Posts Tagged ‘elderly’
Weak synapses may cause lines to blur
USC (US) — Neurons in the primary visual cortex respond selectively to lines and edges of visual images, allowing the brain to distinguish their orientation, according to a new study. Continue…
Tuesday, August 23, 2011 11:45 - 0 Comments
Health & Medicine - Jun 10, 2011 12:56 - 1 Comment
Elderly misjudge what’s within reach
TEXAS A&M (US) — Older people’s inability to judge stepping and reaching distances can lead to falls and injuries, but training targeted at improving cognitive ability can help them cope. (more…)
Society & Culture - Mar 15, 2011 15:43 - 0 Comments
Short shrift for China’s growing elderly
BROWN (US) — China’s surging elderly population is forcing a move away from traditional family care, creating a largely unregulated boom in the country’s nursing home industry. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jan 31, 2011 16:27 - 0 Comments
Lax care for weakest residents
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — More than one in five elderly nursing home residents in Michigan are neglected—and the most vulnerable—those with severe physical and behavior problems stemming from an illness like dementia—are often victimized the most. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 29, 2010 12:06 - 0 Comments
Hispanics hit hard by flu shot delays
U. ROCHESTER (US) — Disparities in flu vaccination rates based on race, ethnicity, and age grow even larger in years when the vaccine supply is limited or delayed. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Nov 2, 2010 11:48 - 0 Comments
For elderly, any fall is a bad fall
U. ROCHESTER (US) — While simple falls, such as slipping while walking off a curb, may seem relatively harmless, they can actually lead to severe injury and death in elderly individuals. (more…)
Society & Culture - Sep 29, 2010 10:59 - 0 Comments
Black seniors abused, swindled more
U. PITTSBURGH (US) — African American seniors could be twice as likely to be the victims of psychological abuse as elders of other races. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jul 14, 2010 17:16 - 1 Comment
Elderly often silent victims of abuse
U. NOTTINGHAM (UK)—Because most domestic violence surveys tend to focus on younger women, older women who suffer or have suffered domestic abuse are historically a silent section of society. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Apr 9, 2010 12:28 - 0 Comments
Home care enhances elderly patients’ lives
YALE (US) —Services to assist with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and walking, are needed for all older persons at the end of life, regardless of the conditions leading to their deaths, but are most needed by those dying from advanced dementia. (more…)
Society & Culture - Mar 31, 2010 13:18 - 1 Comment
Happy seniors dwell on the good ol’ days
IOWA STATE (US)—Past satisfaction with life—even if it comes from simple accomplishments—is the key to happiness in later years, a new study shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jan 11, 2010 18:00 - 3 Comments
FDA drug warnings under the microscope
U. ROCHESTER—An FDA safety warning for commonly prescribed antipsychotic medications resulted in a decline in usage among the elderly with dementia, a new study shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Mar 19, 2009 12:32 - 1 Comment
Feelings of isolation linked to health issues for seniors
U. CHICAGO (US)—Older adults who can adjust to being alone appear to have fewer health problems than those who feel lonely and disconnected, regardless of their actual levels of connectedness. (more…)
