Older Americans likely to shape future society and tech
Specialists say aging America could be easier and more fun with longer life expectancy and healthier lifestyles. The Institute for Alternative Futures cites trends toward a 74 to 85 year nationwide life span in 20 years, plus advances like bionic eyes, smart houses, and home robots.
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Plain living spaces help Alzheimer's patients avoid confusion
Lubbock researchers led by Texas Tech neurologist J Thomas Hutton and designer JoAnn Shroyer study Levelland nursing home rooms to reduce misperceptions in Alzheimer's patients. They favor minimal decor, simple furniture, and no mirrors or lamps to limit distractions. They report calmer patients and less need for medication, aiming to guide other homes with six years of findings and eye-tracking studies.
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Levelland Nursing Home
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Caring for an aging parent editorial note guidance
Editor T Franklin Williams head of the National Institute on Aging outlines early planning for caring for aging parents. The piece covers health, social support, housing, legal and financial issues, and steps families can take to keep older adults healthy and independent. It includes housing adaptations, varied care options, and NSA fact sheets from the NIA Information Center.
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National Institute of Aging
National Institutes of Health
Department of Health and Human Services
Bethesda
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NSA
NIA Information Center
P.O
Gaithersburg
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