Nicole Lehpamer
Going to Extremes: Older Adults Are Testing Their Limits with Extreme Sports
,Now more than ever, older adults are testing their physical limits by engaging in sports more commonly practiced by young people, such as surfing, skiing,…
Don’t Let the Cat out of the Bag: The Truth about Pet Ownership’s Effect on Chronic Stress
,Many pet owners—and researchers—would claim that pets can reduce stress, anxiety, and loneliness. Recent research looks to further support this assertion by studying how pet…
Nature Versus Nurture: The Impact of Healthy Lifestyle Factors & Genetics on Memory Decline
,It’s difficult to escape the fact that memory declines with age. Luckily, many studies suggest that cognitive decline can be slowed down by engaging in…
Imagining Games without Age Advisories: The Benefits of Intergenerational Play
,Social service leaders, public officials, and academic researchers have all noticed how intergenerational interactions between children and older adults are reciprocally beneficial. When partnered, children…
Let’s Get Everyone Moving: Intervention Sets Older Women on a Healthier Journey
,Although regular physical exercise is vital for everyone’s health, two groups tend to fall well below the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans: woman and older…
Painting the Town: An Art Exhibit of Works by Older Artists Hits San Francisco
,Although not new to the scene, Art With Elders is taking the West Coast with force! Broadway World reports on a new partnership throughout the…
The “Glass Half Full” Perspective: How Optimism Affects Longevity in Women
,We may all be inclined to think that optimism is good for us in some way. In fact, we are surrounded by positive messaging promoting…
“I’m Not Grandma, I’m Glamma (Glamorous Grandma)”: How Language Shapes Perceptions of Aging
,Changes in language trigger changes in social perceptions over time, including language addressing aging and older adults. In a study that earned a Bronze 2022…
An Optimistic Industry Outlook: Senior Living on a Post-COVID Rebound
,McKnight’s Senior Living is reporting on an exciting new rebound emerging through the senior living industry. This comes at a time when the industry was…
Keeping Calm & Carrying On: Older Adults Experience Less Stress Than Younger Adults
,Researchers have notoriously indicated that older adults are more resilient than younger adults. A new study indicates that they are also less likely to experience…
Monitoring Mobility: How Smartphones Could Make Tracking Your Health More Accessible
,There is an increasingly vital need to make health tracking tools more accessible, especially for older adults. One aspect of health that is important for…
TRENDING NOW: More Older Adults are “Unretiring”
,Prior reports have revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in many older adults retiring early. A Spectrum News article has that number specifically at 3…