Palliative care study highlights importance of psychosocial support for LTC workers
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 30, 2023
Even the most confident of long-term care staff, sure of their knowledge and skills, reported “notable difficulties” providing palliative and end-of-life care during the COVID-19 pandemic, finds a...
Elders get a cognitive boost after positive social interactions, mobile study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 15, 2021
In a smartphone-enabled study, adults aged 70 years and older had better cognitive performance the same day that they reported having more frequent, pleasant social interactions than usual — and on the...
Non-drug interventions effective at easing depression in dementia: study
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 01, 2021
Effective, non-drug interventions can be prescribed by clinicians as part of an evidence-based treatment plan for depression in people with dementia, a geriatrician-researcher says.
Watch for social vulnerability when caring for frail seniors, say researchers
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 24, 2020
Lack of social connections may lead to unfulfilled care needs and poor health outcomes in frail older adults. Investigators suggest targeted interventions.
More screening for loneliness needed in vulnerable end-of-life stage, clinical experts stress
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 04, 2020
Lonely older adults are unduly burdened by health symptoms and receive more intensive end-of-life care than their non-lonely peers.
‘Wisdom-enhancing interventions’ a loneliness antidote?
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 10, 2020
Positive life lessons appear to help seniors better deal with loneliness, according to a study of independent living residents.
60 seconds with … Linda Hermer, Ph.D.
Oct 01, 2014
Q: What will you focus on now that you’ve joined the LeadingAge Center for Applied Research?