Dugan O’Connor

The most widely used resident care technologies in the senior living industry, according to the recent ASHA Senior Living Technology Report, are emergency response systems…

Volunteering by older adults not only provides important societal benefits, but has also been shown to have positive impacts on the health of those who…

Ageism, inaccurate media portrayals, and lack of adequate education on aging all combine to produce a number of misconceptions about aging. In light of the…

There is growing evidence that nutrition not only plays a role in disease prevention, it can also impact mental health. A recent study of more…

Research suggests that generosity increases with age. One reason suggested for this is that older adults may be more motivated to provide assistance to individuals…

I vividly remember classmates at the University of Arizona in the early 2000s speaking about amazing technology that a professor had developed and was using…

A number of projects are underway to convert underutilized convents around Chicago into housing for older adults. These buildings once offered living spaces for nuns,…

Although much evidence suggests that physical activity has physical and psychological benefits for older adults, less is known about how types of activity and time…

As virtual reality (VR) technology becomes more common and less expensive, the aging services industry and researchers are beginning to explore its potential uses with…

In order to design and implement successful lifestyle interventions for older adults, it’s important to understand the mechanisms that contribute to their success. A recent…

Social isolation and loneliness are gaining attention globally through public awareness campaigns such as the UK’s Campaign to End Loneliness and AARP’s Connect2Affect. But which interventions…

The nature of committed relationships is changing for many older adults. “Living Apart Together” is an increasingly common type of relationship in which couples do…