Twice-weekly strength-based activity can help delay muscle decline
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 09, 2019
Strength-based activity helps older adults delay the muscle decline that sets in after age 50 and supports functional independence, say British experts.
Frailty a growing threat, but not inevitable, in older adults, caregivers advised
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 05, 2019
Frailty is a significant threat among the elderly, particularly women, and interventions should be undertaken to keep it at bay, experts say.
Vitamin E slows functional decline in AD patients: study
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 01, 2014
Vitamin E could slow down the functional decline of patients with mild or moderate Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research.
Exercise program helps keep residents on their feet: study
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 01, 2013
Mobility limitations are often a warning sign for upcoming functional decline in seniors, and exercise can help, according to new research.
Wrist fractures lead to greater functional decline among elderly, research shows
Jul 13, 2010
Older women who experience a wrist fracture tend to develop more disabilities, according to new research.
Study: Many assisted living residents sleep poorly
May 10, 2010
Poor sleep among residents of assisted living facilities is common, and can lead to a worsening quality of life, and subsequent placement in a nursing home, according to the results of a new study.