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Excelling against the Odds: Ageism & Perspectives on Treatment Efficacy among Mental Health Care Workers
, Aging & WellnessAs the population of older adults continues to grow, the need for mental health care workers servicing older adults increases. However, the prevalence of mental…
Read MoreAlerts from AI: How Artificial Intelligence Could Reduce ER Visits among Older Adults
, TechnologyThrough modern technologies such as self-driving cars or voice assistants, artificial intelligence (AI) is making its way into public view. AI systems are computers or…
Read MoreDay by Day: How Daily Interactions Affect Older Adults’ Sense of Purpose
, Aging & WellnessA sense of purpose in life can be very influential. It can affect our goals, directions, and sometimes even health outcomes. In a study that…
Read MoreWhen Things Get Ruff: How Dog Walking Eased Pandemic Loneliness
, Aging & WellnessPet ownership increases the likelihood that owners interact with other individuals, an opportunity that is of particular interest to older adults who are often socially…
Read MoreOn the Move: Domestic Migration on the Increase among Older Adults
, Aging & WellnessWhen we think of migration, or people migrating, we may have an image of citizens from one country leaving to another, or even college students…
Read MoreMore Than Fun & Games: New Video Games Promise Brain Benefits
, Aging & WellnessPlaying video games can be good for you. Scientists at UC San Francisco’s Neuroscape center have discovered that receiving certain interventions using video games can…
Read MoreExploring 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,…
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