Tag: older adults
New Study Finds Over 25% of ‘Healthy’ Individuals Over 60 Suffer from Heart Valve Disease
The extensive presence of undiagnosed heart valve disease in our ageing population has come to light through pioneering…
Decoding Patterns of Illness in Elderly Initiating Long-Term Care in Japan and Their Prospective Health Results
With the ageing population on the rise, the need to improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare for…
Improving Detection of Home Falls Among Older Adults: Researchers Make Breakthrough
Recent research from Binghamton University, State University of New York, focuses on enhancing response times through a human…
Subtle Cognitive Decline Signals End of Driving for Older Adults
Navigating the decision to relinquish driving privileges poses a significant challenge for older adults. Recent research from Washington…
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…
High Risk of Kidney Complications Found in Hospitalized Older Adults with Heart Failure
Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a founding Mass General Brigham healthcare system member, have uncovered significant links…
Evening Aerobic Exercise Offers Greater Benefits to Elderly Individuals with Hypertension
Recent groundbreaking research at the University of São Paulo’s School of Physical Education and Sports (EEFE-USP) in Brazil…
Traumatic Brain Injury Affects One in Every Eight Elderly Americans
A recent study conducted by UC San Francisco alongside the San Francisco VA Health Care System has revealed…
Treatment Responsiveness and Prolonged Survival in Older Adults with Aggressive Blood Cancer
A study published in Blood Neoplasia indicates that standard treatment for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in adults over…
Recommendation on interventions for preventing falls in older adults residing in the community
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) strongly advocates exercise interventions as a primary measure to prevent falls…
Reconsidering the Care of Patients Admitted for Social Reasons
The categorisation of vulnerable hospital patients as "socially admitted" has been identified as potentially obstructing their medical treatment,…
Beans and Chickpeas Enhance Diet Quality Among American Adults, Study Finds
This study fills a crucial gap in our understanding, providing comprehensive data on how increasing bean consumption affects…