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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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Failed Taste Test: How Our Ability to Identify Flavor Declines with Age
, Aging & Wellness

A recent study investigated changes in how we taste flavors as we age. The authors found that not only do older adults find flavors less…

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Empowering Residents to Educate
, Aging & Wellness

Recently, a collaboration between a university and a Life Plan Community has created a unique educational program that builds on the life experience and knowledge…

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Rich Man, Poor Man: How Does a Positive Attitude toward Aging Affect Different Economic Groups?
, Aging & Wellness

Previous research on aging has shown that positive attitudes toward aging can have multiple benefits for health and well-being, but it has not been clear…

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Tickled Pink: How Pink Noise Improves Older Adults’ Sleep & Memory
, Technology

Researchers are continuing to explore the relationship between sleep and cognition in older adults. (For example, see here.) Recently, researchers examined one potential technology for…

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TRENDING NOW: Common Technology Use within Senior Living
, Technology, Trending Now

The most widely used resident care technologies in the senior living industry, according to the recent ASHA Senior Living Technology Report, are emergency response systems…

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When Volunteers Vamoose: Why Older Adults Stop Volunteering
, Aging & Wellness

Volunteering by older adults not only provides important societal benefits, but has also been shown to have positive impacts on the health of those who…

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Setting the Record Straight: Debunking Harmful Myths about Aging
, Aging & Wellness

Ageism, inaccurate media portrayals, and lack of adequate education on aging all combine to produce a number of misconceptions about aging. In light of the…

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An Apple a Day Keeps Distress at Bay: Psychological Benefits of Eating Fruits & Veggies
, Aging & Wellness

There is growing evidence that nutrition not only plays a role in disease prevention, it can also impact mental health. A recent study of more…

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Share and Share Alike: How Patterns of Generosity Change with Age
, Aging & Wellness

Research suggests that generosity increases with age. One reason suggested for this is that older adults may be more motivated to provide assistance to individuals…

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Listening with the EAR: An Advancement in How We Can Listen to Older Adults
, Technology

I vividly remember classmates at the University of Arizona in the early 2000s speaking about amazing technology that a professor had developed and was using…

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TRENDING NOW: Empty Convents Converted into Housing for Older Adults
, Senior Housing, Trending Now

A number of projects are underway to convert underutilized convents around Chicago into housing for older adults. These buildings once offered living spaces for nuns,…

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Day by Day: Immediate Benefits to Older Adults from Physical Activity
, Aging & Wellness

Although much evidence suggests that physical activity has physical and psychological benefits for older adults, less is known about how types of activity and time…

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