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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Physical activity and leisure activity aid cognitive ability
Body image dissatisfaction exists, but less a concern of older adults
Attitude toward retirement important for longevity
Relationships drive satisfaction in assisted living
Friends and neighbors may influence obesity rates
What do employee want in a wellness program?
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Heart disease deaths decline in Europe, but still prevalent
Retirement plans are available, but confusing
Boomers not as healthy as their parents
Body image conflicts surface during water exercise
Eat Mediterranean, maintain walking speed
Faster walking pace lowers risk of metabolic syndrome
International spotlight shines on opportunities of aging
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Free bus passes effectively encourage walking
Older job seekers go online
The oldest in Canada live in private homes
Strength training may help reduce cognitive decline
Cultural sensitivity needed to promote healthier eating
After stroke, exercise improves memory and thinking
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Belief in ability to control events is key to lifestyle choices
Want to lose weight? Read food labels
Parents stay in their homes, it’s the children who move
Employers fear health challenges follow rising age of workforce
Pleasant exercise atmosphere may help memory
Why move to housing with adaptive services?
After the move, buildings don’t always meet expectations
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Robots as personal assistants? Maybe.
Walk-friendly neighborhoods may help limit diabetes
Apartments best performers in age-qualified real estate
Men who use computers lower their risk of dementia
More information leads to fewer knee and hip replacements
Exercise a leader in falls prevention
At oldest ages, physical and social activity lengthen lives
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Doctor’s advice crosses all socioeconomic strata
Stats: People 65+ more likely to control hypertension
Medical costs in last five years of life can be high
Exercise reduces frailty
Providers need education on foodborne illness
When refrigerators stop, older adults unaware of food safety
Special Issue: Intergenerational relationships
