Aging & Wellness
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…
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…
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…
A Life of Leisure? How Lifelong Education, Work & Even Leisure Can Impact Cognitive Aging
,Researchers have previously looked at biological or neurological factors to explore cognitive wellness. However, there still is not a clear picture of why there are…
Perchance To Dream: How Short Sleep Is Associated with Risk of Multimorbidity in Older Adults
,One third of a human’s life is devoted to sleep. Most of us know how important sleep is, but perhaps we do not know how…
Collegiate Life Redux: Older Adults Seeking Roommates for Inflationary Cost Sharing
,Recent economic squeezes in the US due to inflation have affected food, gasoline, and home prices. These rates of high inflation have been affecting Americans…
Beyond Your Silver Sneakers: Promoting More Multidimensional Wellness Initiatives in Senior Living Communities
,Group exercise classes are a staple of wellness programs targeting older adults within senior living communities. However, while they may be easy to adopt and…
Golfing “Fore” Good: How Golf Could Improve Well-Being of Individuals with Dementia
,Participation in sports has long been linked to various aspects of health, including social, psychological, and physical well-being. However, less has been explored on how…
Excelling against the Odds: Ageism & Perspectives on Treatment Efficacy among Mental Health Care Workers
,As the population of older adults continues to grow, the need for mental health care workers servicing older adults increases. However, the prevalence of mental…
Day by Day: How Daily Interactions Affect Older Adults’ Sense of Purpose
,A sense of purpose in life can be very influential. It can affect our goals, directions, and sometimes even health outcomes. In a study that…