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Topic- Environmental wellness
New tools will ramp up walkability in cities globally
The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP), an advocacy organization founded in 1985 that has worked with more than 100 cities in 30 countries to curb climate change and transform streets to improve quality of life in cities, has released a new report and new tools to enhance walkability around the world.
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Fish may protect the brain from air pollution's effects
Older women who eat more than one to two servings a week of baked or broiled fish or shellfish may consume enough omega-3 fatty acids to counteract the effects of air pollution on the brain, according to a new study. Ironically, one of the study limitations actually makes it even more relevant to the active-aging industry: the researchers were only able to examine exposures to later-life air pollution, not early or mid-life exposures. That means the benefit may still be seen with dietary changes for residents and members.
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Where you live may be key to longevity: Centenarian study
Where you live has a significant impact on the likelihood that you will reach centenarian age, suggests a study based on Washington State mortality data. The researchers found that Washingtonians who live in highly walkable, mixed-age communities may be more likely to live to their 100th birthday. Higher socioeconomic status was also a positive factor. While little can be done to change the latter, the other factors are modifiable, and the findings support the active-aging industry's emphasis on environmental and social wellness.
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Senior living community averts COVID-19 outbreak
A recent study reported in the prestigious Morbidity and Mortality Report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that immediate and sustained measures can keep COVID-19 transmission in check in senior living communities.
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WHO issues guidance on COVID-19 in long-term care
The World Health Organization has released interim guidance on infection prevention and control in long-term care facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizations are likely to find helpful advice and protocols that may be relevant to assisted living, dementia care and other residential living settings.
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New report: Disaster preparedness, response, recovery for older adults
The American Red Cross has produced a comprehensive report that includes 25 evidence-informed recommendations, and the rationale behind them, for improving disaster preparedness, response and recovery interventions for older adults across the United States. This is likely to be a valuable resource for active-aging organizations, with implementable "how-tos" to mitigate the impact of a disaster on your constituents and the community-at-large.
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