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Older population increases, but younger cohort is larger
An estimated 46.2 million people in the United States were ages 65 and older in 2014. The highest percentage of 65+ residents was in Florida.
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Older adults motivated to reduce risks of diabetes and heart disease
Younger and older adults at high risk for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes enrolled in a modified Diabetes Prevention Program.
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Do ups and downs in life satisfaction impact longevity?
People who live longer tend to have great life satisfaction, report the authors of a new study. But, they wondered, what happens when satisfaction changes over time?
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Light intensity activities add to benefits of more vigorous physical activity
According to background in a recent report, apathy (lack of interest or indifference) may hasten cognitive decline among people with dementia.
STUDY: The actions of 40 residents with dementia in a nursing home were tracked using video. Three videos of each resident (while dining, while interacting with a staff member and a random selection) were analyzed. Five factors were evaluated: environmental stimulation, ambiance, crowding, staff familiarity and light and sounds.
Exercise
Appropriate stimulation may help people with dementia
According to background in a recent report, apathy (lack of interest or indifference) may hasten cognitive decline among people with dementia.
STUDY: The actions of 40 residents with dementia in a nursing home were tracked using video. Three videos of each resident (while dining, while interacting with a staff member and a random selection) were analyzed. Five factors were evaluated: environmental stimulation, ambiance, crowding, staff familiarity and light and sounds.
Cognitive health
Individual or team sports ease retirement transitions
When interviewing 250 residents of a retirement community, the author of a new report defined “sport” as both formal and informal activities, including organized team sports, running and shuffleboard.
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