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Recommendation on interventions for preventing falls in older adults residing in the community

24 June 2024

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) strongly advocates exercise interventions as a primary measure to prevent falls among community-dwelling adults aged 65 years and…

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Reconsidering the Care of Patients Admitted for Social Reasons

23 June 2024

The categorisation of vulnerable hospital patients as “socially admitted” has been identified as potentially obstructing their medical treatment, as indicated by recent research published in…

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Beans and Chickpeas Enhance Diet Quality Among American Adults, Study Finds

16 June 2024

This study fills a crucial gap in our understanding, providing comprehensive data on how increasing bean consumption affects nutrient intake and overall diet quality within…

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Utilizing Videoconferencing to Encourage Physical Activity among Older Adults: Transforming Health Education into Practical Application

12 June 2024

The ubiquity of videoconferencing software in businesses and educational institutions, catalysed by the COVID-19 pandemic, has unveiled its potential for broader applications. A research team…

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Behavioural interventions for ageing

8 June 2024

Ethologists from Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) embarked on a research project to investigate the impact of various therapeutic modalities on the wellbeing of elderly dogs,…

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A study from NTU Singapore and Duke-NUS finds that older Singaporeans who volunteer perceive an improved quality of life

6 June 2024

A groundbreaking study conducted by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and Duke-NUS Medical School (Duke-NUS) has uncovered unique insights into the social benefits of…

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A Rutgers Health Study Reveals the Vital Role of Social Networks in Supporting Older Adults Living with HIV

29 May 2024

In a study featured in AIDS Care and spearheaded by Kristen Krause, an instructor at the Rutgers School of Public Health, an examination was conducted…

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The type of surgery and its associated risk level exert a considerable influence on the occurrence of complications and mortality rates among elderly patients

27 May 2024

Frailty stands as a well-established predictor concerning the likelihood of complications and mortality following surgery. Nonetheless, a recent study, as published in the Journal of…

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Medicare is covering message-based e-visits. Are older adults utilising this service?

26 May 2024

At the onset of the pandemic, Medicare made a pivotal move, announcing its intention to reimburse healthcare providers for the time spent managing patients’ digital…

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The intertwining of breast cancer treatment, specifically chemotherapy, could potentially accelerate the physical deterioration in elderly individuals

21 May 2024

A study led by UCLA suggests that older adults aged 65 or older with high-risk breast cancer who undergo chemotherapy are more prone to experiencing…

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, older adults with diabetes suffered a decline in their functional abilities

14 May 2024

During the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers discovered that around one in five older Canadian adults with diabetes who previously had no functional limitations developed such limitations…

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