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culture
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Considering new angles during an infectious disease outbreak
In May, the measles outbreak became the worst in 30 years, as communities across the country continue to battle the…
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Diverse elders and caregivers need culturally relevant support
Despite the growing numbers of elders from different races, ethnicities, and sexual orientations, many of these older individuals are still…
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Refugees face special challenges in maintaining oral health
Among the many needs of refugees newly-arrived in the United States, dental care can be a particularly difficult and pressing…
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Can culture change in nursing homes make a difference?
It seems to make sense intuitively that creating a smaller, more home-like atmosphere would foster improvements in nursing home residents’…
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Cultural perceptions of aging affect health status, caregiving
A new study out of the United Kingdom reinforces the influence that culture and societal attitudes can have on the…
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Experts discuss coming shifts in quality of life, culture around aging
“Have we matched our healthspan to our life span?” AgeWave.com founder and author Ken Dychtwald asked that question yesterday of…
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Explore how changing nursing home culture affects care
Any journalist who covers nursing homes should check out this month’s special supplement in The Gerontologist, the Gerontological Society of…
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Culture an important factor in ‘successful’ aging
What is “successful” aging? According to experts at this week’s Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Conference, it depends on…