Aging & Social Factors
The Good, the Bad & the Ugly: How Does US Health Care for Older Adults Stack Up?
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…
Problem Relatives Could Spell Poor Health for Older Adults
As October rolls out, many Americans are beginning to brace themselves for the cacophony of holiday cheer in the form of pumpkin spice lattes, Hallmark…
Spousal Caregivers: Who’s the Frailest of Them All?
A number of studies have looked at the negative health consequences associated with spousal caregiving, but little attention has been paid to how the cognitive…
Concerns about Discrimination Against Individuals with AIDS and HIV in Senior Housing
The population of individuals living into older age with HIV is increasing. It is estimated that within the next year, 50 percent of those living…
Trait, Behavioral & Mental Health Influences on Cognitive Functioning
Decreases in cognitive functioning are a major concern for the elderly and their caregivers, and many studies have investigated factors that may contribute to or…
Group Meetings Versus Home Visits
In a study comparing interventions designed to prevent loss of independence in activities of daily living among adults age 80 or better, Swedish researchers found…
Early Neural Predictor of Cognitive Impairment
Early neural predictors of cognitive impairment are important both for determining the biological causes of dementia and for identifying individuals at high risk for cognitive…
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Family Caregivers
Providing care for a family member with dementia exerts a great deal of strain on a caregiver, and caregiving has been linked to a number…
Cardiovascular Disease Risk Profile Predicts Cognitive Decline
There is great interest in identifying factors that can be used to predict cognitive decline. Research increasingly suggests that midlife risk factors may be particularly…
Factors That Predict Recovery from Mild Cognitive Impairment
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a recent diagnostic category that describes a decrease in cognitive ability that is less severe than that seen in dementia.…
Marketing Falls Reduction Classes: A Qualitative Study
Falls are a leading risk factor for older adults, often leading to fractures, hospitalization, and the need for long-stay medical care. While balance and strength…
Dementia & Physical Performance at 90+ Years of Age
The population of individuals age 90 and better is growing, but is not often included in research studies. Research has identified an association between decreased…
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