Saturday, June 15, 2024 MICHELLE COTTLE Smartphones have become an indispensable part of our daily lives, but it can still be easy to overlook their potential beyond conventional uses like talking on the phone, watching videos, taking photos and videos, and browsing the internet. However, these pocket-sized powerhouses are capable of so much more. This […]
August 9, 2021 MICHELLE COTTLE Growing old is an increasingly expensive privilege often requiring supports and services that, whether provided at home or in a facility, can overwhelm all but the wealthiest seniors. With Americans living longer and aging baby boomers flooding the system, the financial strain is becoming unsustainable. Click here for news article […]
By: Jenny Gross and Johanna Lemola April 20, 2021 When governments around the world introduced coronavirus restrictions requiring people to stand two meters apart, jokes in Finland started circulating: “Why can’t we stick to the usual four meters?” Finns embrace depictions of themselves as melancholic and reserved — a people who mastered social distancing long […]
Ways to seek support while social distancing. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/18/well/pandemic-loneliness-isolation-coronavirus.html?action=click&module=At%20Home&pgtype=Homepage […]
https://connect2affect.org/the-pandemic-effect/ This report explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on adults of all ages, to understand levels of social isolation during the pandemic, and to assess knowledge of how social isolation can impact a person’s health. Funded by AARP Foundation with the support of a grant from United Health Foundation. […]
Introduction Growing evidence documents strong associations between volunteering and favorable health and well-being outcomes. However, epidemiological studies have not evaluated whether changes in volunteering are associated with subsequent health and well-being outcomes. https://www.ajpmonline.org/article/S0749-3797(20)30138-0/fulltext […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has created stress and uncertainty for everyone. It is important for us to remain flexible and adaptable throughout our reopening process. Due to the nature of the pandemic, rules and regulations are constantly changing. The Board of Directors for Coastline Neighbors do not claim to be health experts, therefore we are committed […]
Discussion Topics: How to best organize for business continuity management (BCM) Key practices for successful BCM How you can leverage BCM to support pandemic preparedness activities Business continuity management is a well-established process to help your organization weather a crisis situation. But a pandemic such as Coronavirus (COVID-19) challenges existing BCM initiatives at any organization. […]
https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/ppi/2020/05/full-report-caregiving-in-the-united-states.doi.10.26419-2Fppi.00103.001.pdf This study presents a portrait of unpaid family caregivers1 today. The National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) and AARP are proud to present Caregiving in the U.S. 2020, based on data collected in 2019.A national profile of family caregivers first emerged from the 1997 Caregiving in the U.S. study. Related studies were conducted in 2004, […]
As we look toward recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, we overview challenges to be minimized, including economic setbacks, health and well-being effects, and highlighted ageism, racism, and classism https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/08959420.2020.1759758 […]
Former surgeon general explores loneliness as a public health threat https://www.post-gazette.com/ae/books/2020/05/05/Book-review-Vivek-Murthy-Together-Healing-Power-Human-Connection-Sometimes-Lonely-World/stories/202005050003 […]
Older adults love their communities—they have spent decades building their current home and social life. Although some aging adults choose to move to a retirement community or an assisted living facility, the majority of older Americans would like to continue living in their own homes for as long as possible […]
February 28, 2020 – Forbes The New York Academy of Medicine relaunched its data visualization tool IMAGE: NYC, otherwise known as the Interactive Map of Aging Rare is it that a map featuring around 150 demographic overlays has zoom functionality strong enough to swoop down to the street level. That’s what makes IMAGE: NYC so […]
Investigating Factors Associated with Healthy Behaviors & Health Outcomesin Residents of Life Plan Communities. Year 2 Report Year 2 study findings are based on responses from 5,777 residents from 122 Life Plan Communities across the United States. Life Plan Communities with at least 100 residents residing in independent living were eligible to enroll, and residents […]
