https://medicalxpress.com/gerontology-geriatrics-news/ en-us Latest medical news and research in Geriatric Palliative Care 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 cabinet, you may unwittingly come across a drug that holds a key to longevity. Could that nasal spray for your stuffy nose be repurposed to reverse one or more of the processes of aging? https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-drugs-repurposed-longevity-network-aging.html Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:20:04 EDT news701683864 A new USC-led study finds Alzheimer's disease and related dementias will cost the United States an estimated $818 billion this year, driven largely by often-overlooked costs to persons living with dementia and family and friends providing their care. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-dementia-billion-unpaid-burden.html Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:20:01 EDT news701510984 Researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) have found that how quickly an older adult can execute a voluntary step—especially when distracted (concurrently performed cognitive task)—may serve as a valuable clinical predictor of survival. The exploratory study suggests that dynamic balance assessments capture an integration of neuromuscular vitality and central cognitive processing, offering a window into an individual's long-term functional health. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-quickly-older-adults-longevity.html Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:40:07 EDT news701353880 Some people might not mind spending time alone, but new research with data from 18 countries suggests that older people who struggle with loneliness—rather than strictly being alone—may experience faster mental and physical decline. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-loneliness-cognitive-impairment-shorter-life.html Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:40:02 EDT news700834122 Just 4 minutes of daily strengthening exercise dramatically increases key factors in quality of life for older adults, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State College of Medicine. Results published in PLOS One show that strength—which affects fall risk, longevity, independent living and more—significantly improved for adults 65 and older in as little as 12 weeks. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-minutes-daily-resistance-quadruple-older.html Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:40:04 EDT news700234064 Researchers found postoperative delirium was strongly associated with long-term cognitive decline and the effect was not explained by rehospitalizations, highlighting the long-term impact of delirium on brain health. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-delirium-surgery-strong-predictor-cognitive.html Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:00:06 EDT news699884881