Older people feel youthful when they feel in control
- 19-Apr-2019
Older adults may feel younger than their age on days when they feel most in control of their lives, a small study suggests
Exercise by older adults tied to lower risk of falls
- 19-Jan-2019
Researchers analyzed data from 40 clinical trials with a total of 21,868 adults who were 73 years old on average.
One-floor living helps seniors ‘age in place’
- 02-Jan-2019
Older adults are less likely to need to change residences if their homes have certain features, including no stairs, a new study found. “Most older adults do not want to move to a nursing home, and supporting older adults to age in the community has potential to improve quality of life and costs for care,” […]
Untreated hearing loss tied to cognitive decline in older adults: study
- 17-Oct-2018
LONDON: While age-related hearing loss has long been linked to cognitive decline, a UK study suggests hearing aids may help minimize the risk of problems like impaired memory or executive function. Researchers examined data on 7,385 adults 50 and older without a diagnosis of dementia or other conditions tied to cognitive problems and without hearing implants […]
Common knee surgery doesn’t help older adults: study
- 10-Mar-2018
NEW YORK: Many older adults are getting surgery to remove damaged cartilage in the knee even though these operations may not help ease pain or improve mobility in people over 65, a U.S. study suggests. Researchers focused on a procedure known as arthroscopic partial meniscectomy, which involves shaving or cutting out damaged or torn tissue. […]
Free public transport for older adults tied to less depression
- 09-Feb-2018
LONDON: Eliminating cost as a barrier to getting around town may improve the mental health of older adults by reducing loneliness and lack of social engagement, suggests a UK study that followed over 18,000 people for more than a decade. Researchers found that increased eligibility for a free bus pass led to an 8 percent […]
Old age not necessarily a risk factor for surgical complications
- 27-Jan-2018
TORONTO: Older adults may not necessarily be at risk for surgery complications just because of their age, but their risk for serious complications may be at least doubled if they’re frail or suffering from dementia, a research review suggests. The study team examined data from 44 studies of postoperative complications among almost 13,000 patients and […]
Brain training games may help older adults with hearing loss: study
- 05-Nov-2017
LOS ANGELES: Hearing-impaired adults who play computer games designed to improve audio skills may have an easier time understanding conversations in a noisy room, a small experiment suggests. Researchers asked 24 elderly adults who used hearing aids to spend 3.5 hours a week for eight weeks playing computer games. Half of the participants were randomly […]