Assisted living held up as solution to ‘loneliness epidemic’
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 05, 2023
The senior living industry is holding the assisted living model up as a solution to strengthening social connections for older adults in the wake of the US Surgeon General’s advisory on the public health...
‘Living Lab’ will embed researchers with senior living residents to study wellness initiatives
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 25, 2022
A “Living Lab” within a California senior living community will embed researchers with residents to more easily launch initiatives to study health, well-being and longevity.
Healthy workplaces must include mental health programming, expert says
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 25, 2023
Everyone wants to see COVID-19 in the rearview mirror, but the pandemic has left lasting effects in the form of a surge in reported levels of psychological distress. That surge has left employers looking...
‘Forgotten middle’ near-retirees worse off than prior generations, will need stronger supports in...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 02, 2024
Members of the relatively neglected “forgotten middle” group of near-retirees are worse off in health and finances than their counterparts from more than two decades ago and are going to need stronger...
More news for Tuesday, Feb. 7
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 07, 2023
Sharing COVID-19 stories can help increase vaccination rates … Majority of COVID-19 deaths were among older adults … Healthy lifestyle matters for older adults pursuing quality of life … Rutgers...
Homelessness increases mortality risk for older adults
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 21, 2022
The older a person is who becomes homeless, the higher the likelihood of death, according to new research from the University of California San Francisco.
Active older adults maintain happier, healthier lives: studies
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 14, 2022
Older adults who maintain a consistent rate of daily activity aren’t just happier; they have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease as well, according to two new studies.
Senior living’s premise even more promising today
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 23, 2023
The premise and promise of senior living communities is more valuable than ever, according to the results of a new retirement survey.
Virtual museum visits can battle social isolation, improve quality of life in older adults, study finds
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 24, 2022
Weekly virtual museum visits can help improve quality of life for older adults at high risk for poor health outcomes from social isolation, according to a new study. The authors hope that the activity...
Utah ranked tops for fostering healthy aging: study
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 09, 2022
Senior living providers might have an easier time luring prospects in Utah based on a new study touting the state as fostering healthy aging.