Jorie Stein

Self-Esteem in Older Adults: Not Just a Pre-Teen Problem
, Aging & Wellness

When you hear the term self-esteem, what comes to mind? If you’re anything like me, the awkward younger years are likely to pop into your…

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Flying under the Radar: Over-the-Counter Drugs & Older Adults
, Long-term Care, Policy & Regulation

Although adults over 65 only make up 13 percent of the US population, they account for 34 percent of all prescription use and 30 percent…

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Sensor Monitoring: Sense of Safety or Invasion of Privacy?
, Senior Housing, Technology, Uncategorized

A growing number of technologies are being developed for older adults to assist in their efforts to live independently and to assist in the early…

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Dementia Is Not Inevitable: Navigating Mild Cognitive Impairment
, Aging & Wellness

Ten to 20 percent of adults 65 and better are diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and risk for this condition increases with age. MCI…

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The Landscape of Technology for Older Adults
, Technology

There is a growing conviction that technology can play an important role in enhancing both the quality of life and independence for older adults, as…

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The Good, the Bad & the Ugly: How Does US Health Care for Older Adults Stack Up?
, Aging & Social Factors, Policy, Regulation & News

How do the health care experiences of older adults in the United States compare to older adults in other industrialized countries? A survey of 15,617…

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Room for Improvement in Employers’ Health Care and Wellness Efforts

In light of the changes to the United States health care landscape as a result of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the National Opinion Research…

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Attitude Matters: Outlook on Aging Shapes Health Outcomes
, Aging & Wellness

Older adults approach the aging process with a wide range of beliefs and psychological defense mechanisms in place to combat the inevitable cognitive and physical…

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A Closer Look at Person- & Family-Centered Care
, Caregiving

A recent article in Public Policy and Aging Report looks at the importance of person- and family-centered care (PFCC) when individuals and their families are…

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Want to Reduce Chronic Inflammation? Volunteer!
, Aging & Wellness, Health & Wellness, Retirement & Workforce Aging

Inflammation is just a disease thing, right? And aren’t productive activities just ways that one may choose to spend one’s time? On the surface, there…

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Apartments for Life—A Dutch Senior Housing Innovation
, Senior Housing

A review in Seniors Housing & Care Journal examines an innovative example of senior housing and care known as Apartments for Life. This senior housing…

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Brain Game Claims: Fact or Fiction?
, Aging & Wellness

In light of the increasing popularity of brain training, or “brain games,” and the claims being made about them, the Stanford Center on Longevity and…

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