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Room for Improvement in Employers’ Health Care and Wellness Efforts
, Aging & Wellness, Health & Wellness, Policy, Regulation & News, Workforce DevelopmentIn light of the changes to the United States health care landscape as a result of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the National Opinion Research…
Read MoreAttitude Matters: Outlook on Aging Shapes Health Outcomes
, Aging & WellnessOlder adults approach the aging process with a wide range of beliefs and psychological defense mechanisms in place to combat the inevitable cognitive and physical…
Read MoreModifying Heart Health May Boost Brain Health
, Aging & WellnessThe American Heart Association has released an assessment tool called Life’s Simple 7 that focuses on modifiable health behaviors, which can be used to promote…
Read MoreHow Levels of Engagement in Work, Volunteering & Caregiving Affect Well-Being
, Aging & Wellness, CaregivingA recent study in The Gerontologist examined how psychological well-being is impacted by different types of engagement in productive activities, such as paid work, family…
Read MoreInfluences on Caregivers’ Self-Perceived Ability to Provide Individualized Care
, Long-term Care, Operational Resources, Operations, Senior Housing, Workforce DevelopmentIndividualized care (also referred to as person-centered care, consumer-directed care, and self-directed care) takes into account resident individuality, includes resident participation in decision-making processes, and…
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…
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