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Falls Reduction Programs: Why Older Adults Do or Don’t Participate
, Falls ReductionFalls reduction programming can be effective in reducing falls thus enhancing the well-being and independence of many older adults. Even so, agencies and health care…
Read MoreSenior Residences in Finland
, Operational Resources, Operations, Senior HousingEurope is experiencing an increase in its older adult population. In particular, Finland is expected to have the third oldest population in Europe by 2030.…
Read MoreTreating Older Adults with Depression: Greater Antidepressant Use, Less Psychotherapy
, Cognitive HealthDepression predicts a wide range of negative health outcomes for older adults, including reduced life expectancy. Research has shown that antidepressant medication is often an…
Read MoreRural Challenges to Active Aging
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Social/Environmental/Economic Determinants of HealthOlder adults living in rural areas of the United States encounter particular challenges as they Age Well. Larger distances, fewer transportation options, and limited access…
Read MoreAging and Older Adults' Reactions to Daily Stressors
, Cognitive Health, ResilienceA recent study published in Psychology and Aging further supports that the aging process positively contributes to older adults’ ability to preserve their affective well-being.…
Read MoreOlder Adults Seeking Online Health Information: Initial Findings on What, Why, and How They Search
, Electronic Health (e-Health)Research regarding Internet use among older adults seeking health information is still relatively new. A recent ethnographic study (Harrod, 2011) was conducted in the United…
Read MoreInternet-Based Interventions can be Effective for Older Adults
, Electronic Health (e-Health)A recent review (Aalbers et al., 2011) has found that there is a need for more systematic research on Internet-based interventions that help older adults…
Read MoreMentally Stimulating Activities Help Battle Apathy in Early-Stage Alzheimer’s
, Caregiving, Operational Resources, Senior HousingApathy affects more than half of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) within the first five years, and is associated with increased functional and cognitive impairment…
Read MoreSocial Activity Associated with Decreased Risk for Disability in Later Life
, Health & WellnessSocial activity has been associated with lower rates of disability among older adults, but there has been a dearth of longitudinal or other data to…
Read MoreSelf-Efficacy & Healthy Weight Loss
, Health & WellnessHealthy weight loss is one of the best ways that overweight adults can reduce their risk for cardiovascular disease and other illness. Many factors influence…
Read MoreWell-being & Social Networks Among Older Americans
, Health & WellnessA published secondary analysis of the National Social Life, Health and Aging (NSHAP) project focused on the relationship of older Americans’ social networks with three…
Read MoreCoping with Regret in Adulthood
, ResilienceA study published in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin revealed a new link between older adults’ ability to effectively cope with regrets and engaging in…
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