Category: mobility

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6/14/2015 - Message to retirees: sit less, live better and longer

by on June 14, 2015 5:50 pm
An expert panel writing this month in the British Journal of Sports Medicine urged office workers to take the danger seriously and get out of their chairs for at least two hours every work day. But what about people whose working days are over? It turns out that the oldest adults, including retirees, spend the most time… Read more 6/14/2015 - Message to retirees: sit less, live better and longer
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6/12/2015 - How to Support Aging Relatives

by on June 12, 2015 9:35 pm
Many older people start to require assistance with their daily tasks, and adult children often step in to provide this care to their aging parents. A recent Pew Research Center survey of adults in three rapidly aging countries, Germany, Italy and the United States, found that many respondents with at least one parent age 65 or… Read more 6/12/2015 - How to Support Aging Relatives

6/9/2015 - Justice Department Takes Down Barriers in Retirement Homes

by on June 9, 2015 6:41 pm
Though complaints of discrimination or segregation more commonly crop up at communities whose residents have very different functional abilities, the Fair Housing Act applies to any senior housing or care facility — and the Justice Department clearly wants administrators to know it’s paying attention. Read the full article at The New York Times.  

6/7/2015 - A Group Portrait of New York’s ‘Oldest Old’

by on June 7, 2015 8:40 pm
People age 85 and above are one of the city’s fastest growing groups, but they are almost invisible. Six New Yorkers share their stories of love, pain and abrupt change. Read the full article at The New York Times.
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6/2/2015 - Mush No More: Retirement Home Food Gets Fresh And Local

by on June 2, 2015 6:00 pm
Want to eat food that’s fresh, local and cooked from scratch? Consider a retirement home. Once known for bland, institutional fare, hundreds of retirement communities around the nation now tout their restaurant-like dining experiences. Read the full article at National Public Radio (NPR).
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5/27/2015 - Why Regular Retirement Saving Can Improve Your Health

by on May 27, 2015 4:53 pm
More workers who make saving a habit report better health than those who do not. And it’s not just about having a high income. People who save money out of habit are more confident about retirement and better prepared financially, as you might expect. But there’s a sleeper benefit, new research shows. Consistent savers also… Read more 5/27/2015 - Why Regular Retirement Saving Can Improve Your Health

5/26/2015 - For big data to help patients, sharing health information is key, experts say

by on May 26, 2015 4:56 pm
A key message from Stanford’s annual big data conference was that realizing the potential of precision health means sharing massive amounts of medical and behavioral data. Among the speakers was Laura Carstensen, Founding Director of the Center on Longevity. Read the full article at Stanford School of Medicine.
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5/20/2015 - When it comes to prevention, diet and exercise are key

by on May 20, 2015 3:34 pm
This Monday was the sixth annual Stanford Women’s Health Forum, hosted by Stanford’s Women and Sex Differences in Medicine center (WSDM). The forum focused on prevention, and the keynote, delivered by Marcia Stefanick, PhD, professor of obstetrics and gynecology and WSDM director, highlighted physical activity and weight management as the key preventative actions for women to take. … Read more 5/20/2015 - When it comes to prevention, diet and exercise are key
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5/15/2015 - Senior housing transitions can lead to stigma and isolation

by on May 15, 2015 9:19 pm
In senior housing facilities where residents are required to relocate as heath issues worsen, seniors tend to isolate themselves and may hide health conditions out of fear of relocation, according to a new study. Read the full article at Reuters.
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5/13/2015 - People who use canes may limit themselves for fear of falling

by on May 13, 2015 9:03 pm
One quarter of older Americans use mobility devices like canes, walkers or wheelchairs, according to a new study, but those who use a cane have a much greater fear of falling. Cane users did not, in fact, fall more often, but they did report limiting their activities out of fear, suggesting the cane may not… Read more 5/13/2015 - People who use canes may limit themselves for fear of falling