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TRENDING NOW: Pandemic Pet Adoptions by Older Adults
, Aging & WellnessDuring the pandemic, among all the challenges and trials, a delightful trend has been making its way around the world: the concept of “pandemic pets”—offering…
Read MoreCircle of Friends: Older Adults’ Friendships Linked to Stronger Emotional Well-Being
, Aging & WellnessA recent study published in The Journals of Gerontology highlighted how everyday contact with friends may be linked to higher levels of happiness and life…
Read MoreFast & Furiously Processing: Older Adults’ Visual Processing Speeds Up with Cognitive Training
, Aging & WellnessSome aspects of cognition, such as visual attention, are suspected to decline in older age. However, specialized alertness training may help to counteract this effect.…
Read MoreTea & Empathy: Links between Empathy, Social Networks & Well-Being
, Aging & WellnessA growing body of research suggests that strong social ties may promote a sense of well-being and support successful aging in older adults. A recent…
Read MoreSleep 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…
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