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: life expectancy in UK
How much strength training for muscle mass?
Lifestyle changes occur with personal counseling
Falls most common injury in bathrooms
Heart attacks decline in England
Short bouts and power-assist add exercise to workdays
Communities challenged to prepare for aging populations
Research versus practical information for older adults
Wear a hearing aid and life improves
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The number: Fall prevention programs
Vegetarian diets provide adequate nutrients
Vivid ads can create false memories
People who use canes may not do so correctly
Cultural activities are good for health
New data on aging of US population
After stroke, rehab at home is effective
Driving errors among well-functioning older adults
Who decides when to take away the car keys?
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The number: cost of osteoporosis
Depression more common with three chronic conditions
Occupancy in seniors housing slowly climbs
Older Americans use all modes of personal travel
Home health aides are dedicated and financially vulnerable
Exercise improves function for people with Alzheimer’s
Yoga aids people with arthritis
Whose job is it to recommend savings for retirement?
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The number: Percent delaying retirement
Osteoporotic fractures slow while costs increase in Australia
Lifestyle choices important, but not to lower risk of Alzheimer’s
Falls most likely accident to trouble older workers
People with COPD need exercise confidence, and maybe a Wii game
Get social to decrease risk of cognitive decline
Fitness activities are the top choices of older adults
Extra pounds add difficulty to activities of daily living
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The number: Percent offering brain fitness
Awareness rises and hypertension drops in Canada
Younger doctors prescribe drugs more than lifestyle
Doctors begin to prescribe mind-body therapies
Follow the physical activity guidelines to lower risk of mortality
Online, older adults just want to have fun
Tai chi effective for preventing falls and improving mental health
Good health in mind as well as body needed for successful aging
Is indoor or outdoor activity better?
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The number: Age when Americans expect to retire
Leg strength improves in the Oldest-Old
Long-term care costs keep rising
Number of multigenerational households jumps
Believe yourself younger and life may get better
People most in need less likely to exercise
Globally, chronic diseases outpace other illnesses
Frailty occurs at any age; fit people stay healthier
Cognitive ability is linked to travel outside the home
