Inflammation in older adults may be linked to vitamin D deficiency, study finds
By
Anjali Byju
Jul 27, 2023
A recent study conducted by researchers at Trinity College Dublin and the University of Limerick has associated vitamin D deficiency with inflammation in older adults.
CDC: More senior U.S. women have psychological distress than men
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 02, 2023
US women have a higher burden of serious psychological distress than men across all adult age groups, including people aged 65 years and older, according to a new analysis of data from the National Health...
Study: Falls rate nearly 50% for U.S. seniors with dementia; 3 factors raise risk
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 13, 2023
Nearly half of American seniors with dementia had one or more falls in the preceding year, according to a new analysis of 2016 data. Risk factors differed between seniors with and without dementia, investigators...
Shingles associated with increased risk for stroke, heart attack
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 01, 2022
Shingles, a disease found mainly among older adults, is tied to 30% long-term odds of major cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke, a new study finds.
LED lighting overhaul led to 43 percent falls reduction, Harvard study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 12, 2022
Resident falls in two long-term care facilities dropped by 43% after the installation of a dynamic lighting program tuned to natural sleep and wake rhythms.
Work-life balance can help older adults thwart depression
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 14, 2023
Work-life balance may look a little different for older adults compared to younger adults juggling work and children, but it’s still just as important for older individuals, according to a study.
Air filters can’t stop viral infection transmission, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Nov 17, 2023
Air filtration systems may be the norm in long-term care facilities post-pandemic, but a new study says they can’t stop people from getting viral infections, according to new research.
Exercising with depression can reduce Parkinson’s risk, study shows
By
Kristen Fischer
Nov 03, 2023
Exercising before and after being diagnosed with depression can reduce the risk for Parkinson’s disease — a risk that goes up if you stop, according to a new study.
Older adults’ brain health declined more quickly than normal during pandemic, study shows
By
Kristen Fischer
Nov 02, 2023
People ages 50 to 80 saw brain health deteriorate more quickly during the pandemic even if they didn’t have COVID-19, a new study shows.
Diabetes multiplies hospital admission risk for home health patients, study finds
By
Adam Healy
Oct 02, 2023
Home health patients with diabetes are three times more likely to be hospitalized than those without, according to a new study.