Aging & Social Factors
The BRIGHTEN Program: An Electronic Networking Intervention Program for Interdisciplinary Geriatric Health Teams
Thirty percent of older adults report depressive symptoms at primary care visits; however, many more may go undetected. Primary care physicians rarely have the time…
Hurricane Evacuation: Its Impact on Nursing Home Residents with Dementia
Natural disasters challenge any organization that must put evacuation plans in place to move those who are vulnerable. Recent research suggests that those with dementia…
Long-term Care Awareness Study Reveals Americans’ Lack of Preparedness Related to Financing Long-Term Care
Northwestern Mutual’s Long-Term Care Awareness Study suggests that many Americans have work to do in order to be financially prepared for the costs of their…
Confidence in 55+ Housing Market Continues to Climb: 2012 3rd Quarter Results Announced
Each quarter since its inception in 2008 the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) 55+ Housing Market Index (HMI) is used to measure builder confidence…
Physical Activity Appears to Protect the Aging Brain
There is still limited evidence on ways to prevent cognitive decline in later life, which results from structural changes in the brain, the causes of…
2012 Seniors Housing & Care Journal: Predicting Nursing Home Demand
Being able to predict short- and long-term demand for nursing home care is important for the industry and for policy makers. This article reports on…
2012 Seniors Housing & Care Journal: A Brief Intervention to Improve Psychological Fitness
A pilot study involving 96 members of a retirement community tested the efficacy of a brief intervention to improve psychological skills in order to improve…
The “New” American Family: Implications for Retirement, Finances, and Future Care
What was once considered the “traditional” American family consisting of a married couple with children is no longer the norm. According to the 2010 Census,…
Best Cities for Successful Aging
In an effort to improve the lives of aging Americans, the Milken Institute has assembled a listing of the Best Cities in America for successful…
The Independent Living Report
A comprehensive study about how and why older adults choose independent living. This detailed 116 page study, conducted by Dr. Margaret Wylde of ProMatura Group…
Senior Living for the Next Generation Volumes I & II
Senior Living for the Next Generation, Volume I – A View Through the Lens of the Experienced Adult Child marks the first release of a…
Identifying & Addressing Social Isolation
Social isolation is a significant and widespread problem, with a variety of health consequences. A recent paper in the Journal of Primary Prevention reviews the…
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