Tag: older adults
Scientists Discover Unexpected Connection to Stroke Risk
Divorce can profoundly affect children's mental health, with new research from The University of Texas at Arlington suggesting…
Psychological Wellness and Exercise: Creating a Positive Feedback Loop
In a compelling study conducted at the Gerontology Research Center and the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences…
Consistent Dog Walking Enhances Mobility and Minimises Falls Among Elderly Adults
Recent findings from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) at Trinity College Dublin have underscored the advantages…
Neuropsychological Differences in Ageing: Investigating Ethnicity and Mental Well-being
Researchers Carol Fadalla, Jonathan Singer, Peter Rerick, Lauren Elliott, Elisabeth McLean, Sydnie Schneider, Lauren Chrzanowski, Veronica Molinar-Lopez, and…
New Study Suggests Retirement Could Harm Mental Health, with Alcohol Use Potentially Exacerbating the Problem
The phenomenon of retirement leading to increased signs of depression, compared to those still employed, and the complicating…
Challenging Myths About Ageing: Seniors Show Greater Risk Tolerance and Resilience Against Manipulation
The Polish society is undergoing a notable demographic shift. Data from Statistics Poland (GUS) reveals that in 2023,…
Driving Behaviour in Older Adults with Major Depressive Disorder
By 2050, the population of older adults 65 years and above is expected to reach 88 million in…
Keeping Alert: Research Investigates How Brain Alterations Impact Financial Abilities
Elderly individuals are often the targets of various financial scams, ranging from phishing emails to fraudulent phone calls…
Enabling Independence for Senior Citizens with Home-Care Robots
Advancements in medical science have led to prolonged human life spans. It is predicted that by 2030, one…
Scorbutus: Not Merely a Disease of 18th-Century Mariners
Scurvy, also known as vitamin C deficiency, is not solely a historical ailment confined to 18th-century sailors, as…
Solitude and Seclusion: Returning to Pre-Pandemic Figures Yet Remaining Elevated for Elderly Adults
Loneliness and isolation among older Americans have reverted mainly to pre-pandemic levels, indicating that over a third of…
Recent Study Suggests Daily Coffee Intake May Extend Healthy Lifespan by Up to Two Year
A newly published review paper, which appears in Ageing Research Reviews and has support from the Institute for…