Tag Archives: quality of life

Uber targets older adult riders

Uber is marketing to seniors as an alternative form of transportation.  Uber is a better [...]

First community in Ohio to be named “dementia-friendly”

Nationwide, 29 communities have been designated dementia-friendly, and Ohio’s Hancock county is one of them. [...]

Participation in the arts has positive impact

“There is no denying the problems that accompany aging. But what has been universally denied [...]

Virtual reality proves a helpful therapy for older adults

Whether for relaxation, pain management, a feeling of safety or just for pleasure, virtual reality [...]

“Dogs 4 Dementia”

Preliminary findings of a pilot study are showing significant improvement in the quality of life [...]

Oral health is important but underemphasized

Oral health problems are not given much attention or emphasis as adversely affecting older adults [...]

Sensory loss can be a precursor to more serious health issues

A sensory impairment study found that 94% of senior adults are impacted by sensory loss, reflecting [...]

Christy O’Donnell dies before law she fought for goes into effect

Christy O’Donnell passed away on February 6, 2016 after a long and painful battle with [...]

Dr. Bill Thomas, a self-described “Nursing Home Abolitionist”

I’m inspired by the quest of Dr. Bill Thomas, who stocked a nursing home with animals, [...]

$1 million prize to longevity researchers to “hack the code”

A Silicon Valley radiologist and head of Palo Alto Investors has introduced a monetary incentive to [...]