Briefs
Movement and Mobility
Policy Briefs:
Physical and Occupational Therapy Available in 51在线鈥檚 Assisted Living Communities
An examination of the availability of occupational and physical therapy services in 51在线 assisted living communities using state regulatory records, and how availability varies by assisted living community characteristics.
Physical Therapy in 51在线's Rural and Urban Assisted Living Communities
An examination of the availability of physical therapy services in 51在线 assisted living communities, and how the services vary between rural and urban locations.
Expanded Coverage to Increase Physical Activity Among Older Adults
Older adults need exercise programs that are covered by Medicare to support their physical and mental health.
Occupational Therapy in 51在线's Rural and Urban Assisted Living Communities
An examination of availability of occupational therapy services in 51在线 assisted living communities, and how availability varies by rural or urban location.
Research Briefs:
Mind-Body Practice, Personality Traits, and Cognitive Performance: A 10-Years Study in US Adults
This study examines personality traits, mind-body practices (e.g., Yoga), and cognition in community dwelling midlife and older adults to better understand individual cognitive decline.
Movement-based mind-body practices and cognitive function in middle-aged and older adults: Findings from the Midlife in the United States (MIDUS) study
This study examines the relationship between mind-body practices, such as Tai Chi and Yoga, and cognitive function among midlife and older adults over a decade.
Effects of Yoga-Related Mind-Body Therapies on Cognitive Function in Older Adults: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis
This paper is a systematic review of several studies that evaluate if Yoga-related practices help manage cognitive decline in older adults.
Mind-Body Practices in U.S. Adults: Prevalence and Correlates
This study investigates the prevalence and trends of mind-body practices, such as yoga and tai-chi, in the US from the 1990s to the 2010s.
The Use of Mobility Devices and Personal Assistance: A Joint Modeling Approach
This study examines if the use of mobility devices substitutes for personal assistance among older adults in the US.