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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Outdoor falls more likely among healthier people
Depression linked to falls
More physical activity relates to less depression for people with Alzheimer’s
Circuit training improves gait speed
Higher rates of arthritis in disadvantaged areas
Significant decline in deaths from heart attack in England
Mild memory loss more frequent in men
Europeans believe older adults play an important role
Twenty-somethings face more age prejudice than 70-somethings
Are parents or their children responsible for financial help?
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Can swimming help lower blood pressure?
How much physical activity among older adults? Not much
The oldest adults get e-readers, too
Healthcare providers fear how they’ll be treated at older ages
Lifestyle changes lower risk of lower-limb amputations from diabetes
Counseling encourages lifestyle changes for people with diabetes
People with a chronic illness can relieve depression through exercise
Physical activity also a bonus for cancer survivors
Openness a positive side effect of cognitive training
Clarification
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Trillions in home equity for US older adults
People with dementia respond to supervised resistance training
How prevalent is age discrimination?
In US retirement communities, occupancy levels trend positive
Slip-on-ice injury most common among older Canadians
Risk factors that add up to walking or driving disability
Memories, plans and lots of support increase positive health behaviors
Inactivity common among people with rheumatoid arthritis
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Your input on the US Alzheimer’s Plan by February 8
Mass media may inspire positive changes in nutrition
Snail mail or email? Consumers prefer the post office
At age 45, cognitive skills may begin decline
Computer training improves cognitive function
Brain training game may improve thinking speed
Virtual reality supplements physical activity with cognitive training
Wii games reduce loneliness
Physical activity treats heart disease and diabetes, yet few will try it
More older adults feel they are thriving rather than suffering
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Employment rate increases among older workers in Europe
Music helps relieve pain
Grandparents are caring, but not feeling all that well
Cancer deaths decline in US
Knee pain common as women age
Number of knee replacements climbing among people in middle age
After knee replacement, good results come from immediate water therapy
Free fitness club membership attracts healthier older adults to Medicare plans
Sedentary living increases heart attack risk; physical activity lowers risk
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Significant improvement follows strength training for nursing home residents
Ability to hear is important, but not always present
Social interactions accompany participation in religious or spiritual groups
Cognitive ability more important than age for economic projections
Family members laud life in a CCRC
Bingo! might improve thinking skills
Canada’s $200 billion bill for health care
Improving Canada’s health care system to prepare for the boomers
Announcement: Dietitians’ association changes name
