Roscoe Nicholson
CCRC Residents Who Volunteer Do Good for Themselves Too
As older adults enter senior living, they may find themselves no longer needing to perform meaningful activities that perhaps once gave them feelings of usefulness,…
Why Some Social Spaces Draw a Crowd: A Scientific Look at Décor & Atmosphere in CCRCs
Moving to a senior living residence brings many changes for older adults, among the greatest of which is forming new and different social networks. As…
A Sexual Awakening for Caregiving Staff: How Workers in Residential Care Perceive LGBT Residents & What Needs to Change
Although the visibility and acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people has greatly increased within society, homophobia and discrimination of these groups continues…
When It Comes to Quality of Life in Independent Living, Friendships Matter
“Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light.” – Helen Keller Friendship, and feeling connected to humanity, are…
Self-Compassion Related to Higher Levels of Well-Being in Aging Adults
“A moment of self-compassion can change your entire day. A string of such moments can change the course of your life.” – Christopher Germer Being…
Differences in Mental Health Care for Older vs. Younger Adults
A significant number of adults at any age struggle with mental illness, and health care providers have a number of options for treating a diagnosed…
Going Mobile: Older Adults’ Self-Reported Mobility Levels Often Fall Short of Actual Abilities
Mobility and risk of falls are major concerns for older adults. For hospital staff, mobility is a major factor in decisions about discharging older adults…
How an Increasingly Diverse Population May Shift the Future of Long-Term Care
Older adults and their families are faced with a number of decisions surrounding the provision of long-term care. One of the most basic decisions is…
Indicators for “Successful Aging” Also Associated with Risks of Harmful Drinking
A recent British study examined a number of social and economic factors to determine which were associated with the risk of harmful drinking habits in…
Let’s Get Cognitive: Researchers “Work Out” Specific Links between Aerobic Exercise & Cognitive Benefits
A number of studies have shown that aerobic exercise can lead to cognitive benefits. However, research had not directly examined the question of the specific…
Stress in Older Adult Caregivers
Many older adults find themselves serving as unpaid or informal caregivers to spouses or family members, and a growing body of research has shown how…
Prescription for Disaster: Researchers ID a New Falls Risk for Older Men
Falls are a major concern for older adults, senior living providers, and many other aging services providers. A recent study shows that a class of…
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