Poor sleep can lead to long-term health problems for older adults, UTSW specialists say
"It’s a common misconception that older adults need less sleep than those younger, but many get fewer hours due to insomnia and various health problems, including sleep apnea and heart trouble."
Higher blood sugar linked to faster loss of brain power in stroke survivors
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Having dementia and reduction in social participation are associated with increased depression and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Tips on how to help older adults experiencing signs of depression
"National Mental Health Awareness Month is dedicated to raising awareness of those living with mental or behavioral health issues and helping reduce the stigma that so many experience. When it comes to older adults, depression affects more than 7 million of the 35 million Americans aged 65 years or older, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)."
Hackensack University Medical Center is first in New Jersey to create dedicated program to assess and reduce the risk of falls in older adults
"With May being Older Americans Month, the Division of Geriatric Medicine at Hackensack University Medical Center is proud to announce it is the first and currently only hospital in the state of New Jersey to offer a formal program aimed at preventing falls in older adults. Through the Falls Risk Assessment Program, experts trained in geriatric medicine evaluate each person’s risk of falling and prescribe an individualized plan to reduce the risk of falling and to maintain independence."
Hapbee expands distribution to seniors, caregivers, and communities through Gray Matters Alliance
"Agreement Facilitates Coverage For Hapbee Devices Under The Medicaid Waiver For Assistive Technology"
[PROACTIVITY COUNTS] New longevity center targets health span, life span
"Sheba Medical Center, Israel’s largest medical center, will unveil a new longevity center in September on its Ramat Gan campus. According to Longevity.Technology, this will be the “world’s first dedicated longevity clinic in a public hospital.” "
[BOUNCE BACK] Less stress, more education tied to resilience in women 80
"Having a four-year college degree and a low level of stress are strongly linked to psychological resilience in US women ages 80 and older, a recent study suggests. The researchers analyzed data from the Women’s Health Initiative to identify factors that are associated with higher self-rated resilience – the ability to weather storms and rebound from setbacks – among almost 30,000 women with an average age of 84. "
[NOT SO SWEET] Swap out sugary drinks, live longer if you have diabetes
"Swapping sugary drinks for coffee, tea or water was linked to fewer deaths from heart disease and other causes among adults with diabetes in a recent study. The findings highlight the role of healthy beverage choices to manage risk, according to the study authors. A greater increase in coffee and tea consumption from before to after a diabetes diagnosis was also associated with lower death rates. "
[STAY DISCONNECTED] Good leaders silence notifications, ignore emails after work
"A recent study titled “The importance of leader recovery for leader identity and behavior” found that managers who disconnected from their jobs at home felt more refreshed the next day, identified as effective leaders and helped their employees stay on target better than bosses who spent their off hours worrying about work. Less-experienced leaders were especially prone to becoming ineffective if they spent their time focusing on their jobs at home."
[STEP UP!] Wellness policy toolkit on physical activity released
"The Global Wellness Institute™ (GWI), Miami, Florida, has released its Wellness Policy Toolkit: Physical Activity. The toolkit takes a deep dive into what is driving rising levels of physical inactivity worldwide and the many ways that new policies, government resources and public-private partnerships can tackle the crisis. "
QIC reshaping mental health landscape with Deep Longevity aging clocks
"QIC-DVP, an entity of Qatar Insurance Group, the leading insurance provider in the Qatar and MENA region, has launched E-Motion with Deep Longevity. It will enable the populace to measure their customers' psychological age, improve mental health, and increase longevity from the comfort of their home. "
Study links nutrients, brain structure, cognition in healthy aging
"In a new study, scientists explored the links between three measures known to independently predict healthy aging: nutrient intake, brain structure and cognitive function. Their analysis adds to the evidence that these factors jointly contribute to brain health in older adults. "
Vision Health Month: Canada's aging population highlights need to prioritize eye health and vision loss prevention
" May is Vision Health Month, and the Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) wants to stress the importance of vision health care, especially when assessing the overall needs of Canadian seniors. According to a 2022 survey by the COS, four in ten Canadians (41 per cent) have experienced or been diagnosed with at least one change to their eye health over the past two years – with this number increasing to 56 per cent among respondents aged 65 and over. "
Sprinter Health and Story Health partner to expand access to care for patients with heart disease
"Sprinter Health, a mobile diagnostics company, and Story Health, a health technology and services company that provides scalable specialty care beyond the clinic, today announced their partnership to bring elevated healthcare into the homes of patients with heart disease."
Honor wins “Best In-Home Healthcare Platform” in 2023 MedTech Breakthrough Awards
"Honor Technology, Inc., the world's largest home care network for older adults with the most-advanced care platform technology, today announced that it has been named Best In-Home Healthcare Platform in the seventh annual MedTech Breakthrough Awards."
Effect of exercise habits in adolescence and older age on the risk of sarcopenia in older adults
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Government of Canada invests $8.5 million to the Canadian Red Cross to support the mental health of people across the country
"As we recognize Mental Health Week 2023, we remain committed to promoting positive mental health for everyone, particularly individuals who were disproportionally impacted by the pandemic."
Prevent 300,000 fall-related hospitalizations with simple aging in place home modifications according to Lisa M. Cini
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Aging Experts from Ageless Innovation redesign Hasbro’s iconic gaming properties to meet the needs of older adults: The Game of Life Generations, Scrabble Bingo, Trivial Pursuit Generations
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Air pollution may increase risk of dementia, complicated by genetics
"Three years ago, an international study commissioned by the journal Lancet listed 12 modifiable factors that increased the risk of dementia, including three new ones: excessive alcohol, head injury and air pollution."
Charlie, banking services for the 62 community, launches nationwide
"Today, Charlie, the new standard for 62+ banking* services, launched nationwide. Charlie helps retirees and soon-to-be-retirees make the most of their limited resources with features including faster access to their Social Security check, competitive 3% earnings on average balances and no monthly fees or minimums, as well as US-based customer service, and a simple, transparent digital experience designed for their needs. Charlie is on a mission to transform financial services for the 62+ community and provide peace of mind around their financial present and future."
Older adults are more easily distracted, study reports
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[GAME!] 50 adults a growing force in tech gaming
"Gamers ages 50+ are becoming a force in the tech marketplace, according to a recent survey from AARP Research. More than 52 million older adults play games of all sorts — video games as well as traditional board games — mostly because they feel it’s time well spent. The main reason is to have fun (86%)."
[TUNES TO REMEMBER] Practicing music may delay cognitive decline
"University of Geneva researchers have found that practicing and listening to music can alter cognitive decline in healthy older adults by stimulating the production of grey matter. The researchers followed 132 healthy retirees ages 62 to 78. One of the conditions for study participation was that they had not taken any music lessons for more than six months in their lives. "
[A NEW LEAF] Older adults are going green
"Adults ages 55+ care about environmental issues and are taking actions to support climate change, according to recent research from the Mather Institute. The 2022 research brief, based on a survey of 658 people ages 55+ (60%, women; 73%, White/Caucasian; 60%, married), shows that the majority believe that preserving the environment is a top priority, and they engage in a wide variety of environmentally friendly practices. "
[DON'T STOKE STROKE] Sleep problems up stroke risk
"People who have sleep problems may be more likely to have a stroke, according to a recent study. Sleep problems included getting too much or too little sleep, taking long naps, having poor quality sleep, snoring, snorting and sleep apnea. In addition, those who had five or more of these symptoms had an even greater risk of stroke."
[GOOD THINKING!] Positive beliefs about aging boost MCI recovery
"Contrary to popular belief, more than half of older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) regain normal cognition-- but why some do and some don't is not well understood. In this study, Yale University researchers consider whether a culture-based factor—positive age beliefs—contributes to MCI recovery."
[CONTROL FREAK] Tapping into the next-gen smart home
"Parks Associates has developed a white paper on behalf of the Connectivity Standards Alliance that looks at the next-generation smart home. This paper assesses the motivations and market dynamics driving the smart home market forward, strategies for engaging new buyers to the smart home, and expanded use cases building on the substantial landscape of existing solutions, including aging-in-place solutions, energy management, insurance, and monitoring."
[DYING DAYS] Hospice boosts patient satisfaction, cuts costs
"New research shows that patients’ use of hospice care contributed to $3.5 billion in savings for Medicare in 2019, while providing multiple benefits to patients, families, and caregivers. The study, conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago, is an analysis of enrollment and administrative claims data for Medicare patients covered by Medicare Advantage and original Medicare, and was funded by the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO). "
[HOMING IN] Boomers make up largest generation of home buyers
"The share of baby boomers has surpassed millennials and now makes up the largest generation of home buyers, according to the latest survey from the National Association of Realtors®. The trends report, which examines the similarities and differences of recent home buyers and sellers across generations, found that the combined share of younger boomer (58 to 67 years old) and older boomer buyers (68 to 76 years old) rose to 39% in 2022, up from 29% the year prior. Younger millennials (24 to 32 years old) and older millennials (33 to 42 years old) have been the top group of buyers since 2014, but they saw their combined share fall from 43% in 2021 to 28% last year."
[JUST SAY NO] Non-drug interventions yield savings, better quality of life for AD
"A new evaluation compared the cost-effectiveness of four non-drug interventions to the usual care received by people with dementia and found that the interventions not only resulted in a better quality of life, but also saved money."
[GET CONNECTED] Organizations fall short on employee connection
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