Health and Wellness
Exercise May Reduce Falls Risk Via Cognitive Benefits
Research has shown that falls reduction programs that include exercise are most effective for reducing falls risk. It is often assumed that these programs are…
Hospitalization & Cognitive Decline
Hospitalization of individuals is often necessary, but it can be associated with several risks. For example, among older adults, hospitalization has been linked to an…
Gait, Cognition, & Falls Risk
Gait performance—the ability to walk steadily at a useful pace—is a strong predictor of falls. Because gait involves the incorporation of multiple cognitive and physical…
Can Physical Activity Halt Decline in Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)?
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is a diagnosis of cognitive decline that is greater than would be expected based on age and education, but which does…
“Virtual Coaches” for Symptom Management
“Pretend that I am your health care practitioner and respond out loud to me… Tell me about your pain, aches, soreness, or discomfort.” Imagine hearing…
Social Support, Self-Care and Depression
Older adults face increasing risk of being unable to perform basic self-care tasks, also called activities of daily living (ADLs). ADL limitations affect older adults’…
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