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The Center for Retirement Research at Boston College partnered with the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing and Care Industry, the Assisted Living Federation…

Researchers at the Rush University Medical Center examined the influence of health and financial literacy on decision-making ability among community-dwelling older adults without dementia. Their…

The release of the 2010 AAHSA Ziegler 100 (AZ 100) report provides data from the nation’s 100 largest not-for-profit multi-site senior living providers as they…

The aging of the US population will have significant effects on health care and social services. Between 1990 and 2009 the population of older adults…

It is well known that social connectedness and the avoidance of loneliness are important aspects of healthy aging. The psychological experience of loneliness is distinct…

Technology for aging-in-place has been a popular area for research in recent years, particularly in the areas of assistive and monitoring technology. A recent article…

Around one-fourth of older adults in the US has diabetes mellitus (DM). It has been hypothesized that DM may contribute to cognitive decline and dementia,…

Falls are the most common cause of injury to older adults, and a fear of falling keeps many from physical and social activity. Minimizing falls…

The exact cause or causes of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is uncertain, but much evidence points to the so-called “Amyloid Hypothesis.” This hypothesis is that AD…

With the aging of the population, and particularly the entry of the “Baby Boomer” cohort into the older adult population, it is useful to reconsider…

Developing patterns of social engagement is a lifelong process that begins at birth and evolves as we age. What happens to the process as we…

Falls are a major source of disability, morbidity, and mortality. Recent in-home technology advancements—such as new sensor and accelerometer technology—are promising areas for falls reduction…