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Independent residents avoid moving to higher levels of care
Interviews were conducted with 367 people who lived in residences for older adults that feature multiple levels of living, such as independent, assisted and skilled nursing.
moreAttitudes & perceptions
Wii games benefit function and quality of life
A literature review uncovered 22 studies that looked at the effects of Nintendo Wii™ exergames being played by older adults.
morePhysical wellness
Barriers to exercise may differ for oldest ages
A questionnaire was completed by 144 people ages 65-95 years who reported on their motivations to exercise, barriers to exercise, health and feelings of well-being.
moreMotivation
Body weight and smoking influence independence years later
When they were between the ages of 48.6 and 51.1 years, 2,293 men in Sweden were evaluated for cardiovascular risk factors, body weight and lifestyle choices as part of the Uppsala Longitudinal Study of Adult Men.
moreHealth conditions
Mindfulness improves quality of life among older adults
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) combines practice in meditation with gentle physical movement to help people better understand and work with the stresses in their lives.
moreEmotional wellness
Improve sleep with mindful meditation
As people age, they may experience trouble falling asleep or staying asleep (NIH SeniorHealth). However, disturbed sleep is not normal, and a team of researchers wondered if there was a non-drug way to have a good night’s sleep.
STUDY: A group of 49 people with moderate sleep problems, ages 55 and older, were randomly assigned to attend a sleep hygiene education course (sleep habits, relaxation methods and establishing bedtime routines) or to learn a mindful awareness practice that trained participants to be aware of their thoughts and emotions but avoid reacting to or becoming distracted by them.
