Eskaton home gives baby boomers tools for safe aging Nov 7, 2008
Yet most of our homes are designed for Peter Pan, who s never going to grow up, said Barbara Gillogly, a professor of gerontology at who s familiar with the Eskaton project. Aging in place. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Stay Upbeat, Healthy to Thrive in Senior Years Nov 7, 2008
That's the magic formula to thriving in old age, according to a study in the October issue of theJournal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences. Unfortunately, few seem to follow it. (Washington Post)
Oldest U.S. man, a N.O. native, celebrates Obama win Nov 6, 2008
The slight, wheelchair-bound New Orleans native also has outlived all other men in the country, according to the Gerontology Research Group, which tracks proven records of extreme age worldwide ... -based Gerontology Research Group. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Gene Scan Of Alzheimer's Families Identifies Four New Suspect Genes Nov 4, 2008
Additional co-authors of the AJHG report are Kristina Mullin, Michele Parkinson, Monica Hsiao, Meghan Hogan, Brit Schjeide, Basavaraj Hooli, and Jason DiVito, MGH-MIND; Iuliana Ionita, Hongu Jiang, Nan Laird, and Amy Murphy, HSPH; Thomas Moscarillo and Deborah Blacker, MGH Gerontology Research Unit; and Kari Ohlsen, Kathryn Elliott, Xin Wang, Diane Hu-Lince, Marie Ryder, Steven Wagner, and David Becker, TorryPines Therapeutics, Inc., La Jolla, Calif. In addition to the Cure Alzheimer's Fund and... (Science Daily)
California requires discussion of end-of-life options Nov 4, 2008
-James Jacobs, director of Health Services at SU -Thomas Dennison, professor of public administration at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs -Douglas A. Wolf, professor of public policy at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs -Madonna Harrington Meyer, director of SU's Gerontology Center's Lifelong Learning Institute and professor of sociology at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. The Daily Orange: Why didn't patients have access before. (Daily Orange, NY)
Yoga found to boost health in heart patients Nov 2, 2008
The findings, published in the Journal of Gerontology: Biological Sciences, may help people with high blood pressure, the researchers said. Researchers examined the effects of ordinary grapes on rats that develop high blood pressure when fed a salty diet. (Indian Express)
Grapes may aid a bunch of heart risk factors, animal study finds Oct 29, 2008
The new study, published in the October issue of the Journal of Gerontology: Biological Sciences, gives tantalizing clues to the potential of grapes in reducing cardiovascular risk ... Reference: Journal of Gerontology: Biological Sciences, 2008, Vol. 63A, No. 10, October 2008. (EurekAlert!)
Grapes Lower Blood Pressure Caused by Salt Oct 29, 2008
The findings, published in the Journal of Gerontology: Biological Sciences, may help people with high blood pressure, they said. "These findings support our theory that something within the grapes themselves has a direct impact on cardiovascular risk, beyond the simple blood pressure-lowering impact that we already know can come from a diet rich in fruits and vegetables," Mitchell Seymour of the Cardioprotection Research Laboratory at the University of Michigan said in a statement. (Newsmax)
Study Reveals Factors Of Exceptional Health In Old Age Oct 28, 2008
28, 2008) Elderly people who have a positive outlook, lower stress levels, moderate alcohol consumption, abstention from tobacco, moderate to higher income and no chronic health conditions are more likely to thrive in their old age, according to a study in the October issue of The Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences. See also. (Science Daily)
Stress affects older adults more than young adults Oct 28, 2008
"People haven't looked at how stress affects decision making, even though so many of our decisions are made under stress," explained Mara Mather of USC Davis School of Gerontology, lead author of the study. "There's very little information about this whole topic, and, when you get to age differences, there's even less.". (EurekAlert!)
The Kilohana Senior Enrichment Center Celebrates Second Anniversary on 11/2 Oct 25, 2008
Other organizations to provide information at the Nov. 2 event on their services for the elderly include the Alzheimer's Association, American Cancer Society, Hawaiian Islands Medical Corp., Honolulu Gerontology Program, Ho'okele Personal Health Planners, Mina Pharmacy, Ohe Transportation, and SAGE Plus. For more information about the open house, contact Kilohana Adult Day Care at 373-2700. (Honolulu Advertiser)
BYU Students Helping Others Age Gracefully Oct 22, 2008
Gerontology, a 15-credit minor is a study of the exact thing many people fear: aging. According to the gerontology Web page on the BYU Web site, gerontology, "Includes biological, social, family, and psychological processes, as well as the provision of services to older people." ... A certificate or a minor in gerontology can be earned at BYU, said Stacie Nicholes, gerontology program assistant. (The Daily Universe, UT)
10 Reasons Not to Skimp on Sleep Oct 18, 2008
5 times more likely to sustain a fall, found a 2007 study in the Journal of Gerontology. 8) You may be more prone to depression. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Study: Google does a brain good Oct 15, 2008
Liz Zelinski, a professor of gerontology and psychology at the University of Southern California, said the findings about the brain activity differences aren't surprising and offered this analogy: "If you wanted to study how hard people can exercise, and you take people that already exercise and people that don't exercise, aren't they going to be different to start out?". Research has shown that as the brain ages, its structure and function also changes. (CNN)
Vitamin D A Key Player In Overall Health Of Several Body Organs, Says Biochemist Oct 14, 2008
24, 2006) Researchers at the National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Japan, show that vitamin D prevents bone loss in mice by suppressing the protein c-Fos, thereby inhibiting development of. (July 19, 2007) An expert on vitamin D explains the role vitamin D plays in a wide variety of chronic health conditions, as well as suggesting strategies for the prevention and treatment of vitamin D deficiency. (Science Daily)
Adult children support cash-strapped parents Oct 14, 2008
"It's a lot more common than people realize," says Donna Wagner, director of gerontology at Towson University in Maryland. "One of the issues is that people don't talk about this, maybe only to their best friend.". (AZCentral -- Business)
Frances Feldman, 95, pioneer in social research Oct 7, 2008
He became deputy director of the USC Andrus Gerontology Center and died in 1975. In the late 1960s, officials in Alaska asked Dr. Feldman to research the social service needs of the state's native people, and her observations led to many improvements in basic services, according to USC.. (Boston Globe)
Crisis of Care on the Front Line of Health Oct 3, 2008
Other primary care specialties, including family medicine and gerontology, have also reported drops. Primary care doctors spend far more time talking to patients and helping them avert health crises or cope with ailments that are chronic and incurable than they spend performing tests and procedures. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Caregivers Face Multiple Strains Tending Older Parents Sep 24, 2008
The study, published earlier this year in the Journal of Gerontology: Social Sciences, found these adult children were often juggling multiple roles each day, sometimes causing conflicts in roles or feeling overloaded. "The accumulation of small and large daily stressors such as work deadlines, PTA meetings, supporting family and friends as well as providing routine assistance to a parent living outside one's house can build up," study leader Jyoti Savla, assistant professor of human development... (MEDLINEplus)
W-S entrepreneur targets health care with venture Sep 23, 2008
That could be a valuable advance depending on how well the system works in real nursing home situations, according to Debra Wallace, director of the Center for the Health of Vulnerable Populations at UNC-Greensboro and a professor in the school s gerontology program. Wallace was not familiar with the product and could not give it a review, but she said there is definitely an opportunity to improve the odds of quality care for nursing home patients. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Fall Prevention Awareness Week Begins Sep 22, 2008
Gerontology students from USC and Cal State Fullerton will be joined by staff members from the USC-based Fall Prevention Center of Excellence ... "Most falls for older people occur in or near their homes," , a co-director of the and a professor at the USC Davis School of Gerontology, told City News Service. (NBC4.tv, CA)
111-year-old New Jerseyan dies Sep 17, 2008
He was among "supercentenarians" documented by the California-based Gerontology Research Group. He was among nearly 80 living "supercentenarians" documented by the group. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Single boomers face cash-flow woe Sep 16, 2008
Already well versed in filling their social calendars and finding new pursuits, they've spent years seeking support from non-spouses, developing friendships and leaning on them for support, says Neena Chappell, a sociologist who holds a Canada Research Chair in social gerontology. "Unlike the old image of 'poor them, they're lonely spinsters,' they actually have very vibrant and full networks.". (Globe and Mail)
Senior-care industry expands with elderly population Sep 14, 2008
"Many more adult children are being thrown into this role, and they are reaching out for help," said Monika White, executive vice president of the nonprofit group WISE hy Aging and adjunct faculty member at the University of Southern California School of Gerontology and Social Work. "They have lives, they have kids and they work. And they are having to make some tough decisions that can be complicated by the many different options."In-home careAmong the more popular options for family members... (Fresno Bee)
OHSU commercial collaborations have surged Sep 8, 2008
Research on Applied Gerontology dedicated to developing technologies that optimize the health and quality of life of older people. Other key measures of OHSU's progress in moving discoveries toward commercialization during the last fiscal year. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Obituaries appearing in the Sept. 8 Daily Times. Sep 8, 2008
She worked in billing and reception in the gerontology unit of Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland for 14 years before retiring in 1996. Mrs. Rule was a member of the Christian Fellowship Church in New Holland, an investment club in Delaware County, the Red Hat Club at Garden Spot Village, and she enjoyed gardening. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
'Healthy' individuals may be at risk for heart disease Sep 8, 2008
"We are facing an obesity epidemic, which obviously affects many things metabolic abnormalities, cardiovascular disease, etc.," said Jingzhong Ding, M.D., lead researcher and an assistant professor of gerontology. "Now we are finding out that where the fat is distributed is of high importance.". (EurekAlert!)
If you're old and feeling tired, you need a checkup Sep 3, 2008
The study, which appears in the July Journal of Gerontology, shows that lack of energy -- or anergia -- in seniors is linked to several health problems, greater hospitalization and death. And, that despite popular belief, fatigue and aging don't have to go hand in hand. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Colleges are seeing more boomers seeking 'encore careers' Sep 1, 2008
"They call and say, 'I am in my 40s or 50s and I am looking to reinvent myself. I want to do something that feeds my soul, where I can make a mark,' " says Abushakrah, director of PCC's gerontology program ... A majority of the students in the gerontology program Abushakrah directs are old enough to have been flower children -- or the parents of flower children. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
13% of Seniors Report Being Mistreated Aug 30, 2008
The study was published in the Journal of Gerontology: Social Sciences. "The population of this country is aging, and people now live with chronic diseases longer. So, it's important to understand, from a health perspective, how people are being treated as they age," Laumann said. (MEDLINEplus)
More seniors in motion Aug 25, 2008
"In some regards, the challenge to get more older adults active continues and, of course, it's a problem for people of any age," said Chhanda Dutta, the chief of the clinical gerontology branch at the National Institute on Aging. Some people still think of seniors as frail and fear exercise would do more harm than good, when the opposite is true, she said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Atlanta woman turns 108 Aug 24, 2008
The Gerontology Research Group, which tracks people 110 years and older, knows of three women in the state over 110. One of them, Besse Cooper of Walton County, turns 112 on Tuesday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
How Rheumatoid Arthritis Causes Bone Loss Aug 22, 2008
24, 2006) Researchers at the National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Japan, show that vitamin D prevents bone loss in mice by suppressing the protein c-Fos, thereby inhibiting development of. (July 27, 2000) Coffee drinkers seem to be at increased risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, suggests research in the Annals of the Rheumatic. (Science Daily)
Who should pay for mom and dad's care? Aug 21, 2008
"Whether it's a friendly or hostile situation, families do squabble over it," says White, who is president of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers and an adjunct professor of gerontology at USC. "A lot of times, the siblings that aren't taking care of the parent contribute money, and that's their contribution to the care.". White says much research indicates caregivers are more prone to physical, mental and psychological illnesses. (CNN -- Law)
U. of Chicago study: More than 10 percent of older Americans suffer mistreatment Aug 20, 2008
The findings, which found wide variations in mistreatment depending on age and ethnicity, were reported in "Elder Mistreatment in the U.S.: Prevalence Estimates from a Nationally-Representative Study," published in the current issue of the Journal of Gerontology: Social Sciences. The study found that females were about twice as likely to report verbal mistreatment, but no higher level of financial mistreatment, than men; Latinos were about half as likely as whites to report verbal mistreatment... (EurekAlert!)
The new seniors home: spa, pub, filet mignon Aug 19, 2008
University of Alberta gerontology professor Norah Keating says it makes good business sense that luxe retirement homes are already reflecting boomer interests. But we really don't know what that generation's going to look like in very old age, she says. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Lack of energy in old age associated with health problems Aug 18, 2008
Although feeling listless is an expected part of aging, there are reasons people are tired, researchers at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) said in the study published in the August issue of the Journal of Gerontology. The study of more than 2,100 New York City residents, aged from65 to 104, found that almost one in five reported so little energy and they spent most of the day sitting on the sofa. (Xinhuanet, China)
Lack of Energy in Old Age May Foretell Illness Aug 14, 2008
The findings were published in the Journal of Gerontology. Heart and kidney dysfunction, arthritis, lung disease, anemia, and depression are among the many conditions that may cause anergia. (Health-Finder)
COLUMN: An ambassador of goodwill Aug 13, 2008
She later achieved three master s degrees from Eastern: in Spanish, in student guidance and counseling and in gerontology. She was the university s international student adviser from 1973 to 1978 and she has been the international students good friend for the past 30 years. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Seniors filling area independent living communities Aug 13, 2008
However, the possibilities for growth in the industry might not be as high as some communities think it could be, said Bob Applebaum, professor at Miami University and director of the Scripps Gerontology Center. Although there will be growth in those above the age of 65, Applebaum said only between 20 percent and 25 percent of those in the age market for independent living can afford it. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Cell change 'keeps organs young' Aug 11, 2008
Thomas von Zglinicki, Professor of Cellular Gerontology at Newcastle University, said that the results were "very exciting". "It's not often you see studies where they have managed to improve function in this way. "What they seem to have managed is to maintain the mice at this young stage, and both restore and maintain normal activity. (BBC News)
Fighting the nursing shortage Aug 11, 2008
Sargent said Merritt has also begun to emphasize gerontology in its nursing curriculum to prepare students to care for residents over the age of 85, the state's fastest-growing population segment ... "Taking courses in gerontology can prepare nurses to successfully care for older patients with complex medical conditions such as dementia, and comorbidities including heart disease and diabetes.". (East Bay Business Times, CA)
Cash-strapped seniors flock to full-time jobs Aug 7, 2008
Stagnant Social Security payments, lessening of elderly services and a weak economy are all contributing to the problem, according to a study published by the Wider Opportunities for Women organization and the Gerontology Institute at the University of Massachusetts Boston. Released just this month, the WOW Elder Economic Security Standard Index divides Wisconsin into counties and compares the cost of living in each county for senior homeowners without mortgages, renters, and homeowners with... (Chetek Alert, WI)
Fat Deposits Boost Heart Attack Risk Aug 7, 2008
"Our findings suggest that local fat deposits, rather than total body fat, are most related to calcified coronary plaque. Inflammatory mediators released from pericardial fat may promote inflammation in local coronary arteries and lead to coronary atherosclerosis," study lead author Dr. Jingzhong Ding, an assistant professor of gerontology, said in a Wake Forest news release. Even thin people can have fat around the heart, noted Ding, adding that he wants to find out whether the buildup of fat... (Health-Finder)
Brangelina babies – hot; Estelle Getty? Not so much Aug 5, 2008
Our culture has always been more pleased by the sight of a sweet little newborn than a little old woman, while on occasion confusing the two: I used to volunteer at a gerontology ward and the chief volunteer loved to scream, as the patients used rubber balls to work on their manual dexterity, "Look at them! They love the pretty colours!". Yet, with the alleged payout of $14-million dollars by People and Hello. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Fat around the heart may increase risk of heart attacks Jul 30, 2008
"The distribution of body fat may be as important as the amount of body fat in determining risk of heart attacks," said Jingzhong Ding, M.D., lead author and an assistant professor of gerontology. "Even a thin person can have fat around the heart.". (EurekAlert!)
Seniors Can Walk To Better Health Jul 28, 2008
The study, which was conducted by M. Elaine Cress, professor of kinesiology and researcher in the UGA Institute of Gerontology and Trudy Moore-Harrison, a former UGA doctoral student, was comprised of 26 low-income seniors. They were divided into two groups. (Suite101.com)
Area universities taking steps to boost student enrollment Jul 25, 2008
In addition, he says, the school has added several new programs, such as master s programs in nonprofit management, criminal justice and gerontology, that have tapped a demand in the community. The school expanded its Ph. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Joy Luck Club: The health benefits of daughters-in-law Jul 25, 2008
D. in May 2008 from the USC Davis School of Gerontology. Cong and Professor Merril Silverstein of the USC Davis School of Gerontology were intrigued by earlier findings showing that intergenerational support, particularly hands-on care, had inconsistent effects on the psychological well-being of Chinese elders. (EurekAlert!)
Regular Walking Nearly Halves Elderly Disability Risk Jul 23, 2008
In the past decade, researchers have focused on the benefits of strength training in maintaining independence, but until now we didn t have good evidence using an objective performance measure that a walking program would improve physical functioning, said study co-author M. Elaine Cress, professor of kinesiology and researcher in the UGA Institute of Gerontology ... The research was supported by the UGA Institute of Gerontology Seed Grant, the Northeast Georgia Area Agency on Aging and the... (Science Daily)
Back-to-School night for adults at MCCC Jul 23, 2008
New programs offered this fall by the Center for Continuing Studies include a certificate in gerontology for those working in health care, social services or psychology, or individuals caring for the elderly. Another new program, called "Lo comotive Engineer & Conductor Basic Training," will train workers for the growing rail transportation industry. (NJ.com -- Times)
Walking Helps Seniors Take Aging In Stride Jul 22, 2008
"Our study found that walking offers tremendous health benefits that can help older adults stay independent," says Cress, a professor of kinesiology and a researcher in the University of Georgia Institute of Gerontology. The Participants. (CBS News)
Turning On Hormone Tap Could Aid Osteoporosis Fight Jul 18, 2008
24, 2006) Researchers at the National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Japan, show that vitamin D prevents bone loss in mice by suppressing the protein c-Fos, thereby inhibiting development of. . (Science Daily)
Reducing Injuries from Falls among the Elderly Jul 17, 2008
From the Departments of Medicine (M.E.T., D.I.B., T.E.M., D.A., L.L.-S., H.G.A.) and Epidemiology and Public Health (M.E.T.), Yale School of Medicine; and the Department of Rehabilitation Services, Yale New Haven Hospital (M.G.) both in New Haven, CT; the Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT (M.K.); and the Division of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis (B.P.C.). Address reprint requests to Dr. Tinetti at 333... (New England Journal of Medicine)
Older doesn't automatically mean unable Jul 17, 2008
Perhaps not as much as you might think, according to Dr. Lewis Lipsitz, chief of the Gerontology Division at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and vice president for Academic Medicine at Hebrew SeniorLife. "When it comes to physical or athletic prime, there is no one age that fits all," Lipsitz said. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
POWAY: New Senior Center director hopes to attract younger people to facility Jul 14, 2008
Hancock earned a master's degree in gerontology, the study of the psychological and social aspects of aging, in 2006. Before that, her diverse resume included work in clothing and design, business management and yoga. (North County Times)
New hydration monitor may save lives on fire line Jul 14, 2008
Possible markets include the military, pediatrics, home health, gerontology, athletics and sports medicine. The company says it will seek U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval in the first half of next year. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Shining Stars Jul 13, 2008
The first nonphysician to receive the award, Saunders was honored for her dedication and contributions to advances in the gerontology practice and quality of care in her 22-year career at Kaiser Hawaii. Sally Pestana, UH professor of health sciences, was elected one of 10 at-large members serving three-year terms on the National Education Association's Board of Directors. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Red wine compound may help middle-aged mens heart Jul 8, 2008
D., of the Laboratory of Experimental Gerontology at the NIA and colleagues compared mice fed a standard diet, a high-calorie diet or an every-other-day feeding regimen with or without high- or low-dose resveratrol for the aging related health conditions. Calorie restriction including every-other-day feeding regimen has been showed to improve markers of health, according to the study. (Food Consumer)
Resveratrol, Found In Red Wine, Wards Off Effects Of Age On Heart, Bones, Eyes And Muscle Jul 4, 2008
D., of the Laboratory of Experimental Gerontology at the NIA; David A. Sinclair, Ph. D., of the Glenn Laboratories for Molecular Biology of Aging at Harvard Medical School; and an international group of researchers. (Science Daily)
Hear Your Best and Look Great at the Same Time Jul 2, 2008
A Brandeis University study of twins, published in the Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences, shows that genes play a significant role in hearing loss experienced by baby boomers and their parents. 7. (Pekin Times, IL)
Life-extending Protein Can Also Have Damaging Effects On Brain Cells Jul 2, 2008
The researchers include Ying Li, Neuroscience Program, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, Andrus Gerontology Center and Department of Biological Sciences, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA; Wei Xu, Neuroscience Program, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA; Michael W. McBurney, Ottawa Health Research Institute, Department of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; and Valter D. Longo, Neuroscience Program, University of Southern... (Science Daily)
Elderly on fixed incomes stretching dollars Jun 25, 2008
The Elder Economic Security Standard Project at the Gerontology Institute at University of Massachusetts Boston performed the finances study of all Illinois counties, said Laura Henze Russell, director of the EESSP.. It shows elders are between a rock and a hard place, Russell said Tuesday. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Known Genetic Risk For Alzheimer's In Whites Also Places Blacks At Risk Jun 24, 2008
Gerontology, 2008; DOI. Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
Harvard interactive museum display moves to suburban nursing home halls Jun 19, 2008
Petrilli-Eckart is a gerontology nurse specialist who received her master s degree in museum studies from Harvard University. It s a wonderful outreach project. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
