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Study suggests need to screen older adults for mental health symptoms as pandemic continues
As the pandemic enters a new phase, and talk of getting 'back to normal' fades in the face of surging cases of COVID-19 and lagging vaccination against it, a new study suggests a need to check on the mental health of people ...
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13 percent experience difficulty hearing even with hearing aid
(HealthDay)—In 2019, 13.0 percent of adults had some difficulty hearing even when using a hearing aid, according to a July data brief published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for ...
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Study suggests memory and thinking decline in transgender adults
Research presented today (Wednesday 28 July) at the 2021 Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) in Colorado suggests transgender and non-binary adults are more likely to self-report experience of worsening ...
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AP-NORC poll: Inequity in community support for older adults
Many Americans believe their communities are doing a good job meeting the needs of older adults, but white people may be better equipped than people of color to age within their communities, according to a new survey from ...
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New insights into the relationship between how we feel and our views on aging
A new study finds that the disconnect between how old we feel and how old we want to be can offer insights into the relationship between our views on aging and our health.
Jul 27, 2021
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Lower-wealth volunteers experience greater health gains from volunteering than wealthier volunteers: study
Formal volunteering in later life is beneficial for both physical and psychological well-being. However, research has shown that older adults with key advantages, such as wealth, are more likely to volunteer and reap its ...
Jul 27, 2021
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65+ and lonely? Don't talk to your doctor about another prescription
Lonely, older adults are nearly twice as likely to use opioids to ease pain and two-and-a-half times more likely to use sedatives and anti-anxiety medications, putting themselves at risk for drug dependency, impaired attention, ...
Jul 26, 2021
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Virtual contact in pandemic prompts misery in people over 60
People over the age of 60 living in the UK and the US who had more virtual contact during the pandemic actually experienced a greater increase in loneliness, new research finds.
Jul 26, 2021
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Better healthcare management can reduce the risk of delirium among older adults
Elderly patients with neurological conditions are significantly more likely to develop delirium shortly after they are hospitalized.
Jul 23, 2021
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Primary care plays key role in vaccinating older individuals
(HealthDay)—Primary care physicians have been the largest provider of vaccinations for older individuals, according to a study published online in the July 1 issue of the Annals of Family Medicine.
Jul 23, 2021
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New tool helps long-term care facilities decide when, how to test for COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted long-term care facilities, resulting in the deaths of 8% of residents nationwide, or 1 in 12 people. As coronavirus case rates decline and health restrictions are lifted, people who ...
Jul 22, 2021
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Antidepressants may work better than exercise for elderly depression
(HealthDay)—Antidepressants may be more effective than exercise for seniors with depression, according to a study published in the July 1 issue of the Annals of Family Medicine.
Jul 22, 2021
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Vision impairment tied to cognitive decline
(HealthDay)—Worse visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, and stereo acuity impairment are associated with an increased risk for cognitive decline in older, community-dwelling individuals, according to a study published online ...
Jul 22, 2021
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Unvaccinated staff eyed in rising nursing home cases, deaths
Lagging vaccination rates among nursing home staff are being linked to a national increase in COVID-19 infections and deaths at senior facilities, and are at the center of a federal investigation in a hard-hit Colorado location ...
Jul 22, 2021
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Cognitive decline may help predict future fracture risk in women
Researchers led by the Garvan Institute of Medical Research have discovered a link between cognitive decline and a faster rate of bone loss, and found that cognitive decline over five years increased future fracture risk ...
Jul 21, 2021
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Rethinking occupational welfare policies in long-term care organizations during pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to distort our perceptions of normal as the days and weeks and months go by. The occupational welfare of those caring for the elderly in residential carehomes has been an important aspect of ...
Jul 21, 2021
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People entering aged care with new GP experience an increase in medication
A new study by UNSW Sydney researchers has revealed people with dementia entering aged care and who change their general practitioner (GP) are more likely than those who retain their usual GP to experience a higher increase ...
Jul 20, 2021
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Is aging a disease? Treating it like one could be worth trillions, study says
We're living longer, but not necessarily better. As the population over 65 in the United States is projected to double by 2060—with one in five residents in retirement age—so will the number of Americans needing long-term ...
Jul 19, 2021
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Study shows male-female differences in immune cell function
A new USC study of a common, yet poorly understood type of white blood cell reveals the immune cell's response to pathogens differs greatly by sex and by age.
Jul 19, 2021
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Life after 80 can be rich with learning, fun and connection
Later life can be a rich and fulfilling time, particularly if there is social-community engagement and meaning to everyday activity.
Jul 19, 2021
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