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Topic- Program design
Relaxation technique improves mental health and immune function
The relaxation technique developed by Herbert Benson, MD, was introduced to the public in 1975 in the best-selling book, “The Relaxation Response.” A research team in Spain wondered if performing the technique would improve the immune systems of older adults and reduce their vulnerability to disease.
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Grooming horses improves well-being for people with dementia
Animal-assisted interventions are designed “to promote improvement in physical, social, emotional and/or cognitive functioning of the person(s) involved and in which a specially trained animal-handler team is an integral part,” according to Animal-Assisted Intervention International. Horses are among the types of animals that have been successful with interventions (equine interventions).
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Aging in place can be successful if the conditions are right
Every day, millions of people become older. Where and how will they live? A new report sets the stage appropriately by pointing out that the term “older adults” encompasses a wide range of individual needs and levels of functional ability.
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Activities that support well-being among people with dementia
What activities are most likely to increase feelings of well-being among people with dementia? Since long-term care providers serve a high proportion of people with dementia, researchers wanted to find out what activities—occupations—were available to this population to inform future planning.
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Both home and supervised exercise help function
What type of exercise program would help older adults at risk of falls who have lower education and are economically disadvantaged?
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Program "with us" not "to us" for well-being
The culture change to person-centeredness strives to adjust staff attitudes and responsibilities to involve older adults in the decision making about their care as well as their daily activities (Pioneer Network).
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