Surfing the net helps the elderly stay connected
The internet is giving older people in rural areas a new lease on life, according to a report released today by the University of Adelaide.
Health
Sep 26, 2012 |
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Free bus passes have health benefit, say researchers
Free bus passes for over-60s may be encouraging older people to be more physically active, say the authors of a study published today in the American Journal of Public Health.
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Sep 20, 2012 |
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Adrift in foreign land: Study highlights failings when older people transferred between health and social care services
A major study of the experiences of older people moving between health and care services published today highlights significant problems in the quality of the service they received. The researchers from the University of ...
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Sep 20, 2012 |
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Organisations must increase flexibility to keep elderly population connected and engaged
(Medical Xpress)—Staying mobile and socially connected is crucial to the quality of life of older people, but awareness of the issues they face is low, say Massey University researchers.
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Sep 18, 2012 |
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Study calls for reviews of psychotropic medication use in elderly
(Medical Xpress)—Regular clinical reviews of psychotropic medication should be established in all care homes to promote safe and effective prescribing to an at-risk population of elderly people, according to a new study ...
Medications
Sep 13, 2012 |
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Ageism presents dilemmas for policymakers worldwide
The negative consequences of age discrimination in many countries are more widespread than discrimination due to race or gender, yet differential treatment based on a person's age is often seen as more acceptable and even ...
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Sep 11, 2012 |
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Interventions can reduce falls in people over 65 who live at home
There is now strong evidence that some interventions can prevent falls in people over the age of 65 who are living in their own homes. However, the researchers who reached this conclusion say that care is needed when choosing ...
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Sep 11, 2012 |
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Study unveils 'hidden' alcohol abuse among older people
A study has uncovered a growing drink problem among older people and researchers are now urging the Government to review its UK health strategy to support society's "invisible addicts".
Addiction
Sep 08, 2012 |
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New physio guidelines for the elderly at risk of falls
Taking a fall in older life can not only result in injury, but also a potentially debilitating loss of confidence. But new guidelines for physiotherapists, co-compiled by a leading academic in the field from the Peninsula ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Sep 01, 2012 |
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Cancer prevalence set to treble
(Medical Xpress) -- The number of older people (aged 65 and over) living with cancer in the UK is set to more than treble by 2040 – from 1.3 million in 2010 to 4.1 million – according to a new study ...
Cancer
Aug 21, 2012 |
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Red wine compound could help seniors walk away from mobility problems
In a stride toward better health in later life, scientists reported today that resveratrol, the so-called "miracle molecule" found in red wine, might help improve mobility and prevent life-threatening falls among older people. ...
Medical research
Aug 19, 2012 |
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Study into benefits of singing proves positive impact on health
A pioneering research project to measure the value of singing for older people has revealed a consistently higher measure of health for those involved in community singing programmes.
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Aug 17, 2012 |
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Older americans living longer, but becoming more obese
(HealthDay) -- Older Americans are living longer, healthier lives than in past generations, according to new government research. However, rising obesity rates and high housing costs could take a toll on ...
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Aug 16, 2012 |
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Delirium increases risk of developing new dementia eight-fold in older patients
Older people who have experienced episodes of delirium are significantly more likely to develop dementia, according to new research. The study is published in the journal Brain today.
Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Aug 08, 2012 |
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Balance and strength training can prevent falls in older people
Balance and strength training is known to reduce falls in older adults. However, less than 10% of older people routinely engage in strength training and it is likely that this is much lower for activities that challenge balance.
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Aug 07, 2012 |
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