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Topic- Trends
HR trends report for 2024 released
McLean & Company's recently published a 62-page HR Trends Report 2024 that outlines the key areas human resources will need to focus on to prepare organizations and employees for the disruption they will face in 2024. Four key trends were identified:
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Spirituality supports mental health: Global report
On the eve World Mental Health Day (October 10), Radiant Foundation's Faith & Media Initiative partnered with Gallup to launch a meta-analysis of academic and Gallup global data that uncovers ways in which spirituality can help address the global mental health crisis.
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Telehealth generation gap causes stark division
Telehealth mobile apps are a preferred channel for virtual care delivery, but generational differences persist, according to the recent JD Power 2023 US Telehealth Satisfaction Study. Active-aging organizations can play a role in facilitating access among residents, members, and staff who may not feel comfortable using the technology.
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Stats: 30% of pre-retirees face worse health, economic status
The expected health and economic well-being of Americans nearing retirement age in the lower half of the economic distribution today is no better than that of their counterparts more than two decades ago, a recent study shows. The findings have implications for the senior living market and employers.
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Stats: 37% of older adults get potentially inappropriate medications
Researchers have found that the use of potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) among older adults is "widespread" globally, and significantly in North America, as well as elsewhere. A PIM is a drug for which the potential adverse risks may exceed any expected benefits. Management of life plan, assisted living, and memory communities have an additional reason to make sure their residents are taking only appropriate medications.
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Tech Talk: 2023 Fintech for Aging and Longevity map launches
Fintech4Longevity recently posted an interactive map that provides a detailed overview of start-ups in the field of longevity and finance. The company curated the ecosystem map with a specific focus on highlighting start-ups that intersect longevity and finance, while also supporting technological advancements in the realm of finance and fintech. It's worth a look for the depth of information and insights into how potential customers might expand and extend their income and equity, as well as resources for potential collaborations around financial education.
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