Tag: older adults
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…
Behavioural interventions for ageing
Ethologists from Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) embarked on a research project to investigate the impact of various therapeutic…
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…
A Rutgers Health Study Reveals the Vital Role of Social Networks in Supporting Older Adults Living with HIV
In a study featured in AIDS Care and spearheaded by Kristen Krause, an instructor at the Rutgers School…
The type of surgery and its associated risk level exert a considerable influence on the occurrence of complications and mortality rates among elderly patients
Frailty stands as a well-established predictor concerning the likelihood of complications and mortality following surgery. Nonetheless, a recent…
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 intertwining of breast cancer treatment, specifically chemotherapy, could potentially accelerate the physical deterioration in elderly individuals
A study led by UCLA suggests that older adults aged 65 or older with high-risk breast cancer who…
Exploring the intricate connection between age, looks, and health: new insights on wrinkles and wisdom
The intricate interplay between physical appearance and mental and physical health as we age forms the crux of…
During the COVID-19 pandemic, older adults with diabetes suffered a decline in their functional abilities
During the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers discovered that around one in five older Canadian adults with diabetes who previously…
Enhancing dementia care in nursing homes: Insights from the pandemic years
No individual connected with nursing homes – whether they are residents, their families, friends, staff, or administrators –…
Introducing spatial orientation tests would enhance safety assessments for older drivers
New findings from the University of East Anglia (UEA) reveal that older drivers with diminished spatial orientation capabilities…
Older adults are eager to communicate using emojis; they simply struggle with understanding their usage
A recent study conducted by the University of Ottawa sheds light on how emojis are interpreted across different…