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Are You Lonesome Tonight? The Deadly Impact of Social Isolation & Loneliness
, Aging & WellnessSocial isolation is an ongoing concern within the aging services sector, and research has shown that both actual and perceived social isolation have been associated…
Read MoreWhen Positive Aging Imagery Turns Negative
, Aging & WellnessPrior research has shown that exposure to some positive portrayals of aging can affect have positive outcomes consequences in for older adults, such as better…
Read MoreLove in Separate Apartments: Why Older Adults May Not Want to Move in Together
, Aging & WellnessCan being physically close be “too close” for some individuals in intimate romantic relationships, leading to relationship dysfunction? Recent research published in the Journal of…
Read MoreSelf-Compassion Related to Higher Levels of Well-Being in Aging Adults
, Aging & Wellness“A moment of self-compassion can change your entire day. A string of such moments can change the course of your life.” – Christopher Germer Being…
Read MoreDifferences in Mental Health Care for Older vs. Younger Adults
, Aging & WellnessA significant number of adults at any age struggle with mental illness, and health care providers have a number of options for treating a diagnosed…
Read MoreGoing Mobile: Older Adults’ Self-Reported Mobility Levels Often Fall Short of Actual Abilities
, Aging & WellnessMobility and risk of falls are major concerns for older adults. For hospital staff, mobility is a major factor in decisions about discharging older adults…
Read MoreIndicators for “Successful Aging” Also Associated with Risks of Harmful Drinking
, Aging & WellnessA recent British study examined a number of social and economic factors to determine which were associated with the risk of harmful drinking habits in…
Read MoreLet’s Get Cognitive: Researchers “Work Out” Specific Links between Aerobic Exercise & Cognitive Benefits
, Aging & WellnessA number of studies have shown that aerobic exercise can lead to cognitive benefits. However, research had not directly examined the question of the specific…
Read MorePrescription for Disaster: Researchers ID a New Falls Risk for Older Men
, Aging & WellnessFalls are a major concern for older adults, senior living providers, and many other aging services providers. A recent study shows that a class of…
Read MoreLate-Life Learning: What Are the Brain Benefits?
, Aging & WellnessA number of studies have shown an association between lifetime intellectual activity and cognitive decline. However, less is known about the impact of learning a…
Read MoreWhen Experience Diminishes the Ability to Empathize: Some Food for Thought for Older & Younger Adults Alike
, Aging & WellnessWith age comes experience, and, if we’re lucky, also some wisdom. But what about empathy? Said differently, does compassion for those dealing with life’s smorgasbord…
Read MoreReaction to Emotional Events & Mortality
, Aging & WellnessAn increasing amount of evidence suggests that our emotional lives can have a significant impact on health outcomes. A recent study suggests that it is…
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