Why Older Adults Face Higher Risks from COVID-19 and Flu
Older adults are significantly more likely to develop severe illness from influenza or COVID-19, and new research suggests that ageing lung cells may play a…
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Research in Sweden Reveals Subtle Complexities in Japanese Ageing
Although people in Japan are known for their longevity, longer life does not automatically equate to better health compared with other populations. New research from…
Surgical Recovery Slower in Older Adults Than Anticipated, Emphasising Better Planning Needs
A new study led by researchers at the University of Toronto reveals that recovery after surgery in older adults often takes significantly longer than expected.…
New study reveals staffing levels in care homes may help prevent harmful falls
A new study has found that nursing homes with higher staffing levels tend to report fewer injurious falls among long-stay residents, highlighting the importance of…
Exercise and Nutritional Support May Help Reduce Care Dependency in Dementia
A simple combination of daily physical exercise and protein-rich nutritional drinks may offer meaningful health benefits for people living with dementia. Researchers from Karolinska Institutet…
Off-Label Antipsychotic Prescriptions Prevalent in Older Adult Population, Study Shows
A large registry-based investigation conducted in Finland by researchers from the University of Oulu and the University of Eastern Finland has found that a substantial…
New Evidence Links Binge Drinking in Later Life to Elevated Death Risk
Binge drinking among older adults is linked to a markedly higher risk of death, according to new research published in Alcohol. While heavy episodic drinking…
Falls Remain a Major Risk, Affecting One in Eight Older People in Ireland Every Year
New findings from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) at Trinity College Dublin underline that falls among older people are a serious and expanding…
Active Lives, Strong Ties: Boosting Older Adults’ Health Through Connection and Movement
Experts have long recognised that maintaining strong social relationships and staying physically active are both essential for healthy ageing. What has remained less clear is…
Why Grip Strength Matters as We Grow Older
New research has highlighted a little-known structure deep within the brain that may be essential for maintaining physical strength as people grow older. Scientists suggest…
Back Pain in Men Over 65 Tied to Poorer Sleep Years Down the Line, Study Finds
About half of older men experience sleep problems, back pain, or both, according to Soomi Lee, an associate professor of human development and family studies…
Older Adults Under Stress Face Greater Challenges Recovering from Surgery
Even relatively modest stress before surgery may significantly affect how well older adults recover, according to new research from Duke University School of Medicine. The…