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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During the COVID-19 pandemic, older adults with diabetes suffered a decline in their functional abilities

14 May 2024

During the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers discovered that around one in five older Canadian adults with diabetes who previously had no functional limitations developed such limitations…

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Recent research uncovers the molecular signature of biological ageing

30 April 2024

The University of Pittsburgh, a renowned institution in the field of ageing research, has achieved a significant milestone. Their researchers have successfully identified blood markers…

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Factors contributing to the increased risk of frailty in old age vary between men and women

3 April 2024

Elderly individuals diagnosed with frailty syndrome require prioritization in primary healthcare settings due to their heightened susceptibility to falls, hospitalizations, disability, and premature mortality. This…

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Improved mental and physical well-being in the elderly linked to proximity to natural environments

1 April 2024

The availability of urban green and blue spaces, even in small increments, might be linked to improved mental and physical health among older adults, as…

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Can changes in health and lifestyle safeguard older adults from Alzheimer’s?

12 March 2024

As advancements continue in the development of medications for Alzheimer’s disease seeking federal approval, a groundbreaking study spearheaded by teams from UC San Francisco and…

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Studies reveal that active social involvement enhances the ageing process optimally for older adults

4 March 2024

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…

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How can we create societies that serve the needs of both the elderly and the youth?

22 February 2024

The advancements in extending the human lifespan are steering nations toward becoming ageing societies, where the demographic of those aged 65 and over is on…

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