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When news about aging hits the headlines, brings you the best available related research evidence from the McMaster Optimal Aging Portal
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EVIDENCE: Smart technologies may help older people manage their health conditions & improve social connections
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EVIDENCE: Reminiscence therapy can reduce social & in people living in urban LTC facilities
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EVIDENCE: Social activity and/or support within a group format may be effective in addressing social isolation
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NEWS: This is why aging alone is harder and how we adapt
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Studies have concluded that yoga is effective in reducing back pain & related disability, particularly in short term
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EVIDENCE: has a low adverse rate report and is safe for those w a variety of medical conditions
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EVIDENCE: is not inferior to physical therapy as treatment for
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EVIDENCE: improves balance and mobility in people ages 60 and older
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NEWS: Going With The Yoga Flow
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Want a low impact workout that’s gentle on joints, bones and muscles? Aquatic exercise is a good option
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EVIDENCE: Communication technology can improve social connectedness among older adults in the short-term
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EVIDENCE: Mobile telephone text messaging improves medication adherence in patients with
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EVIDENCE: helps manage & improve risk factors relating to problems in adults vs. no exercise
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EVIDENCE: Aquatic helps improve strength, agility, flexibility and more in sedentary older adults
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NEWS: Three ways to re-shape senior health
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Can computer games and activities improve cognitive abilities in people with cognitive decline? Find out:
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Bernadette Keefe MD Jul 26
Nice REF. for Loneliness and social isolation: important health risks in the elderly via
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Mac_AgingNews Jul 26
How can you lower your falls risk? Read our evidence-based blogs to find out
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PARC Jul 25
Interested in learning about the McMaster Optimal Aging portal? Watch their video on
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