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April 25, 2013
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New research out of the University of Luxembourg has begun to identify the positive effects of using social media as a resource for investigating ailments and promoting overall health in seniors. This new study has identified new user-friendly technology, such … Continue reading
March 28, 2013
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A new study from the Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging has explored the effects of dopamine manipulation on seniors’ decision making. The researchers set out to develop a way to strengthen dopamine levels in the nucleus accumbens, an area of … Continue reading
March 14, 2013
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A recent study out of the University of Arizona has found a boost in cognitive ability in seniors, aging 65 or older, from the introduction and continued use of Facebook. The social media site’s constant information flow may aid in … Continue reading
March 12, 2013
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A new study from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis looks at the relationship between sleep loss and Alzheimer’s. The study consisted of 145 unimpaired volunteers, ranging in age from 45-75, that were screened for inclination to … Continue reading
March 7, 2013
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A new study from North Carolina State University finds improved emotional well-being from senior ‘gamers’. The study group consisted of 140 independent-living seniors, from age 63 and older, with the group’s average age around 77. The researchers surveyed the group … Continue reading
February 19, 2013
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Enjoying fresh air, smelling flowers and feeding or watching birds may sound good to anyone who needs to take a step back from the stresses in their lives, however, at one community center in Roanoke, Virginia, this setting is helping … Continue reading
February 12, 2013
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A new study from the University of California has discovered a correlation between less sleep and memory loss in seniors. The study observed two groups: younger adults in their 20’s and older adults, mainly in their 70’s. Both groups were … Continue reading
January 31, 2013
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With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, we want to share this savory study published in the journal Hypertension. The study claims that snacking on a chocolate product with a high concentration of cacao (cocoa), such as dark chocolate bars, … Continue reading
January 11, 2013
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Arcadia Home Care & Staffing is now on Pinterest and Tumblr! Arcadia has expanded its social media reach by offering even more platforms to explore our company news and home health tips. Pinterest and Tumblr offer a more visual experience … Continue reading
December 26, 2012
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Happy Holidays to All, There are 65 million people who provide care to a disabled, chronically ill or aging loved ones across the country, according to the National Family Caregivers Association, but not every caregiver is able to commit all … Continue reading