New research shows that social interaction really can be a matter of life and death for older adults
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 20, 2023
As the holidays approach, the results of a new study remind us of the importance of social connections. It could be a life-and-death matter.
Hobbies, travel, ‘extreme’ sports top retirement ‘bucket lists’ for older adults
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 16, 2023
More than 40% of US adults have “bucket lists” of goals they want to achieve in retirement, including ones that they believe support their overall mental health, according to the results of a recent...
Business briefs, Nov. 14
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 14, 2023
DOL shares FLSA measures, compliance requirements for Southeast caregivers … Experts urge Congress to reauthorize National Advisory Committee for Seniors and Disasters … White House expands no-cost...
New AI brings Joy to seniors via TV-screen avatar
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 16, 2023
A new generative-AI “friend, confidant and companion” named Joy will interact with users via a television screen.
Loneliness increases tisk for incident Parkinson’s disease
Oct 06, 2023
The findings persisted across demographic groups and were independent of depression and other prominent risk factors, including genetic risk.
Seniors with digestive disease more likely to have loneliness, depression
Sep 14, 2023
Loneliness and moderate-to-severe depression were associated with greater odds of poor-to-fair health.
Lack of social support threatens older adult health, survey finds
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 07, 2023
Lack of support, transportation access, food insecurity and economic instability are the top social barriers to older adult health, according to the results of a new survey from Alignment Health, a Medicare...
Robotics company expands reach of seniors-companion model ElliQ following funding wave
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 30, 2023
Developers of senior robot ElliQ are hoping a new influx of funding will allow it to expand current partnerships and bring the bot into more homes and senior living communities.
‘Resilience factors’ can help mitigate negative effects of loneliness in older adults
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 29, 2023
Engaging in more activities, expanding social networks and increasing the use of technology are examples of “resilience factors” that can lower the risk of loneliness among older adults, according...
Initiative promotes connecting through play as way to combat loneliness
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 24, 2023
The Reach Out and Play initiative will see the hosting of hundreds of board game events in September around the country.