Unsafe Living Environments Elevate Fall Risk for Seniors

9 August 2026

Older adults living in homes with electrical or plumbing problems, limited living space, or poor lighting are significantly more likely to experience falls, according to…

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Supporting close friends brings emotional rewards for older adults

25 October 2025

Older adults who offer practical help to close friends—such as running errands, cooking meals, or assisting with household chores—tend to experience better moods in daily…

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Occupational Downgrading as a Factor in Mental Health Issues Among Undocumented Migrants

14 August 2024

A recent research paper titled “Downgraded Dreams: Labor Market Outcomes and Mental Health in Undocumented Migration,” conducted by Carlo Devillanova from Bocconi University’s Department of…

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Exploring Early Career Work Patterns and Their Long-Term Health Impacts: Beyond the Traditional 9-5

18 June 2024

Research led by Wen-Jui Han from New York University, USA, published on April 3, 2024, in the open-access journal PLOS ONE, explores the enduring health…

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Study Finds Climbing the Social Ladder Slows Progression of Dementia in Japan

17 June 2024

A newly published study led by researchers from Osaka University and featured in JAMA Network Open reveals compelling evidence that upward social mobility correlates with…

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Grasping self-inflicted ageism

25 April 2024

“Older individuals often encounter ageism, which manifests as negative perceptions about their value, capabilities, or level of comprehension, alongside humour that targets their age,” Professor…

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Supporting Alzheimer’s care providers

19 March 2024

Researchers at the University of Houston’s Andy & Barbara Gessner College of Nursing have developed a systematic methodology for revamping a structured life review intervention…

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Interacting with children may enhance the mental wellness of individuals living in retirement homes

18 February 2024

A research project carried out at a retirement facility in South Africa indicates that initiatives facilitating contact between old adults and children could offer significant…

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