Tag: gerontology
Urban Heat and Historic Prejudice: Influences on Walking Behaviour in the Elderly
The walkability of a neighbourhood is influenced by a range of factors, including its street layout and connectivity,…
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…
Impact of a Youthful Outlook on Dementia Caregivers and Their Relatives
The University of Surrey has unveiled findings that establish a link between the perceived ages of spousal caregivers…
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…
An Innovative Approach to Assessing Aging and Disease Risk Using the Protein Aggregation Clock
Professors Dorothee Dormann and Edward Lemke from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU), who also serve as adjunct directors…
Individuals with an Uncommon Longevity Mutation Might Also Enjoy Cardiovascular Protection
A study illuminates potential cardiovascular health benefits in individuals affected by a rare condition known as growth hormone…
Strategies to Tackle Homelessness Among Older Adults
Homelessness affects not only young people but also a growing number of older adults, as highlighted in an…
Financial Instability’s Impact on Cognitive Health Among Black Americans
Recent research reveals significant disparities in financial stability between Black and white Americans during midlife, which may have…
Study Finds Climbing the Social Ladder Slows Progression of Dementia in Japan
A newly published study led by researchers from Osaka University and featured in JAMA Network Open reveals compelling…
Essential Nutrients Linked to Slower Brain Aging: A Study
Scientists have long focused on understanding the brain to promote healthier ageing, yet preventing cognitive decline remains a…
Utilizing Videoconferencing to Encourage Physical Activity among Older Adults: Transforming Health Education into Practical Application
The ubiquity of videoconferencing software in businesses and educational institutions, catalysed by the COVID-19 pandemic, has unveiled its…
A study from NTU Singapore and Duke-NUS finds that older Singaporeans who volunteer perceive an improved quality of life
A groundbreaking study conducted by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and Duke-NUS Medical School (Duke-NUS) has uncovered…