Listening Devices: Advantages and Obstacles of Voice Assistants for Senior Citizens

1 October 2024

Loneliness has increasingly been recognized as a significant social issue over recent decades, profoundly affecting psychological health and linked to heightened risks of isolation, reduced…

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Global Stroke Rates Rise Due to Air Pollution, Heat, and Metabolic Risks; Over 12 Million Cases Annually

24 September 2024

The global burden of stroke has seen a rapid increase between 1990 and 2021, with the number of new strokes rising to approximately 11.9 million…

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Engaging in Games, Puzzles, and Reading May Delay Cognitive Deterioration in the Elderly, Including Those with Mild Cognitive Impairment

17 September 2024

The process of ageing often leads to a reduction in cognitive abilities among older adults. Furthermore, statistics indicate that around 10 per cent of individuals…

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Elderly Demographics: Healthcare Funding Relies on Public Perception of Benefits and Risks

9 September 2024

Healthcare is essential for all individuals and becomes increasingly critical as people age due to heightened health risks and associated costs. Many nations have implemented…

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Diminished Senses May Affect Mental Well-being and Isolation in Older Adults

6 September 2024

Most individuals, including up to 94% of adults in the U.S., will experience some degree of sensory decline as they age, which often manifests as…

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Enhanced Drug Management Required for Elderly Hospital Patients

1 September 2024

Specialised medication management for elderly patients could significantly reduce their hospital stays and lower their mortality risk, according to new research conducted by Flinders University…

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Forecasting Ahead: Simple Tools to Assess Risks of Falling

21 August 2024

The escalating demographic shift towards an ageing global population introduces a pressing issue: the increased risk of falls among older adults. Statistics suggest that one…

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Prolonged loneliness could heighten the risk of stroke in elderly individuals

12 August 2024

A recent study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health indicates that persistent loneliness may significantly increase the risk of stroke among older…

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Evaluation of the Economic Effects of Alternative Healthcare Delivery Methods for Elderly Patients in Emergency Departments

31 July 2024

Overcrowding and long waiting times in emergency departments (EDs) are pressing issues in Ireland and across the globe, negatively impacting healthcare outcomes and patient satisfaction.…

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Enhancing Senior Independence: Customized Support for Wearable Technology

30 July 2024

A recent study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research by JMIR Publications has unveiled that community-dwelling older adults are more inclined to persist…

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Discrimination: A Catalyst for Accelerated Ageing

13 July 2024

A recent study by NYU School of Global Public Health researchers sheds light on how discrimination may hasten biological ageing processes. Published in the journal…

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Study Finds Higher Healthcare Costs Linked to Unplanned Utilization Among Patients with Cognitive Impairment

8 July 2024

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…

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