Dugan O'Connor
Through the Portal: Older Adults’ Experiences Using Patient Portals
Patient portals are convenient tools to help patients manage their electronic medical records. A new study investigated how older adults fare in using this technology.…
TRENDING: Cannabis Use on the Rise among Older Adults
As the legalization of cannabis is becoming a nationwide trend, more researchers than ever are on the hunt to find significant study results supporting—or disproving—marijuana’s…
TRENDING NOW: Acting Classes Open New World for Older Adults
The New York Times reported on a popular program at the Culver City (California) Senior Center. Mathew Hoffman, a former theater student at the Barklee…
Tracing the Cycle of Social Disconnectedness, Isolation & Depression in Older Adults
Social isolation has negative consequences for older adults, but little research has sought to understand how social disconnectedness (lack of contact with others) and perceptions…
At Your Service: The Impact of Services in Senior Living on Resident Well-Being
A study in Seniors Housing & Care Journal investigated how the availability and use of various services in their senior living community impacted residents’ well-being.…
Bingo! Playing Games Associated with Higher Late-Life Cognitive Function
Some intellectual activities are associated with better cognitive function among older adults, but the effects of playing games has been unclear. Researchers recently analyzed longitudinal…
There’s an App for That: Mobile Health Apps Help Older Adults Manage Their Health
New research suggests using mobile health applications helps older adults manage their health. The researchers analyzed data from a mail-in survey of 1,864 smartphone and…
TRENDING NOW: Working the Gig Economy after 50—Fun or Financially Necessary?
The New York Times reports a trend where older adults are working in nontraditional settings such as driving services. Estimates from various sources indicate that…
Who’s Who in Today’s Assisted Living/Nursing Home Workforce
The assisted living and direct care workforce is evolving. A recent study identifies important demographic shifts that may help guide recruitment efforts. Using data from…
Glass Half Full: Optimism Linked to Long-Term Health
Expecting good things to happen may prove true when it comes to health. A recent study examining the relationship between dispositional optimism and healthy aging…
Yesterday’s Actions Impact Today’s Cognition Differently for Older Men & Women
New research suggests the leisure activities older adults engaged in before age 40 can have a very different impact on their cognitive health, depending on…
Help at Home: Can Home Modifications Reduce Older Adults’ Need for Caregiving?
Housing design can influence someone’s ability to live independently. A recent study sought to better understand how home modification affects the caregiving needs of older…
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