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Time-Traveling in Your Armchair: Virtual Reality Technology Provides Reminiscence Therapy to Older Adults
, Aging & Wellness, UncategorizedImagine putting on a visual headset that transports you to the driveway of your childhood home without even leaving your chair. You may not physically…
Read MoreBetter under Pressure: Older Adults Handled Pandemic Stress Better Than Younger Ones
, UncategorizedAs we mark the first anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, evidence continues to emerge regarding COVID’s impact on the entire US population. The pandemic has…
Read MoreWaltz for White Matter: To Reverse Natural Aging of Brain, Older Adults Should Step Up to Dance
, Aging & Wellness, UncategorizedThe breaking down of cerebral white matter is one of the neural changes that drives age-related declines in cognition. Researchers set out to determine if…
Read MoreHelp from Man’s Best Friend: Dog Ownership Is Good for Your Heart & Your Longevity
, Aging & Wellness, UncategorizedAmong the records kept by the Swedish government on its citizens are dog ownership, the number of individuals in a household, and cause of death.…
Read MoreSensor Monitoring: Sense of Safety or Invasion of Privacy?
, Senior Housing, Technology, UncategorizedA growing number of technologies are being developed for older adults to assist in their efforts to live independently and to assist in the early…
Read MoreA Closer Examination of the Increased Risk for Coronary Heart Disease & Stroke among the Overweight & Obese
, UncategorizedBeing obese or overweight has been associated with greater risk of coronary heart disease and stroke compared to individuals of normal weight. It has not…
Read MoreResearchers Uncover Biological Link between Gum Disease & Rheumatoid Arthritis
, Health & Wellness, UncategorizedRecent research has shown surprising relationships between inflammatory diseases that at first glance may seem unrelated. Causes of an inflammatory response in one part of…
Read MoreNeighborhood Social Cohesion & Social Capital: Implications for Older Adult Well-Being
, Health & Wellness, Neighborhood Context & Health, UncategorizedIt has been well-established that singlehood and poverty in older adulthood are associated with lower subjective well-being. However, a recent study published in the Gerontologist…
Read MoreIncrease Visibility & Reach in Your Community with Café Plus
, UncategorizedThe Café Plus concept is modeled after Mather’s—More Than a Café, a successful Mather LifeWays community initiative. Implementing the concept is a proven way to…
Read MoreIt's Not Too Late to Register: 2011 Wellness Webinars
, UncategorizedIt’s not too late to register for our 2011 Wellness Webinar Series! Upcoming webinars include subjects like trends in wellness studies and programs, exercise, architecture, and…
Read MoreMather LifeWays Institute on Aging 2011 Wellness Webinars Series
, Spotlight on Mather LifeWays, UncategorizedSenior living residences are focusing increasingly on resident and staff wellness as a way to not only improve the well-being of residents and staff but…
Read MoreUpcoming Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging Programs
, UncategorizedMather LifeWays Institute on Aging has several upcoming workshops and webinars that may be of interest to AIA readers. Two workshops are taking place, in…
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