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A new study finds that older adults with high blood pressure who drink beet juice before exercising enjoy greater brain plasticity.

How much would you be willing to pay for technology to help with the caregiving of an older adult in your life? Researchers recently sought…

Many potential benefits of information and communication technology (cell phones, social media, fitness trackers, etc.) have been suggested for older adults, but not much is…

A cup of joe is a regular part of many people’s daily routines, but beyond helping us wake up, could that coffee be offering other…

A recent McKnight’s column titled “The Evolution of Nursing Homes” examines the changing world of skilled nursing homes and how many are convinced that this…

Maintaining the ability to drive is an important way for older adults to maintain their independence, and loss of this ability is associated with negative…

The Third Age of life is the period of healthy retirement, prior to the onset of significant frailty or physical difficulties. A recent Public Policy…

Participation in leisure activities has been associated with a number of positive cognitive, physical, and emotional outcomes as we age. However, we are still learning…

Recent research has shown a spotlight on ramifications on psychological well-being related to the way we conceive of our own futures, in addition to our…

Resident and customer satisfaction surveys are an important way for aging services organizations to gauge how well they meet the needs and preferences of the…

Recently, Bankrate published an online article titled Latest Trends in Assisted Living Facilities. The article examines how the senior living industry is changing to accommodate…

Using longitudinal survey data that asked about book and newspaper/magazine reading separately, researchers recently looked at the association of reading with participants’ longevity, as well…