Ageing Well
Study Finds Higher Healthcare Costs Linked to Unplanned Utilization Among Patients with Cognitive Impairment
Researchers from Duke-NUS Medical School and the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine utilised population-based Singapore Chinese Health Study data. They discovered that individuals with cognitive impairment spend, on…
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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…
Ageing Well
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…
The ethical burden, limited resources, and ineffective management lead to the departure of home care workers from their positions
Numerous wellbeing services counties recently established in Finland are contemplating reductions in expenditures on eldercare services, particularly affecting continuous care…
What is the typical age and level of disability among older adults transitioning into long-term care?
Kenneth Lam, MD, MAS, a geriatrician with extensive experience advising families about when and how their older relatives should transition…
Studies reveal that active social involvement enhances the ageing process optimally for older adults
A comprehensive study observed over 7,000 Canadians, who were middle-aged and older, for about three years to explore if a…
Research uncovers the most compelling proof yet of the brain’s capacity to offset cognitive deterioration linked to ageing
Researchers have uncovered the most compelling evidence to date that the human brain can adapt to counteract the effects of…