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Tech Talk: Older adults warm to technology in 2025
Older adults are gaining an appreciation for technology, recognizing its power to help them age in place and enable a healthy life, according to a survey-based report on 2025 tech trends from AARP. Active aging communities might want to make some of the coveted tech available to customers to help ensure a competitive edge.
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What to expect from generation beta
Prudential Financial, Inc. welcomed Generation Beta (people born January 1, 2025, to Dec. 31, 2039) by commissioning a report that reveals how Americans envision the future, and how technological, social and economic shifts will impact their financial security.
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New guidelines for diagnosing dementia released
The Alzheimer's Association recently released new guidelines for diagnosing dementia. What's important for active-aging communities is the fact that the guidelines are applicable to primary and specialty care, not just neurologists. That means they could be easier to implement, and the process may be easier to explain to family members.
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Major depression tied to risky driving among older adults
Older adults with major depressive disorder engaged in riskier driving behaviors, such
as more frequent hard braking, hard cornering, and unpredictable driving patterns compared with individuals without depression, according to a recent study. The authors say the findings suggest that major depression "is associated with driving safety among older adults, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to help them maintain safe driving habits and
independence" -- something for active-aging communities to be aware of.
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Living apart together benefits older adults' mental health
Living Apart Together (LAT) is the way to go for around 10% of heterosexual couples, including 4% of those over age 60, according to a recent study. Those couples live in different households while maintaining a steady intimate relationship with each other, and likely enjoy mental health benefits. The findings may have implications for active-aging communities, as well.
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Stats: 44% of 50+ adults expect to relocate
While the majority of older adults want to age in place, either in their current home (75%) or in their community (73%), many are realizing that this may not be possible. A new report from AARP reveals that 44% of adults ages 50+ anticipate moving in the future to a more affordable home. The report offers additional insights for active-aging management, including community features that are important to both younger and older adults -- e.g., affordable, accessible housing, transportation and healthcare; accessible public spaces, and opportunities for social engagement and work.
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