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Rec Tech: Technology-Mediated Recreation & Quality of Life in Long-Term Care
, TechnologySenior living may not be the first industry that comes to mind when discussing technology, but that may be about to change. According to an…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: Older Adults Have a Say in Product Development That Targets Their Demographic
, Aging & WellnessA group of older adults who call themselves Longevity Explorers are breaking new ground with businesses and product developers. These older adults are providing valuable…
Read MoreLost Wages & Reduced Earning: The Future Costs of Caregiving
, Policy & RegulationAs the population of older adults with functional limitations grows, the number of family caregivers is expected to increase as well. A recent study explores…
Read MoreGossip for Good: Social Talk Keeps Isolated Older Adults Connected
, Aging & WellnessRecently, a researcher explored how social talk may support isolated older adults aging in place. This study earned a bronze 2019 Mather LifeWays Innovative Research…
Read MoreOne Size Doesn’t Fit All: Creating a New Wellness Model Specifically for Older Adults
, Aging & WellnessIn an article that earned a 2019 bronze Mather LifeWays Innovative Research on Aging Award, researcher Matthew Fullen, PhD, proposed a multidimensional wellness framework to guide…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: Older Adults Living on College Campuses
, Aging & WellnessImagine a university where on the housing block lives a college student who is 20, and another who is 77. This is a real trend…
Read MoreCatching a Play: How Older Adults Benefit from Theater Attendance
, Aging & WellnessStaying active and engaged is important for older adults’ health and well-being, but sometimes it can be difficult to know which activities are best. Findings…
Read MoreThink Fast! Independent & Assisted Living Residents Benefit from Cognitive Training
, TechnologyIn a study that earned a silver 2019 Mather LifeWays Innovative Research on Aging award, researchers explored how independent and assisted living residents can benefit…
Read MoreThe Role of Race in Future Care Planning—Not What It Seems
, Aging & WellnessPlanning for one’s future care can be difficult to even consider, but it tends to be even less common among African Americans. One study aimed…
Read MoreWhich Care Setting Has the Best Record for Hospitalizations? You Might Be Surprised
, Senior HousingFalls, hospitalizations, and emergency department visits are important indicators of care in residential care communities. A recent study investigated how dementia special care units compare…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: It’s Fun to Age at the YMCA
, Aging & WellnessSince its founding in 1844, the YMCA has been known as a popular recreational organization where young people can meet and focus on activities and…
Read MoreExploring Inner Space: Assisted Living Residents’ Perceptions of Shrinking Space
, Senior HousingThe transition to assisted living is accompanied by many changes for residents. One study investigated residents’ positive and negative perceptions of shrinking space as they…
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