Roscoe Nicholson

The Survey of Health, Ageing, and Retirement in Europe (SHARE) allows researchers to examine how regional and policy differences across 11 European countries may impact…

In light of research that suggests enjoyment is a predictor of physical activity participation in older adults, a recent study examined whether an exercise program…

In an attempt to understand how communities can better cope with natural disasters, researchers and governments are looking at factors associated with communities’ preparedness for…

The Advanced Cognitive Training for Independent and Vital Elderly (ACTIVE) study followed 2,802 older adults who were assigned to one of three types of cognitive…

A senior living residence in South London, known as an almshouse, has undergone innovative design changes to combat loneliness in its residents. Traditional English almshouses…

Researchers used data from the National Health and Aging Trends Study to investigate patterns of technology use by older adults and how they’re related to…

Among the records kept by the Swedish government on its citizens are dog ownership, the number of individuals in a household, and cause of death.…

A new study suggests that in addition to the often emotionally and physically challenging care they provide, caregivers should be seen as navigators of complex…

Pickleball, an easy-to-learn sport that is growing in popularity, is bringing generations together and keeping older adults healthy. The game is similar to tennis, but…

The so-called “digital divide” has been an area of focus for many researchers hoping to develop strategies to increase literacy in technology use (among older…

A recent review looked closely at the literature on assisted living (AL) resident participation in recreational activities to better examine what is known about recreational…

A recent article in Public Policy and Aging suggests that the cutting edge of growth and innovation in aging services since the 2000s has been…