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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Environmental factors encourage leisure-time activity
Thinking about giving inspires more giving
Where do the Boomers live today?
After retirement, where will Boomers live?
Moderate physical activity lowers risk of diabetes mortality
Optimistic about aging; not sure about community resources
Prevalence of multiple chronic conditions trends upward
Walking rules, and it’s lonely at the top
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Uptick in number of residential care beds
Alzheimer’s-related mortality increasing
Retirement eases one sleeping problem
Frequent use of computer program may aid memory
Mindful meditation counteracts loneliness
Embedded in daily activities, exercise can reduce falls
Just as we thought, neighborhoods influence well-being
Like aerobic exercise, strength training reduces risk of diabetes
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Mind or body belief may undermine health
Multiple types of limitation result in disability
Stats: Prevalence of stroke
After a stroke, caregivers also may feel depressed
Yoga improves balance after a stroke
The role of physical activity in promoting life engagement
Grandparents as a moral compass for their grandchildren
Focus on prevention reduces risk of long-term disability
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Decline in cognitive skills related to falls
100-year jump in 65+ population in England and Wales
Rest a bit to improve memory
Informal caregivers have mixed feelings about the role
Reminiscence therapy improves mental health
Untouched by Olympic fever, physical inactivity sits strong
Sleep disturbances tied to cognitive decline
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Jury is out on cooling effect of fans
Low levels of physical activity continue in US adults
Comfortable pace helps older adults step into gyms
Loneliness may lead to functional decline
Home care is most cost effective
Home care is less expensive, but is it better?
Alternative schedules appeal to older workers
Simple exercises relieve dizziness
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Women reject stereotypes of aging
Physical activity reduces risk (and cost) of frailty
Visual impairment trending downward
Background: Recommended levels of vitamin D in older adults
Vitamin D may stall metabolic syndrome
Fracture risk also reduced by vitamin D
Hot flashes might cool following exercise
Body dissatisfaction common in older women
Even light physical activity reduces breast cancer risk
