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Loneliness continues to be a focus for research on older adults, with both senior living developers and researchers attempting to find savvy new ways to…

There has been a surge in research suggesting that sitting too much is hazardous to one’s health. But is standing or walking a more effective…

Self-sufficiency is a highly valued personal characteristic for many Americans. However, the health benefits of this characteristic remain unclear. A recent study aimed to compare…

Many of us are struggling to limit “screen time” these days in order to spend less time online. But can using the internet be good…

A survey of over 600 employees and almost 2,000 independent living residents from 29 senior living communities revealed important insights into the relationship between employee…

Researchers conducted an in-depth case study to investigate what quality of life means to residents of a Life Plan Community. With the help of a…

Technology continues to be a fruitful endeavor within the field of aging, and has already changed the way people are aging. At the Consumer Electronics…

As part of a larger study, researchers investigated how level of participation in social activities influenced the effectiveness of a physical activity intervention. Over 1,600…

A recent review examined more than 50 studies to explore how positive aspects of caregiving can have a benefit on well-being. Instead of simply dealing…

Do people want robots helping them at home or work? If so, are older and younger adults equally accepting of robots? To answer these questions,…

Smart watches are always making their way onto gift lists, but there have been new advances in these devices that could be incredibly helpful for…

A recent study investigated whether reading books is better for the aging brain than reading magazines. The researchers looked at data from a longitudinal study…