New Editorial Urges Stronger Emergency Planning for Older Adults

8 October 2026

When disaster strikes, older adults can face challenges that extend far beyond the immediate danger. A hurricane, wildfire, flood or heat wave can interrupt medical…

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Healthy Ageing in the Digital Era

25 May 2026

As Australia and many countries around the world experience rapidly ageing populations, technology is increasingly viewed as a solution to help older adults live safely,…

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Sustaining life and wellbeing in old age: the vital role of social support

16 December 2025

Recent research from the University of Eastern Finland highlights the significant role that social support plays in shaping health, wellbeing, and survival in later life.…

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Emerging Study Reveals Hidden Contributions of Nieces and Nephews in Dementia Care

5 July 2025

A recent Virginia Tech study has drawn attention to the important yet often unrecognised role that nieces and nephews play in caring for ageing relatives…

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Research Finds No Link Between Loneliness and Increased Risk of Death

30 June 2025

For decades, loneliness has been portrayed as a dire threat to health, with some reports equating its dangers to smoking fifteen cigarettes a day. Influential…

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Home Care Cooperatives Could Hold the Solution to the Growing Elderly Caregiver Shortage

27 April 2025

According to a new study, home care cooperatives could offer a vital solution to the ongoing shortage of paid caregivers for older adults. The research…

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The Craft of Wellness: Collective Endeavours Found to Alleviate Depression and Anxiety Among the Elderly

28 March 2025

A recent study led by researchers from Queen Mary University of London has revealed that participating in group arts activities such as painting, music, or…

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Study Reveals One-Third of Elderly Canadians Face Nutritional Challenges

22 March 2025

A recent study has revealed that one-third of Canadian adults aged 55 or older are at risk of poor nutrition, potentially leading to an increase…

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Novel Domestic Intervention May Decrease Emergency Hospital Visits Among the Elderly

14 March 2025

A groundbreaking service designed to support older adults who are beginning to experience frailty has the potential to significantly reduce emergency hospital admissions by more…

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Studies Indicate Music’s Role in Alleviating Distress

13 January 2025

A recent study has revealed groundbreaking insights into how and why music alleviates distress and agitation in individuals with advanced dementia. In the UK alone,…

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Enabling Independence for Senior Citizens with Home-Care Robots

3 January 2025

Advancements in medical science have led to prolonged human life spans. It is predicted that by 2030, one out of every six people worldwide will…

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Financial Woes Predominant: Older Adults Rank Health Costs as Principal Concern, Survey Reveals

2 September 2024

A recent poll by the University of Michigan’s National Poll on Healthy Aging has highlighted the significant financial burden of health-related costs on older Americans,…

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