Tag: health care
Medicare is covering message-based e-visits. Are older adults utilising this service?
At the onset of the pandemic, Medicare made a pivotal move, announcing its intention to reimburse healthcare providers…
The Canadian Cardiovascular Society has recently released updated guidelines for evaluating the fitness of private and commercial drivers to operate vehicles
The latest update from the Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS) brings forth refreshed guidelines to evaluate the suitability of…
Selenium as an indicator of metabolic syndrome in middle-aged women
A study published in the journal Aging, known in academic circles as "Aging (Albany NY)" according to MEDLINE/PubMed…
Exercise applications fail to address the requirements of older adults
In an era where physical activity is increasingly recognized as a cornerstone of healthy ageing, a research team…
Studies reveal that active social involvement enhances the ageing process optimally for older adults
A comprehensive study observed over 7,000 Canadians, who were middle-aged and older, for about three years to explore…
Older adults with a history of stroke are at a heightened risk of experiencing depression induced by the pandemic
A recent longitudinal study conducted by the University of Toronto has shed light on the significant mental health…
Adult ADHD and its association with dementia risk
Dementia is a condition marked by significant cognitive decline that disrupts daily functioning. It is a major contributor…
Individuals in their nineties who have a fear of falling participate in less physical activity, as reflected by activity tracker data that averages about 3,000 steps daily
This study focused on how very old adults, specifically those in their nineties (nonagenarians), move and spend their…