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Topic- Attitudes & perceptions
Personality plays a role in centenarian's longevity
What is more important for longevity? Physiological health status or psychological factors? Since previous research had indicated that personality factors influenced health and perhaps longevity, researchers turned to the participants in the Longevity Genes Project, which follows the lives of over 500 Eastern European (Ashkenzai) Jews over the age of 95 along with 700 of their descendants. Because Ashkenzai Jews are genetically homogeneous, it is easier to spot genetic differences within the study population.
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Confidence in ability to retire at historic low
Considering the past few years of recession, it may come as no surprise that a new survey confirms that people are worried about their ability to retire from paid work.
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Age groups collide in active adult communities
Since the Boomers likely have different attitudes and interests than the older generations, are there impacts when they begin to move into age-friendly communities targeted to older adults?
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Sense of control also linked to quality of life for people with disabilities
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Who's in control? The answer affects cognition
A sense of control was a key factor in a less-stressful move into a retirement community, found a study reported last year in ICAA Research Review (11[25] July 2011). Does a sense of control impact other areas in the lives of older adults?
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