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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Low muscle mass leads to ADL dependency
Want to live longer? Win an Emmy
Outdoor housing features important for Canadian boomers
Costs rise into the billions as more people have diabetes
Stand up to help prevent diabetes
Step training via video helps lower fall risk
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Walking as effective as exercise for back pain
Aquatic exercise benefits function, but not bone density
Vision impairment prevalent among assisted living residents
Muscle strength aids function for people with knee osteoarthritis
Video games and emotional well-being
Helpful public policy may improve health behaviors
Pessimism might help health, too
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In the UK, older workers swell ranks of self-employed
Fewer Canadians expect to be retired at age 66
Why work? In the US, it's for health insurance
Does housework help weight management?
Even mild cognitive impairment leads to higher health care costs
Physical activity in midlife means improved function in later years
Mediterranean diet lowers risk of heart attack and stroke
Environmental change threatens older adults; three actions recommended
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Boomers choose the single life
Number of cases of Alzheimer's disease predicted to soar
More physical activity, less risk of dementia
Canadian boomers feel healthy, but don't act healthy
Health status of US boomers isn't great, either
How much do we pay attention to health indicators?
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At midlife, caring for parents fosters intentions to stay independent
Midlife parents financially support adult children more than parents
A geriatric-what?
Vegetarians less likely to experience heart attack
What lowers quality of life?
To market fall prevention, don't mention falls
A good mood encourages better decisions
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More people 65+ are working
Falls may indicate future disability
Older adults believe in-home monitoring is acceptable
Caregivers' positive coping may slow dementia progression
Mindful meditation helps relieve chronic conditions
Even a little physical activity is beneficial
