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Exploring the Intersection of Life Satisfaction & Health
, Aging & WellnessResearchers have widely established that greater satisfaction with life as a whole is associated with better health. But little attention has been given to understanding…
Read MoreName That Tune: Musical Test May Help with Early Diagnosis of Cognitive Decline
, Aging & WellnessA new pilot study is creating excitement, with some dynamic results that seem to suggest that quick and easy music tests can predict cognitive decline…
Read MoreMind Over Matter: Perceptions of Aging Are a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
, Aging & WellnessYour attitude toward aging matters. Research from several studies indicates that individuals with more positive attitudes toward aging tend to live longer, happier lives than…
Read MoreUp, Up & Away: Older Adults Trading Work for Perks
, Aging & WellnessThe travel industry is one that was substantially impacted by the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Most travelers have become very familiar with canceled…
Read MoreSeeing Snacks as Sustenance: Resident Perceptions on the Nutritional & Psychological Value of Snacking
, Senior HousingMeeting nutritional needs is vital, not only for physical health but also for psychological well-being, autonomy, and quality of life. Although older adults can often…
Read MoreR2-D2, Busboy: A Fresh Look at Robots as a Staffing Support Solution in Senior Living
, TechnologyIn senior living, staffing challenges have been exacerbated by COVID-19, and they remain the top-of-mind concern for community leaders. McKnight’s Senior Living reports that robotics,…
Read MoreMusic Has Charms to Soothe a Savage Breast—and to Improve the Brain
, Aging & WellnessMusic has a special place in our world; it adds a soundtrack to life that makes almost every moment more enjoyable. Music also has a…
Read MoreUnexpected Roommate Matches: The Benefits of Intergenerational Roommate Arrangements
, Aging & WellnessOlder adults and younger adults both desire to live independently but often struggle to achieve this goal. Consequently, multiple generations are taking inventory of their…
Read MoreRamps & Recreation: How Your (Indoor) Environment Can Impact Your Physical Activity
, Aging & WellnessAlthough previous research has demonstrated that features within the outdoor environment can impact physical activity, less research has focused specifically on indoor environments. There are…
Read More“Alexa, Please Help Me Age Well”: A Competition Aims to Add Alexa Functions for Senior Living Residents
, TechnologyWhile the adoption of Alexa has been slow among older adults, Alexa has been gaining popularity among Life Plan Communities and other senior living organizations.…
Read MoreTo Make a Living Wage in LA: Los Angeles Assisted Living Communities Impacted by New Minimum Wage Ordinance
, Senior HousingA new regulation is requiring health care providers in Los Angeles to redirect profits toward worker wages. McKnight Senior Living reports that assisted living communities…
Read MoreToo Many “Senior Moments”: Examining the Effects of Everyday Ageism
, Aging & WellnessWhen we think of stereotypes, we may think of the negative impacts on the targeted group’s self-esteem, mental health, and self-perception. However, research in the…
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