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Social Butterflies & Couch Potatoes: How Older Adults’ Health Is Affected by Their Partner’s Activities
Recent research examined the activities of older couples to understand the link between activities and health, with a focus on the relationship between partner activities…
High-Speed Connection: Online Social Networks Ease Depression in Older Adults with Pain
Dealing with pain can be a significant barrier to staying socially active, but there may be other options for socializing beyond in-person contact that can…
Space Exploration: How Nursing Homes Utilize Space to Improve Person-Centered Care
Newly constructed buildings often incorporate the latest design trends to better support resident wellness, leaving older buildings apparently limited in their ability to do this.…
Care Recipient Q&A on Preferences Reveals Surprising Answers
Are older adults receiving the type of long-term services and supports (LTSS) they want? A recent study examines whether LTSS preferences match the care arrangements…
Rec Tech: Technology-Mediated Recreation & Quality of Life in Long-Term Care
Senior living may not be the first industry that comes to mind when discussing technology, but that may be about to change. According to an…
TRENDING NOW: Older Adults Have a Say in Product Development That Targets Their Demographic
A group of older adults who call themselves Longevity Explorers are breaking new ground with businesses and product developers. These older adults are providing valuable…
Lost Wages & Reduced Earning: The Future Costs of Caregiving
As the population of older adults with functional limitations grows, the number of family caregivers is expected to increase as well. A recent study explores…
Gossip for Good: Social Talk Keeps Isolated Older Adults Connected
Recently, a researcher explored how social talk may support isolated older adults aging in place. This study earned a bronze 2019 Mather LifeWays Innovative Research…
One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Creating a New Wellness Model Specifically for Older Adults
In an article that earned a 2019 bronze Mather LifeWays Innovative Research on Aging Award, researcher Matthew Fullen, PhD, proposed a multidimensional wellness framework to guide…
TRENDING NOW: Older Adults Living on College Campuses
Imagine a university where on the housing block lives a college student who is 20, and another who is 77. This is a real trend…
Catching a Play: How Older Adults Benefit from Theater Attendance
Staying active and engaged is important for older adults’ health and well-being, but sometimes it can be difficult to know which activities are best. Findings…
Think Fast! Independent & Assisted Living Residents Benefit from Cognitive Training
In a study that earned a silver 2019 Mather LifeWays Innovative Research on Aging award, researchers explored how independent and assisted living residents can benefit…





