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Tech: Virtual reality can relieve end-of-life pain
In a pilot study, researchers investigated the feasibility of a single virtual reality (VR) experience as a satisfying, and effective tool for end-of-life pain relief for individuals receiving palliative care in an inpatient setting. Forty-five participants (average age, 52; about half, women) were offered a one-time VR experience with a selection of several videos and games. Significant pain reduction was evident during and immediately after the experience. No serious side effects were reported during the intervention; however, afterwards, three patients were nauseous, to had headaches, and three had dry eyes.
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DEIB survey, toolkit released for senior living
The first diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) survey and toolkit for senior living was released November 9. The survey, conducted by Ferguson Partners, collected information across the participating companies and reviews both the degree to which DEIB programs are deployed and the diversity of their respective staff. The survey also indicated opportunities for senior living companies to give more focus to DEIB efforts. The DEIB Toolkit was developed for interested companies to customize programs suited to their respective firms.
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Social media helps people feel connected to others
A new Gallup report, released in collaboration with Meta, found that despite social disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most people across the countries studied said they felt connected to others. The report is based on an in-depth, Meta-commissioned survey of people's social connections in Brazil, Egypt, France, India, Indonesia, Mexico and the United States. Representative population samples of least 2,000 people ages 15+ in each country, surveyed between April and June 2022, were included. The insights can help inform efforts to encourage social media interaction in active-aging communities.
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11-pound weight gain linked to higher risk of total knee replacement
Relatively small increases in weight raise an individual's risk of knee osteoarthritis, as well as the need for a knee replacement, according to research presented in October at the International Congress on Obesity in Melbourne, Australia. Here's one more reason to promote a healthy weight among your constituents.
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Sleep "essential" for heart and brain health: AHA
The American Heart Association recently added sleep to its "Life's Simple 7" checklist as an eighth metric of cardiovascular health, transforming the checklist's name to "Life's Essential 8." Researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health evaluated the addition of sleep for predicting future cardiovascular disease (CVD) in a study of about 2,000 middle-aged to older adults (mean age, 69; 54%, women) who participated in a sleep exam and provided comprehensive data on their sleep characteristics in an ongoing US study of CVD and CVD risk factors. Taken together, the findings highlight the benefits to active-aging organizations of prioritizing sleep -- and conditions conducive to better sleep -- for members and residents.
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Stats: Corporate wellness market to hit $75.3 billion by 2030
The global corporate wellness market is expected to reach USD 75.3 billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 4.38% during the forecast period, according to a report by Grand View Research, Inc. Corporate wellness initiatives are targeting specific health risk factors such as stress, obesity, smoking, poor eating, and lack of exercise. Active-aging organizations should consider getting on board with these initiatives.
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