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 reduces risk of functional limitations
Cognitive decline most rapid in final years of life
Mental stimulation at oldest ages increases cognitive ability
Fewer than 20% of older adults need ADL help
Who benefits from assistance in residential care?
How do people pay for retirement communities?
Family and friends not always good for healthy lifestyles
Information and emails lead to small changes in body weight
Physical activity aids women after breast cancer surgery
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Lifestyle choices and prevention key to healthy aging
What activities might inspire the inactive older population?
Osteoporosis-related fragility fractures cost Euro 39 billion
Hip fracture occurrence highest in northern Europe
Flexible work hours attract older, experienced workers
Stats: Cancer rates decline, but lifestyles still increase risk
Interventions to prevent type 2 diabetes save money
Coming Up: Older Americans Month in May
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Stats: Dementia prevalence in UK
Yoga helps caregivers of people with dementia
Higher levels of body fat led to lower cognitive performance
Cognitive skills improved with training
Lifestyle is key to mobility for people with diabetes
Confidence in ability to retire at historic low
Heart health relies on just the right amount of sleep
Lifestyle changes reduce cardiovascular risk
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Resistance training increases strength and energy in postmenopausal women
Only one-third of oldest-old show cognitive impairment
Group meetings promote health for people 80+
In the UK, chances of living to 100 keep rising
Men who smoke in middle age risk cognitive decline
Too much sitting increases risk of mortality
Muscle density plays a role in hyperkyphosis
Love of art boosts recovery following stroke
Economic status of older people in the US
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Leaving an inheritance? People spend half and save half
Two symptoms may indicate mild cognitive impairment
Population ageing in UK slower than in other countries
Quality of life increases with age, even as physical quality declines
Well-being increases with age in UK
Special issue of The Gerontologist focuses on Baby Boomers
Age groups collide in active adult communities
Is volunteering an interest for Boomers?
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Signs reminding people to take the stairs just may work
Women, not men, learn about stroke symptoms from television campaign
More physical activity, higher quality of life
Meditation improves mood for people with memory loss
Maintaining independence primary health concern of men
Dementias are a global concern
$200 Billion cost of Alzheimer’s and other dementias
Public comments invited on draft of National Alzheimer’s Disease Plan
Intervention succeeds in helping people lose weight
Stats: Older drivers in automobile crashes
