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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Sidewalks and errands increase the risk of falling
Fewer strokes among people 65 years and older
Physical activity higher among dog owners
Gardens improve life for people with dementia
Interest in health ratchets up a notch among older adults
Prevalence of Alzheimer’s and dementia linked to healthy hearts
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Maybe timing will increase physical activity at older ages
Older adults with smartphones use their apps
Women might be able to cool hot flashes with weight loss
Saving for retirement? You may take action to improve your health
Confidence in physical appearance rises at older ages
Balance and depression are fall risks among people with cognitive decline
Older adults reluctant to use public transportation
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Musculoskeletal conditions most expensive health care cost
More physical activity means more functional ability
Boomers get ready to travel for overnight vacations
For people with Parkinson’s disease, walking relieves symptoms
Workplace wellness is great, but don’t make me do it
Top-down encouragement leads employees to workplace wellness
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Better diet is best way to lower risk of diabetes
Living in a walkable neighorhood helps reduce diabetes risk
Housing costs a concern when people think about aging
A good night’s sleep aids cognition
Walking aids function for people with knee osteoarthritis
To tech or not to tech? Older adults are ambivalent
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Why university courses appeal to older adults
When words are hard to find, social interactions decline
An ideal “retirement” means working
Globally, working longer is expected
Healthy heart may lead to healthy cognition
Unhappy social life may lead to hypertension
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Social connections may lead to better health
Around the world, obesity prevalence keeps rising
Key health measures show improvement
Boomers responsible for near doubling of 65+ population
Exercise for fall prevention welcome, but scarce
More light during the day calms people with Alzheimer’s
