3/7/2016 – Using the Arts to Promote Healthy Aging

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The arts in their myriad forms are enhancing the lives and health of older people — and not just those with dementia — helping to keep many men and women out of nursing homes and living independently. With grants from organizations like the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Institute on Aging, incredibly dedicated individuals with backgrounds in the arts have established programs that utilize activities as diverse as music, dance, painting, quilting, singing, poetry writing and storytelling to add meaning, joy and a vibrant sense of well-being to the lives of older people.

Read the full article at The New York Times.

1/28/2016 – Step training may reduce fall risk for the elderly

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Step training focused on improving gait and balance may help prevent falls among the elderly, a recent research review suggests.

Read the full article at Reuters.

1/25/2016 – The Surprising Secret to Aging Well

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A Next Avenue Influencer in Aging says it’s all about the bones.

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1/19/2016 – New online service targets aging-in-place residents

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HomeAdvisor, an online marketplace for home repair, maintenance and renovation services, has partnered with the National Aging in Place Council (NAIPC) to launch an online resource center focused on the needs of individuals who want to age in place. The resource center provides articles and advice, project cost information and connects homeowners with prescreened local home professionals.

Read the full article at The Washington Post.

1/7/2014 – Racism May Speed Cellular Aging In African American Men

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Researchers at the University of Maryland reported today that racism appears to accelerate aging in cells. In a first-ever study of its type, researchers found that African American men who reported experiencing negative effects from racial discrimination have shorter telomeres, the DNA sequences at the ends of chromosomes that are considered biomarkers for biological aging.

Read the full article at Forbes.

12/13/2013 – An Alternative to Giving Up the Car Keys

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While that is a scary thought for some people, the common perception, that the only real choice is between ignoring the difficulties faced by elderly drivers and taking away the car keys, is wrong. “We’re evolving in our thinking,” said Jodi Olshevski, a gerontologist and executive director of the Hartford insurance company’s Center for Mature Market Excellence. “We’re not just looking at the transition from driver to passenger, but how we can empower drivers to extend their driving as long as possible.”

Read the full article at The New York Times.

12/11/2013 – Exercise as Potent Medicine

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Exercise can be as effective as many frequently prescribed drugs in treating some of the leading causes of death, according to a new report. The study raises important questions about whether our health care system focuses too much on medications and too little on activity to combat physical ailments.

Read the full article at The New York Times.

12/10/2013 – Exercise Reduces Men's Risk Of Dementia And Chronic Disease, Study Shows

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Exercise now and you’ll surely reap ceaseless rewards later, a new study suggests. Men with healthy habits, including regular exercise, are 60 percent less likely to suffer from dementia and cognitive decline later in life, according to findings in a Welsh study.

Read the full article at Huffington Post.

12/9/2013 – The Geography Of Aging: Why Millennials Are Headed To The Suburbs

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One supposed trend, much celebrated in the media, is that younger people are moving back to the city, and plan to stay there for the rest of their lives. Retirees are reportedly following suit.

Read the full article at Forbes.

12/9/2013 – When it’s better to rent a home in retirement

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Many argue it’s best to own a home in retirement instead of renting one. But there are exceptions.

Read the full article at MarketWatch.