Aging & Wellness
Health Behavior Change Following Chronic Illness
Chronic illnesses like heart disease, cancer, cerebral vascular disease, respiratory disease, and diabetes are considered preventable because they are substantially influenced by modifiable behaviors such…
The Independent Living Report
A comprehensive study about how and why older adults choose independent living. This detailed 116 page study, conducted by Dr. Margaret Wylde of ProMatura Group…
Senior Living for the Next Generation Volumes I & II
Senior Living for the Next Generation, Volume I – A View Through the Lens of the Experienced Adult Child marks the first release of a…
Engaged as We Age
Many of today’s older adults are re-inventing how they become or remain engaged with work, volunteer activities, education and other learning activities, and caregiving for…
Confidence in 55+ Housing Market Growing
Each quarter since its inception in 2008 the National Association of Home Builders’ 55+ Housing Market Index (HMI) is used to measure builder confidence in…
The Link Between Physical Health & Psychological Well-Being Among Recently Bereaved Spouses
One of the most distressing of life events is experiencing the death of a spouse. The health detriments associated with widowhood are well-documented. Surviving spouses…
Identifying & Addressing Social Isolation
Social isolation is a significant and widespread problem, with a variety of health consequences. A recent paper in the Journal of Primary Prevention reviews the…
Social Network Type Predicts Health Behaviors
Social networks have been shown to influence well-being in many ways. For example, a large, diverse social network can provide access to social support and…
The Importance of Neighborhood Quality for People with Chronic Illness
The quality of one’s social and physical environment has an important influence on well-being, particularly for older adults with a chronic illness. Neighborhood characteristics—such as…
Health & Financial Literacy: Important Foundations for Decision-Making
Researchers at the Rush University Medical Center examined the influence of health and financial literacy on decision-making ability among community-dwelling older adults without dementia. Their…
AAHSA Ziegler 100: 2009 Results
The release of the 2010 AAHSA Ziegler 100 (AZ 100) report provides data from the nation’s 100 largest not-for-profit multi-site senior living providers as they…
Loneliness, Functional Decline, & Mortality
It is well known that social connectedness and the avoidance of loneliness are important aspects of healthy aging. The psychological experience of loneliness is distinct…
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