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Thriving in Retirement: Older Adults Embrace Post-Retirement Work
, Aging & Wellness

In a world where retirement often means slowing down, some individuals, despite not needing to work after retirement, are choosing to do so with enthusiasm.…

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Warm & Cozy: Optimal Sleep Conditions for Older Adults Questioned
, Aging & Wellness

A new study has found the perfect sleeping temperature for older adults. For a long time we have been told that sleeping in a colder…

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The Role of Healthy Eating in Alzheimer’s Risk Reduction among Black Americans
, Aging & Wellness

Alzheimer’s disease is a concern for aging adults, especially for Black Americans who are two to three times more likely to develop it. Specific eating…

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Conversation Starter: ChatGPT as a Communications Solution to Older Adult Isolation
, Technology

Social isolation and loneliness are pressing issues among older adults, particularly among those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). One article considers how ChatGPT, an artificial…

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Good Works, Good Brain Benefits? Can Volunteering Reduce Risk of Dementia?
, Aging & Wellness

A study coming out of the UC Davis Health Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2023 is catching the attention of readers and gerontologists across the globe.…

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Child’s Play: How Preconceptions Influence Intergenerational Interactions
, Aging & Wellness

As a child, my grandmother always told me that spending time with me was medicine to her. In support of this belief, a residential care…

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A Place to Call Home: Older Adults Discuss Their Ideal Living Arrangements
, Aging & Wellness

As people age, they are inevitably forced to consider their future housing options. However, the perfect home may be too expensive and difficult to come…

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Say Cheese! AI App Uses Selfies for Health Diagnostics
, Technology

Adding to the technological toolbox is a new app that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to generate health diagnostics―and all it needs is a smile from…

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“Rock around the Clock”: Reaping the Benefits of Physical Activity after Retirement
, Aging & Wellness

Many things may change after retirement beyond leaving the workforce. The amount of physical activity one gets is one of these changes. Regular physical activity…

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Close but Independent: Elder Cottages Offer Novel Older Adult Living Arrangement
, Aging & Wellness

A new housing alternative is hitting the scene for older adults looking to retire. Elder cottages are a new living arrangement where the individual and…

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Time Flies When You’re Having Fun: Insight from Centenarians
, Aging & Wellness

Aging is often seen as time of decline, complicated by challenges like depression, loneliness, dementia, and functional impairments. As older adults live longer, there is…

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Mindfulness, Pensions & Life Satisfaction: More Connected Than They Seem?
, Aging & Wellness

Life satisfaction can be affected by not only psychosocial factors such as mental health and loneliness, but also systemic factors such as financial resources and…

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