Falls Remain a Major Risk, Affecting One in Eight Older People in Ireland Every Year

22 February 2026

New findings from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) at Trinity College Dublin underline that falls among older people are a serious and expanding…

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From Textbooks to Living Rooms: Study Reveals Deeper Learning for Medical Students

21 February 2026

A new study shows that year-long home visits with older adults can play a significant role in shaping first-year medical students’ development, helping them strengthen…

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Post-Pandemic Decline in U.S. Nursing Home Capacity Hits Rural Areas Hardest

13 February 2026

Despite the steady ageing of the U.S. population, the nation’s nursing home system has been contracting since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. New research…

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Geographic inequality shown to affect hip fracture recovery

12 January 2026

Older adults living in economically disadvantaged neighbourhoods spend significantly fewer days at home in the year following a fall-related hip fracture than those in more…

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Long-term mortality outcomes of natural disasters in ageing populations

3 January 2026

Severe weather events can have enduring effects on the health and survival of older adults, particularly those who are already vulnerable, according to research published…

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A next-generation platform designed to guarantee ethical and equitable AI use in healthcare

12 December 2025

Researchers have created a pioneering platform that enables commercial artificial intelligence systems to be tested head-to-head under real clinical conditions, marking the first time such…

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