This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Ruth Jones lives on top of the world – her world, anyway. From nine stories high, she can gaze down at a sun-smothered, urban Arizona sprawl featuring a school she…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Before the pandemic, New Jersey resident and senior citizen, Susan Schwitzer did not know what Zoom was. Today, she is “Zooming” some days from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., participating…
Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching. Title of course “Legacy Building with Older Adults – Students Re-Humanizing Health Care” What prompted…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The number of retired people in their late 50s and early 60s is growing fast in South Korea. In 2010, 24 percent, or 1.7 million people between the ages of 58 and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A growing body of research suggests companion animals play an important role in the health and well-being of many older adults. But seniors who seek the possible benefits of pet…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The use of telehealth at nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic not only reduced stress for some residents, but also increased access to convenient care. But there were some downsides.…