous to one’s health. But is standing or walking a more effective…
Read MoreWhat Do YOU Think? Effects on Longevity of Advice-Seeking & Self-Sufficiency
, Aging & WellnessSelf-sufficiency is a highly valued personal characteristic for many Americans. However, the health benefits of this characteristic remain unclear. A recent study aimed to compare…
Read MoreSocial Status: Can Social Participation Help Older Adults with High Risk of Major Mobility Disability?
, Aging & WellnessAs part of a larger study, researchers investigated how level of participation in social activities influenced the effectiveness of a physical activity intervention. Over 1,600…
Read MoreReading Material Matters: Effects of Books & Magazines on Aging Brains
, Aging & WellnessA recent study investigated whether reading books is better for the aging brain than reading magazines. The researchers looked at data from a longitudinal study…
Read MoreFeeling Older? You Might Experience Less Complex Emotions
, Aging & WellnessHaving complex emotional experiences is important for maintaining well-being, as is feeling younger than one actually is. In two studies, researchers investigated how these concepts…
Read MorePositive Views, Positive Outcomes: Exploring Older Adults’ Views on Aging, Leisure Activities & Physical Health
, Aging & WellnessOver time, a consensus has been reached by researchers that perceptions of aging are linked to health outcomes in older adults, including their physical functioning.…
Read MoreDriving Question: Can Cognitive Training Help Older Adults Retain the Ability to Drive a Car?
, Aging & WellnessCan cognitive training prolong older adults’ ability to drive a car? In a ten-year study that earned a 2018 Bronze Mather LifeWays Innovative Research on…
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