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Thriving in Retirement: Older Adults Embrace Post-Retirement Work
,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.…
Warm & Cozy: Optimal Sleep Conditions for Older Adults Questioned
,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…
The Role of Healthy Eating in Alzheimer’s Risk Reduction among Black Americans
,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…
Conversation Starter: ChatGPT as a Communications Solution to Older Adult Isolation
,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…
Good Works, Good Brain Benefits? Can Volunteering Reduce Risk of Dementia?
,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.…
Child’s Play: How Preconceptions Influence Intergenerational Interactions
,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…
A Place to Call Home: Older Adults Discuss Their Ideal Living Arrangements
,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…
Say Cheese! AI App Uses Selfies for Health Diagnostics
,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…
“Rock around the Clock”: Reaping the Benefits of Physical Activity after Retirement
,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…
Close but Independent: Elder Cottages Offer Novel Older Adult Living Arrangement
,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…
Time Flies When You’re Having Fun: Insight from Centenarians
,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…
Mindfulness, Pensions & Life Satisfaction: More Connected Than They Seem?
,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…