Jennifer Lea Austin

4 days ago | health.usnews.com | Jennifer Lea Austin |C.J. Trent-Gurbuz

Senior Living: Creating Community, Finding SupportIn its new profile series, U.S. News reached out to residents of senior living communities and their loved ones to learn how their lives have changed for the better since moving to a senior living community. Loneliness among older adults is both common and detrimental to health. According to a recent U.S. News survey, senior living communities can play a pivotal role in both providing care and allowing seniors to thrive socially.

1 week ago | health.usnews.com | Jennifer Lea Austin |C.J. Trent-Gurbuz

Key Takeaways Food plays a critical role in aging and health, but it’s also a source of joy and a way for seniors to gather. Senior living communities design the dining experience to accommodate residents’ shifting needs. Independent living may offer multiple dining options, from restaurant- and buffet-style to pickup and go, to in-room dining. On the other end of the spectrum, nursing homes may provide more therapeutic food options, such as softer foods and assistance with eating.

1 month ago | health.usnews.com | Jennifer Lea Austin |C.J. Trent-Gurbuz

Senior Living: Creating Community, Finding SupportIn its new profile series, U.S. News reached out to residents of senior living communities and their loved ones to learn how their lives have changed for the better since moving to a senior living community. Among the reasons have been a sense of purpose, fulfillment and stimulation from activities, a lightening of the care load and, for all residents, companionship. Loneliness among older adults is both common and detrimental to health.

1 month ago | usnews.com | Jennifer Lea Austin

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Feb 18, 2025 | qoshe.com | Jennifer Lea Austin

There’s a reason shows like The Office remain popular. They spoof the work environment in a wildly over-the-top manner; most of us can identify their own workplace version of Michael, Angela, or Dwight. In The Office, people exaggerated sicknesses to get a day off, had an affair with a colleague's partner, punched a hole in the wall, and slid a bubble-wrapped employee down the stairs.