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Group Therapy: Partnership Provides Counseling Services for Life Plan Community Residents
,Life Plan Community residents may benefit from access to counseling services, but these services are not always readily available. A study in Seniors Housing &…
TRENDING NOW: “Gossip Robots” Being Programmed to Ease Loneliness in Assisted Living Residents
,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…
Which Countries Have the Most Positive Age Stereotypes?
,Cultures around the world differ in how they refer to older adults, but is this due to the proportion of older adults in the population,…
Strong Social Support Today Improves Tomorrow’s Physical & Mental Health
,In a study that earned a 2020 Bronze Innovative Research on Aging Award, researchers investigated how and why social support influences older adults’ health. The…
Neighborhood Watch: The Relationship between Physical Activity & Neighborhood Cohesion
,While physical activity is a key contributor to the health and well-being of older adults, many people are inactive. Neighborhood social cohesion—trust and strong ties…
Shelter from the Storm: How Assisted Living Communities Protect Residents in a Hurricane
,Hurricane Irma, which made landfall in Florida in September 2017, was one of the most intense tropical storms to hit the region. A Seniors Housing…
Growing Gains: Older Adults Reap Multiple Benefits from Gardening
,Gardening is associated with physical, psychological, and social benefits, but few studies have systematically investigated the benefits of gardening for older adults. In a recent…
TRENDING NOW: A Shift to Older-Adult-Friendly Website Design
,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…
Is Your Workplace Bad for Older Employees’ Health?
,Age-related stereotypes and discrimination in the workplace are all too common. In a study that earned a 2020 Bronze Innovative Research on Aging Award, researchers…
Therapy Breakthrough: Interactive Tech Platforms Boost Dementia Therapy Outcomes
,A recent study explored how therapy may be improved for older adults living with dementia by incorporating personalized technology. Researchers tested an interactive technology platform…
TRENDING NOW: Virtual Bands Are Playing Away Pandemic Stress
,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…
Gains & Losses: How Older & Younger Adults Weigh Their Options
,Older and younger adults evaluate choices differently. A study that earned a 2020 Silver Innovative Research on Aging Award revealed how this evaluation can change…