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Work-Life Balance: Poor Treatment at Work Affects Well-Being of Older Employees & Their Spouses
, Aging & WellnessOlder adults comprise the largest segment of the US workforce, yet they also experience the most interpersonal mistreatment. Researchers at the University of New Mexico…
Read MoreOf Wisdom & Well-Being: Personal Wisdom & Quality of Life in Chinese Older Adults
, Aging & WellnessWisdom, or the accumulation of knowledge, judgment, reflection, and an experiential understanding of the social world, has long been acknowledged as a positive aspect of…
Read MoreFor Better & for Worse: Older Couples Influence Each Other’s Perceptions of Aging
, Aging & WellnessResearch has found that couples can be interdependent, resulting in one spouse’s well-being affecting the other’s and vice versa. A study explored the role that…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: Pandemic-Related Early Retirement among Baby Boomers
, Aging & WellnessThe COVID-19 pandemic has had many residual consequences, even as we find ways to normalize our lives. The Los Angeles Times reports on one such…
Read MoreCaregiving & Work: The Importance of Job Support for Family Caregivers
, CaregivingBalancing a full-time job with one’s family caregiving responsibilities can be challenging. A recent study investigated how supportive work resources affect caregivers’ well-being and their…
Read MoreVirtual Visits: Using Virtual Reality to Connect Residents to Distant Family Members
, TechnologyA new study explores senior living residents’ use of immersive virtual reality to connect with family members from a distance. Twenty-one residents with mild cognitive…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: Older Adults Reclaim Physical Health after Pandemic Restrictions Ease
, Aging & WellnessThe COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant disruption to daily life, as well as far-reaching consequences even as we are rounding the corner. One such consequence…
Read MoreSee, Hear: The Effects of Stress on the Senses
, Aging & WellnessLong-term exposure to stress can have numerous consequences, particularly on one’s mental and physical health. A recent study investigated whether the effects of stress extend…
Read MoreWalk This Way: Exploring Health Benefits of Walking for Older Adults
, Aging & WellnessFor some older adults, walking can lead to health benefits, but this may not be the case for everyone. Some studies are suggesting that higher…
Read MoreEnjoy Life, One Moment at a Time: Daily Activities & Experiential Well-Being
, Aging & WellnessHealth and aging scholars have long been interested in the relationship among physical activity, leisure, and satisfaction with life. Research suggests that productive engagement with…
Read MoreRetention Attention: A Close Look at Workforce Retention in Assisted Living & Nursing Homes
, Senior HousingResearch suggests higher retention of direct care workers is related to better care quality in nursing homes; however, retention rates are much lower in nursing…
Read More“Hello, Grandma?” How Grandparent-Grandchild Contact Shifted during the Pandemic
, Aging & WellnessIn recent years, increased longevity along with early childbearing and closer spacing between children has amplified the possibility of greater contact and exchange of care…
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