Scientific research

Access and utilize the ICAA library of scientific studies, reports and statistics to assist you with the development of your business case for wellness, program and community design and development, evidence-informed lifestyle choices and marketing strategies and approaches.

Beers Criteria for (in)appropriate medications updated

The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) recently released its latest update to one of geriatrics' most frequently cited reference tools: The AGS Beers Criteria for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults.

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Gerontology

Stats: 86% would change jobs to get more professional development

A robust 86% of professionals said they would change jobs if they were offered more opportunities for professional development, according to a recently released 2019 hiring outlook report, "The Employee Experience: 4 Ways to Attract, Engage & Retain Employees in Today's Competitive Market."

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Motivation

Tech Talk: US NIH welcomes Fitbit BYOD

On January 16, the US National Institutes of Health's "All of Us" research program launched the Fitbit Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) project.

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Assessment

Healthcare can learn from hospitality, tech industries

"The consumerization of health care continues to reshape the way that patients engage with providers and experience care.

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Market opportunities

OTC hearing aids may not help access to care

Starting in 2020, the Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act will allow people to purchase hearing aids directly, without an audiologist or hearing aid dispenser acting as a go-between.

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Economics of aging

Yoga top exercise across ages

While walking is the most popular form of individual exercise for adults ages 18-65, yoga is the most popular group exercise across all age groups, considering both facility-based and outdoor/social group exercises, according to the 2019 Mindbody Wellness Index Report, "Fitness in America: behaviors, attitudes, and trends."

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Exercise

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