Aging & Wellness
Good Works, Good Effects? Volunteering, Stress & Emotions in Older Adults
In addition to helping others, older adults who volunteer may gain a benefit to their own well-being. A recent study explored the relationship between volunteering…
Living with Purpose: Greater Purpose in Life May Protect against Cognitive Decline
Previous research has documented benefits of having greater purpose in life, such as better health, longevity, and physical functioning, and possibly better cognitive health. A…
TRENDING NOW: Coworking Spaces for Older Adults
A Brooklyn-based company is changing the culture of coworking spaces to something many people would not expect in a crowded and bustling office environment. Coworking…
Attitude Adjustment: Educational Quiz Influences Young Adults’ Perceptions of Aging
Researchers recently attempted to influence people’s perceptions of aging by testing their knowledge of aging-related facts. . . and the results were surprisingly effective. The…
Caring for Grandchildren: The Benefits for Cognitive Health
Spending time with grandchildren can be emotionally meaningful to many older adults, but one study showed that there may be an added cognitive benefit from…
TRENDING NOW: Choirs as a Key to Countering Loneliness in Older Adults
As loneliness becomes a social health problem for older adults, solutions are constantly being tested. From high-tech robots and personalized virtual speakers, researchers and inventors…
Hey Sports Fans! Spectator Sports Can Boost Older Adults’ Well-Being
Researchers recently completed a two-part study on the effects of “sport fandom” on older adults’ well-being, including game attendance, team identification, and perceived emotional support.…
Slips, Trips & Fewer Falls: New Research in Fall-Prevention Training
In a recent study, 44 community-dwelling adults age 65 or better participated in a series of three training sessions designed to teach them how to…
A New Reason Creative Activities Are Good for Older Adults: Generativity
A recent study investigated how finding meaning and benefit in creative hobbies helps to enhance older adults’ sense of generativity. Generativity refers to the desire…
Sit, Walk, or Stand? The Better Way for Older Adults to Take a Break
There has been a surge in research suggesting that sitting too much is hazardous to one’s health. But is standing or walking a more effective…
What Do YOU Think? Effects on Longevity of Advice-Seeking & Self-Sufficiency
Self-sufficiency is a highly valued personal characteristic for many Americans. However, the health benefits of this characteristic remain unclear. A recent study aimed to compare…
Social Status: Can Social Participation Help Older Adults with High Risk of Major Mobility Disability?
As part of a larger study, researchers investigated how level of participation in social activities influenced the effectiveness of a physical activity intervention. Over 1,600…
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