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TRENDING NOW: Coworking Spaces for Older Adults
A Brooklyn-based company is changing the culture of coworking spaces to something many people would not expect in a crowded and bustling office environment. Coworking…
Attitude Adjustment: Educational Quiz Influences Young Adults’ Perceptions of Aging
Researchers recently attempted to influence people’s perceptions of aging by testing their knowledge of aging-related facts. . . and the results were surprisingly effective. The…
Have You Heard? Hearing Aids Keep Older Adults Healthy
A study on the benefits of using hearing aids found that using the devices can counteract many of the negative health outcomes associated with hearing…
Caring for Grandchildren: The Benefits for Cognitive Health
Spending time with grandchildren can be emotionally meaningful to many older adults, but one study showed that there may be an added cognitive benefit from…
Which Gets Top Score in Cognitive Benefits—Brain Games or Video Games?
Brain training games have become widely popular, but how do they stack up against video games? A recent study aimed to find out by comparing…
Back to School: Addressing Our Workforce Challenge at the University Level
Inspiring the next generation of workers to join the aging services field is a significant obstacle for many organizations. A recent Seniors Housing & Care…
TRENDING NOW: Choirs as a Key to Countering Loneliness in Older Adults
As loneliness becomes a social health problem for older adults, solutions are constantly being tested. From high-tech robots and personalized virtual speakers, researchers and inventors…
Hey Sports Fans! Spectator Sports Can Boost Older Adults’ Well-Being
Researchers recently completed a two-part study on the effects of “sport fandom” on older adults’ well-being, including game attendance, team identification, and perceived emotional support.…
Bringing the Outdoors In: How Indoor Nature Benefits Senior Living Residents
Experiencing and interacting with nature can have profound effects on well-being, but what are the best ways for senior living providers to offer nature interventions…
Mastering Caregiving: Benefits of Mastery for High-Burden Caregivers
Taking on the role of caregiver for a loved one can be a burdensome task, but there is some evidence that this type of role…
Slips, Trips & Fewer Falls: New Research in Fall-Prevention Training
In a recent study, 44 community-dwelling adults age 65 or better participated in a series of three training sessions designed to teach them how to…
TRENDING NOW: Tackling Dementia with Robots & Video Games
Robots are gradually solidifying their place in the world of older adult care. They are taking on roles of companions, caretakers, and, now, teachers. McKnight’s…





