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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Study Finds One in Three Older Adults With Cognitive Disorders Take Potentially Harmful Medications

25 September 2026

Adults aged 65 and older with cognitive disorders such as dementia may be particularly vulnerable to harmful effects from medications used to treat central nervous…

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Community Dementia Prevention Shows Promise for Strengthening Attention

7 September 2026

As populations age worldwide, preventing cognitive decline has become an increasingly important public health priority. Although intensive clinical trials have shown that multidomain lifestyle interventions…

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Not Just About Hunger: Food Insecurity May Affect Brain Health in Later Life

30 August 2026

Older adults who experienced food insecurity in both midlife and later life had nearly four times the probability of probable dementia compared with those who…

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Longer Gaps Between Meals Linked to Faster Disease Accumulation in Older Adults

27 August 2026

Older adults who typically went longer between meals accumulated chronic diseases more rapidly over time than those who had shorter meal intervals, according to a…

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Why We Remember Differently as We Get Older

25 August 2026

Research from the University of East Anglia (UEA) is shedding new light on how memory changes as we age, revealing that older adults tend to…

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Unsafe Living Environments Elevate Fall Risk for Seniors

9 August 2026

Older adults living in homes with electrical or plumbing problems, limited living space, or poor lighting are significantly more likely to experience falls, according to…

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Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements Show Little Impact on Reducing Fracture and Fall Risk

23 June 2026

A comprehensive review published in The BMJ has found that calcium supplements, vitamin D supplements, or a combination of both provide little to no clinically…

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Handwriting Speed May Signal Early Cognitive Decline in Older Adults

21 June 2026

Handwriting is a complex activity that depends on both fine motor skills and higher-level cognitive processes, including attention, memory, language processing, and executive functioning. Because…

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Healthy Living May Help Offset Genetic Risk for Dementia

11 June 2026

With dementia cases projected to nearly triple worldwide by 2050, researchers are increasingly seeking ways to prevent or delay the disease. While genetics play a…

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Participating in Nature-Based Groups Enhances Wellbeing in Older Adults Experiencing Social Isolation

21 May 2026

Nature-based group activities can help reduce loneliness, improve sleep and cognitive function, and strengthen feelings of connection to nature among older adults living in care…

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Redesigning Hospitals for an Ageing Population

19 May 2026

Public hospitals play a vital role in caring for aging populations, yet many operate under financial strain and limited resources. As populations grow older, these…

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