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Tech Talk: New way to reverse frailty in older South Australians
A personalized online intervention helped older Australians reduce their frailty risk in six months, with some participants reversing their trajectory toward frailty entirely, a pilot study showed. The findings suggest that technology might play a meaningful role in helping vulnerable residents in active-aging communities.
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Canada confronting surge in social anxiety
Social anxiety disorder now affects nearly 1 in 7 Canadian adults—a 71% increase since 2002—making it one of the most common mental health challenges in the country, according to a recent survey-based study. Researchers from the University of Toronto examined the prevalence and psychosocial correlates of social anxiety disorder across the Canadian population and found that nearly 14% of Canadian adults have experienced social anxiety at some point in their lives, up from just over 8% in 2002.
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LGBTQ+ people over 50 face more aging-related challenges
LGBTQ+ individuals ages 50+ are growing older in a very different environment from the one they grew up in, according to a University of Michigan poll that examines what that means for both people over 50 who are LGBTQ+, and those who are not. The findings have implications for healthcare providers, who researchers say should ask about LGBTQ+ patients' social support networks and work to make their clinics welcoming and inclusive.
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Social networks may protect cognitive function when work stops
Social networks may help protect cognitive functioning in later life, particularly among older adults who are no longer working, researchers say. Their study found that social connections can help compensate for the loss of mentally stimulating interactions linked to work, and that these effects differ notably between men and women. The findings may be of interest to active-aging communities whose residents or members recently retired or stopped working for other reasons.
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Acupuncture can improve motor recovery after a stroke
Acupuncture can improve motor function recovery after stroke, with clinical gains correlated to increases in gray matter volume in brain regions governing motor control and coordination, researchers say. Hemiplegia (paralysis on one side of the body) is a common motor impairment following ischemic stroke, but true-acupoint acupuncture appears to offer therapeutic benefit. Active-aging communities might consider offering this alternative therapy, which has been linked to other health benefits.
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Stats: Nearly 57 million people in the US ages 50+ work
Nearly 57 million people ages 50+ are in the labor force, and older workers' growth is outpacing that of younger workers as the cohort expands by more than one million per year, according to the latest “Longevity Economy Outlook from AARP.” The 2026 report projects that this contribution will continue to grow through 2060. Active-aging communities can use the data in the report to enhance awareness and support for older workers when doing presentations and launching initiatives.
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