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Healthy aging toolkit facilitates evidence-based research
Australia's ARC Centre of Excellence in Population Ageing Research and the University of New South Wales have launched the Healthy Ageing Toolkit. The toolkit, a website, is a repository of searchable information about aging cohort studies conducted around the world (current number of studies, 287) designed to support the study of healthy aging and its trajectories, as well as inequities related to healthy aging. Active-aging organizations may want to locate studies in their area of interest and contact the lead researchers about collaborations. This could be particularly relevant to university-based communities.
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NIH releases 2022 dementia research progress report
The US National Institutes on Health has released its 2022 scientific progress report on dementia research. The report features science advances and related efforts between March 2021 and early 2022 in areas in such areas as drug development and biomarkers; lifestyle, behavior and cognitive training interventions; dementia care and caregiver support; and health disparities. It's a must-read or reference publication for senior living and dementia-care staff.
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Practical research studies inspire best practices
The Mather Institute has released a report detailing the work of its 2022 Innovative Research on Aging award winners. The report should be of interest to all active-aging professionals who want to learn more about research findings relevant to their communities and who may want to be inspired to conduct studies of their own or adopt some of the programs described in the report. The report provides snapshots of a wide range of research topics, including:
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"Enormous potential" of active-adult rental properties highlighted
NIC has released a white paper that should be of interest to all active-aging industry professionals, delineating the "enormous potential" of active-adult rental properties. The white paper answers such questions as how "active adult" differs from independent family and multifamily; who is currently working in the segment, and what insights have they shared; and what are the demographics of active-adult communities.
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What do potential gym members want?
What motivating factors drive potential gym-goers toward exercise and fitness, and what keeps them going? The findings from this ABC Fitness Solutions study have implications for active-aging communities, not just gyms and health clubs. The results are gleaned from analyses of 1,500 consumers across major US markets, balanced by region, gender and age.
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Struggles predicted for middle-income older adults
Looking ahead, a new NORC analysis updating the original "Forgotten Middle" study finds that there will be 16 million middle-income older adults (75+) in 2033, many of whom will struggle to pay for the health, personal care, and housing services that they will need. For example, excluding home equity, nearly three-quarters of middle-income older adults in 2033 will have insufficient financial resources to pay for assisted living if they need and want it. Even with home equity, nearly 40% will not be able to afford assisted living. This could have an impact on all levels of senior living.
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