Posts Tagged ‘seniors’
Lifelong musicians may keep ears in tune
NORTHWESTERN (US) — Age-related delays in neural timing are not inevitable and can be avoided or offset with musical training, according to a new study. Continue…
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 12:05 - 3 Comments
Health & Medicine - Jan 17, 2012 12:40 - 1 Comment
Gym benefits draw healthy seniors to Medicare
BROWN (US) — Medicare plans aren’t allowed to exclude unhealthy—and costly—seniors, but some plans get around the restriction by offering gym memberships to draw in healthier—and more profitable—members. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jan 5, 2012 12:57 - 1 Comment
Middle-lane driving keeps seniors safe
U. LEEDS (UK) —Driving in the middle lane is a built-in mechanism older adults use to stay safe behind the wheel. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 23, 2011 8:07 - 1 Comment
Therapy gap for depressed black seniors
RUTGERS (US) — African Americans seniors are the least likely to be diagnosed with depression, and if diagnosed, the least likely to receive treatment, researchers report. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Oct 13, 2011 11:19 - 1 Comment
Inflammation overload may harm heart
UC DAVIS (US) — New research about inflammation’s role in heart disease underscores the need to consider a broader range of immune-system factors to find accurate biomarkers, especially in relation to age. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Sep 30, 2011 13:41 - 1 Comment
Alzheimer’s marker rises, falls with sleep
WASHINGTON U.-ST. LOUIS (US) — A marker for Alzheimer’s disease fluctuates in the spinal fluid in a daily pattern that echoes the sleep cycle. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Aug 11, 2011 12:39 - 1 Comment
Exercise safeguards seniors’ memory
U. COLORADO (US) — Even a small amount of physical exercise can significantly protect the elderly from long-term memory loss that can occur suddenly following infection, illness, or injury. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jun 23, 2011 13:03 - 4 Comments
For some nurses, satisfaction trumps pay
RICE U. (US) — Pay plays a relatively small role in a nurse’s decision to stay at or leave a job in a nursing home, according to new research. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jun 13, 2011 16:29 - 3 Comments
Brainy tasks keep seniors mentally fit
U. ILLINOIS (US) — Senior adults should find challenging activities that are not too difficult or too easy. Doing so can result in cognitive benefits, according to new research. (more…)
Top Stories - Apr 26, 2011 12:10 - 1 Comment
Aging musicians have sharp brains
EMORY (US) — Playing a musical instrument throughout life may help fight cognitive decline as we age. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Mar 3, 2011 12:44 - 1 Comment
Dosages leave seniors dazed
NORTHWESTERN (US) — Vague dosing instructions and multiple prescriptions can be confusing to many older patients, who don’t realize it is more efficient to take them in combination. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 23, 2011 12:11 - 0 Comments
Caregiver mistakes risky for seniors
NORTHWESTERN (US) — Basic tasks, such as sorting medications into pillboxes, are challenging for many caregivers paid to assist seniors living at home. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 8, 2011 17:41 - 1 Comment
Health cost cuts don’t sway seniors
BROWN (US) — Deep cuts in co-pays for outpatient mental health care aren’t enough to motivate senior citizens to get the care they need. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jan 24, 2011 14:21 - 2 Comments
Sleep meds put seniors’ safety at risk
U. COLORADO (US) — Taking one of the world’s most commonly prescribed sleep medications puts senior adults at significant risk for nighttime falls and potential injury—and essentially doubles cognitive impairment. (more…)
Society & Culture - Dec 20, 2010 12:42 - 0 Comments
Older and emotionally smarter
UC BERKELEY (US) — Older people have a hard time keeping a lid on their feelings, but are more empathetic and better able to see the positive side of stressful situations. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jul 12, 2010 10:32 - 3 Comments
Maintaining mobility with ‘Smart Walker’
CORNELL (US)—An electronic button braking system that replaces bicycle-style squeeze brakes will make rolling walkers safer and easier to use. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jul 6, 2010 12:05 - 1 Comment
Depression hinders recovery from stroke
U. LEEDS (UK)—Depression after stroke is not uncommon, but is expected to be short-lived. When it lasts for several months and becomes severe, physical recovery is affected as well. (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…)
Health & Medicine - Apr 6, 2010 9:40 - 7 Comments
Senior road warriors losing the safety battle
U. ROCHESTER (US)—Continuing to ride a motorcycle may keep some senior citizens young at heart, but they are more likely to be injured or die as a result of a mishap when compared to their younger counterparts. (more…)
