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...
Greenspace exposure could improve cognitive function
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 02, 2022
A new study adds to increasing evidence that exposure to greenspace can help improve cognitive function.
Older adults getting smarter, not more fit
Sep 01, 2015
Older populations are scoring better on cognitive tests than did people of the same age in the past, but the average physical health of older adults has declined. Researchers have theories as to why.
Special needs
By
Julie E. Williamson
Mar 01, 2018
Residents with cognitive impairment present unique challenges and opportunities for the senior living field.
Combating memory decline will be focus of $15 million study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 17, 2015
Researchers at two universities have launched a $15 million clinical trial to investigate whether mental decline in older adults can be slowed or halted through exercise and other health-related interventions.
Studies reveal 4 factors in brain health
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 14, 2016
Recent research suggests that people can take certain dietary, dental and exercise steps to improve their brain health.
Friendships help inoculate residents against mental decline
By
John O'Connor
Dec 15, 2017
Healthy interpersonal relationships help keep aging brains healthy, suggests a new study by Northwestern University researchers.
Brookdale begins brain health initiative
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 01, 2016
Recent research has shown the positive effects that exercise, yoga and meditation, diet and other factors can have on brain health. Now, the country’s largest senior living provider is implementing...
Having a sense of purpose can lower the risk of death
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 05, 2022
People with higher levels of purpose may have a lower risk of death from any cause, according to a study recently published in the journal Preventive Medicine.
Mixed results seen for brain training
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 01, 2015
Computer-based “brain training” systems can help memory and thinking skills among seniors, but they do not have an impact on problem solving or impulse control, according to a new study.