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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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Alerts from AI: How Artificial Intelligence Could Reduce ER Visits among Older Adults
, Technology

Through modern technologies such as self-driving cars or voice assistants, artificial intelligence (AI) is making its way into public view. AI systems are computers or…

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Day by Day: How Daily Interactions Affect Older Adults’ Sense of Purpose
, Aging & Wellness

A sense of purpose in life can be very influential. It can affect our goals, directions, and sometimes even health outcomes. In a study that…

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When Things Get Ruff: How Dog Walking Eased Pandemic Loneliness
, Aging & Wellness

Pet ownership increases the likelihood that owners interact with other individuals, an opportunity that is of particular interest to older adults who are often socially…

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On the Move: Domestic Migration on the Increase among Older Adults
, Aging & Wellness

When we think of migration, or people migrating, we may have an image of citizens from one country leaving to another, or even college students…

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More Than Fun & Games: New Video Games Promise Brain Benefits
, Aging & Wellness

Playing video games can be good for you. Scientists at UC San Francisco’s Neuroscape center have discovered that receiving certain interventions using video games can…

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Exploring the Intersection of Life Satisfaction & Health
, Aging & Wellness

Researchers have widely established that greater satisfaction with life as a whole is associated with better health. But little attention has been given to understanding…

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Name That Tune: Musical Test May Help with Early Diagnosis of Cognitive Decline
, Aging & Wellness

A new pilot study is creating excitement, with some dynamic results that seem to suggest that quick and easy music tests can predict cognitive decline…

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Mind Over Matter: Perceptions of Aging Are a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
, Aging & Wellness

Your attitude toward aging matters. Research from several studies indicates that individuals with more positive attitudes toward aging tend to live longer, happier lives than…

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Up, Up & Away: Older Adults Trading Work for Perks
, Aging & Wellness

The travel industry is one that was substantially impacted by the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Most travelers have become very familiar with canceled…

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Seeing Snacks as Sustenance: Resident Perceptions on the Nutritional & Psychological Value of Snacking
, Senior Housing

Meeting nutritional needs is vital, not only for physical health but also for psychological well-being, autonomy, and quality of life. Although older adults can often…

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R2-D2, Busboy: A Fresh Look at Robots as a Staffing Support Solution in Senior Living
, Technology

In senior living, staffing challenges have been exacerbated by COVID-19, and they remain the top-of-mind concern for community leaders. McKnight’s Senior Living reports that robotics,…

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Music Has Charms to Soothe a Savage Breast—and to Improve the Brain
, Aging & Wellness

Music has a special place in our world; it adds a soundtrack to life that makes almost every moment more enjoyable. Music also has a…

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