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Most older adults maintain stable cognitive functioning, independence and healthy social lives as they age, according to a new longitudinal study from Karolinska Institutet. The findings also show that stronger social support ...
Apr 21, 2026
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A study led by the National Dental Centre Singapore (NDCS), in collaboration with researchers from Duke-NUS Medical School, has found that maintaining more natural teeth is associated with significantly more years of independent ...
Apr 15, 2026
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In aging societies, the role of home-visit rehabilitation (HR)—which provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy in patients' homes—is becoming increasingly important for supporting independent living. Although previous ...
Apr 4, 2026
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For many older adults, life is full of routines. Making breakfast, paying bills, shopping, driving, managing appointments and keeping track of medications are tasks done almost automatically. For most, these routines run ...
Mar 25, 2026
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A new study led by University of Toronto researchers finds that post-surgical recovery time in older adults is much longer than expected, with data showing nearly 20% still have impairments in activities of daily living. ...
Mar 17, 2026
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Hip fractures are common in the elderly, with many patients experiencing a decline in activities of daily living (ADL) post-surgery. Therefore, postoperative rehabilitation plays a crucial role in helping patients recover ...
Feb 18, 2026
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A team of researchers from the Mind, Brain, and Behavior Research Center (CIMCYC) at the University of Granada, in collaboration with the University of Castilla-La Mancha, has conducted a study that sheds light on the close ...
Jan 15, 2026
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Long-term care for older people is challenging for everyone. The costs are high and the quality of care is unpredictable at best, often falling short.
Dec 11, 2025
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Two recent studies from the University of Eastern Finland show that social support plays an important role in health and well-being in later life. Having access to adequate social support is associated with longevity among ...
Nov 28, 2025
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Republicans in Congress intend to cut about US$880 billion in federal health care spending.
May 13, 2025
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