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TRENDING NOW: Older Adults Reclaim Physical Health after Pandemic Restrictions Ease
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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant disruption to daily life, as well as far-reaching consequences even as we are rounding the corner. One such consequence…

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TRENDING NOW: Smarter Use of Artificial Intelligence in Senior Living
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There is no shortage of news on the rising popularity of technology in senior living; everything from virtual reality to “care bots” is making its…

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TRENDING NOW: Piloting Telehealth Drones for House Calls in Rural Areas
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The COVID-19 pandemic has required us all to be innovative, whether with our indoor activities and hobbies or our approach to self-care and well-being. Researchers…

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TRENDING NOW: Pandemic Pet Adoptions by Older Adults
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During the pandemic, among all the challenges and trials, a delightful trend has been making its way around the world: the concept of “pandemic pets”—offering…

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TRENDING NOW: Intergenerational Storytelling Workshops
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Storytelling has been a popular activity in a variety of settings. From team building exercises to therapeutic uses, many are finding  the exercise of creating…

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TRENDING NOW: Inequity among Older Adults Receiving COVID-19 Vaccines
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As the country is expecting some relief due to COVID-19 vaccines making their way across the country, an unexpected trend is occurring. Sprawled across the…

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TRENDING NOW: “Gossip Robots” Being Programmed to Ease Loneliness in Assisted Living Residents
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Robots are making their way into health care, used as a preventative measure to loneliness and a potential solution to staff shortages. McKnight’s Senior Living…

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TRENDING NOW: A Shift to Older-Adult-Friendly Website Design
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The Wall Street Journal is reporting on a new trend that is making it easier for older adults to surf the net. Specifically, companies are…

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TRENDING NOW: Virtual Bands Are Playing Away Pandemic Stress
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Carol Rosenstein firmly believes that playing a musical instrument can “mend minds.” CNN reports that her nonprofit organization that uses music to help people battling…

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TRENDING NOW: Older Adults Turn to Virtual Jobs for Extra Income during Pandemic
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As COVID-19 continues to contribute to a tight economy, older adults are creatively finding alternative ways to get out of economic woes, as The Oakland…

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TRENDING NOW: Curbing Older Adults’ Loneliness with Socially Assistive Robots
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McKnight’s Senior Living reports on a new pilot planned for two Ohio Life Plan Communities: socially assistive robots will be used to curb resident loneliness…

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TRENDING NOW: Robots, AI & Other Futuristic Technology Find a Home in Senior Living
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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…

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