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New construction of assisted living units continues
A survey conducted across 31 large metropolitan areas of the United States showed that construction of assisted living accommodations continues.
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Eating the right fruits lowers risk of diabetes
Between 1984 and 2008, food frequency questionnaires were completed every four years by 187,382 participants in three studies tracking nurses and health professionals. During the study period, 12,198 participants (6.5%) developed diabetes.
moreNutrition
Boomers give the most to charity
During the recession, fundraisers in nonprofit organizations faced difficult challenges. A new survey among donors in the United States explored trends in charitable giving.
moreEconomics of aging
Middle-age consumers choose companies that give back
Corporate social responsibility, describes a company willing to create programs that give back to society, as well as considering the company’s impact on social, environmental and economic factors.
moreAttitudes & perceptions
Interactive computer program inspires older adults to walk more
Language can be a barrier to health behavior change, as can recommendations that do not fit into an ethnic culture. One advantage of technology is the ability to synchronize culturally-sensitive images and content with sound tracks in different languages.
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More caregivers needed to support aging Boomers
As the large population of Boomers (born 1946-1964) ages, the assumption is that a portion of this population will need caregiving when they reach the oldest ages. Today, family caregivers provide much of the support needed by older relatives, but the Boomers had few children than past generations, and family members no longer live near one another.
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