Purpose in Life and Reduced Stroke in Older Adults
February 28, 2013 | Journal Article
A higher rating of purpose in life was associated with a reduced likelihood of stroke during this study’s four-year follow-up.
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Physical Exercise, Aging, and Mild Cognitive Impairment
January 1, 2010 | Journal Article
This article examines the relationship between exercise and mild cognitive impairment among elderly individuals.
HRT May Protect Against Alzheimer’s for High-Risk Women
February 13, 2013 | Story
A pioneering study reveals new evidence that estrogen may slow aging.
Association Between Optimism and Serum Antioxidants in the Midlife in the United States Study
January 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Optimism—as well as fruit and vegetable consumption and multivitamin use—found to be positively related to physical health.
Alzheimer's: Let's Search for Better Care Models as Well as a Cure
July 9, 2013 | Culture of Health Post
While we’re waiting for a cure, the medical community should also be developing better methods for caring for the millions of patients who are suffering right now
Californian Works to Keep Older Adults Safe Whether at Home or in Nursing Homes
October 17, 2012 | News Release
RWJF honors Kathi Toepel with a 2012 Community Health Leaders Award.
Programs and Grants
September 17, 2012
Learn about the programs and grants funded by the Vulnerable Populations Portfolio.
Neighborhood Characteristics and Change in Depressive Symptoms Among Older Residents of New York City
July 1, 2009 | Journal Article
This study investigated the relationship between the depressive symptoms of older adults over time and the characteristics of the neighborhoods in which they live.
Agency Tests Protocol for Depression Screening and Referral for Adult Day Center Clients
September 1, 2003 | Program Results Report
From 2001 to 2002, staff at North Country Aging Services in Edina, Minn., collaborated with four adult day centers to develop and test a screening and referral protocol for depression among elderly clients.
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.