RESEARCH REVIEW
ICAA's Research Review newsletter is a must for any health and wellness professional who intends to stay connected with the latest developments in aging research and population trends. Use these news stories to stay on top of the evidence in surveys, studies and polls that enables you to connect to the global active-aging community, establish relevant programs, and educate and market to older adults.
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Stats: How to live 13 more years without dementia
Amenities alone don't drive engagement
AHA guidance on exercise training for those at high risk
Mental health crisis lines missing older adults
Community gatherings may help prevent cognitive disability
Tech Talk: Robotic suit helps older adults sit-to-stand, walk better
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Stats: Only 23% of Michigan’s older adults have discussed brain health with doctors
Older adults can accurately assess their own mental sharpness
New sedative prescription at hospital discharge tied to falls in older adults
Higher diet quality tied to lower dementia risk in those with AD pathology
Friend caregivers an underrecognized source of support for older adults
Tech Talk: Automation anxiety prompts workers to exaggerate AI skills
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Stats: Nearly 57 million people in the US ages 50+ work
Acupuncture can improve motor recovery after a stroke
Social networks may protect cognitive function when work stops
LGBTQ+ people over 50 face more aging-related challenges
Canada confronting surge in social anxiety
Tech Talk: New way to reverse frailty in older South Australians
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Stats: Over 75% of older adults have used complementary therapies
Engaging with arts linked to slower pace of aging
1,000 more steps: a prescription that can boost surgical recovery
What motivates older adults to use cannabis?
Housing insecurity tied to higher risks of multiple geriatric ills
Tech Talk: AI in long-term care holds promise, pitfalls
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Stats: Low workplace engagement cost $10 trillion in lost productivity
Meeting PA guidelines in middle age halves risk of early death
Financial strain linked to memory decline in older adults
Exergames could boost mood in older adults
Social support, spirituality, and pain relief tied to mental health in later life
Tech Talk: VR training tied to better cognitive, physical functioning
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Stats: 83% of older adults say a pet gives a sense of purpose
Multiple forces affecting assisted living adoption
Cognitive training may delay dementia diagnosis
Retrofitting smart tech for multifamily properties
NORC highlights caregiving in the digital age
Tech Talk: Novel adaptive footwear supports long-term mobility
