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No More Mr. Lonely: How Sense of Purpose Protects against Loneliness in Older Adults

Researchers have found evidence that, for older adults, having a sense of purpose in life can act as a barrier against loneliness and its detrimental effects.

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TRENDING NOW: Cohousing Options for Older Adults
, Senior Housing, Trending Now

An emerging housing model is being presented to older adults as an alternative to standard housing. Newsday reports on a trend that may affect people…

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Knowledge Is Power: The Effectiveness of a Multidimensional Brain Health Program
, Aging & Wellness

Engagement in a variety of healthy behaviors is important for maintaining a healthy brain and warding off cognitive decline. A recent study investigated the effectiveness…

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Gone Phishing: Age-Related Differences in Identifying Phishing Emails
, Technology

Deceptive emails, or “phishing” messages, can have significant consequences for anyone who falls for this type of attack. A new study investigated how age may…

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Sad-Face Emoji: Social Media Use Associated with Depression in Adults
, Technology

Researchers seem to have found that social media platforms like Facebook, Snapchat, and TikTok may be related to an increased likelihood of depressive symptoms in…

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Mall Things Considered: Converting Vacant Shopping Centers to Memory Support Communities
, Senior Housing

Shopping malls in the US have been struggling to remain open in recent years, and this has only been exacerbated by the pandemic. European countries…

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TRENDING NOW: No “Great Relocation” during Great Retirement Trend
, Aging & Wellness, Trending Now

In the era of COVID-19, we may be exposed to trends like the Great Resignation and the Great Retirement, and expect that the number of…

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Happily Ever After: Older Retirees’ Satisfaction with Life Differs by Gender
, Aging & Wellness

The change in one’s life role after retirement is suspected to influence satisfaction with one’s life as a whole. A recent study investigated how satisfaction…

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Preventing Unintended Consequences: Receiving a Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Impacts Social Activity
, Aging & Wellness

Receiving an early diagnosis for a disease can be a double-edged sword. While an early diagnosis can sometimes provide opportunities for better long-term care planning,…

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My Living Room, Myself: How Personal Space Reflects Older Adults’ Personality & Functional Limitations
, Aging & Wellness

Taking “home is where the heart is” to another level, a study has found that a person’s living space can reveal their personality traits and…

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TRENDING NOW: Growing Demographic of Childless Older Adults Aging Solo
, Aging & Wellness, Trending Now

A new census report reveals that there is a growing number of childless older adults. The term for older adults who do not have kids…

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Social Standing: Examining Social Hierarchies within Assisted Living Communities
, Senior Housing

Researchers have long established how social standing within communities can impact life quality. As residents within Assisted Living Communities (ALCs) engage with other residents and…

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A Friend in Need: Comparing Older & Younger Adults’ Prosocial Giving during the Pandemic
, Aging & Wellness

Research in western nations suggests older adults are more prosocial than younger adults; however, it is unclear whether this is the case in non-western nations…

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