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No More Mr. Lonely: How Sense of Purpose Protects against Loneliness in Older Adults

Researchers have found evidence that, for older adults, having a sense of purpose in life can act as a barrier against loneliness and its detrimental effects.

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A Peek at the Public’s Experiences & Expectations of Caregiving
, Caregiving

Recently, the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago and the Associated Press conducted their second major study on expectations surrounding ongoing living…

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Does Having a Sense of Purpose Affect Longevity?
, Health & Wellness, Resilience

Previous studies have led researchers to consider having a purpose in life as an indicator of healthy aging. One reason for this was the association…

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What “Healthy Aging” & “Dying Slowly” Have in Common
, Health & Wellness

As my late grandmother used to say, “One day you’ll look at yourself in the mirror and say, ‘when the hell did this happen?’” “This,”…

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The Middle-Market Gap in Senior Housing: Challenges & Opportunities
, Senior Housing

At its recent regional conference, the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing and Care Industries hosted a panel presentation, moderated by Bill Pettit of…

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The Uneven Playing Field of End-of-Life Care
, Senior Housing

New research indicates that people with dementia received better-quality end-of-life care when they lived in a skilled nursing home, or when they had advance directives…

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Does Culture Change Impact Quality of Care?
, Senior Housing

The focus of culture change models of care has been to improve the quality of life for residents, but the impact of culture change on…

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Can Benefits of Cognitive Training Last 10 Years?
, Aging & Wellness

Cognitive training has become increasingly popular for individuals looking to reduce cognitive decline in normal aging and to reduce their risk of dementia. But does…

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Fruits or Vegetables: Which Are Healthier?
, Diet & Nutrition, Health & Wellness

A recent study conducted in the United Kingdom looked at the impact that fruit and vegetable consumption has on overall risk of death, as well…

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Why Are Older Adults So Happy?
, Guest Contributors, Health & Wellness, Jordan Stein, Resilience

Their bodies and minds are slowly deteriorating, yet research consistently finds that older adults say they’re happier on average than people half their age. So,…

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Auditory Deprivation: The Importance of Treating Hearing Loss Early
, Adrienne Tarnoff and Noreen Gibbens, Guest Contributors, Health & Wellness

A common complaint from people who have gone too long without treating their hearing loss is “I can’t hear with my hearing aids.” What they…

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Mastery & Resilience: A Tale of Two Women Coping with Late-Life Loss
, Aging & Wellness

Old age invites the opportunity for losses as well as gains. Losses associated with growing older include decreased physical function and the deterioration of health.…

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Stroke Survivors & Blood Pressure: Consistency Is Key
, Aging & Wellness, Technology

Although lowering blood pressure after a stroke has been known to reduce the risk for another stroke, a heart attack, and other vascular events, the…

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