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Time, space and attitude impact collaborative workspaces
A new report from global research company Leading Edge Forum in London, UK, investigated a range of digital and hybrid working environments to determine how they influence issues of trust, communication and culture. This is important as active-aging organizations are moving to construct new headquarters and other work spaces using varying types of collaborative environments. The report, entitled "Reconfiguring the collaborative workspace: making the most of time, space and attitude," is based on 50 hours of interviews with people working in a wide range of environments at different organization levels.
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Carry naloxone to help with opioid overdose: FDA
The US Food and Drug Administration released a consumer update, underscoring its stance that anyone can save a life during an opioid overdose by giving naloxone, a drug that can be sprayed into the nose or injected. Organizations should have the drug on hand, since an overdose can occur even inadvertently with prescription medication. Examples of opioids include oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, morphine, heroin and fentanyl.
morePhysical wellness
Back pain recovery expectations linked to actual outcomes
An individual's expectations for recovery from back pain are related to their likelihood of returning to work and may affect other outcomes as well, a Cochrane Review revealed. This is important because organization staff can help promote positive expectations, regardless of a constituent's age or functional status.
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Supervisor support in customer conflicts curbs staff turnover
How supervisors manage customer conflict helps determine how long workers stay on the job, according to a University of British Columbia (UBC) study. The findings are relevant to active-aging organizations, where conflicts are known to develop between constituents and all levels of service providers.
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Stats: 20% of LGBTQ older adults in SF fear senior services
One in five LGBTQ older adults in San Francisco don't use aging services because they feel unsafe or unwelcome, according to a recently released report, "Accessing Aging Services Needs Assessment of LGBTQ Senior Health in San Francisco." Other barriers include mobility limitations (nearly 50%) and difficulty accessing transportation (25%). It's likely that results would be similar or more pronounced in cities or regions that are less tolerant of gender differences, and active-aging organizations should be aware that these potential clients and customers are in need but may not easily walk through the door.
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Tech Talk: Safety concerns raised for consumer mobile health apps
A recent literature review of 80 consumer health app safety studies details a formidable list of shortcomings. While these apps may motivate users to engage in healthful activities, active-aging leaders should be aware of the limitations of these technologies, and alert users to safety issues associated with them.
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