Dugan O'Connor
Making Their Own Hours: Flexible Work Arrangements Impact Older Workers’ Job Performance
By retaining older workers, organizations can benefit from their accumulated skills and experience. One study investigated how supporting older workers through culture and flexible work…
The Lonely Brain: How Loneliness Affects Risks of Specific Dementia Types
Loneliness is related to numerous age-related diseases. A recent study investigated the relationship between perceived loneliness and dementia risk. While loneliness has been linked to…
Self-Control: Feelings of Control & Subjective Age in Younger & Older Adults
Research shows that older adults who feel they have greater control over their lives tend to feel younger. A recent study sought to understand how…
Ready or Not: An Investigation of States’ Pandemic Regulations for Assisted Living
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers investigated assisted living’s preparedness for the outbreak by reviewing state regulations that had been established by the end…
Adaptive Aging: How Adaptivity Improves Technology Usage in Older Adults
More older adults are going online than ever before, but there may be wide variability in the range of resources accessed. A new study investigated…
To Some Degree: Perspectives on IADL Care Responsibility Linked to Education Level
Attitudes among the general public can influence social policies. A recent study sought to understand how educational attainment relates to attitudes about who should be…
HIIT the Mark: Nursing Home Residents Benefit from High-Intensity Interval Training
Regular physical activity has numerous health benefits, but different types of exercise may have different benefits for older adults. Researchers investigated the potential for high-intensity…
Great Expectations: How Older Adults’ Expectations of Generativity Affect Well-Being
Generativity, defined as contributing to the welfare of others, is associated with well-being. A recent study examined how perceived generativity and failure to meet one’s…
TRENDING NOW: Grandparents Turn to Technology during COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Orders
The news surrounding COVID-19 has been disheartening and difficult. The isolation factor has been hanging heavy on everyone’s shoulders, especially older adults—where there is more…
A Study of Solitude: How Middle-Aged and Older Adults Experience Solitude
While loneliness has been the subject of many studies, little is known about the experience of solitude. Solitude is defined by the absence of interaction…
What Happens When Residents Design Their Community’s Social Programming
A recent study investigated how to implement resident-led social programs in low-income senior housing. The researchers started a program in 10 low-income 55+ communities in…
What Happens to Your Mental Health When You Retire?
Retiring could be a stressful life event or a welcome relief, depending on the individual and the circumstances. A recent study of government workers tries…
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