Dugan O’Connor
Which Framed Messages Motivate Older Adults to Move?
,Researchers recruited 106 older adults (age 60 to 86) and 132 participants age 19 to 39 to participate in an online survey. In the survey,…
Good Works, Good Effects? Volunteering, Stress & Emotions in Older Adults
,In addition to helping others, older adults who volunteer may gain a benefit to their own well-being. A recent study explored the relationship between volunteering…
TRENDING NOW: Older Adults Are Closing the Technology Gap
,The technological divide between older and younger generations may be a thing of the past. AARP reported on recent integral research that shows the gap…
Sparking Connections: Electrical Stimulation of Older Brains Boosts Working Memory
,In a novel study, researchers stimulated certain areas of older adults’ brains with a low-level current that matched the brain’s own electrical signals, to aid…
Living with Purpose: Greater Purpose in Life May Protect against Cognitive Decline
,Previous research has documented benefits of having greater purpose in life, such as better health, longevity, and physical functioning, and possibly better cognitive health. A…
Meaning Maker: Are Aging Policies Effective for Older Adults’ Meaningful Participation?
,A recent study aims to shed light on common themes of aging policies that may be counterproductive. The investigators analyzed 11 policies on meaningful participation…
TRENDING NOW: Coworking Spaces for Older Adults
,A Brooklyn-based company is changing the culture of coworking spaces to something many people would not expect in a crowded and bustling office environment. Coworking…
Attitude Adjustment: Educational Quiz Influences Young Adults’ Perceptions of Aging
,Researchers recently attempted to influence people’s perceptions of aging by testing their knowledge of aging-related facts. . . and the results were surprisingly effective. The…
Have You Heard? Hearing Aids Keep Older Adults Healthy
,A study on the benefits of using hearing aids found that using the devices can counteract many of the negative health outcomes associated with hearing…
Caring for Grandchildren: The Benefits for Cognitive Health
,Spending time with grandchildren can be emotionally meaningful to many older adults, but one study showed that there may be an added cognitive benefit from…
Which Gets Top Score in Cognitive Benefits—Brain Games or Video Games?
,Brain training games have become widely popular, but how do they stack up against video games? A recent study aimed to find out by comparing…
Back to School: Addressing Our Workforce Challenge at the University Level
,Inspiring the next generation of workers to join the aging services field is a significant obstacle for many organizations. A recent Seniors Housing & Care…