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John Davy
Can a Virtual “Health Coach” Increase Physical Activity among Older Adults?
, TechnologyIn the United States and many other parts of the world, all age groups show levels of physical activity below that which is medically recommended.…
Read MoreHow Do Medication Aides Affect Care Quality?
, Operational Resources, Senior HousingSeveral states have allowed skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) to hire medication aides to administer medications to residents. Medication aides have less formal training than registered…
Read MoreCan Shock-Absorbent Floors Reduce the Harm of Falls?
, TechnologyFalls have a significant health and financial burden in care settings. Researchers and designers have become interested in installing shock-resistant flooring in hospitals, nursing homes,…
Read MoreSources of Discomfort in Nursing Home Residents with Dementia
, Operations, Senior HousingThe assessment of pain and discomfort among individuals with dementia is complicated by the difficulty such individuals face in identifying the source of their discomfort,…
Read MoreHealth in the Older Adult Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Population
, Operations, Senior HousingThe growing older adult population and the increased visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals has led researchers to the long-neglected health needs…
Read MoreGait Speed & Subsequent Cognitive Decline
, Aging & Wellness, Health & WellnessGait (or walking) speed has been repeatedly associated with cognitive health in cross-sectional studies (studies that collect data at one point in time). Walking requires…
Read MoreUnderstanding Sleep Problems
, Aging & Wellness, Health & WellnessInsomnia and related sleep complaints are highly prevalent among older adults, leading to mood and cognitive problems and a reduced overall quality of life. Sleep…
Read MoreSensors for Falls Reduction: Technical Advances Needed
, TechnologyFalls are a prevalent and significant health problem among older adults, and there is a particular need for ways to reduce the number of falls…
Read MoreExercise Promotes Healthy Cognitive Aging through the Hippocampus
, Aging & Wellness, Health & WellnessPhysical exercise appears to be a promising strategy to improve or maintain cognitive function, because research suggests it may enhance learning and memory among older…
Read MoreAge May Moderate the Impact of Work Stress
, Operations, Senior HousingAs older adults are increasingly remaining in or returning to professional employment, there is greater interest in how age might influence the experience of work.…
Read MoreTraining on Empathy May Improve Physician Attitudes to Older Patients
, Operations, Senior HousingThe aging of the US population is creating an increased need for physicians who are skilled in the care of older adults. However, many surveys…
Read MoreReminders of Age Stereotypes Have Mixed Effects on Cognitive Performance
, Aging & Wellness, Health & WellnessStereotypes harm groups and individuals in many ways. Aside from mistreatment by others who hold negative stereotypes, members of stereotyped groups are also internally affected…
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