Every year falls affect approximately one in three older adults living at home, with approximately one in 10 falls resulting in serious injury. Even if an injury does not occur, the fear of falling can lead to reduced activity and a loss of independence. Research has shown that vitamin D...
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New, rapid dementia screening tool rivals ‘gold standard’ clinical evaluations
Test takes 3-5 minutes to complete and can be used by a layperson Determining whether or not an individual has dementia and to what degree is a long and laborious process that can take an experienced professional such as a clinician about four to five hours to administer, interpret and...
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Exercise can improve brain function in older adults
Older adults can improve their focus and attention by raising their fitness level, new research shows New research conducted at the University of Kansas Medical Center indicates that older adults can improve brain function by raising their fitness level. Jeffrey Burns, M.D., professor of neurology and co-director of the KU...
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Everyday access to nature improves quality of life in older adults
Results from a recent study highlight the importance of everyday contact with nature for wellbeing in later life Natural environments are known to promote physical, mental, and spiritual healing. People can attain health benefits by spending time outside, often in remote places to “get away from it all.” Now research...
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Pet ownership and its potential benefits for older adults
Research published in Activities, Adaption & Aging calls for increased understanding about older adults, the relationship between pet ownership and health, and the current barriers which limit older adults’ chances to own a pet. The study, Fostering the Human-Animal Bond for Older Adults, goes into detail about physical and financial...
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Light-intensity exercise could prove beneficial to older adults, new research shows
An easy walk, slow dancing, leisurely sports such as table tennis, household chores and other light-intensity exercise may be nearly as effective as moderate or vigorous exercise for older adults – if they get enough of that type of activity. Light exercise such as walking may be as beneficial as...
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