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Greater Life Expectancy in the United States Also Associated with More Quality Years of Life
, Aging & Wellness, Demographic Influences, Health & WellnessLife expectancy has been steadily increasing in the United States, but it has been unclear how this longer life span impacts quality of life for…
Read MorePharmaceutical Policy for the Aging World Population
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Demographic Influences, Health & Wellness, Policy & Regulation, Policy, Regulation & NewsA recent opinion piece in the New England Journal of Medicine discusses a European strategy for appropriate research, marketing, and authorization for geriatric medicines. The…
Read MoreLong-term Care Awareness Study Reveals Americans’ Lack of Preparedness Related to Financing Long-Term Care
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Demographic Influences, Development & Financing, Financing, Long-term Care, Senior Housing, Supply & DemandNorthwestern Mutual’s Long-Term Care Awareness Study suggests that many Americans have work to do in order to be financially prepared for the costs of their…
Read More2012 Seniors Housing & Care Journal: Predicting Nursing Home Demand
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Demographic Influences, Development & Financing, Long-term Care, Senior Housing, Supply & DemandBeing able to predict short- and long-term demand for nursing home care is important for the industry and for policy makers. This article reports on…
Read MoreIdentifying & Addressing Social Isolation
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Demographic InfluencesSocial isolation is a significant and widespread problem, with a variety of health consequences. A recent paper in the Journal of Primary Prevention reviews the…
Read MoreSocial Network Type Predicts Health Behaviors
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Demographic InfluencesSocial networks have been shown to influence well-being in many ways. For example, a large, diverse social network can provide access to social support and…
Read MoreLoneliness, Functional Decline, & Mortality
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Demographic InfluencesIt is well known that social connectedness and the avoidance of loneliness are important aspects of healthy aging. The psychological experience of loneliness is distinct…
Read MoreUpdated Falls Prevention Guidelines
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Demographic InfluencesFalls are the most common cause of injury to older adults, and a fear of falling keeps many from physical and social activity. Minimizing falls…
Read MoreEconomic Influences on Remarriage & Cohabitation
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Demographic InfluencesAs the US population ages, older adults are the fastest growing age group of people who cohabitate (or live in an unmarried intimate domestic relationship).…
Read MoreAging & Demographic Change in Chile
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Demographic InfluencesThere is much to say about the global aging of the human population, as life expectancies tend to rise, and fertility rates tend to decline,…
Read MoreIs Strength Training or Power Training More Effective Against Frailty?
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Demographic InfluencesFrailty is a common risk associated with aging and is predictive of many poor outcomes. Much research exists that demonstrates the utility of physical exercise…
Read MoreMasters Athletes Retain Muscle Mass
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Demographic InfluencesThere is a common assumption that muscle mass is naturally lost with aging. Indeed, research shows that individuals lose an average of eight percent of…
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