Social activity can prevent cognitive decline in some nursing home residents, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Mar 20, 2024
Participation in social activities can offer some protection against cognitive decline among those in long-term care communities, according to a report published Tuesday in the Journal of Alzheimer’s...
Beyond the love meter
By
Gary Tetz
Mar 07, 2024
Love may be a many splendored thing, but it can also be elusive, at least in my experience. So when I read in McKnight’s about new “love meter” technology now available, my mind whirled with possibilities. ...
Rising suicide risk among seniors due to loneliness, other issues, study finds
By
Adam Healy
Mar 06, 2024
Social isolation, impaired mobility and high costs for care are among the leading causes of depression and suicide among older adults.
Loneliness, frailty linked to health problems in older adults
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Kristen Fischer
Mar 04, 2024
Loneliness and frailty can be common among older people — and it can have a negative impact on their physical health, according to a review published on Feb. 29 in The Lancet Healthy Longevity.
Report: Moderate, severe loneliness linked to higher chance for long-term care, home care
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Kristen Fischer
Feb 28, 2024
Older adults who are moderately and severely lonely have a higher probability of shifting to a long-term care community or home care compared to those who aren’t lonely — and severely lonely women...
Poor vision linked to anxiety, depression, social isolation
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Kristen Fischer
Feb 23, 2024
Older adults with vision impairments may be more likely to experience depression, anxiety and social isolation — issues that they may already face due to advanced age — a new study finds.
Social connections have multiple cognitive benefits for older adults, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 04, 2023
Social connections are vital for older adults, as the interaction is linked to slower cognitive decline. A new study published last week in Alzheimer’s & Dementia examined different types of social connectedness...
Lack of visits from family, friends linked to higher risk for dying
By
Kristen Fischer
Nov 10, 2023
Pay attention to older people who don’t get a lot of visitors. The lack of interaction from family and friends is linked to a higher risk for dying, according to a study published in BMC Medicine on...
Study: Insomnia, loneliness are linked
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 08, 2023
Loneliness is linked to insomnia, a new study finds. But this isn’t the first evidence that shows an association between them. That said, dealing with loneliness could help people with their sleep woes,...
Improve memory care by prescribing meaning
By
Charles de Vilmorin
Feb 24, 2023
One of the most negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic has been social isolation for older adult residents living in long-term care communities, especially those receiving memory care. An Altarum...