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A Study of Solitude: How Middle-Aged and Older Adults Experience Solitude
, Aging & WellnessWhile loneliness has been the subject of many studies, little is known about the experience of solitude. Solitude is defined by the absence of interaction…
Read MoreWhat Happens When Residents Design Their Community’s Social Programming
, Senior HousingA recent study investigated how to implement resident-led social programs in low-income senior housing. The researchers started a program in 10 low-income 55+ communities in…
Read MoreWhat Happens to Your Mental Health When You Retire?
, Aging & WellnessRetiring could be a stressful life event or a welcome relief, depending on the individual and the circumstances. A recent study of government workers tries…
Read MoreThrough the Portal: Older Adults’ Experiences Using Patient Portals
, TechnologyPatient portals are convenient tools to help patients manage their electronic medical records. A new study investigated how older adults fare in using this technology.…
Read MoreTRENDING: Cannabis Use on the Rise among Older Adults
, Aging & WellnessAs the legalization of cannabis is becoming a nationwide trend, more researchers than ever are on the hunt to find significant study results supporting—or disproving—marijuana’s…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: Acting Classes Open New World for Older Adults
, Aging & WellnessThe New York Times reported on a popular program at the Culver City (California) Senior Center. Mathew Hoffman, a former theater student at the Barklee…
Read MoreTracing the Cycle of Social Disconnectedness, Isolation & Depression in Older Adults
, Aging & WellnessSocial isolation has negative consequences for older adults, but little research has sought to understand how social disconnectedness (lack of contact with others) and perceptions…
Read MoreAt Your Service: The Impact of Services in Senior Living on Resident Well-Being
, Senior HousingA study in Seniors Housing & Care Journal investigated how the availability and use of various services in their senior living community impacted residents’ well-being.…
Read MoreBingo! Playing Games Associated with Higher Late-Life Cognitive Function
, Aging & WellnessSome intellectual activities are associated with better cognitive function among older adults, but the effects of playing games has been unclear. Researchers recently analyzed longitudinal…
Read MoreThere’s an App for That: Mobile Health Apps Help Older Adults Manage Their Health
, TechnologyNew research suggests using mobile health applications helps older adults manage their health. The researchers analyzed data from a mail-in survey of 1,864 smartphone and…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: Working the Gig Economy after 50—Fun or Financially Necessary?
, Aging & WellnessThe New York Times reports a trend where older adults are working in nontraditional settings such as driving services. Estimates from various sources indicate that…
Read MoreWho’s Who in Today’s Assisted Living/Nursing Home Workforce
, Senior HousingThe assisted living and direct care workforce is evolving. A recent study identifies important demographic shifts that may help guide recruitment efforts. Using data from…
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