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Treating Hearing Loss May Foster Social Connection Among Older Adults
A recent study led by researchers at NYU Langone Health suggests that providing hearing aids and personalised guidance on their use may play a key role in maintaining social connections…
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Older Adults Using Hearing Aids Effectively May Face Lower Dementia Risk, HKUMed Study Finds
Researchers from the School of Public Health at the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine…
Replacing Red Meat with Salmon May Improve Health and Cut Carbon Emissions
New research from the University of Bristol and the University of Southampton suggests that replacing…
Tomato and Soy Juice Combination Shows Anti-Inflammatory Benefits in Obese Adults
A tomato-soy juice enriched with plant compounds linked to health benefits significantly reduced markers of…
Handwriting Speed May Signal Early Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
Handwriting is a complex activity that depends on both fine motor skills and higher-level cognitive…
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Grasping self-inflicted ageism
"Older individuals often encounter ageism, which manifests as negative perceptions about their value, capabilities, or level of comprehension, alongside humour…
Dementia patients from rural and minority backgrounds encounter unequal access to neurology specialists
Diagnosing dementia is a complex and prolonged journey for many, with individuals from specific racial or ethnic backgrounds and those…
An insufficient number of caregivers for an excessive number of patients is a detrimental mix for the elderly in rural regions
The surge in the elderly population across the Western world, propelled by the ageing of the baby boomer generation, is…
Biological age disparity and increased mortality rates associated with social isolation
Recent research conducted by the Mayo Clinic has uncovered that individuals experiencing social isolation exhibit signs of accelerated biological ageing…
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…