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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Direct care workforce projected to increase
Fatigue, not weight, builds strength
More vegetables and physical activity may increase lifespan
It’s the person, not the demographic
Latin America warned to brace for more osteoporotic fractures
Visiting a seniors center improves social support
Canada’s new census highlights fast-growing older ages
Features that attract older adults who plan to move
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Financial advisors are not part of retirement planning
Stats: Osteoarthritis prevalence to double in United Kingdom
Weight loss lowers risk of breast cancer
Physical activity prolongs lives of people with breast and colon cancer
Availability of assisted living reduces occupancy in nursing homes
Hypertension and diabetes a global issue
Personality plays a role in centenarian’s longevity
Save money by increasing fitness
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Stats: Prevalence of osteoporosis in US
Leisure time may be higher priority than money when postponing retirement
Savings are a big part of retirement planning
A little help from friends eases challenge of giving up car keys
Slow, regular jogging adds years to life
Purpose in life may delay cognitive decline
Physical activity and computer use help, too
Chronic conditions receive quality care, unless they are geriatric conditions
Does a diagnosis motivate better health behaviors?
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Engagement may be the key to cognitive function
Social engagement lowers risk of death
Loneliness increases risk of high blood pressure
TV and tablets share the couch
Healthy diet associated with less disability
Type of dementia influences fall risk
Boomers support children, parents and maybe themselves
Guidelines: After cancer, eat right and exercise
Special Issue: Friendships Among People with Dementia
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People with high blood pressure still reduce risk with exercise
Take action during middle age to reduce hypertension
Thoughts of death can have positive consequences
Older adults unaware of preventive health services
Age-friendly outdoors help people reach walking goals
Resistance training improves cognitive skills
Want to avoid Alzheimer’s disease? Wash the dishes.
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At age 65, almost 9 more years of healthy life in the EU
Higher summer temperatures pose risk for older adults
Three supplements commonly used for cognitive decline
Pelvic floor exercise do control urinary incontinence
Unmarried people at higher risk of poverty and disability
Too few minutes of exercise leads to metabolic syndrome
Ready to retire at 65? Yes.
Health and money influence residents of retirement communities
Report: Dementia care should be a global health priority
