Ann Arbor – Researcher Toni Antonucci has been awarded the 2021 Baltes Distinguished Research Achievement Award from Division 20 of the American Psychological Association. This award was established to honor researchers with distinguished careers that have featured exceptional theoretical and empirical contributions to the psychological science of aging. The award is sponsored by the Margret… Continue reading Toni Antonucci Receives Baltes Distinguished Research Achievement Award from APA
News Tag: Aging & Retirement
More seniors may have undiagnosed dementia than previously thought
ANN ARBOR—Only 1 in 10 older adults in a large national survey who were found to have cognitive impairment consistent with dementia reported a formal medical diagnosis of the condition. Using data from the Health and Retirement Study to develop a nationally representative sample of roughly 6 million Americans age 65 or older, researchers at… Continue reading More seniors may have undiagnosed dementia than previously thought
Older Americans are aging better than ever, especially women
ANN ARBOR—Over the past decade, the news has largely been good for older Americans: More people are able to meet their daily care needs without assistance and women seem to be thriving the most. Findings are from a recently released series of online dashboards and chartbooks that tracks nationwide trends for adults ages 70 and… Continue reading Older Americans are aging better than ever, especially women
Trouble sleeping? Cognitive impairment more likely later in life
ANN ARBOR – If you’re having trouble falling asleep, problems remembering or concentrating are likely to occur more than a decade later, according to new University of Michigan research. Trouble sleeping was the only symptom that predicted poor cognitive performance 14 years later when compared with other symptoms of insomnia, the study showed. There is… Continue reading Trouble sleeping? Cognitive impairment more likely later in life
Older adults with dementia exhibit financial “symptoms” up to six years before diagnosis
ANN ARBOR – A new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, the University of Michigan and the Federal Reserve Board of Governors found that Medicare beneficiaries who go on to be diagnosed with dementia are more likely to miss payments on bills as early as six years before… Continue reading Older adults with dementia exhibit financial “symptoms” up to six years before diagnosis
Research on aging expands at U-M
ANN ARBOR—New grants totaling more than $15 million will amplify the University of Michigan’s ability to conduct research on aging and to help identify and address issues facing older adults today and into the future. U-M is now home to six aging research centers funded by the National Institute on Aging, part of the National… Continue reading Research on aging expands at U-M
Depression worsens over time for older caregivers of newly diagnosed dementia patients
ANN ARBOR—Caring for a partner or spouse with a new diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or related dementia is associated with a 30% increase in depressive symptoms, compared to older adults who don’t have a spouse with dementia—and these symptoms are sustained over time, a new University of Michigan study found. This sustained depression over time is… Continue reading Depression worsens over time for older caregivers of newly diagnosed dementia patients
Mail delays may affect medication supply for nearly 1 in 4 Americans over 50
ANN ARBOR – The timeliness of mail delivery may affect access to medication for many middle-aged and older adults, according to a new analysis of data from a national poll of people aged 50 to 80. Nearly one in four people in this age group said they receive at least one medication by mail, but… Continue reading Mail delays may affect medication supply for nearly 1 in 4 Americans over 50
A happy meal: Casual eateries may provide cognitive benefits for older adults
ANN ARBOR—When you think of fast food, you don’t normally think of good health, but places such as the Golden Arches and neighborhood cafes may provide a small cognitive benefit to older adults during their golden years. A University of Michigan study has found that older adults’ regular visits to eateries such as fast food… Continue reading A happy meal: Casual eateries may provide cognitive benefits for older adults
Most older adults have experienced ageism; still hold positive attitudes toward aging
ANN ARBOR—An offhand remark by an acquaintance about using a smartphone. A joke about someone losing their memory or hearing. An ad in a magazine focused on erasing wrinkles or gray hair. An inner worry that getting older means growing lonely. All of these kinds of everyday ageism, and many more, are common in the… Continue reading Most older adults have experienced ageism; still hold positive attitudes toward aging