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Exercise Promotes Healthy Cognitive Aging through the Hippocampus
,Physical exercise appears to be a promising strategy to improve or maintain cognitive function, because research suggests it may enhance learning and memory among older…
Subtypes of Older Adults on the Internet
,Older adults are the fastest-growing segment of computer and Internet users, but little is known about this segment of users. Are older adult Internet users…
The Long-Term Care Needs of Same-Sex Couples
,With the increased visibility of the older adult gay, lesbian, and bisexual (LGB) population, new research is identifying health disparities that affect the well-being of…
10 Things You Need to Know about Hearing Loss
,Adrienne Tarnoff, hi HealthInnovations, Licensed Hearing Instrument Specialist Here are 10 simple facts you should read if you (or someone close to you) seem to…
Age May Moderate the Impact of Work Stress
,As older adults are increasingly remaining in or returning to professional employment, there is greater interest in how age might influence the experience of work.…
Training on Empathy May Improve Physician Attitudes to Older Patients
,The aging of the US population is creating an increased need for physicians who are skilled in the care of older adults. However, many surveys…
Reminders of Age Stereotypes Have Mixed Effects on Cognitive Performance
,Stereotypes harm groups and individuals in many ways. Aside from mistreatment by others who hold negative stereotypes, members of stereotyped groups are also internally affected…
Municipal Bonds as Part of the Mid-Market Senior Housing Solution?
,Summary: The cost and availability of debt plays a meaningful role in a developer’s ability to deliver a moderately priced, mid-market senior housing community. Tax-exempt…
Mather LifeWays Announces Whole-Person Wellness Survey Results
,Results of a recent survey of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) reveal that these organizations are providing robust wellness programs for resident and staffs. The…
Mental Activities Appear to Benefit Cognitive Aging
,Older adults who take part in mentally stimulating activities appear more likely to avoid or delay significant cognitive decline, but the relationship between activity and…
Can Population Aging Mean Less, Not More, Cognitive Decline?
,The increased life expectancy of the global population is well established, but the quality of life among the world’s growing population of older adults is…
Dog Walking, Sense of Community & Physical Activity
,Pet ownership appears to support the health of older adults, although assessing its influence is difficult because healthier (and younger) older adults are more likely…