RESEARCH REVIEW
ICAA's Research Review newsletter is a must for any health and wellness professional who intends to stay connected with the latest developments in aging research and population trends. Use these news stories to stay on top of the evidence in surveys, studies and polls that enables you to connect to the global active-aging community, establish relevant programs, and educate and market to older adults.
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Stats: Only 16% of adults 65+ routinely tested for thinking,memory
Fractures linked to walking leashed dogs on the rise
Resistance training may help prevent type 2 diabetes
Opioid misuse sending more older adults to the ED
Relieving arthritic knee pain unlikely to boost physical activity
Tech Talk: New hearing aid embeds fall detection and alerts
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Stats: 85% of adults 65+ feel younger than their actual age
Low-quality health stories the norm on social media
Personalized patient engagement a key to overall wellbeing
Lowering BP, cholesterol may not aid thinking, memory
Sedentary behavior tied to heart risks in older women
TechTalk: Take-homes from CES 2019
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Stats: 86% would change jobs to get more professional development
Beers Criteria for (in)appropriate medications updated
Meaningful life linked to healthy aging
Discourage surgery for shoulder pain: expert panel
Exercise may boost brain function in those with MCI
Tech Talk: Measuring steps after surgery may predict hospital stay
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Stats: US$84B: projected tech spend by 50+ adults in 2030
Pseudomedicine for dementia, brain health on the rise
Yoga top exercise across ages
OTC hearing aids may not help access to care
Healthcare can learn from hospitality, tech industries
Tech Talk: US NIH welcomes Fitbit BYOD
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Stats: 64% of retirees don't have a big enough nest egg
Cognitive problems affect recovery in rehab facilities
Energy costs, social isolation up extreme weather health risks
American Heart Assn recommends exercise therapy for PAD
Dancing curbs risk of ADL disability in older women
Tech Talk: Exploring hospital-at-home technologies
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Stats: 81% of employers aspire to culture of wellbeing
Aerobic exercise for 6 months may boost cognitive skills
Anxiety, depression may predict physical health problems
How pets play a role in healthy aging
Six Alzheimer's disease subgroups identified
Tech Talk: Artificial intelligence impacting healthcare
