Human Capital News Roundup: Life expectancy, the aging brain, diabetes prevention, and more.
September 27, 2012 | Human Capital Blog Post
Life expectancy, the aging brain, diabetes prevention, and more.
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2000 Conference Explores Where to Target Research on Older Americans
March 1, 2003 | Program Result
Grantmakers in Aging, Dayton, Ohio, held its first National Research Forum, "Community Services: Strategic Grantmaking Opportunities for Research," April 13-14, 2000, in Chicago.
Human Capital News Roundup: ‘Dynamic environments’ for older adults, specialty nurses, racial diversity on campuses, and more.
February 28, 2013 | Human Capital Blog Post
Around the country, print, broadcast and online media outlets are covering the groundbreaking work of RWJF leaders, scholars, fellows and grantees.
Human Capital News Roundup: Chronic migraines, food recall ‘message fatigue,’ longevity and obesity, and more.
February 14, 2013 | Human Capital Blog Post
Around the country, print, broadcast and online media outlets are covering the groundbreaking work of RWJF leaders, scholars, fellows and grantees.
Human Capital News Roundup: Aging in place, unemployment’s link to heart attacks, AIDS support groups, and more.
November 29, 2012 | Human Capital Blog Post
Around the country, print, broadcast and online media outlets are covering the groundbreaking work of RWJF leaders, scholars, fellows and grantees.
Human Capital News Roundup: The Affordable Care Act, aging at home, service-learning projects, and more
July 5, 2012 | Human Capital Blog Post
“Many people see the Supreme Court's ruling as a watershed moment in the history of health care. I have a slightly different view,” Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) President and CEO Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, MD, MBA, writes in the Atlantic. “[Last ...
Association Between Screening for Osteoporosis and the Incidence of Hip Fracture
February 1, 2005 | Journal Article
Adults at least 65 years of age who participated in the Cardiovascular Health Study (CHS) comprised the cohort for the present study. The current investigation specifically explored if population-based screening for osteoporosis, or low bone density ...
Resilience of Community-Dwelling Older Persons
February 1, 2004 | Journal Article
While geriatric research has traditionally focused on the diseases and disabilities of old age, recent attention has focused on maintaining well-being. Resilience - defined as the capacity to remain well, recover, or even thrive in the face of adver ...
The Relationship Between Number of Medications and Weight Loss or Impaired Balance in Older Adults
October 1, 2004 | Journal Article
The current study explored the nature and extent of the relationship between the number of medications older persons take, or medication exposure, and negative medical effects.
Do Depressed Older Adults Who Attribute Depression to "Old Age" Believe it is Important to Seek Care?
December 1, 2003 | Journal Article
Community-residing older adults, almost a third of those with major depression do not seek care, though such care can effectively treat the depression.