Tag: older adults
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…
People Suffering from Migraines Have Increased Risk of Depression Amidst Pandemic
A recent in-depth study by the University of Toronto has shed light on the severe mental health effects…
Earlier Detection of Diabetes Associated with Increased Dementia Risk
The study conducted by researchers at the NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing, recently published in PLOS ONE,…
The Influence of Educational Achievement on Memory Retention and Dementia Risk in Later Years
A recent study led by a researcher from Rutgers Health reveals that historical, educational policies have long-lasting benefits…
Complex Interconnections Between Social Isolation, Loneliness, and Frailty Among Older Adults
A recent study spearheaded by a researcher at Concordia University delves into the interdependent effects of social isolation,…
Vibrant New Communities: Rejuvenating Neighbourhoods Amidst an Ageing Population
Initially developed in England, new towns—planned suburban residential neighbourhoods in metropolitan areas—have spread globally, reaching from Europe to…