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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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
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Older adults slowly moving toward smartphones
Those with smartphones, shop
Stats: Heart disease primary cause of death for older adults in Europe
Stats: Stroke leading cause of death among older adults in developing countries
Green is good for construction trades
Exercise plus cognitive therapy lessen fatigue after stroke
With age, sleep gets better. Really.
People with dementia improve with cognitive stimulation
Too much sitting linked to diabetes
How would you plan finances if you live to 100?
Canadians aren’t retiring too soon, either
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Stats: Industry revenue up for health care and residential care
Millions more people could benefit from hearing aids
Even mild hearing loss linked to falling
Physicians gradually increase recommendations to exercise
Walking wins as the activity with highest participation
Where does the money go? Housing and health care
Who’s in control? The answer affects cognition
Sense of control also linked to quality of life for people with disabilities
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Coming up: World Health Day, April 7
Stats: Older Canadians keep driving
Stats: Prevalence of diabetes up, deaths down, in Australia
Europeans would keep working, as long as it’s not compulsory
Walking speed, hand grip and health risk
About Parkinson’s disease
Weight training improves symptoms of Parkinson’s
Tai Chi also benefits people with Parkinson’s disease
