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Topic- Health promotion
Better suicide prevention campaigns needed for older adults
Older adults have the highest rates of suicide in the US, but most well-known national suicide prevention organizations do not have easily accessible prevention resources targeting this population, a recent study suggests. The findings highlight the urgent need for suicide-prevention efforts that address the unique healthcare needs of older adults, according to the authors -- something for active-aging organizations to be aware of.
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Tech Talk: Nine research projects for healthy aging funded
Following a competitive, national call for proposals, AGE-WELL, Toronto, Canada, announced funding for nine research projects through its 2024 AgeTech Advance: Healthy Aging Research Program (HARP), aimed at advancing the development and application of technology-enabled solutions that support healthy aging. Research is one of three interconnected pillars through which AGE-WELL is advancing Canada's aging innovation ecosystem.
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Healthy habits in middle age tied to better brain health later
Among middle-aged people, having risk factors like blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol that are not well-controlled combined with not following certain healthy habits including exercise, diet and sleep, are linked to a higher risk of stroke, dementia or depression later in life, according to a recent study.
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Games, puzzles can slow cognitive decline, MCI
Older people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) who engage in high levels of activities such as word games and hobbies have better memory, working memory, attention and processing speed than those who do not, a recent study suggests. Although the study is observational and cannot prove cause and effect, active-aging organizations might consider adding these activities to regular programming and/or encouraging them among residents and members.
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Tech Talk: Wellhub expands digital programming, increases ROI
Wellhub rebranded from Gympass in April 2024 and never looked back -- except to document its increased return on investment (ROI) in its second annual "return on wellbeing" report. The 99-page report provides insights and data from the company's transformation to a digital corporate wellness program, with recently added categories that focus not only on fitness, but also nutrition, sleep, and mental health.
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Helping older adults manage obesity
A summit convened by the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) has resulted in the identification of seven strategies for successful care of older adults with obesity. GSA outlines the recommendations in a new publication, "Bringing Obesity Management to the Forefront of Care for Older Adults."
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