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Aging & Wellness
Tracing the Cycle of Social Disconnectedness, Isolation & Depression in Older Adults
, Aging & WellnessSocial isolation has negative consequences for older adults, but little research has sought to understand how social disconnectedness (lack of contact with others) and perceptions…
Read MoreBingo! Playing Games Associated with Higher Late-Life Cognitive Function
, Aging & WellnessSome intellectual activities are associated with better cognitive function among older adults, but the effects of playing games has been unclear. Researchers recently analyzed longitudinal…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: Working the Gig Economy after 50—Fun or Financially Necessary?
, Aging & WellnessThe New York Times reports a trend where older adults are working in nontraditional settings such as driving services. Estimates from various sources indicate that…
Read MoreGlass Half Full: Optimism Linked to Long-Term Health
, Aging & WellnessExpecting good things to happen may prove true when it comes to health. A recent study examining the relationship between dispositional optimism and healthy aging…
Read MoreYesterday’s Actions Impact Today’s Cognition Differently for Older Men & Women
, Aging & WellnessNew research suggests the leisure activities older adults engaged in before age 40 can have a very different impact on their cognitive health, depending on…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: The Llama Will See You Now
, Aging & WellnessAnimal therapy has become quite common, especially around college campuses, hospitals, and Life Plan Communities. The mention of animal therapy might elicit mental images of…
Read MoreSocial Butterflies & Couch Potatoes: How Older Adults’ Health Is Affected by Their Partner’s Activities
, Aging & WellnessRecent research examined the activities of older couples to understand the link between activities and health, with a focus on the relationship between partner activities…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: Older Adults Have a Say in Product Development That Targets Their Demographic
, Aging & WellnessA group of older adults who call themselves Longevity Explorers are breaking new ground with businesses and product developers. These older adults are providing valuable…
Read MoreGossip 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…
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