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No More Mr. Lonely: How Sense of Purpose Protects against Loneliness in Older Adults

Researchers have found evidence that, for older adults, having a sense of purpose in life can act as a barrier against loneliness and its detrimental effects.

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“That’s What Friends Are for…” The Role of Satisfying Social Relationships in Older Adult Mortality
, Aging & Wellness

Since the release of the results from the long-term happiness study that was started at Harvard University in 1938, a trending topic for aging has…

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The Value of Volunteering: Racial Differences in Perceptions of Aging among Older Volunteers
, Aging & Wellness

Research has shown that how we perceive aging can have a significant effect on our health and wellness. Self-perceptions of aging (SPA) can be positive,…

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Navigating the Association between Orienteering & Cognition
, Aging & Wellness

Many researchers have affirmed that physical activity helps to prevent cognitive decline as people age. However, less is known whether the cognitive benefits of physical…

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Going to Extremes: Older Adults Are Testing Their Limits with Extreme Sports
, Aging & Wellness

Now more than ever, older adults are testing their physical limits by engaging in sports more commonly practiced by young people, such as surfing, skiing,…

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Don’t Let the Cat out of the Bag: The Truth about Pet Ownership’s Effect on Chronic Stress
, Aging & Wellness

Many pet owners—and researchers—would claim that pets can reduce stress, anxiety, and loneliness. Recent research looks to further support this assertion by studying how pet…

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Nature Versus Nurture: The Impact of Healthy Lifestyle Factors & Genetics on Memory Decline
, Aging & Wellness

It’s difficult to escape the fact that memory declines with age. Luckily, many studies suggest that cognitive decline can be slowed down by engaging in…

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Imagining Games without Age Advisories: The Benefits of Intergenerational Play
, Aging & Wellness

Social service leaders, public officials, and academic researchers have all noticed how intergenerational interactions between children and older adults are reciprocally beneficial. When partnered, children…

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Let’s Get Everyone Moving: Intervention Sets Older Women on a Healthier Journey
, Aging & Wellness

Although regular physical exercise is vital for everyone’s health, two groups tend to fall well below the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans: woman and older…

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Painting the Town: An Art Exhibit of Works by Older Artists Hits San Francisco
, Aging & Wellness

Although not new to the scene, Art With Elders is taking the West Coast with force! Broadway World reports on a new partnership throughout the…

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The “Glass Half Full” Perspective: How Optimism Affects Longevity in Women
, Aging & Wellness

We may all be inclined to think that optimism is good for us in some way. In fact, we are surrounded by positive messaging promoting…

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“I’m Not Grandma, I’m Glamma (Glamorous Grandma)”: How Language Shapes Perceptions of Aging
, Aging & Wellness

Changes in language trigger changes in social perceptions over time, including language addressing aging and older adults. In a study that earned a Bronze 2022…

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An Optimistic Industry Outlook: Senior Living on a Post-COVID Rebound
, Senior Housing

McKnight’s Senior Living is reporting on an exciting new rebound emerging through the senior living industry. This comes at a time when the industry was…

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