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A Positive View of Your Own Future Pays Off
, Aging & WellnessRecent research has shown a spotlight on ramifications on psychological well-being related to the way we conceive of our own futures, in addition to our…
Read MoreReading for Life: How What You Read Impacts Longevity
, Aging & WellnessUsing longitudinal survey data that asked about book and newspaper/magazine reading separately, researchers recently looked at the association of reading with participants’ longevity, as well…
Read MoreMakeup Work: Boosting Cognitive Benefits with Post-Retirement Leisure Activities
, Aging & WellnessPrevious research has shown that work complexity prior to retirement is associated with long-term cognitive benefits in retirement, but what about the impact of the…
Read MorePreparing for the Inevitable: Family Caregivers Need Help Preparing for Recipients’ Death
, Aging & WellnessA survey of caregivers of family members with dementia who had passed away showed that more than a third reported being unprepared for the death.…
Read MoreAge on Stage: The Many Benefits of Theater Arts for Older Adults
, Aging & WellnessMany older adults opt to pursue a number of artistic pursuits in their retirement. There have been previous reviews of older adults’ arts participation that…
Read MoreA Matter of Life or Death: Stronger Well-Being Lessens Anxiety of Dying
, Aging & WellnessIn the Iliad, Homer said, “Light is the task when many share the toil.” Homer’s advice is sage and has stood the test of time.…
Read MoreThe Art of Combatting Ageism: How One Art Program Is Changing Perspectives
, Aging & WellnessHealth care students are usually exposed to older adults primarily in clinical settings such as hospitals or nursing homes. This can perpetuate negative stereotypes of…
Read MoreRedefining Health & Aging
, Aging & WellnessA new study may shift how we define health and aging. Instead of focusing on diseases, researchers looked at 54 health measures to see which…
Read MoreWhy You Should Employ Older Adults to Serve Older Adults
, Aging & WellnessWith a shortage of nurses and an aging population that needs more health care, industries including Life Plan Communities are scrambling for staff. One possible…
Read MoreCrosswords & Cognition: New Research Supports Benefits of Word & Number Games for Older Adults
, Aging & WellnessA recent study provided further encouraging evidence about the positive impact that cognitively stimulating leisure activities can have for older adults. It also provided important…
Read MoreA Surprising Look at the Personalities of Older Adults
, Aging & WellnessHow much does one’s personality develop over the course of a lifetime, and how do our personalities play into the types of situations and interactions…
Read MoreHow to Win Friends—with Positive Expectations of Aging
, Aging & WellnessThe attitudes we espouse impact our behaviors, and new research has reaffirmed this truism as it pertains to positive aging. The researchers tested the notion…
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