Ageing Well
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 into nursing homes or assisted living facilities, emphasizes the complexity…
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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
Listening Devices: Advantages and Obstacles of Voice Assistants for Senior Citizens
Loneliness has increasingly been recognized as a significant social issue over recent decades, profoundly affecting psychological health and linked to…
Higher Fall Risk Linked to Dizziness in Elderly Populations
Dizziness in older adults, commonly dismissed as a mere symptom of ageing, has been conclusively linked to a significantly increased…
The Influence of Physical Fitness and Lifestyle on Biological Ageing
"Physical Fitness and Lifestyles Associated with Biological Aging" delves into an increasingly pertinent topic amidst a globally ageing population. The…
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…
Study Reveals Children May Develop Premature Aging Signs Due to Parental Alcohol Abuse
Researchers at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) have unveiled compelling evidence that children of…
Research Reveals Adolescent Sports Boost Bone Health in Older Adults
Loss of bone mineral density (BMD) as individuals age significantly contributes to osteoporosis—a degradation of bone tissue. In Japan, this…
Marital Status Significantly Linked to Improved Health and Well-being Among Ageing Men
A recent study tracking over 7,000 middle-aged and older Canadians for about three years revealed distinct patterns of optimal ageing…
Forecasting Ahead: Simple Tools to Assess Risks of Falling
The escalating demographic shift towards an ageing global population introduces a pressing issue: the increased risk of falls among older…