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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Of note: Youngest boomers turn 50 on December 31
US population: How many older adults in 2030?
Feel younger than you are? That may extend longevity
Is aquatic exercise as effective as resistance training for strength?
Three exercise modes improve balance for people with knee osteoarthritis
Horse riding may increase dynamic stability
Computer plus training equals social connections
Planning for retirement linked to future happiness
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Why do midlife adults travel? It's not all business
Globally, over 1 billion people have a disability
Exercising outdoors keeps midlife women motivated
Ballroom dancing may ease symptoms of Parkinson's disease
Home care leaps in priority for not-for-profit communities
Social media may help improve health literacy
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Moderate physical activity may lower risk of Parkinson’s disease
Some cities better than others for successful aging
Winter weather keeps older adults indoors and lonely
Control diabetes in middle age to maintain brain health
Difficulty walking or climbing most common forms of disability
Even in “seniors” housing and retirement communities, trouble with daily living
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Virtual education and support helps women control diabetes
Patients are responsible, too, for health outcomes
For assisted living, online reviews are important
Delaying Alzheimer’s disease could save billions
Neighborhood walking may be a step toward improved cognition
For people with heart disease, leisure exercise reduces feeling of hopelessness
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Strength plus aerobics training best for functional fitness
In the US, 10% of grandparents live with a grandchild
Not enough retirement housing in the UK
City or suburb? Location matters for older adults
Positive messages about aging improve physical function
At midlife, caregivers help parents, children and grandchildren
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Increased awareness of memory failings may decrease quality of life
Are older adults assuming student loan debt to help younger generations?
Home-based strength training more effective when supervised
Mediterranean diet reversed, but did not prevent, metabolic syndrome
Do older adults overestimate or underestimate their risk of falls?
Consensus paper refutes claims of some brain games marketing