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Location, Location, Location: Caregivers in Disadvantaged Neighborhoods Show Surprising Outcomes
, CaregivingA new study utilized a mapping tool to uncover differences in caregiver outcomes based on neighborhood characteristics. The researchers conducted telephone surveys with 792 caregivers…
Read MoreRisk Factor: Benefits of Physical Activity for Those with Genetic Risk for Alzheimer’s
, Aging & WellnessIn a study that earned a 2019 Mather LifeWays Innovative Research on Aging silver award, researchers investigated the role that physical fitness plays in developing…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: Virtual Reality Training for Caregiving Staff Puts Them in the Shoes of Care Recipients
, TechnologyVirtual reality has been on the scene for quite some time, but Embodied Labs is pushing the envelope when it comes to using this immersive…
Read MoreRevitalize & Reauthorize: Strengthening the Older Americans Act
, Policy & RegulationThe Older Americans Act, established in 1965 as a source of federal funding for services to support older adults’ independence, is up for reauthorization. Aging…
Read MoreLike, Share & Retweet: Social Media Use May Improve Older Adults’ Cognition
, TechnologyAn interesting new study explored the cognitive benefits of using social media. Half of the 34 participants age 65 or over (average age 76.5) attended…
Read MoreThe End of Ageism? Messaging May Reduce Implicit Age Bias
, Aging & WellnessIn a study that earned the 2019 Gold Mather LifeWays Innovative Research on Aging Award, researchers surveyed 767 adults age 18 to 92 about their implicit…
Read MoreWhich Framed Messages Motivate Older Adults to Move?
, Aging & WellnessResearchers recruited 106 older adults (age 60 to 86) and 132 participants age 19 to 39 to participate in an online survey. In the survey,…
Read MoreGood Works, Good Effects? Volunteering, Stress & Emotions in Older Adults
, Aging & WellnessIn addition to helping others, older adults who volunteer may gain a benefit to their own well-being. A recent study explored the relationship between volunteering…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: Older Adults Are Closing the Technology Gap
, TechnologyThe technological divide between older and younger generations may be a thing of the past. AARP reported on recent integral research that shows the gap…
Read MoreSparking Connections: Electrical Stimulation of Older Brains Boosts Working Memory
, TechnologyIn a novel study, researchers stimulated certain areas of older adults’ brains with a low-level current that matched the brain’s own electrical signals, to aid…
Read MoreLiving with Purpose: Greater Purpose in Life May Protect against Cognitive Decline
, Aging & WellnessPrevious research has documented benefits of having greater purpose in life, such as better health, longevity, and physical functioning, and possibly better cognitive health. A…
Read MoreMeaning Maker: Are Aging Policies Effective for Older Adults’ Meaningful Participation?
, Policy & RegulationA recent study aims to shed light on common themes of aging policies that may be counterproductive. The investigators analyzed 11 policies on meaningful participation…
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