Ageing Well
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 higher level of social engagement was linked to more successful…
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The Way Children Talk May Predict Future Mental Health Challenges
Researchers have found that the way children speak about stressful experiences may help predict their…
Unsafe Living Environments Elevate Fall Risk for Seniors
Older adults living in homes with electrical or plumbing problems, limited living space, or poor…
Can Eating Less Protein Promote Healthy Ageing?
Protein-fortified foods are now common, appearing in products ranging from breakfast cereals and coffee to…
Financial Instability Associated with Faster Brain Ageing
Persistent financial hardship is associated with faster cognitive decline and poorer brain health in later…
Ageing Well
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…
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…