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How Do Different Types of Leisure Affect Depressive Symptoms?
, Cognitive Health, Health & Wellness, Physical activity, Social Relationships and HealthParticipation in leisure activities has been shown to benefit the mental health of older adults, but it has not always been clear what mental health…
Read MoreReflections on Aging, Irony & Wisdom
, General Aging Research, Guest Contributors, Jordan Stein, Resilience“Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long-shot.”—Charlie Chaplin To paraphrase the wise comedian, life is ironic—a paradox that sometimes…
Read MoreAging & the Social Dimensions of Time
, General Aging ResearchTime can initially seem like a basic, common-sense concept that is easily measured. But the social and subjective experiences of time—concepts such as generations, age…
Read MoreNon-Family Relationships May Be Increasingly Important in Aging
, General Aging ResearchPrevious research presented in aging in action suggests that a diverse social network, one that includes non-family, is associated with improved health, well-being, and access…
Read MoreEngaged as We Age
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Health & WellnessMany of today’s older adults are re-inventing how they become or remain engaged with work, volunteer activities, education and other learning activities, and caregiving for…
Read MoreThe Link Between Physical Health & Psychological Well-Being Among Recently Bereaved Spouses
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Health & WellnessOne of the most distressing of life events is experiencing the death of a spouse. The health detriments associated with widowhood are well-documented. Surviving spouses…
Read MoreAAHSA Ziegler 100: 2008 Results
, Aging & Social Factors, Aging & Wellness, Operations, Senior Housing, Supply & DemandThe release of the 2009 AAHSA Ziegler 100 (AZ 100) report coincides with one of the most challenging economic environments senior living providers have faced…
Read MoreNew Activity Measure Shows Potential to Assess Mobility in Older Adults
, Aging at Home, General Aging ResearchThe Journal of the American Geriatrics Society published a study that demonstrates the feasibility of using non-invasive, “off the shelf” mobile technology to monitor the…
Read MoreAging and Personality
, General Aging ResearchA study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology has shed new light on how personality traits change as we get older. Over…
Read MoreEncouraging Better Standards for Medication Use by Older Adults
, Health & Wellness, Person Centered CareThe Journal of the American Medical Association features two pieces that address medication use among older adults. One is a commentary by Dr. Jerry Avorn,…
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