A new study has found that the combination of light exercise and specific nutritional supplements could help keep seniors fit for a longer period of time.
McCain, Obama advisers discuss long-term care at symposium
Sep 12, 2008
Surrogates for presidential hopefuls John McCain (R) and Barack Obama (D) spelled out their respective nominees’ views on the future of long-term care in the United States at the third annual Long-Term...
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, January 15
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 14, 2020
‘Ageotypes’ study ties healthy behaviors to decrease in aging markers … Access to Medicare increases cancer detection, reduces cancer mortality rate … Psychiatric conditions linked to cognitive...
Blueberries shown to help with healthy aging
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 30, 2019
A new collection of studies published in The Journals of Gerontology show how blueberry consumption can contribute to healthy aging.
Study: baby talk not suitable for adults with dementia
Jul 29, 2008
Sufferers of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia don’t like being talked down to any more than healthy, competent adults do, according to new research. So-called “elderspeak”...
Skyrocketing budget deficit may affect next president’s healthcare plans
Jul 30, 2008
A soaring budget deficit could ultimately hurt future proposals for healthcare, a new report suggests.
Computer use boosts brain power for tech-savvy seniors
Mar 30, 2009
Whether it’s checking e-mail, playing games or downloading music, using computer programs appears to keep the aging mind nimble, suggests new research.
House passes elder abuse legislation
Feb 13, 2009
Economic stimulus legislation hasn’t been the only item on Congress’s plate lately. The House of Representatives Wednesday passed a bill that would fund elder abuse prosecution and establish...
Second aging revolution summit to include big names, big ideas
Sep 09, 2008
The Wesley Enhanced Living Foundation will host “The Aging Revolution II,” a conference devoted to aging issues, on September 25 in Philadelphia.