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Positive and Negative Perceptions of Older Workers
As a growing number of older adults find themselves looking for work, it is important to understand how older adults are viewed and treated in…
Falls Reduction Programs: Why Older Adults Do or Don’t Participate
Falls reduction programming can be effective in reducing falls thus enhancing the well-being and independence of many older adults. Even so, agencies and health care…
Senior Residences in Finland
Europe is experiencing an increase in its older adult population. In particular, Finland is expected to have the third oldest population in Europe by 2030.…
Treating Older Adults with Depression: Greater Antidepressant Use, Less Psychotherapy
Depression predicts a wide range of negative health outcomes for older adults, including reduced life expectancy. Research has shown that antidepressant medication is often an…
Rural Challenges to Active Aging
Older adults living in rural areas of the United States encounter particular challenges as they Age Well. Larger distances, fewer transportation options, and limited access…
Aging and Older Adults' Reactions to Daily Stressors
A recent study published in Psychology and Aging further supports that the aging process positively contributes to older adults’ ability to preserve their affective well-being.…
Older Adults Seeking Online Health Information: Initial Findings on What, Why, and How They Search
Research regarding Internet use among older adults seeking health information is still relatively new. A recent ethnographic study (Harrod, 2011) was conducted in the United…
Internet-Based Interventions can be Effective for Older Adults
A recent review (Aalbers et al., 2011) has found that there is a need for more systematic research on Internet-based interventions that help older adults…
Mentally Stimulating Activities Help Battle Apathy in Early-Stage Alzheimer’s
Apathy affects more than half of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) within the first five years, and is associated with increased functional and cognitive impairment…
Social Activity Associated with Decreased Risk for Disability in Later Life
Social activity has been associated with lower rates of disability among older adults, but there has been a dearth of longitudinal or other data to…
Self-Efficacy & Healthy Weight Loss
Healthy weight loss is one of the best ways that overweight adults can reduce their risk for cardiovascular disease and other illness. Many factors influence…
Well-being & Social Networks Among Older Americans
A published secondary analysis of the National Social Life, Health and Aging (NSHAP) project focused on the relationship of older Americans’ social networks with three…
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