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Time-Traveling in Your Armchair: Virtual Reality Technology Provides Reminiscence Therapy to Older Adults
Imagine putting on a visual headset that transports you to the driveway of your childhood home without even leaving your chair. You may not physically…
Better under Pressure: Older Adults Handled Pandemic Stress Better Than Younger Ones
As we mark the first anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, evidence continues to emerge regarding COVID’s impact on the entire US population. The pandemic has…
Waltz for White Matter: To Reverse Natural Aging of Brain, Older Adults Should Step Up to Dance
The breaking down of cerebral white matter is one of the neural changes that drives age-related declines in cognition. Researchers set out to determine if…
Help from Man’s Best Friend: Dog Ownership Is Good for Your Heart & Your Longevity
Among the records kept by the Swedish government on its citizens are dog ownership, the number of individuals in a household, and cause of death.…
Sensor Monitoring: Sense of Safety or Invasion of Privacy?
A growing number of technologies are being developed for older adults to assist in their efforts to live independently and to assist in the early…
A Closer Examination of the Increased Risk for Coronary Heart Disease & Stroke among the Overweight & Obese
Being obese or overweight has been associated with greater risk of coronary heart disease and stroke compared to individuals of normal weight. It has not…
Researchers Uncover Biological Link between Gum Disease & Rheumatoid Arthritis
Recent research has shown surprising relationships between inflammatory diseases that at first glance may seem unrelated. Causes of an inflammatory response in one part of…
Neighborhood Social Cohesion & Social Capital: Implications for Older Adult Well-Being
It has been well-established that singlehood and poverty in older adulthood are associated with lower subjective well-being. However, a recent study published in the Gerontologist…
Increase Visibility & Reach in Your Community with Café Plus
The Café Plus concept is modeled after Mather’s—More Than a Café, a successful Mather LifeWays community initiative. Implementing the concept is a proven way to…
It's Not Too Late to Register: 2011 Wellness Webinars
It’s not too late to register for our 2011 Wellness Webinar Series! Upcoming webinars include subjects like trends in wellness studies and programs, exercise, architecture, and…
Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging 2011 Wellness Webinars Series
Senior living residences are focusing increasingly on resident and staff wellness as a way to not only improve the well-being of residents and staff but…
Upcoming Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging Programs
Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging has several upcoming workshops and webinars that may be of interest to AIA readers. Two workshops are taking place, in…
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