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InvestigAge is an online resource for industry experts, by industry experts, featuring curated and condensed research findings from 2010 to late 2023 covering a broad cross-section of research on aging.
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A Peek at the Public’s Experiences & Expectations of Caregiving
,Recently, the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago and the Associated Press conducted their second major study on expectations surrounding ongoing living…
Does Having a Sense of Purpose Affect Longevity?
,Previous studies have led researchers to consider having a purpose in life as an indicator of healthy aging. One reason for this was the association…
What “Healthy Aging” & “Dying Slowly” Have in Common
,As my late grandmother used to say, “One day you’ll look at yourself in the mirror and say, ‘when the hell did this happen?’” “This,”…
The Middle-Market Gap in Senior Housing: Challenges & Opportunities
,At its recent regional conference, the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing and Care Industries hosted a panel presentation, moderated by Bill Pettit of…
The Uneven Playing Field of End-of-Life Care
,New research indicates that people with dementia received better-quality end-of-life care when they lived in a skilled nursing home, or when they had advance directives…
Does Culture Change Impact Quality of Care?
,The focus of culture change models of care has been to improve the quality of life for residents, but the impact of culture change on…
Can Benefits of Cognitive Training Last 10 Years?
,Cognitive training has become increasingly popular for individuals looking to reduce cognitive decline in normal aging and to reduce their risk of dementia. But does…
Fruits or Vegetables: Which Are Healthier?
,A recent study conducted in the United Kingdom looked at the impact that fruit and vegetable consumption has on overall risk of death, as well…
Why Are Older Adults So Happy?
,Their bodies and minds are slowly deteriorating, yet research consistently finds that older adults say they’re happier on average than people half their age. So,…
Auditory Deprivation: The Importance of Treating Hearing Loss Early
,A common complaint from people who have gone too long without treating their hearing loss is “I can’t hear with my hearing aids.” What they…
Mastery & Resilience: A Tale of Two Women Coping with Late-Life Loss
,Old age invites the opportunity for losses as well as gains. Losses associated with growing older include decreased physical function and the deterioration of health.…
Stroke Survivors & Blood Pressure: Consistency Is Key
,Although lowering blood pressure after a stroke has been known to reduce the risk for another stroke, a heart attack, and other vascular events, the…