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Stats: Volunteering 100+ hours yearly tied to wellness benefits-8275

Stats: Volunteering 100+ hours yearly tied to wellness benefits

Numerous small studies and case reports have linked volunteering to health benefits for older adults. But researchers say existing evidence is insufficient to demonstrate the consistent and specific positive outcomes that are needed to develop public health interventions based on volunteerism. This large-scale study helps address this gap by evaluating and comparing the potential impact of volunteering on 34 physical health and psychological/social well-being outcomes.

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Canadian new hires need more social, emotional skills-8257

Canadian new hires need more social, emotional skills

More and more, employers require new hires who possess not only specialized knowledge and technical skills, but also social and emotional or 'human' skills, according to a recent report from the Conference Board of Canada. Although aimed primarily at educational institutions and organizations that help prepare young people for the workforce, the research report also provides a good overview of these "in-demand" social and emotional skills (SES) that organizations might want to look for in their new hires and cultivate in existing employees.

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Stats: 51% of older Australians see benefits from pandemic-8249

Stats: 51% of older Australians see benefits from pandemic

Australia's Global Centre for Modern Ageing embarked on a survey earlier in the pandemic to understand older adults' "evolving experience...as the crisis unfolds," with the aim of gauging how people are adapting to and navigating this challenging period. It's worth a read, if only to assess how members and residents of your communities are faring by comparison.

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New tool measures quality of life in people with dementia-8011

New tool measures quality of life in people with dementia

A new tool to measure the quality of life of people with dementia will result in better targeted care for those living with the condition, researchers at the University of Queensland, Australia, say. The method assesses five key domains that contribute to quality of life: physical health, mood, memory, living situation and ability to do fun activities. Importantly, it takes into account the views of people with dementia.

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Dancing together boosts bond between grandmothers, granddaughters-8000

Dancing together boosts bond between grandmothers, granddaughters

A pilot study conducted with dance movement therapists in Israel showed the program has potential to increase exercise, improve quality of life and deepen familial ties between grandparents and grandchildren. The intervention consisted of three freestyle dance sessions one week apart. It's a low-cost program that should be easily implementable in active-aging settings.

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Stats: Study reveals 17 ways to stay socially connected-7973

Stats: Study reveals 17 ways to stay socially connected

Non-traditional social strategies are as effective at fulfilling social needs as family connections, romantic relationships or strong social support systems, according to a recent study from the University at Buffalo, New York. The findings are particularly relevant during the COVID-19 pandemic as people struggle with direct social connections stunted by social distancing and other necessary precautions.

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