Strategies to Tackle Homelessness Among Older Adults

6 July 2024

Homelessness affects not only young people but also a growing number of older adults, as highlighted in an analysis in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).…

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Reconsidering the Care of Patients Admitted for Social Reasons

23 June 2024

The categorisation of vulnerable hospital patients as “socially admitted” has been identified as potentially obstructing their medical treatment, as indicated by recent research published in…

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The intertwining of breast cancer treatment, specifically chemotherapy, could potentially accelerate the physical deterioration in elderly individuals

21 May 2024

A study led by UCLA suggests that older adults aged 65 or older with high-risk breast cancer who undergo chemotherapy are more prone to experiencing…

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Enhancing dementia care in nursing homes: Insights from the pandemic years

12 May 2024

No individual connected with nursing homes – whether they are residents, their families, friends, staff, or administrators – can ignore the profound influence of the…

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Study confirms weight training improves symptoms of anxiety and depression in older people

5 May 2024

Weight training offers numerous benefits for older individuals, including reductions in body fat and enhancements in muscle strength and mass. These improvements are pivotal for…

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A study finds that perceptions of when ‘old age’ begins have shifted to a later age

4 May 2024

A recent study, published by the American Psychological Association, has unveiled a significant shift in the perception of old age among middle-aged and older adults.…

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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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Selenium as an indicator of metabolic syndrome in middle-aged women

2 April 2024

A study published in the journal Aging, known in academic circles as “Aging (Albany NY)” according to MEDLINE/PubMed and as “Aging-US” by Web of Science,…

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Exercise applications fail to address the requirements of older adults

11 March 2024

In an era where physical activity is increasingly recognized as a cornerstone of healthy ageing, a research team led by Luis Soto, a physiotherapist at…

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What is the typical age and level of disability among older adults transitioning into long-term care?

5 March 2024

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…

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For a longer independent living experience, explore cost-effective home improvements

2 March 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has shed light on the vulnerabilities within nursing homes, prompting numerous families to reconsider the option of caring for their ageing relatives…

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