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There’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…
Read MoreGlass Half Full: Optimism Linked to Long-Term Health
, Aging & WellnessExpecting good things to happen may prove true when it comes to health. A recent study examining the relationship between dispositional optimism and healthy aging…
Read MoreYesterday’s Actions Impact Today’s Cognition Differently for Older Men & Women
, Aging & WellnessNew research suggests the leisure activities older adults engaged in before age 40 can have a very different impact on their cognitive health, depending on…
Read MoreHelp at Home: Can Home Modifications Reduce Older Adults’ Need for Caregiving?
, CaregivingHousing design can influence someone’s ability to live independently. A recent study sought to better understand how home modification affects the caregiving needs of older…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: The Llama Will See You Now
, Aging & WellnessAnimal therapy has become quite common, especially around college campuses, hospitals, and Life Plan Communities. The mention of animal therapy might elicit mental images of…
Read MoreSocial Butterflies & Couch Potatoes: How Older Adults’ Health Is Affected by Their Partner’s Activities
, Aging & WellnessRecent research examined the activities of older couples to understand the link between activities and health, with a focus on the relationship between partner activities…
Read MoreHigh-Speed Connection: Online Social Networks Ease Depression in Older Adults with Pain
, TechnologyDealing with pain can be a significant barrier to staying socially active, but there may be other options for socializing beyond in-person contact that can…
Read MoreSpace Exploration: How Nursing Homes Utilize Space to Improve Person-Centered Care
, Senior HousingNewly constructed buildings often incorporate the latest design trends to better support resident wellness, leaving older buildings apparently limited in their ability to do this.…
Read MoreCare Recipient Q&A on Preferences Reveals Surprising Answers
, CaregivingAre older adults receiving the type of long-term services and supports (LTSS) they want? A recent study examines whether LTSS preferences match the care arrangements…
Read MoreRec 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…
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