TV-watching may affect muscle health later in life, study finds
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Alyssa Salela
Jul 05, 2017
The time older adults spend watching TV can affect their future independence, a recent study found.
‘Brain training’ program proves ineffective for some applications
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Alyssa Salela
Jul 17, 2017
A proprietary “brain training” program had no effect on decision-making or cognitive functioning except for basic practice effects in a recent study, according to researchers at the University...
Brand Integrity releases new mobile app
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Alyssa Salela
Jul 30, 2017
Brand Integrity has launched a new mobile app that will supplement its current platform, which is meant to help companies with tasks related to reducing turnover and improving bottom-line costs.
New diagnosis, treatment guidelines issued for dementia with Lewy bodies
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Alyssa Salela
Jun 19, 2017
The Dementia with Lewy Bodies Consortium has issued new guidelines for diagnosing and treating dementia with Lewy bodies.
Chocolate consumption could improve cognitive function
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Alyssa Salela
Jul 11, 2017
Daily intake of cocoa or chocolate could improve cognitive performance, especially in vulnerable populations such as the elderly, according to a recent review of literature on the topic.
Yoga proves to be effective treatment for chronic lower back pain
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Alyssa Salela
Jul 07, 2017
Yoga classes designed to address lower back pain produced results similar to physical therapy for people with chronic lower back pain, a Boston Medical Center study has found.
‘Pet therapy’ could be putting residents, others in danger
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Alyssa Salela
Jun 20, 2017
As “pet therapy” programs become more popular, a new study finds that senior living communities often deviate from animal visitation guidelines meant to protect residents, staff, visitors and...
Healthcare costs in retirement expected to increase
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Alyssa Salela
Jun 25, 2017
Healthcare costs are expected to continue rising faster than inflation and Social Security, according to a recent report.
$385,000 in grants will fund workforce initiatives
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Alyssa Salela
Aug 07, 2017
Increasing the quantity and quality of the workforce serving the aging population is the ultimate goal of 17 grants totaling more than $385,000 that recently were awarded to rural LeadingAge Minnesota...
Residents, staff reap rewards from retirement community’s smartphone app
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Alyssa Salela
Jul 27, 2017
Leaders at a New York retirement community say their new smartphone app is bringing convenience to residents and enabling staff members to spend more time with them.