Tag: ageing populations
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…
Global Stroke Rates Rise Due to Air Pollution, Heat, and Metabolic Risks; Over 12 Million Cases Annually
The global burden of stroke has seen a rapid increase between 1990 and 2021, with the number of…
Engaging in Games, Puzzles, and Reading May Delay Cognitive Deterioration in the Elderly, Including Those with Mild Cognitive Impairment
The process of ageing often leads to a reduction in cognitive abilities among older adults. Furthermore, statistics indicate…
Elderly Demographics: Healthcare Funding Relies on Public Perception of Benefits and Risks
Healthcare is essential for all individuals and becomes increasingly critical as people age due to heightened health risks…
Diminished Senses May Affect Mental Well-being and Isolation in Older Adults
Most individuals, including up to 94% of adults in the U.S., will experience some degree of sensory decline…
Enhanced Drug Management Required for Elderly Hospital Patients
Specialised medication management for elderly patients could significantly reduce their hospital stays and lower their mortality risk, according…
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…
Prolonged loneliness could heighten the risk of stroke in elderly individuals
A recent study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health indicates that persistent loneliness may significantly…
Evaluation of the Economic Effects of Alternative Healthcare Delivery Methods for Elderly Patients in Emergency Departments
Overcrowding and long waiting times in emergency departments (EDs) are pressing issues in Ireland and across the globe,…
Enhancing Senior Independence: Customized Support for Wearable Technology
A recent study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research by JMIR Publications has unveiled that community-dwelling…
Discrimination: A Catalyst for Accelerated Ageing
A recent study by NYU School of Global Public Health researchers sheds light on how discrimination may hasten…
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…