Ageing Well
Financial Woes Predominant: Older Adults Rank Health Costs as Principal Concern, Survey Reveals
A recent poll by the University of Michigan's National Poll on Healthy Aging has highlighted the significant financial burden of health-related costs on older Americans, covering a spectrum from medical…
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Exercise and Nutritional Support May Help Reduce Care Dependency in Dementia
A simple combination of daily physical exercise and protein-rich nutritional drinks may offer meaningful health…
Science Reveals Why Full Doesn’t Mean Finished When It Comes to Food
Research carried out at the University of East Anglia (UEA) offers a compelling explanation for…
Fibre-Rich Diet Tied to Better Heart Health for People Working Night Shifts
People who work night shifts face a higher risk of developing coronary artery disease, one…
New study reveals staffing levels in care homes may help prevent harmful falls
A new study has found that nursing homes with higher staffing levels tend to report…
Ageing Well
Research identifies alterations in cognitive function among elderly drivers through the use of sensors installed in vehicles
It is estimated that between four to eight million older adults in the United States who are experiencing mild cognitive…
As we age, our cells become less likely to express longer genes
Ageing might not primarily hinge on specific "ageing genes" but rather on the length of a gene. That is the…
Factors contributing to the increased risk of frailty in old age vary between men and women
Elderly individuals diagnosed with frailty syndrome require prioritization in primary healthcare settings due to their heightened susceptibility to falls, hospitalizations,…
Optimal quality in non-profit residential care homes for the older adults
Research conducted by the University of Gothenburg has highlighted that Sweden's top-performing long-term residential care homes for older adults, which…
Investigations reveal that tai chi excels over standard exercises in boosting seniors’ mobility and stability
Despite the recognised advantages of tai chi for enhancing functional mobility and balance in older adults, the breadth of these…
Research finds vulnerability to peer influence continues into adulthood
The concept of "peer pressure" traditionally conjures images of children or teenagers navigating extreme situations under the influence of their…
Isolation heightens the likelihood of declining health among older adults
Researchers from Amsterdam UMC and the University of Glasgow have identified a detrimental impact of loneliness on the physical health…
Don’t treat us as fragile infants’: Can programmes of intergenerational mentorship diminish ageism in medicine?
Ageism presents a significant challenge in healthcare, a concern highlighted by the World Health Organization's Global Report on Ageism. This…