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Topic- Motivation
Mental resilience curbs adverse effects of diabetes in older adults
Psychological resilience--having attitudes and behaviors that help people bounce back after stressful challenges--may help older individuals with type 2 diabetes have fewer hospitalizations, better physical functioning, lower disability, better mental quality of life, and a lower likelihood of becoming frail, according to a recent study.
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Strategy helps employers head off
Companies can address "quiet quitting" by ensuring that employees spend time with other people who identify with the company, according to a study from North Carolina State University. The findings can inform everything from office layouts to assigning mentors to new employees.
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Illness, death messaging best motivation for exercise
Fitness apps that emphasize illness- or death-related messaging are more likely to be effective in motivating physical activity than are social stigma, obesity or financial cost messaging, according to a recent study.
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Use messages about aging to promote older-adult wellness
Readers are undoubtedly aware that people's views of aging can impact their health and even longevity, and there is evidence to suggest that shifting older adults' views of aging could help promote healthy behaviors. But what to say? In separate studies, Mathers Institute compared responses to three different types of messages to see which resonated most with study participants – all senior center attendees – and motivated them to take action.
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Stats: 41% of Medicare beneficiaries now leaving home more often
Despite the pandemic, 41% of 2,700 Medicare beneficiaries said in a new survey that they are leaving the house three or more times per week, compared to just 19% who said the same in April. Organizations should be aware of the trend, given that most constituents are at increased risk.
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Dancing together boosts bond between grandmothers, granddaughters
A pilot study conducted with dance movement therapists in Israel showed the program has potential to increase exercise, improve quality of life and deepen familial ties between grandparents and grandchildren. The intervention consisted of three freestyle dance sessions one week apart. It's a low-cost program that should be easily implementable in active-aging settings.
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