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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The number: percent using Internet
Older adults increase daily use of social networking sites
Older users click on ads, but not likely to “like” them
More tablets and e-book readers purchased by older adults
Cognitive decline with advancing age not as burdensome as believed
Laughter and vigorous exercise promote cardiovascular health
In Europe and US, mental health eludes too many people
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The number: people in US and UK who will be obese
Quantity of exercise more important than intensity for well-being
Older men who sleep poorly at risk for hypertension
Healthy lifestyle factors reduce risk of diabetes
Special collection of research on care homes released
Prevalence and costs of obesity keeps rising
Key message and goal-setting reduce sedentary time
Hand-held electronics may increase exercise adherence
Broad-based memory training program shows results
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The number: professionals experience with older adults
Power training improves functional ability
Quality of life and sexual satisfaction remain high in aging women
Working caregivers most often help a parent
Older adults who think they can, do
Next, apply self-efficacy to exercise
Volunteering is good, and it may be good for you
Chronic disease rates increase, but disability rates do not
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The number: shortened life expectancy from watching TV
Age not as important as cognitive status
Major “anti-aging” cosmetic treatments frowned upon
Lots of salt, little activity, maybe cognitive decline
Physical activity relieves arthritis, but sedentary living more common
At what age do people retire?
If workers know more about Social Security, will they still retire?
Step counts to meet physical activity recommendations
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The number: Cost of treating women for heart disease
Men most likely to have heat-related illness
Older adults eat more fruits and vegetables
Excess body fat does shorten life span
Careful spending on public health lowers preventable mortality
More physical activity, less risk of cognitive decline
More walking also reduces risk of cognitive decline
In the US, grandparents are young, educated and spending
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The number: Family caregivers in US
In the UK, home is where the care is
Small amounts of physical activity help reduce heart disease risk
Fear of Alzheimer’s disease crosses borders
Is the secret to a long life heredity or lifestyle?
In the US, health care costs could rise to $4.6 trillion by 2020
But, 50-year-old Americans could lower the bill $1.1 trillion by 2050
Positive actions may counteract depression
