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Lonely or not, older adults benefit from social connections
Both the subjective experience of loneliness (how people feel) and the objective measures of isolation, such as size of social network and access to resources, are important despite their differences, point out the authors of a new report.
moreEmotional wellness
Ageism has many consequences
Ageist attitudes may increase a person's worry about dementia and could lead to discrimination in the workplace.
moreAttitudes & perceptions
Inactivity plus lifestyle risks equal more chronic conditions
Would the lifestyle factors of physical inactivity, smoking, alcohol intake, body mass index or fruit and vegetable consumption lead to one or more chronic health conditions?
moreHealth conditions
Strength training helps cognition
A group of 100 people ages 55 and older who had mild cognitive impairment engaged in progressive strength training and cognitive training two to three days per week over six months.
moreCognitive health
Stats: $259 billion cost of Alzheimer's disease
The national cost of caring for people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias in the United States was estimated at US $259 billion, according to a compilation of data from multiple sources.
moreEconomics of aging
Older homeowners lead growth of remodeling industry
People remodel their homes to add space, improve the facilities, increase energy efficiency or make changes to accommodate aging in place (National Association of Home Builders).
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