Sardinian village may be a new longevity hotspot
A terracotta-tiled village in the mountains of Sardinia may offer researchers a rare opportunity to uncover the secrets of exceptional longevity.
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Heat wave effects can linger overnight in older adults, study finds
Cooling a home overnight may not be enough to protect older adults from the physiological effects of repeated daytime indoor overheating during a multiday heat wave, according to new research from the University of Ottawa.
Sep 30, 2026
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New analysis underscores the rising threat of extreme heat to older adults
As extreme heat events become more frequent and severe across the United States, older adults face growing health risks that extend far beyond discomfort, according to a new policy analysis published in Public Policy & Aging ...
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Why hearing loss deserves earlier attention in dementia prevention
Dr. Brent Tipping, a geriatrician at Wits Donald Gordon Medical Center (WDGMC), says that hearing loss more than doubles the odds of dementia, with visual impairment (both near and far) also elevating the risk.
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Slow down, reminisce if it feels right: Practical tips for talking to people with dementia
No one likes to feel left out of the conversation—including people living with dementia. Sometimes, all it takes is a little extra thought to make sure everyone feels included.
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Pressure on aged care systems puts spotlight on transition programs for older Australians
As hospital discharge pressures increase and wait times for elder care services continue to grow, a transition care program is becoming increasingly instrumental in helping older Australians recover, regain confidence and ...
Oct 5, 2026
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For older adults, disaster risk starts long before disaster strikes
For older adults, no disaster is simple. Repeated hurricanes, floods, wildfires and heat waves can combine with chronic illness, limited mobility, weak social support and strained care systems to create risks greater than ...
Oct 2, 2026
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Functional decline precedes cardiovascular disease events by many years
Functional decline begins many years before clinically apparent cardiovascular disease (CVD) events, according to a study published online Sept. 23 in JAMA Cardiology.
Oct 1, 2026
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Death is certain but few of us are really prepared
Death may well come for us all, but new research has found that few Australians are prepared for it or know how to help family members at the end of their lives.
Sep 28, 2026
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Multimorbidity identified in most Japanese home care patients
As Japan's population ages, more older adults are receiving home-based medical care, in which physicians regularly visit patients who have difficulty going to clinics or hospitals. Although multimorbidity has long been common ...
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