Aging & Wellness
TRENDING NOW: Robots, AI & Other Futuristic Technology Find a Home in Senior Living
,Technology to improve the lives of older adults is everywhere, including some game-changing breakthroughs on the horizon for senior living residences, both in the structure…
Coping with COVID-19 Stress: Differences in How Older, Younger Adults Handle Pandemic Stressors
,Studies show that older age is associated with higher levels of emotional wellness and less reactivity to stressors. Researchers recently conducted a study to determine…
Growth & Gratitude: The Benefits of Gratitude for Older & Younger Adults
,Expressing gratitude has multiple social, emotional, and health benefits. In a study that earned the 2020 Gold Innovative Research on Aging Award, researchers examined the…
Deciding Factor: Decision-Making Doesn’t Decline for Older Adults
,There is a misconception that cognitive abilities decline with age. Findings from a recent study on older adults’ decision-making abilities challenge this assumption. As part…
TRENDING NOW: Phone Banks Ease Isolation, Create Connections
,As the Coronavirus carries on throughout the country, so too do the feelings of uncertainty and anxiety across all different populations. These feelings, sprouting from…
Smooth Move: Older Adults Practicing Tai Chi in Class & at Home Gather Multiple Benefits
,Researchers investigated how to implement an engaging tai chi program for older adults, including encouraging home practice. The researchers evaluated the effectiveness of a six-week…
How Do You Live to Be 100? You Might Be Surprised.
,In a recent study, researchers examined the relationship between social and environmental factors and living to be a centenarian. While some of the results were…
Friends for Life: Exploring the Impact of Social Contacts on Well-Being throughout Life
,While previous research has investigated social networks and well-being, few have considered differences across the life span. A recent study examined age differences in number…
Will You Still Feed Me? Self-Perceptions of Aging & Satisfaction with Support from Family & Friends
,Negative self-perceptions of aging are associated with poor physical, mental, and social well-being in older adults. A recent study investigated the relationship of such perceptions…
Mindfulness & Motion: How Prompts for Mindfulness Exercises Affect Activity Levels
,Mindfulness practices have a wide range of benefits to well-being. A recent study explored how prompting mindfulness training via text messaging helps in improving physical…
Social Status: Identifying Factors behind Effects of Social Participation on Chronic Conditions
,Studies have shown that formal social participation (meaning active participation in established organizations) can reduce the risk of chronic conditions among older adults. However, research…
Making Their Own Hours: Flexible Work Arrangements Impact Older Workers’ Job Performance
,By retaining older workers, organizations can benefit from their accumulated skills and experience. One study investigated how supporting older workers through culture and flexible work…