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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US projects doubling of older population
Do health behaviors change because of a chronic illness?
Centenarians tend to live at home
Successful aging unaffected by physical decline
It costs a lot to medicate physical changes of aging
Variety of lifestyle activities preserves brain structure
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Who is in good or excellent health?
Tablet computers improve reading for people with vision loss
Attitudes of older adults can lead to isolation
Diabetes rates are rising in the US
Healthy lifestyle may delay heart disease
Even regular exercisers sit too much
For people with Parkinson’s disease, exercise helps
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Three wellness dimensions for positive aging
Pick up the pace with Nordic walking
Limited functional ability may indicate lack of food
Meditation improves heart health
Minutes of leisure-time physical activity predict longer life
Physical activity reduces risk of cognitive impairment
Long-term care costs depend on the location
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More, shorter leisure trips for boomers
Planning vacations trumps planning for retirement
Occupancy in independent and assisted living trends upward
Diets affected by multiple influences
Older adults stung by ageism
First comes safety, then social connection, then lots of walking
Heart attack is costly for survivors and employers
Little physical activity, more risk of dementia for 90+
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Positive thoughts may counteract health decline
Younger people worry about retirement
First-time grandparents dive into childcare
Consensus paper focuses on people 65+ with diabetes
Choices in middle age do result in healthy aging
Multigenerational households mean upsizing
Meaningful social participation leads to successful aging
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“Retirement” may mean launching a business
More religious attendance; fewer functional limitations
Healthy lifestyle means longer life for cancer survivors
Positive stereotypes don’t guarantee a positive self-image
Weight shifts are the primary cause of falls in long-term care
New approaches needed to house an aging population
Editor’s note: Special issue focuses on cognition and driving safety
