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Being active in a group helps maintain cognitive function
The social dimension of wellness encompasses interactions with family, friends, neighbors and groups (International Council on Active Aging). Does it make a difference if those social connections are made with an individual or with a group?
moreCognitive health
The right shoe can relieve foot pain
Foot pain may be caused by poor fitting or high-heel shoes, poor posture, high-impact activities, health conditions such as arthritis or diabetes, and joint or skin problems (Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center).
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Occupancy in independent and assisted living on a steady climb
In the third quarter (July, August, September) of 2014, the average occupancy rate for in independent living properties was 90.9%, 4.2 percentage points above its cyclical low. The average occupancy rate for assisted living properties was 89.4% in the third quarter, which is 2.9 percentage points above its cyclical low. The rates are based in data submitted by subscribers to the NIC MAP® Data Service (13,000 properties within 99 US metropolitan markets).
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Scandinavian countries ranked highest for well-being of older adults
An index measuring the social and economic well-being of older people in four key domains (income security, health, personal capability and enabling environments) ranked 96 countries based on data provided by government and nongovernmental organizations.
moreGerontology
New doctors not sure what nursing homes offer
A group of 67 residents in internal medicine (have a medical degree and practicing under supervision) took a 10-item multiple choice quiz on the staffing and services available at skilled nursing facilities (SNF).
moreAttitudes & perceptions
A few home modifications can help prevent falls
Environmental factors, such as loose rugs, poor lighting and lack of handrails, can increase the risk of falls (National Council on Aging). Recognizing this, an initiative in New Zealand was developed to discover if home modifications increased safety, which in turn would reduce the number of falls.
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