Aging & Wellness
Are You Lonesome Tonight? The Deadly Impact of Social Isolation & Loneliness
Social isolation is an ongoing concern within the aging services sector, and research has shown that both actual and perceived social isolation have been associated…
When Positive Aging Imagery Turns Negative
Prior research has shown that exposure to some positive portrayals of aging can affect have positive outcomes consequences in for older adults, such as better…
Love in Separate Apartments: Why Older Adults May Not Want to Move in Together
Can being physically close be “too close” for some individuals in intimate romantic relationships, leading to relationship dysfunction? Recent research published in the Journal of…
Self-Compassion Related to Higher Levels of Well-Being in Aging Adults
“A moment of self-compassion can change your entire day. A string of such moments can change the course of your life.” – Christopher Germer Being…
Differences in Mental Health Care for Older vs. Younger Adults
A significant number of adults at any age struggle with mental illness, and health care providers have a number of options for treating a diagnosed…
Going Mobile: Older Adults’ Self-Reported Mobility Levels Often Fall Short of Actual Abilities
Mobility and risk of falls are major concerns for older adults. For hospital staff, mobility is a major factor in decisions about discharging older adults…
Indicators for “Successful Aging” Also Associated with Risks of Harmful Drinking
A recent British study examined a number of social and economic factors to determine which were associated with the risk of harmful drinking habits in…
Let’s Get Cognitive: Researchers “Work Out” Specific Links between Aerobic Exercise & Cognitive Benefits
A number of studies have shown that aerobic exercise can lead to cognitive benefits. However, research had not directly examined the question of the specific…
Prescription for Disaster: Researchers ID a New Falls Risk for Older Men
Falls are a major concern for older adults, senior living providers, and many other aging services providers. A recent study shows that a class of…
Late-Life Learning: What Are the Brain Benefits?
A number of studies have shown an association between lifetime intellectual activity and cognitive decline. However, less is known about the impact of learning a…
When Experience Diminishes the Ability to Empathize: Some Food for Thought for Older & Younger Adults Alike
With age comes experience, and, if we’re lucky, also some wisdom. But what about empathy? Said differently, does compassion for those dealing with life’s smorgasbord…
Reaction to Emotional Events & Mortality
An increasing amount of evidence suggests that our emotional lives can have a significant impact on health outcomes. A recent study suggests that it is…
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