Feeling that your life lacks purpose and that there are few opportunities for personal growth in older age may precede the development of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a frequent precursor of dementia, suggests research ...
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A new research perspective titled Lipid accumulation drives cellular senescence in dopaminergic neurons has been published in Aging.
Aug 13, 2024
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Do older adults who live alone feel less satisfied with their lives? A new analysis of about 12,000 respondents aged 65 and older reveals that what matters for Canadian older adults' life satisfaction is not living alone ...
Aug 13, 2024
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Falls are a major concern for older adults and for those that love and care for them. They are a leading cause of injury for adults older than 65, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More than ...
Aug 13, 2024
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The number of centenarians around the world rose from 151,000 in 2000 to 573,000 in 2021. People are living longer, and we can expect to see more people reach 100 in the years to come.
Aug 13, 2024
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In 2020, approximately 48 million licensed drivers were older than 65 years. Within this age group, car crashes led to 7,480 deaths and 149,881 non-fatal injuries. Moreover, 17% of people older than 65 years (approximately ...
Aug 12, 2024
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Everyone has moments of forgetfulness from time to time, especially as we get older. But older adults don't just have difficulty remembering new information. They also have a harder time modifying those memories when new ...
Aug 9, 2024
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Care homes can improve their end-of-life care services, and relieve stress on staff, by adopting a new approach to palliative care, according to newly published research.
Aug 9, 2024
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When COVID-19 booster vaccines are in short supply, prioritizing the elderly over other age groups for booster vaccination results in the lowest loss of life, reports Robin Thompson at the University of Oxford and colleagues, ...
Aug 8, 2024
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Chronological age is the most important factor determining risk of disease and death in adults. However, life expectancy can vary considerably among individuals with similar chronological age.
Aug 8, 2024
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