Jordan Stein
The Positive Effects of Internet Usage in Older Adults
New research suggests that time spent perusing the Internet may actually reduce the probability of depression in older adults by as much as 33 percent.…
Does Having a Sense of Purpose Affect Longevity?
Previous studies have led researchers to consider having a purpose in life as an indicator of healthy aging. One reason for this was the association…
Whose Brains Benefit from Aerobic Exercise?
Both aerobic exercise and strength training have been shown to improve memory in older women with likely mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Now a research team…
Researchers Find That Working Out More Is Better for the Body Than Working Out Less
Older adults can experience sharp declines in balance, strength, and general well-being. Between the ages of 30 and 70, adults experience a decrease in maximal…
Why Older Adults & Technology Don’t Always “Click”
A growing number of technology options that can support older adults in the aging process are being introduced. However, these technologies can be of little…
Modifying Heart Health May Boost Brain Health
The American Heart Association has released an assessment tool called Life’s Simple 7 that focuses on modifiable health behaviors, which can be used to promote…
Illinois Industry Salaries Revealed
Realizing the importance of salary survey information for senior living providers to build and maintain competitive pay structures for their employees, LeadingAge Illinois recently released…
How Levels of Engagement in Work, Volunteering & Caregiving Affect Well-Being
A recent study in The Gerontologist examined how psychological well-being is impacted by different types of engagement in productive activities, such as paid work, family…
Does How You Retire Affect Your Satisfaction with Life?
There are a number of routes to retirement, both voluntary and involuntary, and involuntary retirement can be for either organizational or health reasons. Recently, researchers…
It’s Never Too Late: Even Late-Life Physical Activity Can Reduce Dementia Risk
The Finnish Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Aging and Dementia (CAIDE) study had previously found that leisure-time physical activity in midlife was related to lower dementia risk…
How Much Is Quality of Life Worth?
With the worldwide growth of the older adult population, there have been numerous efforts to design and provide what have become known as quality of…
Public Perception of Long-Term Care Spells Trouble
As long-term care becomes a growing public policy issue, having a clearer idea of the American public’s perception of policy options, finances, and information sources…
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