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Dog Walking, Sense of Community & Physical Activity
, Health & WellnessPet ownership appears to support the health of older adults, although assessing its influence is difficult because healthier (and younger) older adults are more likely…
Read MoreDepressive Symptoms throughout the Life Span
, Health & WellnessEpidemiological findings indicate that although older adults are less likely to have a clinically diagnosable depressive disorder than younger adults, depressive symptoms appear to increase…
Read MoreHypertension, Diabetes & Language Comprehension in Cognitive Aging
, Aging & Wellness, Health & WellnessIt is becoming increasingly clear that cardiovascular health and other forms of physical well-being are crucial for healthy cognitive aging. A recent study explored the…
Read MoreHearing Loss Associated with Hospitalization & Poor Health
, Aging & Wellness, Health & WellnessHearing loss among older adults can lead to a variety of functional challenges, and has been associated with poorer long-term cognitive outcomes. A study recently…
Read More“Emotional Contagion” & Interpersonal Connection in Alzheimer’s Disease
, Aging & Wellness, Health & WellnessChanges in emotion and mood are common in people with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and in many cases of mild cognitive impairment (MCI). It remains unclear…
Read MoreCommunication Tips for Family & Friends of Those with Hearing Loss
, Adrienne Tarnoff and Noreen Gibbens, Guest Contributors, Health & WellnessHearing loss can make communication frustrating for everyone. Remember: as frustrated as you may get, it is worse for the person with the hearing loss.…
Read MoreCommunication Tips for People with Hearing Loss
, Adrienne Tarnoff and Noreen Gibbens, Guest Contributors, Health & WellnessHearing loss can make conversations and social outings a struggle—but there are some steps you can take to make communication easier: Don’t try to hide…
Read MoreInterdisciplinary Acute Care Team Leads to Improved Hospitalization Outcomes
, Aging & Wellness, Health & WellnessInpatient hospitalization can be a period of high risk for older adults, with an increased likelihood of falls, infections, functional decline, and institutionalization. The personal…
Read MoreDepression, Antidepressants & Infection
, Aging & Wellness, Health & WellnessClostridium difficile infection (C. diff, or CDI) is on the rise among older adults, often as a hospital-acquired infection. Research to identify modifiable risk factors…
Read MoreSelf- Versus Informant-Reported Cognitive Decline
, Aging & Wellness, Health & WellnessCognitive problems like confusion or forgetfulness can cause great concern for older adults and their families, who are often concerned that these complaints may be…
Read MoreBenefits of Aerobic & Strength Training for Verbal & Spatial Memory
, Aging & Wellness, Health & WellnessPhysical exercise appears to be an effective strategy to improve or maintain cognitive function. Resistance training (or strength training, such as weight lifting) and aerobic…
Read MoreMemory Support Training for Mild Cognitive Impairment
, Aging & Wellness, Health & WellnessAmnestic mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a form of cognitive impairment that does not meet the criteria for dementia, but in which memory loss is…
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