(NEW PROGRAMS) 'Garden Walks' Research Project Leads to Thriving Program Aiding Depressed Seniors
Positive information emanating from a study focusing on the effects of garden walks and art therapy on depressed seniors inspires several new programs and opportunities in the Boca Raton, FL area. The study, performed by researchers at the Christine E. Lynn College School of Nursing at Florida Atlantic University in conjunction with the Morikami Museum, created a program in which seniors make use of the Museum's Japanese Gardens. Login to see complete story
12/23/2009 4:43 PM
Fitness & Health
(FORECAST) Institute Predicts Scientific, Technological Advances Aiding Older Americans in 2010
Medical breakthroughs and technological advances -- in combination with healthy lifestyles -- will help improve the lives of older Americans during 2010, say experts at the Evanston, IL-based Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging (MLIA). These and other positive trends will have a profound effect on the U.S. population of nearly 40 million people who will be over age 65 in the coming year, MLIA predicts. Login to see complete story
12/23/2009 1:21 PM
Funding Opportunities
(GRANTS) Awards Up to $100K Provide Conference Support
If you manage a seniors services-related organization and you've always wanted to sponsor a regional conference, but never had the resources to do so, you'll want to know about the latest funding opportunity from the the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. Login to see complete story
12/22/2009 1:26 PM
Innovation
(ALZHEIMER'S) Museum Pioneers Alzheimer's Outreach Program; Incorporates Interactive Tours and Art Therapy
The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art is pleased to report successful results in reaching those afflicted with Alzheimer's disease through the museum's art therapy program "Piece of Mind." Login to see complete story
12/22/2009 5:54 PM
(HI-TECH) Center Pushing Solutions for Reducing Medication-Related Errors Among Older Americans
The Oakland, CA-based nonprofit Center for Technology & Aging is pressing federal lawmakers to consider innovative methods for reducing medication-related errors and improving medication adherence among older adults. Doing so could save the United States billions of dollars -- not to mention the thousands of lives that could be saved each year. Login to see complete story
12/23/2009 11:25 AM
News in the States
(HEALTHCARE) GAO Study Examines State-by-State Costs of Retiree Health Benefits
A newly released a study by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) shows that retiree health benefit liabilities of state and local governments amount to more than $530 billion. GAO's study concludes that these liabilities are heavily dependent on projections of healthcare costs. Login to see complete story
12/23/2009 3:47 PM
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