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Best diets for bones and joints, inflammation, more
US News & World Report recently revealed its annual rankings of the best diets. With an updated methodology that was developed under the guidance of more than 30 nutritionists, doctors and epidemiologists, the 2023 rankings examine 24 diets to help people find one to meet their goals.
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Stats: Senior housing occupancy highest at 83%
Overall, senior housing demand, as measured by the change in occupied units, continued to largely outpace new supply in the fourth quarter of 2022, marking its seventh consecutive quarter of positive increases, with a net absorption gain from the prior quarter of more than 8,600 units, or 1.5%, according to the NIC [National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care Senior ] MAP Primary Markets. From its pandemic low in the first quarter of 2021, senior housing occupied stock increased by about 52,200 units and is now above its pre-pandemic 1Q 2020 level. Of note, it took seven quarters to fully recover all the senior housing units vacated during the first four quarters of the pandemic.
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Tech Talk: Motion capture for creating metaverse avatars launches
Sony has released a mobile motion capture "mocopi" that uses lightweight sensors to transmit real-time motion input to a smartphone, creating virtual reality avatars that move at the same time and in the same way that the user does. Users attach small sensors to their head, both wrists, hips, and both ankles with a Velcro band or clip, connecting them via Bluetooth to Sony's smartphone app. With that motion capture data, the user can either export the motion capture as an MP4 video, or directly translate movements into compatible apps, such as VRChat, which is partnering with Sony for the product launch.
SOURCE: Sony (November 29, 2022).
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Stats: Corporate wellness market to hit $75.3 billion by 2030
The global corporate wellness market is expected to reach USD 75.3 billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 4.38% during the forecast period, according to a report by Grand View Research, Inc. Corporate wellness initiatives are targeting specific health risk factors such as stress, obesity, smoking, poor eating, and lack of exercise. Active-aging organizations should consider getting on board with these initiatives.
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Tech Talk: Future of tech in the fitness industry
Club Industry has released a compilation of articles on the now and future state of technology in the fitness industry. It's definitely worth a read by all active-aging industry professionals who want to stay abreast of current trends and prepare for what's ahead. Although geared to fitness clubs and companies, many of the trends and strategies are relevant for senior living and, possibly seniors centers, as well.
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Ageism ruins careers in Canadian workplaces
Over the past two decades, Canada's labor force has seen greater numbers of people staying in the work force longer. However, widespread ageist views may be responsible for persistent negative beliefs and attitudes about older workers and their role in the workforce, according to the Forum of Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers Responsible for Seniors' new report, "Older Workers: Exploring and Addressing the Stereotypes." The report has lessons for organizations and companies across countries, as well as action steps to help create change.
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