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Cannabis-derived treatment eases agitation in hospice-eligible dementia patients, trial finds
In a first-of-its-kind clinical trial, U.S. researchers found that people with agitation and dementia in late life who took a special medical formulation of two active ingredients found in marijuana—THC and CBD—had significantly ...
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Expert urges redesign for aged care systems
Experts are calling for a major overhaul of health and aged care systems to accommodate rising numbers of older people.
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Economic evaluation supports prophylactic naldemedine for opioid-induced constipation in cancer palliative care
Although opioids remain indispensable for pain relief in patients with advanced cancer, their use frequently results in OIC, which can substantially reduce quality of life and, in some cases, compromise the continuation of ...
Jul 11, 2026
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Research confirms safety in voluntary assisted dying
New research demonstrates that the Victorian model for oral self-administration of voluntary assisted dying (VAD) medication is safe and effective, providing the largest global experience of patient outcomes.
Jul 10, 2026
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Study explores the emotional burden of being a family caregiver
One in four Canadians is a caregiver—often taking on the role overnight, with little time to prepare for what comes next. Sharon Tonner-Clarkson, a patient family partner (PFP) at Unity Health Toronto, knows that reality ...
Jul 9, 2026
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Geriatric patients can independently manage appropriately-designed digital nutrition apps, study shows
In an era where digital health applications are booming, older adults, particularly those facing the physical and psychological toll of post-acute rehabilitation, are frequently left out of the equation because of assumptions ...
Jul 9, 2026
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Simple assessment tools are accurate in predicting older adults' health
Several tools are currently used to assess the health of older people and their risk of future health problems, but it is unclear which perform best. A new study published in BMC Medicine compares seven widely used geriatric ...
Jul 9, 2026
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What do Sardinia's Blue Zone elders do differently that helps them age so well physically and mentally?
People are living longer than they did at the turn of the 20th century, but living well into old age depends on more than a healthy lifestyle. Scientists say it is also shaped by how we think, adapt and connect with others.
Lower diversity and poorer function of gut bacteria linked to frailty in older women
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have identified clear links between the composition of gut bacteria and frailty in older women. In cases of high frailty, with an increased risk of illness and death, gut bacterial ...
Jul 8, 2026
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Sleep problems in dementia care are linked more to emotional well-being than fear of falling
While fear of falling has long been linked to poor sleep among older adults, new research from George Mason University suggests that emotional well-being may be an even stronger predictor of sleep quality for people with ...
Jul 8, 2026
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Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program may lead to bone problems
The new Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program offers broader, more affordable access to weight loss drugs to address the growing obesity crisis. But there's a catch when it comes to bone health.
Jul 7, 2026
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What death doulas can teach us about dying well without religion
In most Western societies, death has always been the church's job. Nearly everyone wanted last rites, deathbed prayers and a faith leader at their bedside. But for a growing number of people, that template for dying is no ...
Jul 7, 2026
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Multimorbidity highly prevalent among older Australians, clustering into three distinct types
A new nationwide study from the University of Sydney analyzed the health records of more than 4.4 million older Australians (65 years and over) and found that more than three-quarters are living with multiple chronic conditions, ...
Jul 7, 2026
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Pandemic onset stalled reduction of benzodiazepine use among older Americans, says study
Years of progress in reducing benzodiazepine prescribing among older Americans stalled after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a decade-long national study from Columbia University Mailman School of Public ...
Jul 6, 2026
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Australians missing out on 'major gap' between innovation and patient care
Promising health tools that seek to predict a person's risk of serious health problems before they happen are rarely being used in everyday health care, according to new Curtin University research. The review, published in ...
Jul 3, 2026
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Alzheimer's biomarkers may forecast dementia progression in people 80 and older
Cognitive decline in very old adults has been considered for decades to be an almost inevitable consequence of aging. In clinical practice, this has contributed to many memory problems in patients over age 80 being interpreted ...
Jul 1, 2026
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Connection or compulsion: How smartphones can deepen depression in older adults
Compulsive smartphone habits in older adults can be linked to a higher risk of depression, according to a study led by a Rutgers researcher.
Jul 1, 2026
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Canada is getting old—and that's our biggest advantage for 2067
Canada will cross the threshold into a "superaged" society this year, with at least 1 in 5 people older than 65.
Jun 30, 2026
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Hospital discharge sedatives linked to more falls, readmissions and deaths in older adults
Older adults discharged from hospital with a new prescription for a sedative, especially a benzodiazepine or antipsychotic, are at increased risk of falls and other negative consequences, according to new research published ...
Jun 29, 2026
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Existing drugs could be repurposed for longevity by tapping network of aging-related genes
The quest to prolong life has gone on for as long as human existence itself, from the mythical Fountain of Youth to quick-fix fads like intermittent fasting, supplements and injections. But if you take a look in your medicine ...
Jun 26, 2026
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New Alzheimer's drugs offer hope for some, but good dementia care protects the humanity of those they cannot help
Disease-modifying drugs for Alzheimer's offer a meaningful glimpse of hope for many people who fear dementia. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, but dementia itself is an umbrella term for symptoms ...
Jun 26, 2026
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Charting palliative care priorities to recognize and support caregivers
Unpaid caregivers need greater recognition and support to continue the care they provide to their families and friends, and researchers have identified priorities outlining how to achieve this. Flinders University's Research ...
Jun 26, 2026
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Could psychedelic therapy have a place in end‑of‑life care? We asked doctors
The therapeutic use of psychedelic drugs has attracted no shortage of media and scientific interest in recent years—and this is only likely to grow.
Jun 25, 2026
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Will GLP-1s lead to fewer prescriptions for older adults?
As people age, they often develop chronic conditions, many of which need to be managed with multiple prescription medications. While medications are important for disease management, polypharmacy poses an increased risk for ...
Jun 25, 2026
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