Roscoe Nicholson

Mind over Matter: Self-Control Keeps Social Activity High in Older Adults with Functional Limitations
, Aging & Wellness

For many older adults, functional limitations such as limited mobility or even a moratorium of driving have been shown to lead to decreased social activity.…

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Neighborhood Watch: Older Adults’ Neighborhood, Household Environment Impact Cognition
, Aging & Wellness

A number of studies have associated the impact of physical environment on health outcomes, but one area that has received little attention is how characteristics…

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Stay in Senior Living Residence & Stay Out of the Hospital
, Senior Housing

Many people begin to develop multiple health conditions as they age, making hospitalization more likely. Researchers have investigated various factors that increase one’s chances of…

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Glass Half Empty: Negative Stereotypes of Aging Persist against All Odds
, Policy & Regulation

Holding negative stereotypes about aging has been associated with poorer cognitive function and increased risk of disability in later life, as well as decreased longevity.…

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Exercise Classes Work Out for Older Adults in Surprising Ways
, Aging & Wellness

A recent study of four different exercise classes showed that physical fitness isn’t the only benefit that such courses can provide. Participant surveys and brain…

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Re-Examining Retirement: A Look at 7 Pressing Issues with Retiring Today
, Policy & Regulation, Policy, Regulation & News

As the landscape of retirement is rapidly changing, a group of researchers and public officials recently outlined seven pressing retirement issues and questions surrounding them…

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TRENDING NOW: The Ruff Side of Pet Therapy Programs
, Senior Housing, Trending Now

Pet therapy programs are becoming more common in senior living and health care facilities, but a surprising number of facilities have safety concerns related to…

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Combining Home Care & Activity Coaching Improves Function in Care Recipients
, Caregiving

As older adults come to need help from paid or informal caregivers, the health changes that necessitate this assistance often mean they have fewer opportunities…

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Failed Taste Test: How Our Ability to Identify Flavor Declines with Age
, Aging & Wellness

A recent study investigated changes in how we taste flavors as we age. The authors found that not only do older adults find flavors less…

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Empowering Residents to Educate
, Aging & Wellness

Recently, a collaboration between a university and a Life Plan Community has created a unique educational program that builds on the life experience and knowledge…

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Rich Man, Poor Man: How Does a Positive Attitude toward Aging Affect Different Economic Groups?
, Aging & Wellness

Previous research on aging has shown that positive attitudes toward aging can have multiple benefits for health and well-being, but it has not been clear…

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Tickled Pink: How Pink Noise Improves Older Adults’ Sleep & Memory
, Technology

Researchers are continuing to explore the relationship between sleep and cognition in older adults. (For example, see here.) Recently, researchers examined one potential technology for…

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