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Strategies to help battle loneliness and social isolation in our golden years

Jan 19, 2023

Lean on me? Research brings attention to potential strategies for reducing loneliness and social isolation in older adults living in the community and long-term care settings.

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What is a good death?

Jan 11, 2023

We sometimes hear people wishing for a “good” death. But what does it mean exactly?

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5 health conditions that can benefit from exercise

Jan 5, 2023

Research highlights the positive effects of exercise for people living with different health conditions.

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Older adult female sleeping in bed.

“Sweet dreams are made of these?” 3 strategies that aim to improve sleep

Dec 22, 2022

Sleep and sleep quality play an important role in keeping us healthy. There are multiple strategies that aim to help us sleep longer or better; research sheds light on which ones are effective and which ones we may want to pass on.

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Social isolation and loneliness among older adults experiencing hearing loss

Nov 30, 2022

It is estimated that one in four people could have hearing problems by 2050. What is known about the link between hearing loss and social isolation/loneliness among older adults?

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Older adult sitting on a couch and applying ointment to their knee.

Caring for the skin you are in: What works?

Nov 10, 2022

Get your “skin in the game,” literally! Research shows that different non-drug topical treatments are available and may be beneficial for improving the health of your skin.

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