Roscoe Nicholson
Out of the Blue: New Model Helps Family Caregivers of Stroke Sufferers
Strokes provide numerous challenges to not only the sufferer of the stroke, but also to that individual’s caregiver. Because of the suddenness of strokes, many…
TRENDING NOW: Senior Living Hails Ride-Sharing Apps for Residents
An increasing number of senior living and aging services organizations are turning to ride hailing apps such as Uber and Lyft as an option for…
Feeling Useful as a Human Being into Older Adulthood
Researchers are beginning to explore self-perceived usefulness and its impact on how we age. Specifically, Chinese researchers recently examined how older adults view their level…
Beet It: Immediate Brain Benefits Found for Drinking Beet Juice before Exercise
A new study finds that older adults with high blood pressure who drink beet juice before exercising enjoy greater brain plasticity.
The Cost of Caregiving: Putting a Price on Tech That Helps Caregivers
How much would you be willing to pay for technology to help with the caregiving of an older adult in your life? Researchers recently sought…
Motivation Counts: Benefits to Older Adults from Tech Use Depends on Why They Use It
Many potential benefits of information and communication technology (cell phones, social media, fitness trackers, etc.) have been suggested for older adults, but not much is…
Three Cups a Day Keep Dementia Away: Promising Research for Coffee-Drinkers
A cup of joe is a regular part of many people’s daily routines, but beyond helping us wake up, could that coffee be offering other…
TRENDING NOW: Skilled Nursing Homes Striving for a Comeback
A recent McKnight’s column titled “The Evolution of Nursing Homes” examines the changing world of skilled nursing homes and how many are convinced that this…
Staying behind the Wheel: Extending Older Adults’ Ability to Drive with Cognitive Training
Maintaining the ability to drive is an important way for older adults to maintain their independence, and loss of this ability is associated with negative…
The Third Age: When Baby Boomers Finally Get to Save the World?
The Third Age of life is the period of healthy retirement, prior to the onset of significant frailty or physical difficulties. A recent Public Policy…
Leisure Time over Time: How Men & Women Differ in Activity Levels as They Age
Participation in leisure activities has been associated with a number of positive cognitive, physical, and emotional outcomes as we age. However, we are still learning…
A Positive View of Your Own Future Pays Off
Recent research has shown a spotlight on ramifications on psychological well-being related to the way we conceive of our own futures, in addition to our…
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