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Illness, death messaging best motivation for exercise-8849

Illness, death messaging best motivation for exercise

Fitness apps that emphasize illness- or death-related messaging are more likely to be effective in motivating physical activity than are social stigma, obesity or financial cost messaging, according to a recent study.

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Use messages about aging to promote older-adult wellness-8408

Use messages about aging to promote older-adult wellness

Readers are undoubtedly aware that people's views of aging can impact their health and even longevity, and there is evidence to suggest that shifting older adults' views of aging could help promote healthy behaviors. But what to say? In separate studies, Mathers Institute compared responses to three different types of messages to see which resonated most with study participants – all senior center attendees – and motivated them to take action.

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Stats: 41% of Medicare beneficiaries now leaving home more often-8332

Stats: 41% of Medicare beneficiaries now leaving home more often

Despite the pandemic, 41% of 2,700 Medicare beneficiaries said in a new survey that they are leaving the house three or more times per week, compared to just 19% who said the same in April. Organizations should be aware of the trend, given that most constituents are at increased risk.

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Dancing together boosts bond between grandmothers, granddaughters-8004

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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Certain food combinations linked to increased dementia risk-7996

Certain food combinations linked to increased dementia risk

It's not just what foods you eat, but what foods you eat together that may be associated with the risk of dementia, according to a study published in the journal Neurology.® "A number of studies have shown that eating a healthier diet - for example, a diet rich in green leafy vegetables, berries, nuts, whole grains and fish - may lower a person's risk of dementia. Many of those studies focused on quantity and frequency of foods," said study author Cécilia Samieri, PhD, of the University of Bordeaux in France.

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Peer mentoring reduces loneliness, depression in long-term care-7944

Peer mentoring reduces loneliness, depression in long-term care

Peer mentoring - the provision of ongoing emotional support or empathy, as well as guidance or advice between peers - has been shown to be effective among older adults in the community. The first study to examine its impact in a long-term care setting found that after six months, the 43 mentee participants showed a 30% reduction in depression, a 12% reduction in loneliness, and a 60% increase in the number of monthly programs attended. It's something organizations may want to consider implementing.

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