Scientific research
All reports are FREE to ICAA Organizational and ICAA 100 members. Individual members need to upgrade to an Organizational and/or ICAA 100 membership to access reports.
Non-member can purchase reports by setting up a nonmember account, click on the Log-in button above to do so. Nonmembers can also access reports by purchasing an ICAA Organizational or ICAA 100 membership.
Access and utilize the ICAA library of scientific studies, reports and statistics to assist you with the development of your business case for wellness, program and community design and development, evidence-informed lifestyle choices and marketing strategies and approaches.
Caregiver depression linked to more ED visits by dementia patients
It's well known that depression puts community-based caregivers at risk for emotional, mental, and physical health problems, underscoring the need for organizations to provide respite and support.
moreCaregiving
Hearing loss tied to mental, physical, social ills in older people
Most people in the industry are aware that hearing loss can hinder communication and affect emotional and social wellness.
moreHealth conditions
Subjective well-being linked to longer life without disability, illness
Studies have shown that subjective well-being - e.g., enjoying life, not feeling depressed - is associated with a longer life.
moreEmotional wellness
"Traffic light" food labels help employees make healthier choices
Here's a wellness program that can make a difference for employees who buy their meals at work Researchers found that labeling food choices in a hospital cafeteria with simple "traffic-light" symbols indicating their relative health value was associated with a reduction in calories purchased by employees, and that the dietary changes were sustained over two years.
moreEmployee wellness
Stats: 76% of adults 75+ take dietary supplements
We all want to improve our cognitive health; however, this desire can prompt costly, unhelpful and sometimes harmful, decision making.
moreAttitudes & perceptions
Tech Talk: Smart speakers can detect cardiac arrest, call 911
Researchers at the University of Washington (UW) have developed a contactless tool to monitor people for cardiac arrest while they're asleep.
more
