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Older adults face unmet care gaps after dementia diagnosis
There's a "disconnect" in the care provided to individuals with dementia before and after their diagnosis, researchers suggest. Specifically, post-diagnosis, substantial disparities in unmet social support needs were observed across various racial groups. "This highlights the need for more cohesive and equitable care strategies in the dementia care continuum," the authors write.
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Wellness micro-trends analyses released
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released its first "GWI Initiative Micro-Trends" booklet, available to download for free. The micro-trends are subject-specific analyses of what's happening across 30 global wellness topics, each authored by a GWI Initiative chair who is a thought-leader in their respective field. Active-aging managers and marketers may find it provides useful insights.
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Music therapy an alternative to drugs for people with dementia
A pilot study in the UK's National Health Service (NHS)'s dementia wards is using live music therapy--called MELODIC--to ease patient distress without relying on drugs. Developed by researchers and clinicians with input from patients and families, the low-cost approach embeds music therapists directly into care teams. Early results show improved patient wellbeing and less disruptive behavior, sparking hope for wider NHS adoption. It's something active-aging staff may want to explore.
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Challenge, change and curiosity new key to the
Psychological richness--a life of perspective-changing experiences--may matter just as much as happiness or meaning, according to a recent study. It's something to keep in mind when discussing resident goals and community program offerings.
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Stats: 15 minutes of fast walking daily curbs death risk by 20%
Walking fast for just 15 minutes per day reduced the risk of death in a large group of mostly low-income participants, according to a study led by Vanderbilt University, Nashville, researchers. Active-aging communities may want to raise the bar on walking for their residents.
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Tech Talk: Mobile app can improve mood, subjective cognitive decline
Remepy, a company that is pioneering the use of hybrid treatments -- a drug plus a digital intervention - has developed a mobile app shown in clinical studies to modulate the brain and immune system and improve mood in adults with subjective cognitive decline. The app, RMPY-008, delivers a structured digital protocol that combines evidence-based psychological interventions with neuroscience-informed sensory modulation.
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