Scientific research
All reports are FREE to ICAA Organizational and ICAA 100 members. Individual members need to upgrade to an Organizational and/or ICAA 100 membership to access reports.
Non-member can purchase reports by setting up a nonmember account, click on the Log-in button above to do so. Nonmembers can also access reports by purchasing an ICAA Organizational or ICAA 100 membership.
Access and utilize the ICAA library of scientific studies, reports and statistics to assist you with the development of your business case for wellness, program and community design and development, evidence-informed lifestyle choices and marketing strategies and approaches.
Topic- Trends
Spirituality supports mental health: Global report
On the eve World Mental Health Day (October 10), Radiant Foundation's Faith & Media Initiative partnered with Gallup to launch a meta-analysis of academic and Gallup global data that uncovers ways in which spirituality can help address the global mental health crisis.
moreTrends
Telehealth generation gap causes stark division
Telehealth mobile apps are a preferred channel for virtual care delivery, but generational differences persist, according to the recent JD Power 2023 US Telehealth Satisfaction Study. Active-aging organizations can play a role in facilitating access among residents, members, and staff who may not feel comfortable using the technology.
moreTrends
Stats: 30% of pre-retirees face worse health, economic status
The expected health and economic well-being of Americans nearing retirement age in the lower half of the economic distribution today is no better than that of their counterparts more than two decades ago, a recent study shows. The findings have implications for the senior living market and employers.
moreTrends
Stats: 37% of older adults get potentially inappropriate medications
Researchers have found that the use of potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) among older adults is "widespread" globally, and significantly in North America, as well as elsewhere. A PIM is a drug for which the potential adverse risks may exceed any expected benefits. Management of life plan, assisted living, and memory communities have an additional reason to make sure their residents are taking only appropriate medications.
moreTrends
Tech Talk: 2023 Fintech for Aging and Longevity map launches
Fintech4Longevity recently posted an interactive map that provides a detailed overview of start-ups in the field of longevity and finance. The company curated the ecosystem map with a specific focus on highlighting start-ups that intersect longevity and finance, while also supporting technological advancements in the realm of finance and fintech. It's worth a look for the depth of information and insights into how potential customers might expand and extend their income and equity, as well as resources for potential collaborations around financial education.
moreTrends
Stats: 35% of outdoor sports participants are older adults
The Outdoor Industry Association and Outdoor Foundation recently released findings from the "2023 Outdoor Participation Trends Report." The report reveals that the outdoor recreation participation base grew 2.3% in 2022 to a record 168.1M participants, or 55% of the US population over age 6. The report also found that the new participant base is becoming increasingly more diverse in terms of ethnicity, race, age, and sexual and gender identity.
more
