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![Tech Talk: New wearable could retrain the brain after stroke-10516 Tech Talk: New wearable could retrain the brain after stroke-10516](/images/listing_research.jpg)
Tech Talk: New wearable could retrain the brain after stroke
Stroke survivors often experience uncontrollable spasms that can twist their arms and hands into fists. The only treatments are expensive, often painful injections of botulinum toxin or oral medications that can be sedating. Both offer only temporary relief. But help may be on the way.
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![Physical activity, inflammation tied to age-related skeletal changes-10506 Physical activity, inflammation tied to age-related skeletal changes-10506](/images/listing_research.jpg)
Physical activity, inflammation tied to age-related skeletal changes
New research indicates that some age-related changes in gene and protein expression in the skeletal muscles of older individuals may be affected more by physical inactivity and chronic inflammation than aging alone. This intriguing finding means some aspects of aging may be changeable, or soon will be.
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![Does trying to look younger curb ageism?-10500 Does trying to look younger curb ageism?-10500](/images/listing_research.jpg)
Does trying to look younger curb ageism?
Every year, millions of older Americans, including active-aging residents and members, spend money and time trying to look younger than they are -- coloring graying hair, buying anti-balding products, using teeth whiteners and wrinkle fillers, and more.
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![Walking, reminiscing boost brain health in older Black adults-10492 Walking, reminiscing boost brain health in older Black adults-10492](/images/listing_research.jpg)
Walking, reminiscing boost brain health in older Black adults
An Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) research program that enlists older Black adults to walk through and reminisce about historically Black neighborhoods in Portland -- which now look very different after rapid change through gentrification -- may help improve cognitive function, a new study finds. The findings may have particular relevance for seniors centers, area agencies on aging and other community-based settings.
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![Three pillars of psychological safety at work revealed-10482 Three pillars of psychological safety at work revealed-10482](/images/listing_research.jpg)
Three pillars of psychological safety at work revealed
Making sure that employees feel like they can speak their minds, take risks, and be themselves without fear of being judged is part of building a strong company culture and a psychologically safe workplace. The guidance given here could be relevant for all active-aging settings.
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![Stats: Only 15% of adults get palliative care at home in last year of life-10474 Stats: Only 15% of adults get palliative care at home in last year of life-10474](/images/listing_research.jpg)
Stats: Only 15% of adults get palliative care at home in last year of life
Starting palliative care in the months before death is linked to a more positive end-of-life experience, including improved quality of life, less anxiety, better pain and symptom management, and potentially less aggressive care at the end of life. However, Canadian estimates indicate that only 15% of people receive palliative care at home in the last year of life. It's an issue active-aging professionals should be aware of.
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