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Sleep Tight: Combating Insomnia with Phone-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
, Aging & WellnessInsomnia, whether long-term or shorter, is a common sleep disorder. Long term, it can pose health problems and affect mental well-being. Medical and cognitive behavioral…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: Intergenerational Storytelling Workshops
, Aging & WellnessStorytelling has been a popular activity in a variety of settings. From team building exercises to therapeutic uses, many are finding the exercise of creating…
Read MoreGo Green: Adding Green Spaces to Skilled Nursing Offers Bouquet of Benefits
, Senior HousingSpending time in nature has been shown to benefit well-being; however, some older adults are unable to get outdoors. Researchers investigated how bringing the outdoors…
Read MoreCaring for the Caregivers: How Family Caregivers View Their Personal Health Care
, CaregivingBeing a caregiver to a family member or friend can be a daunting, yet rewarding task. A recent study explored the types of supports needed…
Read MoreTune It up, Tune It down: Tuned Lighting & Nursing Home Residents’ Sleep Quality
, Senior HousingInnovations in lighting technology have led to the implementation of tuned lighting, which automatically adjusts color and intensity to provide a more natural cycle of…
Read MoreNapper’s Delight: Regular Napping Linked to Stronger Cognitive Function in Older Adults
, Aging & WellnessHitting the snooze button may not be so bad after all, especially for your brain! A study published in General Psychiatry assessed older adults’ cognitive…
Read MoreBrain Gain: Physical Activity Boosts Brain Volume in Older Adults
, Aging & WellnessThe benefits of being physically active are hard to ignore, but the evidence is still out regarding how much is enough activity in relation to…
Read MoreImmunity Garden: Horticulture Therapy & Older Adults’ Immune Functioning
, Aging & WellnessThe effectiveness of one’s immune system generally declines with age, resulting in greater susceptibility to infection and chronic inflammation in later years. Researchers explored how…
Read MoreTRENDING NOW: Inequity among Older Adults Receiving COVID-19 Vaccines
, Aging & WellnessAs the country is expecting some relief due to COVID-19 vaccines making their way across the country, an unexpected trend is occurring. Sprawled across the…
Read MoreCan Today’s Positive Social Interactions Increase Tomorrow’s Well-Being?
, Aging & WellnessSocial connection has repeatedly been shown to have a positive effect on health and well-being. Researchers investigated how positive social interactions compare to negative social…
Read MoreStill Got It: More Evidence That Cognitive Abilities Don’t Necessarily Decline with Age
, Aging & WellnessPositive perceptions of aging have important benefits for older adults’ well-being. French researchers put cognitive ability age stereotypes to the test in a study of…
Read MoreGroup Therapy: Partnership Provides Counseling Services for Life Plan Community Residents
, Senior HousingLife Plan Community residents may benefit from access to counseling services, but these services are not always readily available. A study in Seniors Housing &…
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