Elderly: Greater Risk for Alcohol Impairment than Teens

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[03/05/2013] An acute dose of alcohol may cause greater impairment in coordination, learning and memory in the elderly than in young people, according to a study by Baylor University. Elderly: Greater Risk for Alcohol Impairment than Teens - Read more

Elderly Are Happier if Their Earlier Life Has Been Happy

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[05/04/2013] University of Granada researchers connect the present and past happiness of over 65s (men and women) with different personal and socio-demographic characteristics. Elderly Are Happier if Their Earlier Life Has Been Happy - Read more

Tackling Issues of Sexuality among People with Dementia

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[25/03/2013] Managing the delicate issue of sexual expression amongst people with dementia is the focus of a new education resource produced by Griffith University researcher Cindy Jones.Tackling Issues of Sexuality among People with Dementia - Read more

Elderly: Hospital Recovery in Motion

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[18/03/2013] A new study has found a link between the activity levels of elderly people who have just been released from the hospital and the risk that they will require readmission within 30 days.Elderly: Hospital Recovery in Motion - Read more

Elderly Benefit from Home-Based DVD Exercise Program

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[13/03/2013] Fitness DVDs are a multimillion-dollar business, and those targeting adults over the age of 55 are a major part of the market. With names like "Boomers on the Move," "Stronger Seniors" and "Ageless Yoga," the programs promise much, but few have ever been rigorously tested.Elderly Benefit from Home-Based DVD Exercise Program - Read more

Test-Taking Improves Learning for the Elderly

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[11/03/2013] Older adults who haven't been in school for a while are as capable of learning from tests as younger adults and college students, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association.Test-Taking Improves Learning for the Elderly - Read more

Stress Symptoms in Midlife Predict Old-Age Disability

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[25/02/2013] Recently published prospective cohort study by Jenni Kulmala and co-workers from the Gerontology Research Center (GEREC) at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, provides strong evidence that perceived work-related stress in midlife predicts functional limitations and disability later in old age.Stress Symptoms in Midlife Predict Old-Age Disability - Read more

Thigh Fat Maybe Responsible for Mobility Loss in the Elderly

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[20/02/2013] A new study shows that an increase in fat throughout the thigh is predictive of mobility loss in otherwise healthy older adults.Thigh Fat Maybe Responsible for Mobility Loss in the Elderly - Read more

Reading, Writing, Playing Games Help Aging Brains Stay Healthy

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[19/12/2012] Mental activities like reading and writing can preserve structural integrity in the brains of older people, according to a new study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).Reading, Writing, Playing Games Help Aging Brains Stay Healthy - Read more

Elderly: Group Interaction Is the Key to Significant Health Outcomes

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[17/12/2012] The health benefits of 'water clubs' in care homes for the elderly, where residents gather together regularly to drink water, owe as least as much to the social nature of the activity as to the value of drinking water itself, an investigation by psychologists has shown.Elderly: Group Interaction Is the Key to Significant Health Outcomes - Read more

Musculo-Skeletal Fitness is Strong Predictor of Mortality

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[17/12/2012] A simple screening test of musculo-skeletal fitness has proved remarkably predictive of all-cause mortality in a study of more than 2000 middle-aged and older men and women.Musculo-Skeletal Fitness is Strong Predictor of Mortality - Read more

Software Improves Quality of Sound for Hearing Aid Users

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[14/11/2012] A new software product developed by researchers at the University of Cambridge could greatly improve sound perception for users of hearing aids. Software Improves Quality of Sound for Hearing Aid Users - Read more

Palliative Care Experts Call for Better Home Care

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[12/11/2012] Improved home care resources for people, who would prefer to die at home, are key to providing better end of life care and reducing the strain of the United Kingdom's ageing population on the National Health Service (NHS). Palliative Care Experts Call for Better Home Care - Read more

Frail, Older Adults Are More Likely to Be Food Insufficient

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[07/11/2012] A national study of older Americans shows those who have limited mobility and low physical activity are five times more likely to report that they often don't have enough to eat, defined as "food insufficiency," than older adults who were not frail.Frail, Older Adults Are More Likely to Be Food Insufficient - Read more

Positive Thinking Prevents Health Problems

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[31/10/2012] “Always look on the bright side of life.” Thanks to a new study from Concordia University, this catchy refrain offers a prescription for staying healthy during one's golden years, since adopting a positive attitude later in life positively alters body functions.Positive Thinking Prevents Health Problems - Read more

Robots In the Home of Older Adults?

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[29/10/2012] Robots have the potential to help older adults with daily activities that can become more challenging with age. But are people willing to use and accept the new technology?Robots In the Home of Older Adults? - Read more

Acceptance of Help From Robots

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[22/10/2012] Most older adults prefer to maintain their independence and remain in their own homes as they age, and robotic technology can help make this a reality. Acceptance of Help From Robots - Read more

Chewing Ability Linked to Reduced Dementia Risk

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[17/10/2012] Can you bite into an apple? If so, you are more likely to maintain mental abilities, according to new research from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden. Chewing Ability Linked to Reduced Dementia Risk - Read more

Home-based Assessment Tool for Dementia Screening

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[12/10/2012] With baby boomers approaching the age of 65 and new cases of Alzheimer's disease expected to increase by 50 percent by the year 2030, Georgia Tech researchers have created a tool that allows adults to screen themselves for early signs of dementia.Home-based Assessment Tool for Dementia Screening - Read more

Nanoparticles Against Aging

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[10/10/2012] A team of Spanish scientists of the Asociación RUVID has developed an intelligent nanodevice that lays the foundations for the future development of new therapies against aging. The device consists of nanoparticles that can selectively release drugs in aged human cells. Nanoparticles Against Aging - Read more

Population Aging Will Have Long-term Implications for Economy

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[08/10/2012] The aging of the United States population will have broad economic consequences for the country, particularly for federal programs that support the elderly, and its long-term effects on all generations will be mediated by how - and how quickly - the nation responds, says a new congressionally mandated report from the National Research Council.Population Aging Will Have Long-term Implications for Economy - Read more

Better Memory With Computerized Brain Fitness Program

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[14/09/2012] University of California-Los Angeles researchers found that older adults who regularly used a brain fitness program played on a computer demonstrated significantly improved memory and language skills.Better Memory With Computerized Brain Fitness Program - Read more

Diabetes Problem in Minority Ethnic Populations

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[12/09/2012] Half of all people of South Asian, African and African Caribbean descent will develop diabetes by age 80 according to a study of the Wellcome Trust and British Heart Foundation.Diabetes Problem in Minority Ethnic Populations - Read more

“Magic carpet” Could Help Prevent Falls

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[05/09/2012] Tiny electronics at the edges act as sensors and relay signals to a computer. These signals can then be analysed to show the image of the footprint and identify gradual changes in walking behaviour or a sudden incident such as a fall or trip.“Magic carpet” Could Help Prevent Falls - Read more

“Exergames” Not Perfect, but Can Lead to More Exercise

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[10/08/2012] Active video games (AVGs), also known as "exergames", are not the perfect solution to the nation's sedentary ways, but they can play a role in getting some people to be more active. Researchers say that most of the AVGs provide only "light-to-moderate" intensity physical activity.“Exergames” Not Perfect, but Can Lead to More Exercise - Read more

Elderly with Diabetes Benefit Long from Interventions

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[06/08/2012] Middle-aged and older adults with diabetes showed substantial survival rates in a new University of Michigan Health System study of retirees. Survival rates were strong even for adults living in nursing homes or who have multiple health issues like dementia and disabilities that make self-managed care for diabetes difficult.Elderly with Diabetes Benefit Long from Interventions - Read more

Robotic Assistance for The Elderly

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[03/08/2012] A team of EU-funded researchers has developed a robotic companion and intelligent home environment that could help elderly people live richer and more independent lives and reduce the burden placed on healthcare services.Robotic Assistance for The Elderly - Read more

Lower Vitamin D Could Increase Risk of Dying Older Adults

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[30/07/2012] A new study concludes that among older adults – especially those who are frail – low levels of vitamin D can mean a much greater risk of death.Lower Vitamin D Could Increase Risk of Dying Older Adults - Read more

A Good Night's Sleep of a Nursing Home

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[23/07/2012] Tired? Scientists have discovered another possible benefit of a night of restful and uninterrupted sleep. According to a new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health fragmented or interrupted sleep could predict future placement in a nursing home or assisted living facility.A Good Night's Sleep of a Nursing Home - Read more

Elder Abuse Affects Latinos Disproportionately

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[23/07/2012] A sobering new study by researchers from the University of Southern California Davis School of Gerontology finds that elder abuse in low-income Latino communities goes largely unreported.Elder Abuse Affects Latinos Disproportionately - Read more

Older Adults Need More Vitamin D

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[25/06/2012] Older adults who do not get enough vitamin D – either from diet, supplements or sun exposure – may be at increased risk of developing mobility limitations and disability, according to new research from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Centre.Older Adults Need More Vitamin D - Read more

More Support for Women Caring for Elderly Men

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[20/06/2012] The hardest aspect of looking after your partner after stroke is not the physical disability but personality changes and a lack of support from society. This has been highlighted in a study from the Sahlgrenska Academy, at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.More Support for Women Caring for Elderly Men - Read more

Early Menopause: Milder Form of Rheumatoid Arthritis

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[18/06/2012] A new study shows that early menopause predicts a milder form of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). New insights on factors influencing RA are good news for sufferers of the chronic inflammatory disease that currently affects over 2 million women in Europe.Early Menopause: Milder Form of Rheumatoid Arthritis - Read more

Ill, Older Patients Often Live Final Days in Hospital

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[11/06/2012] Half of adults over age 65 made at least one emergency department (ED) visit in the last month of life, in a study led by a physician at the University of California San Francisco. Three quarters of ED visits led to hospital admissions, and more than two-thirds of those admitted to the hospital died there.Ill, Older Patients Often Live Final Days in Hospital - Read more

Thin as a Baby - a Diabetic in Old Age?

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[04/06/2012] Small babies had significantly higher blood glucose and insulin levels and a higher risk of diabetes at the age of 75 and older. The risk of diabetes in old age was five-fold among those born small but who were obese in midlife compared to those with higher birth weight and low body mass index in adulthood.Thin as a Baby - a Diabetic in Old Age? - Read more

Video Games Adequately for Older Adults

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[04/06/2012] Advances in technology have brought the video gaming experience closer to that of traditional physical games. Although systems, such as the Wii, that incorporate these features fly off the shelves, the increasingly complex technology may alienate certain segments of the population, including seniors.Video Games Adequately for Older Adults - Read more

Lifelong Mobility Project Gets Under Way in Mexico

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[01/06/2012] A team of global partners has tasked itself with the daunting challenge of bringing mobility to disabled children of developing nations.Lifelong Mobility Project Gets Under Way in Mexico - Read more

Low Vitamin D in Diet Increases Stroke Risk

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[30/05/2012] Japanese-American men who did not eat foods rich in vitamin D had a higher risk of stroke later in life, according to results of a 34-year study of the University of Hawaii in Honolulu.Low Vitamin D in Diet Increases Stroke Risk - Read more

"Personality Genes" May Help Account for Longevity

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[25/05/2012] Researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine have found that personality traits like being outgoing, optimistic, easygoing, and enjoying laughter as well as staying engaged in activities may also be part of the longevity genes mix."Personality Genes" May Help Account for Longevity - Read more

Elderly Women at Higher Risk for Stroke

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[14/05/2012] Older women who have been diagnosed with an irregular heart beat are at higher risk of stroke than men. A new study shows that warfarin, the most common anticoagulant therapy used to prevent stroke in patients with Atrial fibrillation (AF) may not be as effective in women, 75 years or older, as in men.Elderly Women at Higher Risk for Stroke - Read more

Berries Keep Your Brain Sharp

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[07/05/2012] Berries are good for you, that is no secret. But can strawberries and blueberries actually keep your brain sharp in old age? A new study finds that a high intake of flavonoid rich berries can delay memory decline in older women by 2.5 years.Berries Keep Your Brain Sharp - Read more

Fluctuating Sense of Control Linked to Cognitive Ability

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[30/04/2012] Everyone has moments when they feel more in control of their lives than at other times. New research from North Carolina State University shows that this sense of control fluctuates more often, and more quickly, than previously thought – and that this sense of control may actively affect cognitive abilities.Fluctuating Sense of Control Linked to Cognitive Ability - Read more

Ways to Evaluate End-of-Life Care in Nursing Homes

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[18/04/2012] While nursing homes are the place where an estimated 30 per cent of Americans die, there currently exists no way to compare which institutions do a better job at managing end of life care. A new study is starting a discussion over the need to create end of life quality measures in order to both inform consumers and provide nursing homes with incentive to improve care.Ways to Evaluate End-of-Life Care in Nursing Homes - Read more

Ambient Assisted-Living Technology Supports Active Ageing

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[16/04/2012] Loneliness from being disconnected from friends and family, fears about health and safety and worries about security are some of the many burdens of old age. European Union-funded researchers are proving how technology can alleviate the problems.Ambient Assisted-Living Technology Supports Active Ageing - Read more

Temperature Variability May Increase Mortality Risk

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[11/04/2012] New research from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) suggests that seemingly small changes in summer temperature swings may shorten life expectancy for elderly people with chronic medical conditions, and could result in thousands of additional deaths each year.Temperature Variability May Increase Mortality Risk - Read more

Hospitalised Older People May Have Increased Risk of Memory Problems

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[02/04/2012] A new study suggests that older people may have an increased risk of problems with memory and thinking abilities after being in the hospital.Hospitalised Older People May Have Increased Risk of Memory Problems - Read more

Stroke Risk: Aspirin May Counteract Potential Trans Fat-Related

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[26/03/2012] Older women whose diets include a substantial amount of trans fats are more likely than their counterparts to suffer an ischemic stroke, a new study of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill shows.Stroke Risk: Aspirin May Counteract Potential Trans Fat-Related - Read more

Excess Fat May Be 'Protective' in Seniors over 85

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[21/03/2012] Though obesity increases the risk of an early death, shaving an average of six to seven years off a person's lifespan, Tel Aviv University researchers have found that this trend may reverse itself after the age of 85.Excess Fat May Be 'Protective' in Seniors over 85 - Read more

Research: Racial Gap in Dementia

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[16/03/2012] In a new study, one researcher will explore why in old age, blacks are much more likely to have dementia than whites.Research: Racial Gap in Dementia - Read more

Hearing Loss Linked to 3-Fold Risk of Falling

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[07/03/2012] Hearing loss has been linked with a variety of medical, social and cognitive ills, including dementia. However, a new study led by a Johns Hopkins researcher suggests that hearing loss may also be a risk factor for another huge public health problem: falls.Hearing Loss Linked to 3-Fold Risk of Falling - Read more

Exercise in Early Twenties May Lower Risk of Osteoporosis

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[05/03/2012] Physical exercise in the early twenties improves bone development and may reduce the risk of fractures later in life, reveals a study of more than 800 Swedish men carried out at the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.Exercise in Early Twenties May Lower Risk of Osteoporosis - Read more

March 2012: Conflicts in Care

Whether forcible encroachments or illegal employment of nursing staff – there are more problems in geriatric care than most people suppose. Many conflicts originate from ignorance, excessive demand or financial difficulties. Our Topic of the Month March shows you how to solve „Conflicts in Care“.March 2012: Conflicts in Care - Read more

Violence in Care: "It Starts with a Mean Word and Ends with Murdering“

Senior citizens in need of care become more and more often victims of violent encroachments. Potential culprits are informal caregivers or the nursing staff. What affected people should do and how such situations can be avoided – the experts of a Germany-wide emergency call advice centre in Bonn know it.Violence in Care: "It Starts with a Mean Word and Ends with Murdering“ - Read more

Dignity Counts When Caring for Older People

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[29/02/2012] According to research funded by UK Research Councils' New Dynamics of Ageing programme (NDA), healthcare providers must avoid taking a “blanket view” of how to help older people cope with the ageing process.Dignity Counts When Caring for Older People - Read more

Cognitive Problems Common Among Non-Demented Elderly

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[24/02/2012] Both subjective and objective cognitive impairment are highly common among non-demented elderly Swedes, with an overall prevalence of 39 per cent and 25 per cent respectively, according to a nationwide twin study by researchers of Karolinska Institutet.Cognitive Problems Common Among Non-Demented Elderly - Read more

“Very Promising” Treatment for Huntington Disease

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[20/02/2012] Researchers at the University of Alberta (U of A) have discovered a promising new therapy for Huntington disease that restores lost motor skills and may delay or stop the progression of the disease based on lab model tests, says the lead researcher.“Very Promising” Treatment for Huntington Disease - Read more

Children Exposed to Anaesthesia Show Elevated Rates of ADHD

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[15/02/2012] Mayo Clinic researchers have found that multiple exposures to anaesthesia at a young age are associated with higher rates of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).Children Exposed to Anaesthesia Show Elevated Rates of ADHD - Read more

Seniors Show Greater Life Satisfaction

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[15/02/2012] Study results found that healthy older adults reported less negative thinking compared to other age groups, leading to greater life satisfaction in seniors.Seniors Show Greater Life Satisfaction - Read more

Tackling Financial Exploitation of Elderly People

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[13/02/2012] Professionals who are in close contact with elderly people could soon be in a better position to spot if they are being financially exploited, for example through a lottery scam or by a deceitful relative draining the bank account, thanks to a new study funded by the UK Research Councils' New Dynamics of Ageing programme (NDA).Tackling Financial Exploitation of Elderly People - Read more

Survey Tracks “55+” Attitudes About the Environment

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[06/02/2012] An international survey led by Simon Fraser University's Gerontology Research Centre and the University of York's (UK) Stockholm Environment Institute is tracking attitudes about the environment among those over 55.Survey Tracks “55+” Attitudes About the Environment - Read more

Factors that Predict Walking Difficulty in Elderly

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[27/01/2012] Yale School of Medicine researchers have found that the likelihood of becoming disabled with age increases with the following factors: having a chronic condition or cognitive impairment, low physical activity or slower gross motor coordination.Factors that Predict Walking Difficulty in Elderly - Read more

"Exergames" May Provide Cognitive Benefit for Older Adults

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[23/01/2012] Virtual reality-enhanced exercise, or "exergames," combining physical exercise with computer-simulated environments and interactive videogame features, can yield a greater cognitive benefit for older adults than traditional exercise alone, according to a new study."Exergames" May Provide Cognitive Benefit for Older Adults - Read more

Enhancing Cognition in Older Adults also Changes Personality

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[23/01/2012] A program designed to boost cognition in older adults also increased their openness to new experiences, researchers report, demonstrating for the first time that a non-drug intervention in older adults can change a personality trait.Enhancing Cognition in Older Adults also Changes Personality - Read more

MS Patients: Hopes for Reversing Age-Associated Effects

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[18/01/2012] New research of the University of Cambridge highlights the possibility of reversing ageing in the central nervous system for multiple sclerosis (MS) patients.MS Patients: Hopes for Reversing Age-Associated Effects - Read more

Autism Researchers Make Exciting Strides

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[09/01/2012] Teaching young children with autism to imitate others may improve a broader range of social skills, according to a new study by a Michigan State University scholar.Autism Researchers Make Exciting Strides - Read more

Elderly Long-Term Care Residents Suffer Cognitively During Disasters

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[09/01/2012] In a summer with unprecedented weather events, from tornados, floods, fires and hurricanes, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing found that physiological changes associated with aging and the presence of chronic illness make older adults more susceptible to illness or injury, even death, during a disaster.Elderly Long-Term Care Residents Suffer Cognitively During Disasters - Read more

Elderly Emergency Patients Less Likely to Receive Pain Medication

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[06/01/2012] A new study of University of North Carolina School of Medicine finds that people 75 years old or older are less likely to receive any pain medication in hospital emergency departments than middle aged people – those between 35 and 54 years old.Elderly Emergency Patients Less Likely to Receive Pain Medication - Read more

Lying and Sitting More Comfortably

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[16/12/2011] People who have to sit at work often have back pain. People permanently confined to bed are even worse off – they frequently develop bed sores. New smart cushioning is intended to eliminate the discomforts of lying and sitting. An integrated sensor system equalises pressure selectively.Lying and Sitting More Comfortably - Read more

Alzheimer's Disease Affects Women More than Men

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[14/12/2011] Many women suffer memory loss or confusion at some point in their lives, but as many as 5 million Americans suffer from a much more serious disease, Alzheimer's. According to statistics from the National Institute on Aging, Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia in older people.Alzheimer's Disease Affects Women More than Men - Read more

Elderly Lose Ability to Distinguish Between Odours

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[12/12/2011] Scientists studying how the sense of smell changes as people age, found that olfactory sensory neurons in those 60 and over showed an unexpected response to odour that made it more difficult to distinguish specific smells.Elderly Lose Ability to Distinguish Between Odours - Read more

Poor Quality of Care at For-Profit Nursing Homes

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[02/12/2011] The nation's largest for-profit nursing homes deliver significantly lower quality of care because they typically have fewer staff nurses than non-profit and government-owned nursing homes. That's the finding of a new study of University of California – San Francisco.Poor Quality of Care at For-Profit Nursing Homes - Read more

Half of Cancer Survivors Have Ill Health in Later Years

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[30/11/2011] Forty-five per cent of cancer survivors in Northern Ireland suffer from physical and mental health problems years after their treatment has finished, according to new research from Macmillan Cancer Support and Queen’s University Belfast.Half of Cancer Survivors Have Ill Health in Later Years - Read more

Obesity Hormone Increases the Risk of Osteoporosis

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[25/11/2011] While obesity is a well-known cause of cardiovascular disease, research from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, has now revealed that the body's obesity hormones – adiponectin - are also linked to osteoporosis and an increased risk of fractures.Obesity Hormone Increases the Risk of Osteoporosis - Read more

Assessing Memory Performance in Older Adults

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[23/11/2011] Ayanna Thomas of Tufts University and her colleague Stacey J. Duboisset want to investigate how implicitly held negative stereotypes about aging could influence memory performance in older adults.Assessing Memory Performance in Older Adults - Read more

New Cognition: Diagnosis and Treatment of ADHD in Children

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[23/11/2011] Updated guidelines from the American Academy of Paediatrics (AAP) offer new information on diagnosing and treating Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in younger children and in adolescents.New Cognition: Diagnosis and Treatment of ADHD in Children - Read more

Elderly Lose Ability to Distinguish between Odors

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[16/11/2011] Scientists found that olfactory sensory neurons in those 60 and over showed an unexpected response to odor that made it more difficult to distinguish specific smells, putting them at greater risk from dangerous chemicals and poor nutrition. Elderly Lose Ability to Distinguish between Odors - Read more

Falls Prevention in Parkinson's Disease

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[11/11/2011] A study has analysed the results of an exercise programme to prevent falls in those with Parkinson's disease.Falls Prevention in Parkinson's Disease - Read more

Age and BMI: Likelihood of Developing Gestational Diabetes

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[07/11/2011] Age and body mass index (BMI) are important risk factors for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) particularly amongst South Asian and Black African women finds new research.Age and BMI: Likelihood of Developing Gestational Diabetes - Read more

More Screening Needed to Identify Depression

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[31/10/2011] On the surface they appear unaffected, but people who have mild strokes may live with hidden disabilities, including depression, vision problems and difficulty thinking, according to a study.More Screening Needed to Identify Depression - Read more

Women Do Not Get Enough Vitamin D During the Menopause

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[24/10/2011] A healthy diet is especially important during the menopause – a period in which the risk of suffering from health problems increases. Various studies analyse the diet of peri- and postmenopausal women in Spain alongside the troubles that come with this transition. The results show that all of those groups studied have a deficient intake of vitamin D.Women Do Not Get Enough Vitamin D During the Menopause - Read more

Living with Dementia and Making Decisions

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[05/10/2011] People with dementia can still make decisions in their everyday lives and with support from partners can continue to do so as their condition advances. This is one of the preliminary findings of a two-year research project into how married couples living with dementia make decisions on a daily basis.Living with Dementia and Making Decisions - Read more

World Alzheimer's Day 2011: "Faces of Dementia"

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[21/09/2011] The theme for World Alzheimer's Day 2011 is 'Faces of dementia'. In much different materials and activities Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI) and Alzheimer associations across the world will focus on the many issues surrounding the 'Faces of dementia'.World Alzheimer's Day 2011: "Faces of Dementia" - Read more

Science Finding is Music to the Ears

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[14/09/2011] A study led by scientists of Baycrest's Rotman Research Institute in Toronto has found the first evidence that lifelong musicians experience less age-related hearing problems than non-musicians.Science Finding is Music to the Ears - Read more

Age-Related Conditions Develop Faster in Adults with Diabetes

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[12/08/2011] Middle-aged adults with diabetes are much more likely to develop age-related conditions than their counterparts who don't have diabetes, according to a new study by the University of Michigan Health System.Age-Related Conditions Develop Faster in Adults with Diabetes - Read more

Alzheimer's Disease: Four New Genes for Risk

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[10/08/2011] Researchers from a consortium that includes Columbia University Medical Center identified four new genes linked to late-onset Alzheimer's disease. Each of these genes adds to the risk of developing this most common form of the disease, and together they offer a portal into the causes of Alzheimer's. Alzheimer's Disease: Four New Genes for Risk - Read more

Competency Tests for Elderly Drivers

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[27/07/2011] Researchers studying driving habits and accident rates among the elderly found a majority surveyed supported mandatory retesting of drivers based on age while saying they would hand over the keys if a doctor or loved one said they were no longer fit to drive.Competency Tests for Elderly Drivers - Read more

Elderly People: Risks and Benefits of Alcohol Drinking

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[20/07/2011] A new report has been published related primarily to problems of unrecognised alcohol misuse among the elderly. The report provides guidelines for psychiatrists and family physicians on how to find and how to treat elderly people with misuse of alcohol and drugs.Elderly People: Risks and Benefits of Alcohol Drinking - Read more

Service Robots in Nursing Homes: Popular Among Residents and Carers Alike

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[18/07/2011] The "WiMi-Care" project has explored ways in which the robot assistant "Care-O-bot" developed at Fraunhofer IPA can be used to serve drinks to residents at an old people's home and additionally to act as an entertainment platform.Service Robots in Nursing Homes: Popular Among Residents and Carers Alike - Read more

Planning Is Key to a Healthy and Happy Retirement

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[29/06/2011] For many older adults, chronic health problems and poor planning often hinder the enjoyment of retirement. Now, a researcher has found that planning for changes in lifestyle and health leads to better retirement for married couples.Planning Is Key to a Healthy and Happy Retirement - Read more

Olive Oil May Help Prevent Stroke in Older People

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[22/06/2011] It is not only delicious, but maybe also very helpful: A new study suggests that consuming olive oil may help prevent a stroke in older people. Olive Oil May Help Prevent Stroke in Older People - Read more

Driving Errors Increase with Age among Older Drivers

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[06/06/2011] Even healthy adults with a safe driving record tend to make more driving errors as they age, including potentially dangerous mistakes, such as failing to check blind spots, according to a study published by the American Psychological Association. Driving Errors Increase with Age among Older Drivers - Read more

Fifty Plus in Ireland: Results from Study Of 8,000 Older People

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[16/05/2011] The first results from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA), a national study of 8,000 older people aged 50 and over in Ireland, were launched by the Minister for Health and Children, Dr James Reilly. Fifty Plus in Ireland: Results from Study Of 8,000 Older People - Read more

Study: Link between Musical Activity and High Cognitive Aging

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[05/05/2011] A study found that older individuals who spent a significant amount of time throughout life playing a musical instrument perform better on some cognitive tests than individuals who did not play an instrument. Study: Link between Musical Activity and High Cognitive Aging - Read more

Higher Levels of Social Activity Decrease the Risk of Cognitive Decline

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[02/05/2011] According to a new study, frequent social activity may help to prevent or delay cognitive decline in old age. If you want to keep your brain healthy, it turns out that visiting friends, attending parties, and even going to church might be just as good for you as crossword puzzles.Higher Levels of Social Activity Decrease the Risk of Cognitive Decline - Read more

Moderate Exercise Improves Brain Blood Flow in Elderly Women

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[27/04/2011] Research conducted at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital's Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine in Dallas suggests that it's never too late for women to reap the benefits of moderate aerobic exercise.Moderate Exercise Improves Brain Blood Flow in Elderly Women - Read more

Older Workers Benefit from High-Tech Health Promotion

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[20/04/2011] Older workers benefit most from a modest health behaviour program when it combines a web-based risk assessment with personal coaching.Older Workers Benefit from High-Tech Health Promotion - Read more

Older Lesbians and Gays: Higher Rates of Chronic Disease

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[06/04/2011] Members of California's aging lesbian, gay and bisexual population are more likely to suffer from certain chronic conditions, even as they wrestle with the challenges of living alone in far higher numbers than the heterosexual population. Older Lesbians and Gays: Higher Rates of Chronic Disease - Read more

Multi-Tasking on the Street not a Good Idea for Older People

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[25/03/2011] Older adults may put themselves at risk by talking on cell phones while crossing the street, researchers report in a new study.Multi-Tasking on the Street not a Good Idea for Older People - Read more

Home Help for Senior Citizens: Legal Employment Must Become Easier

In Germany there often are home helpers from abroad who are occupied illegally. Especially at older people’s homes who need support in everyday life. The reason: Opportunities of legal employment are often unknown, too expensive or juridically shaky. This must change as affected people and experts underline.Home Help for Senior Citizens: Legal Employment Must Become Easier - Read more

Elderly: Moderate Aerobic Exercise Improve Memory

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[02/02/2011] A new study shows that one year of moderate physical exercise can increase the size of the brain's hippocampus in older adults, leading to an improvement in spatial memory. Elderly: Moderate Aerobic Exercise Improve Memory - Read more

Hospital: Higher Mobility Reduces Stays

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[15/12/2010] A new study has shown that hospitalized elderly patients who literally "get back on their feet" by taking even short walks around a hospital unit tend to leave the hospital sooner than their more sedentary peers.Hospital: Higher Mobility Reduces Stays - Read more

70-Year-Olds Smarter than they Used to Be

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[22/11/2010] Today´s 70-year-olds do far better in intelligence tests than their predecessors. It has also become more difficult to detect dementia in its early stages, though forgetfulness is still an early symptom, reveals new research from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, based on the H70 study.70-Year-Olds Smarter than they Used to Be - Read more

Modern Care: When the Robot Brings the Lemonade

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[22/11/2010] Robots in nursing - that sounds strange at first. However at MEDICA Fair in Düsseldorf, Germany, was shown that it will probably not take so long, until these kinds of technical assistants in nursing homes will be used. Modern Care: When the Robot Brings the Lemonade - Read more

The Big Knit

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[19/11/2010] Winter can be hard when you are in later life, with many older people suffering needlessly. Age UK launched The Big Knit – their annual initiative to help make older people warmer in winter.The Big Knit - Read more

Brain Bleeding Is Common with Aging

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[17/11/2010] A small amount of bleeding in the brain seems to be common among older individuals, according to a study by the University of California-Irvine.Brain Bleeding Is Common with Aging - Read more

Unusual Health Rituals Observed by People over 65

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[15/11/2010] Eating steamed pears, having a soothing massage or bathing in a herbal mixture are just some of indigenous health practices used by older people to ward off or treat influenza, according to new research.Unusual Health Rituals Observed by People over 65 - Read more

Daily Dose of Beet Juice Promotes Brain Health

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[10/11/2010] Drinking beet juice can increase blood flow to the brain in older adults – a finding that could hold great potential for combating the progression of dementia.Daily Dose of Beet Juice Promotes Brain Health - Read more

70-Year-Olds Smarter than They Used to Be

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[27/10/2010] Today´s 70-year-olds do far better in intelligence tests than their predecessors. It has also become more difficult to detect dementia in its early stages, though forgetfulness is still an early symptom, reveals new research.70-Year-Olds Smarter than They Used to Be - Read more

High Death and Disability Rates in Russia, Central Asia and Eastern Europe

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[06/10/2010] Preliminary findings from an upcoming new report by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) show alarming projections and reveal the poor state of post-fracture care in the Russian Federation and many other countries in the region.High Death and Disability Rates in Russia, Central Asia and Eastern Europe - Read more

Suicide Rates High among Middle-Aged People

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[06/10/2010] The suicide rate for middle-aged people - a group considered relatively protected from suicide and with historically stable suicide rates - took an upward jump between 1999 and 2005, according to research.Suicide Rates High among Middle-Aged People - Read more

African American Seniors at Higher Risk for Mental Abuse

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[04/10/2010] In a population-based survey to indicate a racial disparity in the psychological abuse of senior citizens, researchers found that African American seniors could be twice as likely to be mistreated than elders of other races.African American Seniors at Higher Risk for Mental Abuse - Read more

Type 2 Diabetes: Self-Management Education Program Helps Latinos

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[29/09/2010] A diabetes self-management education program delivered by community health workers may be effective in improving the blood sugar levels and behavioral skills among Hispanics/Latinos with type 2 diabetes, according to a recent study.Type 2 Diabetes: Self-Management Education Program Helps Latinos - Read more

Elderly: Housing Tool Set to Improve Life

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[27/09/2010] A new housing design tool, which will help improve the quality of life for older people in the UK, has been launched by researchers at the University of Sheffield.Elderly: Housing Tool Set to Improve Life - Read more

Diabetes Impairs but Does not Halt Sex among Elderly

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[10/09/2010] Many older adults with diabetes are sexually active, according to a study. Almost 70 percent of partnered men with diabetes and 62 percent of partnered women with diabetes engaged in sexual activity two or three times a month, comparable to those without diabetes, the study showed.Diabetes Impairs but Does not Halt Sex among Elderly - Read more

Elderly: Low Vitamin D Linked to Metabolic Syndrome

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[06/09/2010] A new study adds to the mounting evidence that older adults commonly have low vitamin D levels and that vitamin D inadequacy may be a risk factor for the metabolic syndrome, a condition that affects one in four adults.Elderly: Low Vitamin D Linked to Metabolic Syndrome - Read more

Stress Can Contribute to Late-Life Dementia

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[03/09/2010] Psychological stress in middle age could lead to the development of dementia later in life, especially Alzheimer's disease, reveals research from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.Stress Can Contribute to Late-Life Dementia - Read more

Eating Berries for Healthy Aging

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[30/08/2010] Scientists reported the first evidence that eating blueberries, strawberries, and acai berries may help the aging brain stay healthy in a crucial but previously unrecognised way. Eating Berries for Healthy Aging - Read more

Going Barefoot in Home May Contribute to Elderly Falls

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[25/08/2010] Going barefoot in the home, or wearing slippers or socks with no shoes, may contribute to falls among the elderly, according to a new study from the Institute for Aging Research of Hebrew SeniorLife. Going Barefoot in Home May Contribute to Elderly Falls - Read more

The Digital Fitness Coach for Seniors

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[11/08/2010] Scientists in the European research project PAMAP are working on a first prototype to measure physical activities to support healthier and independent living for elderly people.The Digital Fitness Coach for Seniors - Read more

Childhood Malnutrition Affects Brain Function in Old Age

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[06/08/2010] Malnutrition early in life appears to diminish brain function in older adulthood, according to a study led by a Michigan State University (MSU) researcher that has implications for many poor, developing nations.Childhood Malnutrition Affects Brain Function in Old Age - Read more

Weight Decrease after Knee and Hip Replacement Surgery

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[04/08/2010] A study has found that patients often exhibit a significant decrease in weight and body mass index (BMI) after undergoing knee or hip replacement surgery (arthroplasty).Weight Decrease after Knee and Hip Replacement Surgery - Read more

More Education Lowers Dementia Risk

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[02/08/2010] A team of researchers from the UK and Finland has discovered why people who stay in education longer have a lower risk of developing dementia – a question that has puzzled scientists for the past decade.More Education Lowers Dementia Risk - Read more

Sex Lives of Patients are Negatively Affected by RA and SLE

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[02/08/2010] Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) patients from Brazil and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) patients from France report that their rheumatic conditions negatively affect their emotional relationships and sex lives, according to new research.Sex Lives of Patients are Negatively Affected by RA and SLE - Read more

Age Is a Factor in Choosing Between Stroke-Prevention Procedures

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[26/07/2010] A published report provides the final details on how two stroke-prevention procedures are safe and equally beneficial for men and women at risk for stroke, though their effectiveness does vary by age, say researchers.Age Is a Factor in Choosing Between Stroke-Prevention Procedures - Read more

Laugh Your Way to Retirement

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[26/07/2010] A sense of humor helps to keep people healthy and increases their chances of reaching retirement age. But after the age of 70, the health benefits of humor decrease, researchers have found.Laugh Your Way to Retirement - Read more

Enhancing Clinical Data Improves Care and Reduces Costs

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[14/07/2010] An interdisciplinary team of University of Missouri (MU) researchers is refining electronic health record (EHR) technology to more efficiently meet increasing health care demands.Enhancing Clinical Data Improves Care and Reduces Costs - Read more

Elderly: Hands-On Osteopathic Treatment Cuts Hospital Stays

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[12/07/2010] Older patients battling pneumonia spent less time in the hospital when treated using osteopathic manipulative medicine – a drug-free form of hands-on medical care focusing on increasing muscle motion – in addition to conventional care, research shows.Elderly: Hands-On Osteopathic Treatment Cuts Hospital Stays - Read more

Changes to Residential Care System Claimed

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[09/07/2010] Researchers are calling for changes to the UK residential home care system to ensure older people have a ‘home for life’ and are not pushed out to hospitals or nursing homes unnecessarily.Changes to Residential Care System Claimed - Read more

Videoconferencing Experience Enriches Nursing Home Residents' Lives

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[07/07/2010] Nursing home residents who used videoconferencing to keep in touch with family members felt it enriched their lives, according to a study.Videoconferencing Experience Enriches Nursing Home Residents' Lives - Read more

Education Helps against Dementia

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[30/06/2010] Researchers have discovered that education not only delays the early symptoms of dementia, but can also slow down the development of the disease – a finding that could result in faster diagnosis and treatment of dementia.Education Helps against Dementia - Read more

Dementia: Family Caregiving Increases Risk for Spouses

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[28/06/2010] Husbands or wives who care for spouses with dementia are six times more likely to develop the memory-impairing condition than those whose spouses don't have it, according to results of a 12-year study.Dementia: Family Caregiving Increases Risk for Spouses - Read more

Elderly: Cheese Found to Improve the Immune Response

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[28/06/2010] Scientists in Finland have discovered that cheese can help preserve and enhance the immune system of the elderly by acting as a carrier for probiotic bacteria.Elderly: Cheese Found to Improve the Immune Response - Read more

Mental Activity against Memory Problems in MS

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[25/06/2010] A new study shows that a mentally active lifestyle may protect against the memory and learning problems that often occur in multiple sclerosis (MS).Mental Activity against Memory Problems in MS - Read more

Diabetes: Aspirin Recommendations Changed

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[23/06/2010] Experts are now recommending that low-dose aspirin therapy to prevent heart attacks be used somewhat more conservatively – that men younger than 50 and women younger than 60, who have diabetes but no other major risk factors, probably not use aspirin.Diabetes: Aspirin Recommendations Changed - Read more

Reducing Hip Fractures in the Elderly

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[21/06/2010] Seniors who consume a higher level of dietary protein are less likely to suffer hip fractures than seniors whose daily dietary protein intake is less, according to a new study by the Institute for Aging Research of Hebrew SeniorLife.Reducing Hip Fractures in the Elderly - Read more

TV Chef Backs Hospital Food Project for Elderly

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[16/06/2010] Pioneering research from the University of Reading is being used to enhance the taste of hospital food to help prevent or treat malnutrition in older people. The project is supported by celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal.TV Chef Backs Hospital Food Project for Elderly - Read more

Exercise When Young – Stronger Bones When Old

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[14/06/2010] New findings suggest that physical activity when young increases bone density and size, which may mean a reduced risk of osteoporosis later in life, reveals a thesis from the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.Exercise When Young – Stronger Bones When Old - Read more

Elderly: Let´s Talk about Sex

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[11/06/2010] A new study suggests that it may not help older men and women with sexual problems to talk to a doctor, but men who talk to their partner report greater happiness – and those who talked with friends felt less depressed.Elderly: Let´s Talk about Sex - Read more

High Rates of At-Risk Drinking Among Elderly

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[09/06/2010] More than a third of drinkers 60 years old and older consume amounts of alcohol that are excessive or that are potentially harmful in combination with certain diseases they may have or medications they may be taking.High Rates of At-Risk Drinking Among Elderly - Read more

Recovery of the Sense of Taste Depends on Age

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[04/06/2010] Age dramatically delays the time it takes to recover the sense of taste following a significant nerve injury, Medical College of Georgia (MCG) researchers said.Recovery of the Sense of Taste Depends on Age - Read more

Spouses who Care for Partners with Dementia at Risk of Same Fate

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[31/05/2010] Husbands or wives who care for spouses with dementia are six times more likely to develop the memory-impairing condition than those whose spouses don't have it, according to a study.Spouses who Care for Partners with Dementia at Risk of Same Fate - Read more

Domestic Robot Helps Sick Elderly

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[26/05/2010] A group of European researchers will link robots and 'smart homes'. The robot, a 'sensible family friend', will ensure that home is a nice place to stay. And that patients do the right things.Domestic Robot Helps Sick Elderly - Read more

Elderly: Strangers Do Not Get Emails

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[21/05/2010] Researchers have studied how older people interact and use email in their daily life. The study will be used to design new email systems that are more intuitive and accessible.Elderly: Strangers Do Not Get Emails - Read more

Driving Guideline for People with Alzheimer's

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[19/05/2010] The American Academy of Neurology has issued a new guideline to help determine when people with Alzheimer's disease or another type of dementia should stop driving.Driving Guideline for People with Alzheimer's - Read more

Older Drivers Often Involved in Daytime Crashes

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[19/05/2010] To help improve traffic safety, engineers identified the characteristics of older drivers in Kansas and the types of crashes they are involved in.Older Drivers Often Involved in Daytime Crashes - Read more

Friends As Key to Happy Retirement

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[14/05/2010] Strong social networks may be more important than having children and grandchildren around if you're hoping for a happy retirement.Friends As Key to Happy Retirement - Read more

Diabetes: Older Women Face Higher Risk for Colon Cancer

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[12/05/2010] A research team has found that older women with diabetes face a more than doubled risk for some types of colorectal cancer.Diabetes: Older Women Face Higher Risk for Colon Cancer - Read more

Fatal Injuries Increase in Older Americans

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[10/05/2010] The risk of dying from injuries is increasing for Americans aged 65 and older according to a new report, due to falls, motorcycle crashes, machinery use and poisoning.Fatal Injuries Increase in Older Americans - Read more

Regular Daily Routines Make Elderly Sleep Better

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[05/05/2010] A study found that the maintenance of daily routines was associated with a reduced rate of insomnia and improved quality of sleep in older adults living in a retirement community.Regular Daily Routines Make Elderly Sleep Better - Read more

Intentional Weight Loss Is Not Harmful to Seniors

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[03/05/2010] A new study refutes the widely held belief that intentional weight loss in older adults leads to increased risk of death.Intentional Weight Loss Is Not Harmful to Seniors - Read more

Dance Therapy Improves Seniors' Gait and Balance

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[26/04/2010] For seniors, dancing isn't just for fun; it also can be therapeutic. Two recent studies found that participation in dance-based therapy can improve balance and gait in older adults.Dance Therapy Improves Seniors' Gait and Balance - Read more

More Mobility-Related Disabilities in Middle-Aged Americans

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[26/04/2010] The proportion of older middle-aged Americans who report disabilities related to mobility increased significantly from 1997 to 2007, in contrast to the disability decline that has been found among Americans ages 65 and over.More Mobility-Related Disabilities in Middle-Aged Americans - Read more

Sense of Home in Residential Care

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[23/04/2010] Moving into a nursing home means a lot of changes for the elderly. The feeling of being at home is very important their quality of life, a thesis reveals.Sense of Home in Residential Care - Read more

Elderly Lack Decision-Making Capacity at Death

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[21/04/2010] More than one in four elderly Americans lacked the capacity to make their own medical care decisions at the end of life, according to a study of 3,746 people.Elderly Lack Decision-Making Capacity at Death - Read more

Smokers Have Lower Risk of Developing Parkinson's

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[16/04/2010] Researchers have new insight into the relationship between Parkinson's disease and smoking. Several studies have shown that smokers have a lower risk of developing Parkinson's disease.Smokers Have Lower Risk of Developing Parkinson's - Read more

Why We Forget to Take Our Medicine

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[14/04/2010] A study has found that changes in daily behavior have a significant effect on whether we remember to take our medication or not – and that these changes influence older and younger adults differently.Why We Forget to Take Our Medicine - Read more

New Ethical Guidelines Needed for Dementia Research

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[12/04/2010] Ethicist Stefan Eriksson proposes a new approach to the dilemma of including dementia patients and others with limited decision making capabilities in research.New Ethical Guidelines Needed for Dementia Research - Read more

EU Project to Keep Older Professionals Working

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[09/04/2010] The University of Gothenburg is involved in a new EU project that sets out to explore how businesses and organisations can best utilise the competence of older professionals.EU Project to Keep Older Professionals Working - Read more

Alzheimer's: Cognition Declines Four Times Faster

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[07/04/2010] People with Alzheimer's disease experience a rate of cognitive decline four times greater than those with no cognitive impairment according to a new study by researchers at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.Alzheimer's: Cognition Declines Four Times Faster - Read more

Elderly: Looming Unemployment Harms Health

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[29/03/2010] Downsizing and demotions at the workplace can be a health hazard for people over age 50, according to research recently reported.Elderly: Looming Unemployment Harms Health - Read more

Ageing: Feeling Lonely Increases Blood Pressure

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[26/03/2010] Chronic feelings of loneliness take a toll on blood pressure over time, causing a marked increase after four years, according to a new study.Ageing: Feeling Lonely Increases Blood Pressure - Read more

Knee Replacement in Elderly Improves Balance

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[24/03/2010] Total knee replacement successfully relieves pain and improves function in patients with advanced knee arthritis, according to a study. The surgery also significantly improves dynamic balance among elderly patients.Knee Replacement in Elderly Improves Balance - Read more

Napping Increases Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in Older Adults

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[22/03/2010] A study shows that frequent napping is associated with an elevated prevalence of type 2 diabetes and impaired fasting glucose in an older Chinese population.Napping Increases Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in Older Adults - Read more

Learning Keeps Brain Healthy

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[17/03/2010] Neurobiologists are providing the first visual evidence that learning promotes brain health – and, therefore, that mental stimulation could limit the debilitating effects of aging on memory and the mind.Learning Keeps Brain Healthy - Read more

Analgesic: Regular Use Increases Hearing Loss in Men

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[15/03/2010] Researchers determined that regular use of aspirin, acetaminophen and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) increases the risk of hearing loss in men, particularly in younger men, below age 60.Analgesic: Regular Use Increases Hearing Loss in Men - Read more

Hospice: Racial Differences in Utilisation

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[15/03/2010] A new study finds that blacks and Hispanics use hospice for advanced heart failure at a rate of up to 50 percent less than whites, despite a markedly higher rate of incidence of the disease in these populations.Hospice: Racial Differences in Utilisation - Read more

Use of Feeding Tubes in Dementia Patients

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[08/03/2010] Researchers from Brown University and Harvard Medical School are calling for improved decision-making in the use of feeding tubes for hospitalized nursing home residents with advanced dementia.Use of Feeding Tubes in Dementia Patients - Read more

High Levels of Vitamin D Reduce Diabetes Risk in Elderly

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[03/03/2010] Middle aged and elderly people with high levels of vitamin D could reduce their chances of developing heart disease or diabetes by 43%, according to researchers at the University of Warwick.High Levels of Vitamin D Reduce Diabetes Risk in Elderly - Read more

Treadmill Training Could Help Tots Walk

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[01/03/2010] Using a treadmill could help infants with prenatal complications or who were injured at birth walk earlier and better, according to a University of Michigan researcher.Treadmill Training Could Help Tots Walk - Read more

Video Games May Combat Depression in Older Adults

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[01/03/2010] Research suggests a novel route to improving the symptoms of subsyndromal depression (SSD) in seniors through the regular use of "exergames" – entertaining video games that combine game play with exercise.Video Games May Combat Depression in Older Adults - Read more

Elderly at Risk of Elevator-Related Injuries

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[26/02/2010] Older adults are more likely to use elevators than stairs or escalators. While elevators are one of the safest forms of transportation, they can pose a real danger for the aging population.Elderly at Risk of Elevator-Related Injuries - Read more

Elderly: Untreated Poor Vision Linked to Dementia

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[24/02/2010] Elderly people with visual disorders that are left untreated are significantly more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease - the most common form of dementia, according to a new study.Elderly: Untreated Poor Vision Linked to Dementia - Read more

Maintaining Youthful Function into Old Age

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[19/02/2010] Researchers at McMaster University have developed a cocktail of ingredients that forestalls major aspects of the aging process.Maintaining Youthful Function into Old Age - Read more

Link between Advanced Maternal Age and Autism

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[17/02/2010] Advanced maternal age is linked to a significantly elevated risk of having a child with autism, regardless of the father's age, according to an exhaustive study of all births in California during the 1990s.Link between Advanced Maternal Age and Autism - Read more

Biomarker: Imaging Earliest Signs of Alzheimer’s

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[12/02/2010] Through the use of brain-imaging techniques, researchers have been able to predict a brain's progression to Alzheimer's by measuring subtle changes in brain structure over time long before symptoms can be seen.Biomarker: Imaging Earliest Signs of Alzheimer’s - Read more

Cigarette Smoking Is a Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease

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[12/02/2010] An analysis of published studies on the relationship between Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and smoking indicates that smoking cigarettes is a significant risk factor for the disease.Cigarette Smoking Is a Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease - Read more

Elderly: Decreased Muscle Strength Predicts Functional Impairments

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[05/02/2010] Decreased muscle strength is associated with difficulty in performing functional activities such as stooping, crouching, or kneeling (SCK) in older adults, according to an observational study. Elderly: Decreased Muscle Strength Predicts Functional Impairments - Read more

Rheumatoid Arthritis Doesn't Hinder Computing Skills

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[03/02/2010] A recent study by researchers from the University of Pittsburgh found that workers with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) were comparable to non-impaired individuals in keyboarding speed.Rheumatoid Arthritis Doesn't Hinder Computing Skills - Read more

Call for Full Inclusion of People with Disabilities

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[01/02/2010] The National Council on Disability (NCD) released a report calling for policymakers at all levels of government to proactively address current shortages and examine how labor market changes are driving both current and future supply.Call for Full Inclusion of People with Disabilities - Read more

Public Education against Vision Loss

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[29/01/2010] The Braille Institute of America launches a public education campaign to keep seniors who experience vision loss active and independent for as long as possible.Public Education against Vision Loss - Read more

Elderly: Lighter Sedation May Reduce Risk of Confusion

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[27/01/2010] A new study suggests that simply limiting the depth of sedation during surgery could safely cut the risk of postoperative delirium which is common in elderly patients by 50 percent.Elderly: Lighter Sedation May Reduce Risk of Confusion - Read more

Older Brains Make Good Use of Useless Information

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[27/01/2010] A study has found evidence that the older brain's weakened ability to filter out irrelevant information may actually give aging adults a memory advantage over their younger counterparts.Older Brains Make Good Use of Useless Information - Read more

Anxiety and Stress Common among Caregivers

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[25/01/2010] Research reveals that negative effects on caregiver’s physical, psychological and social development are highly associated with previous life history between caregiver and care receiver.Anxiety and Stress Common among Caregivers - Read more

Mental Lapses More Likely in Patients with Alzheimer's

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[22/01/2010] Cognitive fluctuations, or episodes when train of thought temporarily is lost, are more likely to occur in older persons who are developing Alzheimer's disease than in their healthy peers.Mental Lapses More Likely in Patients with Alzheimer's - Read more

Safety Net for Fall-Prone Elderly

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[20/01/2010] Falls are the main cause of injuries among elderly people, but until now doctors have had few ways of monitoring and counteracting mobility problems among patients. New research aims to change that.Safety Net for Fall-Prone Elderly - Read more

Hispanic Elderly More Likely to Live in Inferior Nursing Homes

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[08/01/2010] Hispanic senior citizens are living in nursing homes in ever-increasing numbers, but they face a gap in their quality of care compared to white residents. Hispanic Elderly More Likely to Live in Inferior Nursing Homes - Read more

Strange Behaviour Helps Seniors Remember Medication

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[06/01/2010] Doing something unusual while taking a dose of medicine may be an effective strategy to help seniors remember whether they have already taken their pills.Strange Behaviour Helps Seniors Remember Medication - Read more

Rising Mortality in Lower Income People with Diabetes

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[04/01/2010] While mortality from diabetes has declined in Canada, the income-related mortality gap is increasing, with lower income groups faring worse than higher income groups. Rising Mortality in Lower Income People with Diabetes - Read more

Elderly: Most at Risk for Major Depression

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[23/12/2009] University of Rochester Medical Center researchers have pinpointed the prime factors identifying which elderly persons are at the highest risk for developing major depression.Elderly: Most at Risk for Major Depression - Read more

Autism: Early Intervention for Toddlers Effective

[02/12/2009] A novel early intervention programme for very young children with autism is effective for improving the IQ, language ability, and social interaction, a new study has found.Autism: Early Intervention for Toddlers Effective - Read more

Diabetes: Cases to Double, Costs to Triple by 2034

[30/11/2009] In the next 25 years, the number of Americans living with diabetes will nearly double, researchers report. Over the same period, they say, spending on diabetes will almost triple, rising from 113 billion U.S. dollars to 336 billion U.S. dollars.Diabetes: Cases to Double, Costs to Triple by 2034 - Read more

Blood Test Identifies Women at Risk from Alzheimer's

[20/11/2009] A thesis from Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden reveals that middle-aged women with high levels of a specific amino acid in their blood are twice as likely to suffer from Alzheimer's many years later.Blood Test Identifies Women at Risk from Alzheimer's - Read more

Alzheimer's: High Protein Diet Led to a Smaller Brain

[18/11/2009] Researchers, who tested the effects of several diets for their impacts on Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathology in a mouse model of the disease, found that a high protein diet apparently shrinks the brain. Alzheimer's: High Protein Diet Led to a Smaller Brain - Read more

Health Education for People with ID

[18/11/2009] Health education designed for adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) can provide an opportunity for healthier lives. Health Education for People with ID - Read more

New Standards for Geriatric Care Management

[16/11/2009] New certified membership standards were introduced for the geriatric care management profession. New Standards for Geriatric Care Management - Read more

Sleep Disturbances Improve After Retirement

[02/11/2009] A new study shows that retirement is followed by a sharp decrease in the prevalence of sleep disturbances. Findings suggest that this results from the removal of work-related stress rather than from actual health benefits of retirement.Sleep Disturbances Improve After Retirement - Read more

Illness Devastates Older Uninsured Adults’ Finances

[21/10/2009] For the more than four million uninsured adults in the United States nearing retirement age, a serious illness often spells financial disaster, according to a recent study.Illness Devastates Older Uninsured Adults’ Finances - Read more

Health Coverage: Uninsured Means Higher Costs Later

[14/10/2009] The costs of expanding health care coverage are partly offset by future Medicare savings, according to new research. Expanding health coverage might not cost as much as assumed.Health Coverage: Uninsured Means Higher Costs Later - Read more

Waist-Hip Ratio Better for Gauging Obesity in Elderly

[07/10/2009] Body mass index (BMI) readings may not be the best gauge of obesity in older adults, according to new research. Instead the ratio of waist size to hip size may be a better indicator when it comes to those over 70. Waist-Hip Ratio Better for Gauging Obesity in Elderly - Read more

Multifit LegLifter Mk3: New features offer more help for disabled

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[05/10/2009] This innovative device is designed to assist elderly and disabled people experiencing difficulty in lifting their legs into a prone position onto a bed. This is a task most of us take for granted, yet...Multifit LegLifter Mk3: New features offer more help for disabled - Read more

Intensive Care Units: Poorly Equipped to Care for the Dying

[05/10/2009] Almost half of the patients who die in intensive care units die within 24 hours, but the environment is not equipped to provide good end-of-life care. Most relatives are nevertheless happy with the care given, shows a Swedish thesis.Intensive Care Units: Poorly Equipped to Care for the Dying - Read more

Forced Retirement at 65 Is Unsustainable

[30/09/2009] Ruling on the future of forced retirement ages‚ a high court judge revealed that the British Government had only avoided defeat because ministers had already caved in to pressure for a review in 2010. Forced Retirement at 65 Is Unsustainable - Read more

Persistent Pain May Accelerate Signs of Aging

[25/09/2009] The results of a new study uncovered that people with pain develop the functional limitations classically associated with aging at much earlier ages. Persistent Pain May Accelerate Signs of Aging - Read more

The Recession’s Impact on Older Americans

[21/09/2009] Older Americans have weathered the financial crisis relatively well, although many now expect to work longer than they did just a year ago, according to a University of Michigan study. The Recession’s Impact on Older Americans - Read more

Disability Charities Speed-Debate at Party Conferences

[18/09/2009] Disability charities Leonard Cheshire Disability, Mencap and the MS Society are moving away from the traditional political party conference fringe event this year by organising a ‘speed-debating' event on adult social care. Disability Charities Speed-Debate at Party Conferences - Read more

Pensioners Miss out in a Nation Digitally Divided

[14/09/2009] New research shows there is a digital divide in Britain between pensioners and non-pensioners when it comes to bagging bargains online‚ and pensioners are missing out financially as a result. Pensioners Miss out in a Nation Digitally Divided - Read more

REHACARE 2009: New Lift Solutions - LIVE

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[11/09/2009] ThyssenKrupp Treppenlifte, a company of ThyssenKrupp Elevator AG, Duesseldorf, presents its latest products and improved solutions for barrier-free living at the international trade...REHACARE 2009: New Lift Solutions - LIVE - Read more

Heat Stress in Older People and People with Chronic Diseases

[09/09/2009] Physicians – and their patients – must be aware of the risk factors for older people and people with chronic disease in excessive heat conditions and counsel and manage accordingly.Heat Stress in Older People and People with Chronic Diseases - Read more

Pensioners Pay more Money for less Heat

[02/09/2009] New research adds to the evidence that some pensioners are turning down the heating or staying in bed to save on fuel bills.Pensioners Pay more Money for less Heat - Read more

Progressive Resistance Strength Training Helps Older People

[21/08/2009] Progressive resistance strength training not only helps older adults become stronger but also makes their everyday life easier, a Cochrane Review suggests.Progressive Resistance Strength Training Helps Older People - Read more

Developmental Disabilities: Genetic Marker Has Been Found

[05/08/2009] A common variation of the gene involved in regulating neurotransmitters in the brain may be linked to problem behaviors in adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities.Developmental Disabilities: Genetic Marker Has Been Found - Read more

Lonely Old Men

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[31/07/2009] Professor Bo Malmberg and Professor Gerdt Sundström at the School of Health Sciences in Jönköping, Sweden have studied loneliness among older people.Lonely Old Men - Read more

Nordic Public Health Prize Goes to Barbro Westerholm

[22/07/2009] Professor Barbro Westerholm’s important work for the health and well-being of the elderly has been awarded the 2009 Nordic Public Health Prize. Nordic Public Health Prize Goes to Barbro Westerholm - Read more

Final Hearing on Right to Work Past 65

[08/07/2009] On Thursday, 16 July 2009 the High Court hearing of Age Concern and Help the Aged legal challenge to the UK Age Regulations 2006 will take place in the Royal Courts of Justice, London.Final Hearing on Right to Work Past 65 - Read more

New Incontinence Research Funding to Benefit Millions

[08/07/2009] Research into Ageing and the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council fund new research into incontinence, a condition which affects around three million people in the UK.New Incontinence Research Funding to Benefit Millions - Read more

The Emotional Cost of Nursing

[03/07/2009] What are the costs of caring? A new project in the School of Psychology explores nurses’ experience of distress and aims to determine if empathy with patients is associated with traumatic experience in nurses.The Emotional Cost of Nursing - Read more

Education and Training Key to Rise in Silver Surfers

[24/06/2009] Age Organisations welcome the appointment of Martha Lane Fox as the Government’s new Champion for Digital Inclusion‚ and the establishment of the Digital Task Force.Education and Training Key to Rise in Silver Surfers - Read more

Hypertension: People’s Occupations Can Be a Risk

[22/06/2009] Retirement from some occupations may not provide relief from the potentially devastating health effects of work-related hypertension, according to a new study.Hypertension: People’s Occupations Can Be a Risk - Read more

New Supplement against Sight Loss in Elderly

[22/06/2009] Academics have helped develop an antioxidant supplement which may slow down sight loss in elderly people.New Supplement against Sight Loss in Elderly - Read more

Unique Study into Health and Wellbeing of Older People

[17/06/2009] A unique Network project which will help shape the long-term provision of health and social care services across the UK and ultimately benefit older people.Unique Study into Health and Wellbeing of Older People - Read more

More older People Active Online

[15/06/2009] Internet use continues to increase, this is especially true regarding social media. Older people in particular have increased the use of internet since 2007. More older People Active Online - Read more

Unsafe Neighborhoods Disable the Elderly

[05/06/2009] Elderly people who live below the poverty line and perceive their neighborhoods to be dangerous are more likely to have a mobility disability. Unsafe Neighborhoods Disable the Elderly - Read more

Women's Risk Factor 'Dowager's Hump'

[27/05/2009] Hyperkyphosis, or "dowager's hump" - the exaggerated forward curvature of the upper spine seen commonly in elderly women - may predict earlier death in women, researchers have found.Women's Risk Factor 'Dowager's Hump' - Read more

Vitamin D Against Age-Related Cognitive Decline

[25/05/2009] Eating fish – long considered ‘brain food’ – may really be good for the old grey matter, as is a healthy dose of sunshine, new research suggests. Vitamin D Against Age-Related Cognitive Decline - Read more

Education: First Online Course in Guided Care Nursing

[22/05/2009] The first online course in Guided Care Nursing in the USA is introduced by the Institute for Johns Hopkins Nursing this June, in collaboration with the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.Education: First Online Course in Guided Care Nursing - Read more

Computerised Play Helps Elderly Stay Sharp

[15/05/2009] European researchers have built a computerised play platform for elderly people. Field testing shows that the system keeps elderly players mentally sharp and stimulates socialisation.Computerised Play Helps Elderly Stay Sharp - Read more

Preventing Dangerous Slips and Falls

[15/05/2009] In honour of Older Americans Month, a new series of videos on preventing dangerous, unintentional falls among seniors with vision loss has been launched. Preventing Dangerous Slips and Falls - Read more

Need for Holistic Approach in Elderly Residential Care

[13/05/2009] Choice, privacy and a sense of identity are just some of the things that older people living in residential care need to maintain a good quality of life, according to research.Need for Holistic Approach in Elderly Residential Care - Read more

Older People Need More Sun

[13/05/2009] Spending more time in the sunshine could help older people to reduce their risk of developing heart disease and diabetes.Older People Need More Sun - Read more

Well-Being In Old Age: It’s Still Money That Counts

[11/05/2009] The impact that wealth and social class has on people’s well-being in old age is far greater than is often assumed. Well-Being In Old Age: It’s Still Money That Counts - Read more

Older People Are Not Getting their Five-a-Day

[29/04/2009] Older people are not eating enough fruit and vegetables, reveals a research from the Changing Ageing Partnership (CAP).Older People Are Not Getting their Five-a-Day - Read more

Older People: Extreme Measures to Cope with High Prices

[20/04/2009] Older people are not confident the Government will help them in the recession, with many going to extreme measures to cope thereby putting their health at risk.Older People: Extreme Measures to Cope with High Prices - Read more

Weight Gain Early in Life Leads to Physical Disabilities

[20/04/2009] Carrying extra weight earlier in life increases the risk of developing problems with mobility in old age, even if the weight is eventually lost.Weight Gain Early in Life Leads to Physical Disabilities - Read more

Few Friends and Loneliness Hurts Health for Elderly

[08/04/2009] Although not having many close friends contributes to poorer health for many older adults, those who also feel lonely face even greater health risks, research suggests. Few Friends and Loneliness Hurts Health for Elderly - Read more

80-Year-Olds Cannot Increase Their Muscle Mass

[03/04/2009] Octogenarian women were unable to increase muscle mass after a three-month weight lifting programme, says a new study. The good news: they were, anyway, able to lift more weight.80-Year-Olds Cannot Increase Their Muscle Mass - Read more

Dance your Way to Successful Ageing

[01/04/2009] Older people can dance their way towards improved health and happiness, according to a report from the Changing Ageing Partnership (CAP).Dance your Way to Successful Ageing - Read more

Canes, Walkers: These Tools Are Made for Walking

[18/03/2009] When walking is difficult don’t avoid a cane or walker because they are dreaded symbols of old age. Instead, consider the devices as a way to help avoid injury and maintain independence. Canes, Walkers: These Tools Are Made for Walking - Read more

Only One in Six Older People Embrace Social Networking

[16/03/2009] Only one in six people aged 55plus have used a social networking service says a poll commissioned by Age Concern‚ and now the charity is encouraging the other five to give it a go. Only One in Six Older People Embrace Social Networking - Read more

Older Workers - Why Businesses Need to Rethink their Policies

[13/03/2009] Research has produced a stark warning about the lack of training and learning opportunities for older workers.Older Workers - Why Businesses Need to Rethink their Policies - Read more

Test: New Help for Depression

[06/03/2009] A team led by University College London Professors have developed a test for people at risk from depression. Test: New Help for Depression - Read more

Age Rules still Show Double Standards

[04/03/2009] One in eight British MPs would be out of a job immediately if they were subjected to the same ageist rules faced by millions of older workers‚ say Age Concern and Help the Aged before a landmark ruling on age discrimination is made in the courts.Age Rules still Show Double Standards - Read more

Cochlear Implant Surgery Is Safe For the Elderly

[02/03/2009] Contrary to conventional medical wisdom, a new study shows that healthy elderly patients with severe to profound hearing loss can undergo a surgical procedure to receive cochlear implants with minimal risk.Cochlear Implant Surgery Is Safe For the Elderly - Read more

Volunteer Programme: Older Women Get Health Benefits

[02/03/2009] A new article says that African American women above 60 who volunteer in elementary schools are not only more physically active than their non-volunteering counterparts, but seem to sustain this physical activity over time.Volunteer Programme: Older Women Get Health Benefits - Read more

Therapy: Vitamins May Protect Against Hearing Loss

[27/02/2009] Vitamin supplements can prevent hearing loss in laboratory animals, according to two new studies. Therapy: Vitamins May Protect Against Hearing Loss - Read more

Parents of Children with Disabilities Face More Daily Stress

[18/02/2009] Raising a child with a disability can cause more daily stress and long-range health problems than parenting a child without disabilities, according to a new study that looked at a clinical measure of stress along with parents’ survey responses.Parents of Children with Disabilities Face More Daily Stress - Read more

Specialist Doctors Label the NHS Institutionally Ageist

[04/02/2009] New research shows almost half of doctors specialising in the care of older people think the NHS is institutionally ageist. Specialist Doctors Label the NHS Institutionally Ageist - Read more

Breast Cancer: Few Screenings Even If At High Risk

[02/02/2009] Despite being at an increased risk of breast cancer, most young women who were treated with chest radiation for a childhood cancer do not undergo appropriate mammography screening, according to a study. Breast Cancer: Few Screenings Even If At High Risk - Read more

Job Losses Rising Fastest Amongst Older Workers

[26/01/2009] New government show that unemployment of those over 50 is rising at more than double the rate of any other age group. Job Losses Rising Fastest Amongst Older Workers - Read more

Cognitive Rehab Helps People with Acquired Brain Injury

[23/01/2009] Cognitive rehabilitation after a serious brain injury or stroke can help the mind in much the same way that physical therapy helps the body, according to a new meta-analysis. Cognitive Rehab Helps People with Acquired Brain Injury - Read more

A Life with Pain: Experiences of Older People

[09/01/2009] Pain is widely regarded as ‘normal’ in later life. Now a study examines older people’s experiences of pain and how best one can address the issue.A Life with Pain: Experiences of Older People - Read more

Older Woman: Keeping the Brain Fit by Staying Active

[09/01/2009] Being physically fit helps the brain function at the top of its game. Researcher finds that physical activity benefits blood flow in the brain, and, as a result, cognitive abilities.Older Woman: Keeping the Brain Fit by Staying Active - Read more

Health-Monitoring Technology Helps Seniors Live at Home Longer

[07/01/2009] Researchers are using sensors, computers and communication systems, along with supportive health care services to monitor the health of older adults who are living at home. Health-Monitoring Technology Helps Seniors Live at Home Longer - Read more

Vision Problems Prompt Older Drivers to Put Down the Keys

[07/01/2009] A new study finds that a decrease in vision function is a key factor in bringing about this decision for drivers in the US aged 65 and over to recognize when they can no longer drive safely.Vision Problems Prompt Older Drivers to Put Down the Keys - Read more

Elderly People Healthier with Good Teeth

[10/12/2008] Elderly people with good teeth eat more healthily and are generally healthier than elderly people with bad teeth. To stay healthy well into old age it is therefore important to look after your teeth. Elderly People Healthier with Good Teeth - Read more

Aged Carers: Leaving Industry Due to Stress

[28/11/2008] Almost a third of registered aged care nurses are considering quitting in the next year because of job stress, warns a new study. Aged Carers: Leaving Industry Due to Stress - Read more

Fron Male Voice Choir Sings for Christmas

[26/11/2008] People throughout Manchester can enjoy a Christmas to remember this year, as the city plays host to the award-winning Fron Male Voice Choir. Fron Male Voice Choir Sings for Christmas - Read more

Elderly People Require Better Fire Prevention

[21/11/2008] If you are over seventy years old, your chances of dying in a fire at home are four times as high as they are for the rest of the population. It is also a fact that half of all women who die in house fires are 70 or older.Elderly People Require Better Fire Prevention - Read more

Intelligent Walker to Assist the Elderly

[17/11/2008] A team of researchers has designed an intelligent walker which can communicate with the user, think for itself and react to the environment. Intelligent Walker to Assist the Elderly - Read more

Older People: £6‚000 Care Home Funding Gap

[14/11/2008] Vulnerable older people needing residential care and their families are being unfairly stung for fees costing thousands of pounds per year‚ new calculations by Age Concern reveal.Older People: £6‚000 Care Home Funding Gap - Read more

New Research to Support Disabled Architects in UK

[10/11/2008] A new research project which aims to find the best ways of supporting people with disabilities who want to become or are already architects or designers was launched. New Research to Support Disabled Architects in UK - Read more

Silver Surfers: Inclusion or Excursion in a Digital World

[03/11/2008] Researchers at the University of Hertfordshire have found that a digital divide still exists and that more silver surfers (over 50s) need to obtain and use the internet in their daily lives.Silver Surfers: Inclusion or Excursion in a Digital World - Read more

Macular Degeneration: Double Rates in 2025

[31/10/2008] A recent study reports that the diagnosis rates of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the cause of the majority of vision loss in the United States for senior adults, are expected to double by the year 2025. Macular Degeneration: Double Rates in 2025 - Read more

75 Percent of all Blindness Could Be Averted

[10/10/2008] The fact that sight loss does not have to be an inevitable part of getting older was one of the main topics of this year’s World Sight Day.75 Percent of all Blindness Could Be Averted - Read more

Doubled Number: Grandparents Caring for Orphaned Kids

[06/10/2008] New research reveals that the number of grandparents caring for AIDS orphans in developing countries has doubled over the last ten years.Doubled Number: Grandparents Caring for Orphaned Kids - Read more

Rights not Write Off!

[22/09/2008] Scope, Age Concern England and Mencap are for the first time teaming up for a fringe event at each of the main political party conferences this year to lobby on social care reform.Rights not Write Off! - Read more

Improving Transport Systems for Older People’s Needs

[19/09/2008] A new study has pinpointed how simple, low-cost measures could revolutionise older people’s ability to use transport systems effectively, safely and with confidence. Improving Transport Systems for Older People’s Needs - Read more

Osteoporosis Risk Often Downplayed

[15/09/2008] Young adults and men do not see themselves as susceptible to osteoporosis, says a new study. In their minds, the risk of suffering from what many consider an older woman’s disease seems distant or slim. Osteoporosis Risk Often Downplayed - Read more

Eyes: Genes Linked to Dry AMD

[03/09/2008] Scientists have discovered a genetic mutation that offers protection against a type of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a disease of the eye.Eyes: Genes Linked to Dry AMD - Read more

Profits Doubled - Only One Percent Spent On Help

[01/09/2008] A coalition of Age Concern, Child Poverty Action Group, and National Energy Action is issuing a challenge to the Government and energy industry to make social tariffs fair for the 5.5 million households who are likely to be in fuel poverty this winter.Profits Doubled - Only One Percent Spent On Help - Read more

Research Finds America's Elderly Suffering Abuse

[29/08/2008] A new study concludes that nearly 13 percent of America's aged citizens suffer some form of abuse. Specifically, nine percent of adults reported they have suffered from verbal mistreatment and 0.2 percent suffer physical mistreatment. Research Finds America's Elderly Suffering Abuse - Read more

Hospitals still not Doing enough to Tackle Malnutrition

[27/08/2008] Many hospitals are still not doing enough to stop older people from going hungry on hospital wards, according to new findings.Hospitals still not Doing enough to Tackle Malnutrition - Read more

Health Care: English System Failing

[25/08/2008] The NHS and private healthcare are not providing good enough basic care to a large portion of the population in England, especially older and frailer people, according to a new study.Health Care: English System Failing - Read more

Replacement: New Knee for Obese Beneficial

[25/08/2008] New research has shown that there is no justification for denying obese patients knee replacement surgery. The research shows that obese people can benefit almost as much as anyone else from the procedure.Replacement: New Knee for Obese Beneficial - Read more

Liverpool: Musical about Older People's Financial Challenges

[22/08/2008] Help the Aged and the Community Justice Centre staged a musical drama at Lee Jones’s to raise awareness of the financial challenges experienced by older people. Liverpool: Musical about Older People's Financial Challenges - Read more

Conquering the Dance Floor

[13/08/2008] To host a dance event for residents and help raise vital funds for disadvantaged older people in the UK and overseas Help the Aged is calling on all care home staff. Conquering the Dance Floor - Read more

‘Down, but not Out’: Depression in Older People

[13/08/2008] More than two million older people over the age of 65 in England have symptoms of depression, but the vast majority are denied any help, according to a new research.‘Down, but not Out’: Depression in Older People - Read more

Out of a Care Home on Stretchers

[11/08/2008] Several residents of Southfields Care Home, Brackley, Northamptonshire have been taken into hospital after the care and nursing home was forced to close for failing to provide decent care.Out of a Care Home on Stretchers - Read more

Let Older People Learn New Tricks

[04/08/2008] Help the Aged has published a report 'Learning for Living: Helping to prevent social exclusion among older people' on the links between adult education and social inclusion.Let Older People Learn New Tricks - Read more

Less Danger of Alzheimer's with a Partner

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[01/08/2008] Living with a spouse or a partner decreases the risk of developing Alzheimer’s and other dementia diseases, according to a new study.Less Danger of Alzheimer's with a Partner - Read more

Brain Changes Before Alzheimer Develops

[30/07/2008] Researchers have reported that children of Alzheimer's patients who are carriers of a genetic risk factor for the disease have neurological changes that are detectable long before clinical symptoms may appear.Brain Changes Before Alzheimer Develops - Read more

Hyperactive Immune Resistance Brings Blindness

[28/07/2008] Hereditary changes in the regulation of the immune system influence the risk of contracting age-dependent macular degeneration (AMD). Researchers showed that patients with senile blindness had a hyperactive immune resistance.Hyperactive Immune Resistance Brings Blindness - Read more

Exercise Makes Heart “Younger”

[25/07/2008] According to a new study older people who did endurance exercise training for about a year ended up with metabolically much younger hearts. The researchers also showed that by one metabolic measure, women benefited more than men from the training.Exercise Makes Heart “Younger” - Read more

Retina Transplants Promising for Blind People

[21/07/2008] Research shows encouraging results with transplantation of retinal cells in patients with blindness caused by retinitis pigmentosa and age-related macular degeneration, according to a new report.Retina Transplants Promising for Blind People - Read more

Drugs Which Increase Risk of Falling

[14/07/2008] Researchers have created a list of prescription drugs that increase the risk of falling for patients aged 65 and older who take four or more medications on a regular basis.Drugs Which Increase Risk of Falling - Read more

Celebrating Ten Years of Speaking up for Older People

[09/07/2008] Help the Aged has kicked off a celebration of ten years of Speaking Up for Older Age forums in the West Midlands with a conference.Celebrating Ten Years of Speaking up for Older People - Read more

Women More Likely to Have Dementia in Very Old Age

[04/07/2008] Women over age 90 are significantly more likely to have Memory Problems compared to men in their 90s, according to a study.Women More Likely to Have Dementia in Very Old Age - Read more

Weather Programme Helps the Aged

[02/07/2008] For the next three months an independent weather forecaster will help raise awareness of Help the Aged by displaying the Charity’s logo during its long range forecast.Weather Programme Helps the Aged - Read more

Government Equality Bill – a Joint Response

[30/06/2008] Government plans to make age discrimination illegal are a "massive step forward" according to two leading older people's charities. Government Equality Bill – a Joint Response - Read more

At any Age: Hip Replacement Improves Function

[27/06/2008] A recent study found that there is no age limit on the benefits of hip replacement for patients. At any Age: Hip Replacement Improves Function - Read more

Diabetes May Lead to Hearing Loss

[20/06/2008] Hearing loss is about twice as common in adults with diabetes compared to those who do not have the disease, according to a new study.Diabetes May Lead to Hearing Loss - Read more

Dementia: YouTube and Facebook as Information Channels

[18/06/2008] YouTube, the online video community that allows people to discover, watch and share originally created videos, has teamed up with scientists to tap the video sharing platform to drive medical research.Dementia: YouTube and Facebook as Information Channels - Read more

Searching for Translators from German to Arabic

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[10/06/2008] "RehaCom – software for therapy of cognitive functions" “RehaCom is a program, which consist of 30 therapy possibilities, in order to improve cognitive disturbances. The entire range of cognitive...Searching for Translators from German to Arabic - Read more

Victory on Tax Debt for Older People

[06/06/2008] The Government has agreed to waive a tax liability that would have forced thousands of low-income pensioners to pay back a debt they knew nothing about, following a campaign.Victory on Tax Debt for Older People - Read more

Older People's Fear of Anti-Social Behaviour

[04/06/2008] An ongoing research examines the impact of anti-social behaviour on older people in Northern Ireland.Older People's Fear of Anti-Social Behaviour - Read more

Latest Fuel Poverty Plan 'Welcome, but not Enough'

[30/05/2008] Help the Aged reacts to the news that OFGEM and the Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform have announced new policy measures to combat fuel poverty.Latest Fuel Poverty Plan 'Welcome, but not Enough' - Read more

Absence of Dignity in Care Revealed

[26/05/2008] Almost a quarter of older people say they are not always treated with dignity in hospital.Absence of Dignity in Care Revealed - Read more

Next Steps to Create New Age Charity

[23/05/2008] Help the aged and age concern england have moved a step closer to creating a new charity to best serve the needs of older people across the uk and around the worldNext Steps to Create New Age Charity - Read more

Carers Face Daily Struggle between Working and Caring

[16/05/2008] New survey shows nearly half of those caring for an older relative or dependent agree that it is not possible to combine being a carer with a career. Carers Face Daily Struggle between Working and Caring - Read more

Myanmar: Older People’s Homes Destroyed by Cyclone

[14/05/2008] Preliminary assessments show many older people left homeless. HelpAge International is supporting the efforts of the YMCA to bring relief to those affected by Cyclone Nargis. Myanmar: Older People’s Homes Destroyed by Cyclone - Read more

Osteoporosis Drug Linked to Heart Problem

[09/05/2008] Women who have used Fosamax are nearly twice as likely to develop the most common kind of chronically irregular heartbeat than are those who have never used it, according to research. Osteoporosis Drug Linked to Heart Problem - Read more

Tanzania: Urging Action on Older Women's Rights

[05/05/2008] Submission made to UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. Tanzania: Urging Action on Older Women's Rights - Read more

The Big Q against Worries about Quality of Age

[28/04/2008] Eight of out ten people in Britain are very concerned about the quality of care they or their loved ones will get in later life, research for Age Concern reveals. The Big Q against Worries about Quality of Age - Read more

Everyone Is Entitled To a Dignified Death

[23/04/2008] Help the Aged responded to a poll commissioned by charity Dignity in Dying, which found that the prospect of dying alone is feared more than any other aspect of death. Everyone Is Entitled To a Dignified Death - Read more

Pension for World’s Poorest against Rising Food Prices

[21/04/2008] HelpAge International has renewed its call for the introduction of a universal social pension in the wake of rising food prices that are currently affecting the world’s poorest people.Pension for World’s Poorest against Rising Food Prices - Read more

Aerobic Exercise Can Increase Mental Fitness in Older People

[14/04/2008] Aerobic physical exercises that aim to improve cardiovascular fitness also help boost how fast you can think, manual dexterity and how well you can concentrate on visual and auditory tasks, concludes a Cochrane Review.Aerobic Exercise Can Increase Mental Fitness in Older People - Read more

Increased Risk of Alzheimer's Disease

[11/04/2008] Humour can play an essential role in the most serious healthcare settings, even when patients are receiving intensive or end of life care, according to research.Increased Risk of Alzheimer's Disease - Read more

Fallsday: Falls Prevention Resource for Practitioners

[09/04/2008] A new resource has been launched for practitioners in the run up to National Falls Awareness Day on 24th June 2008. ‘Fall Stop’ summarises the findings of 'Falls Prevention in Practice’ a pan-European literature review.Fallsday: Falls Prevention Resource for Practitioners - Read more

Humour Helps Healthcare Staff and Patients

[09/04/2008] Humour can play an essential role in the most serious healthcare settings, even when patients are receiving intensive or end of life care, according to research. Humour Helps Healthcare Staff and Patients - Read more

The Big Spring Walk with Famous Support

[07/04/2008] Daniel and Dominic King, the top British Race Walker twins and Beijing Olympic hopefuls came together with actress Liz Smith in London’s Hyde Park to launch year two of the fundraising event The Big Spring Walk.The Big Spring Walk with Famous Support - Read more

Care Homes: Primary Healthcare Improves Quality of Life

[04/04/2008] A new evaluation study found that bringing a community nursing and physiotherapy team into residential care homes for older people improved quality of life and reduced hospital admissions. Care Homes: Primary Healthcare Improves Quality of Life - Read more

All Aboard! New Bus Pass for Older People

[31/03/2008] The new national bus pass will come just in the nick of time for the four out of 10 older people who said they would use their car less if public transport or concessions were improved. All Aboard! New Bus Pass for Older People - Read more

Older People Facing Retirement Hand In Hand with Debt

[19/03/2008] The annual statistical review from the Consumer Credit Counselling Service shows that for the first time, clients over 60 have the highest levels of debt, averaging £29,642. Older People Facing Retirement Hand In Hand with Debt - Read more

Gran of the Year 2008

[17/03/2008] Patsy Drysdale from Stranraer has been crowned the UK’s best grandparent in the 2008 Age Concern Grandparent of the Year Awards. Gran of the Year 2008 - Read more

The Labour Market Situation of People with Disabilities

[17/03/2008] A statistics from administrative registers show that people with disabilities are mainly part of those working age groups classified as unemployed or inactive; only a modest fraction is part of the employed working age population. The Labour Market Situation of People with Disabilities - Read more

Lack of Public Toilets Devastating Lives

[10/03/2008] Help the Aged responded to the release of 'Improving Public Access to Better Quality Toilets', a strategic guide from the department of Communities and local government.Lack of Public Toilets Devastating Lives - Read more

Grandparents Day has moved to 5th October

[03/03/2008] Grandparents’ Day has moved to Sunday 5th October 2008. Last year, thousands of cards and bunches of flowers were given by families to say thanks to the UK’s 13 million grandparents.Grandparents Day has moved to 5th October - Read more

Kate Jopling Is 'Public Affairs Achiever of The Year'

[29/02/2008] Kate Jopling, head of public affairs for Help the Aged, received a national Public Affairs Achiever of the Year award. Kate Jopling Is 'Public Affairs Achiever of The Year' - Read more

Marie Curie End of Life Service Under Threat

[27/02/2008] Plans to help more terminally ill people die at home under a pioneering nursing scheme are at risk due to a lack of funding. Marie Curie End of Life Service Under Threat - Read more

Life Support Yes or No? Public Disagrees with Doctors

[25/02/2008] Doctors do not think like the general public when it comes to making decisions about how to treat – or not treat – severely ill patients. Life Support Yes or No? Public Disagrees with Doctors - Read more

Further Help for Older People in Bangladesh Needed

[18/02/2008] Help the Aged calls for £500,000 to help older people in Bangladesh recover from "forgotten tsunami".Further Help for Older People in Bangladesh Needed - Read more

Modified Atkins Diet: Reducing Epileptic Seizures in Adults Possible

[18/02/2008] A modified version of a popular high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet can significantly cut the number of seizures in adults with epilepsy, a study led by Johns Hopkins researchers suggests.Modified Atkins Diet: Reducing Epileptic Seizures in Adults Possible - Read more

More than a Million Older People Shut Out

[15/02/2008] Over a million older people are shut out from society and ignored by government policy, according to a new report by Age Concern. More than a Million Older People Shut Out - Read more

Centenarians: Disability Does Not Inevitably Follow Disease

[13/02/2008] Researchers report that for a huge number of their centenarian subjects, avoiding age-related diseases may not be the key to their longevity. Centenarians: Disability Does Not Inevitably Follow Disease - Read more

Big Spring Walk

[06/02/2008] A host of celebrities including Kirsty Gallacher, Penny Smith and Amanda Lamb are calling on everyone to join the annual fundraising event, The Big Spring Walk.Big Spring Walk - Read more

“Right Care Right Deal”

[28/01/2008] Two thirds of people in the UK say they have no plans to put any money aside to fund their social care in older age. “Right Care Right Deal” - Read more

Elderly: Low Vitamin E Levels Linked to Physical Decline

[23/01/2008] Researchers have found that a low concentration of vitamin E in the blood is linked with physical decline in older persons.Elderly: Low Vitamin E Levels Linked to Physical Decline - Read more

Kenya: Helping Older People in the Wake of Violence

[18/01/2008] Help the Aged and HelpAge International are working in partnership with HelpAge Kenya and the Kenya Red Cross Society to alleviate the plight of older people caught up in post-election violence in Kenya.Kenya: Helping Older People in the Wake of Violence - Read more

Only Some Pounds Could Improve Quality of Life

[18/01/2008] Millions of older people haven't had a holiday for five years, new survey finds.Only Some Pounds Could Improve Quality of Life - Read more

Nursing Homes: Less Medication, Less Falls?

[14/01/2008] Selective restraints and reduced medication could reduce nursing home falls says four-year study.Nursing Homes: Less Medication, Less Falls? - Read more

Agreements for a Clearer Long-Term Care System

[09/01/2008] The Caring Choices initiative concludes that the UK needs a new system to pay for long-term care for older people, which combines a clear-cut entitlement to care and support with a sharing of costs between individuals and the state. Agreements for a Clearer Long-Term Care System - Read more

Update: Food Guide Pyramid for Older Adults

[07/01/2008] Researchers have updated their Food Guide Pyramid for Older Adults: It is specifically designed for older people and has changed its design and content. Update: Food Guide Pyramid for Older Adults - Read more

Government Abandons Generation of Older Women

[21/12/2007] Thousands of older women could face a retirement in poverty following a devastating Government u-turn on pension’s reform.Government Abandons Generation of Older Women - Read more

Retirees Spending Freely

[17/12/2007] As the "baby boomer" generation begins to join the ranks of the retired so policy makers must a fresh look at their behaviour as consumers, says a new study.Retirees Spending Freely - Read more

Christmas: Payment Decision May Be Problem for Pensioners

[12/12/2007] Help the Aged is warning older people who collect their pension payments from the local post office that they will only have a half day on Christmas Eve to collect their payments.Christmas: Payment Decision May Be Problem for Pensioners - Read more

Relationship between Diabetes, Depression and Mortality

[10/12/2007] Mental health treatment could extend lives of older patients with diabetes and depression.Relationship between Diabetes, Depression and Mortality - Read more

Aging Improves Parent-Child Relationships

[03/12/2007] The majority of relationships between parents and their adult children improve as parents transition to old age, a Purdue University researcher has found. Aging Improves Parent-Child Relationships - Read more

Many Disabled People still Unemployed and Poor

[26/11/2007] There is a dramatic employment and poverty gap between working-age people with disabilities and those without disabilities, according to a new report.Many Disabled People still Unemployed and Poor - Read more

Pilot Program Helps Boost Seniors' Activity Levels

[26/11/2007] Older adults often carry a deeply ingrained belief that inactive, sedentary lives are an inevitable part of aging. But this mindset is not just wrong; it can be changed - with positive physical and mental health results.Pilot Program Helps Boost Seniors' Activity Levels - Read more

Introducing Digital Channels for Housebound People

[23/11/2007] Age Concern shows housebound older people how to use digital TV.Introducing Digital Channels for Housebound People - Read more

Struggle to Stay Warm

[14/11/2007] 1 in 5 older people live in one room of their home to keep warm and save costs in winter.Struggle to Stay Warm - Read more

More Often Disability among Older Obese People

[09/11/2007] The older obese population in the U.S. appear to be experiencing more impairments in functional abilities related to movement, although there have been improvements in the cardiovascular health of this population.More Often Disability among Older Obese People - Read more

Many Pensioners Don’t Claim Their Dues

[26/10/2007] Confusion over the complicated benefits system is keeping pensioners from claiming much needed cash, warns Age Concern today as the charity launches the next major phase in its year-long Your Rights benefits campaign. Many Pensioners Don’t Claim Their Dues - Read more

Educated People with Dementia Lose Memory Faster

[24/10/2007] People with more years of education lose their memory faster than those with less education in the years prior to a diagnosis of dementia, according to new researchEducated People with Dementia Lose Memory Faster - Read more

Help the Aged Warns of a Colder Winter

[15/10/2007] In response to the UK Met Office forecast of a colder winter than last, Help the Aged is calling for all older people to check their boilers now in preparation for the months ahead.Help the Aged Warns of a Colder Winter - Read more

Patients Can't Recall Their Medications

[12/10/2007] New research from Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine has found that nearly 50 percent of patients taking antihypertensive drugs in three community health centers were unable to accurately name a single one of their medications listed in their medical chart. Patients Can't Recall Their Medications - Read more

Pull the Plug on Unsafe Electric Blankets

[04/10/2007] Older people are being encouraged to pull the plug on old and unsafe electric blankets before they use them this winter. Pull the Plug on Unsafe Electric Blankets - Read more

Silvers are surfing to bridge the generations

[17/09/2007] More and more older people use modern communication methods like internet, email and mobile phones. Silvers are surfing to bridge the generations - Read more

Dancing With a Vision in Dallas

[12/09/2007] Philanthropist Ruth Altshuler and former Dallas Cowboy stars Emmitt Smith and Roger Staubach will be serving as honorary chairs for the "Dancing with a Vision" dinner-dance on September 20 at the Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas. Dancing With a Vision in Dallas - Read more

Extra Care Housing Can Promote Social Wellbeing

[12/09/2007] Extra care housing can do much to promote the social well-being of older people, through careful design of facilities, a person-centred approach and supporting social interaction. This is demonstrated by researchers from the University of the West of England (UWE). Extra Care Housing Can Promote Social Wellbeing - Read more

Get Advice on Age Discrimination

[10/09/2007] Confusion surrounds laws on age discrimination in the workplace, nearly twelve months on from the introduction of the age regulations in the UK, says Age Concern.Get Advice on Age Discrimination - Read more

Smokers Are More Likely to Develop Dementia

[05/09/2007] People who smoke are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease or dementia than non smokers or those who smoked in the past, according to a study published in the latest issue of the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.Smokers Are More Likely to Develop Dementia - Read more

Governement Lethargy Fuels Ageism

[03/09/2007] New research shows that four out of five older people in the UK (78 per cent) want an outright ban on age discrimination.Governement Lethargy Fuels Ageism - Read more

Reporting on Abused Older People

[31/08/2007] Nurses admit they can't cope with abused older people in their care, new survey reveals.Reporting on Abused Older People - Read more

Mental Health Services Letting Down Older People

[29/08/2007] Major inquiry sets out plan to help the 3.5 million older people with mental health problems.Mental Health Services Letting Down Older People - Read more

New Website for Care Home Sector

[24/08/2007] An innovative new website designed especially to help care home professionals - from assistants to inspectors - is to improve standards of care.New Website for Care Home Sector - Read more

New Drug to Delay Alzheimer

[20/08/2007] A new drug candidate dissolves plaques associated with Alzheimer's and other neurological diseases.New Drug to Delay Alzheimer - Read more

Better Mobility Keeps Seniors Healthier

[13/08/2007] As people lose the ability to walk unaided, they tend to suffer further deterioration that can interfere with other daily living activities. A loss of mobility often comes along with a loss of independence which affects older people’s health. Better Mobility Keeps Seniors Healthier - Read more

Glycine Prevents Arthrosis

[08/08/2007] A study, carried out by Spanish scientists established that the direct intake of glycine as a food additive helps to prevent arthrosis and other degenerative diseases. Glycine Prevents Arthrosis - Read more

Early Recognition of Parkinson's Disease

[03/08/2007] Specialists of the brain are developing methods for early pre-clinical recognition of Parkinson's disease. The method is based on the fact that even at early stages of the disease, the patients’ head, eye and hand movement parameters change.Early Recognition of Parkinson's Disease - Read more

Taking Care of Older People after Flooding

[01/08/2007] Through the flooding situation across large parts of southern England especially older people may need help. Taking Care of Older People after Flooding - Read more

Government Could Save Pensioners from Poverty

[23/07/2007] Fifteen thousand pensioners in Northern Ireland could instantly be saved from the poverty that blights their lives if the Government ensured full take-up of means tested benefits, according to a new report. Government Could Save Pensioners from Poverty - Read more

Restless Legs Are Inheritable

[20/07/2007] In Germany alone 8 million patients are affected by the Restless-Legs-Syndrome which can lead to sleeping disorders and chronic sleep loss. Research has found genes which are related to this syndrome.Restless Legs Are Inheritable - Read more

Flooding in Southern England

[13/07/2007] Through the flooding situation across large parts of southern England especially older people may need help. Flooding in Southern England - Read more

National Example of Excellence

[06/07/2007] innocent’s partnership with Age Concern won an award from Business in the Community. The Supergran 2006 campaign raises money to keep older people warm in winter.National Example of Excellence - Read more

New Home Support in Dungannon

[04/07/2007] Northern Ireland Office Minister Maria Eagle visited Dungannon to launch Home Support, a new service that will support older people to live independent lives in their own homes.New Home Support in Dungannon - Read more

Physical Training Helps Older Motorists

[04/07/2007] Older people who performed a physical conditioning program improved their driving performance.Physical Training Helps Older Motorists - Read more

Down's Syndrome: Employment Barriers

[02/07/2007] Only one in five adults of working age with Down’s syndrome are in paid employment, new research from the Down’s Syndrome Association revealed.Down's Syndrome: Employment Barriers - Read more

New Power Add-On Drive from Alber:

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[29/06/2007] Quix is the first auxiliary drive for manual wheelchairs that can be steered with a handlebar, rather like a bike. This makes it extremely simple to operate and highly manoeuvrable. Conventional...New Power Add-On Drive from Alber: - Read more

Gene Therapy for Parkinson's Disease

[22/06/2007] Injection of genetic information directly into the brain cells of patients with neurodegenerative conditions such as Parkinson’s disease could safely alleviate symptoms of these conditions.Gene Therapy for Parkinson's Disease - Read more

Building the Modern NHS

[18/06/2007] The Chancellor, the Rt Hon Gordon Brown MP attended an event hosted by Age Concern and the King’s Fund on Saturday 16 June to listen to the views of the public and NHS professionals. Over 100 people discussed the key challenges facing the NHS today and in the future.Building the Modern NHS - Read more

Memory Test Can Reveal Nascent Dementia

[18/06/2007] Memory problems have many causes. In a new thesis scientists show that a neuropsychological memory test can predict the risk of dementia developing. Memory Test Can Reveal Nascent Dementia - Read more

Older People's Lives Get Worse

[13/06/2007] Nearly one in three older people admit their lives have got worse in the last 12 months according to a landmark report launched on 13th June. Older People's Lives Get Worse - Read more

Royal Felicitators

[08/06/2007] The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall join Help the Aged to celebrate 21 years in Northern Ireland.Royal Felicitators - Read more

Guardian Public Services Awards 2007

[25/05/2007] Age Concern sponsors Care of Older People category and joins the panel of judges selecting the winners of The Guardian Public Services Awards 2007.Guardian Public Services Awards 2007 - Read more

Law Against Age Discrimination

[23/05/2007] Older people’s lives will continue to be under threat because of ageism, unless the Government acts to ensure age discrimination is prohibited by upcoming legislation.Law Against Age Discrimination - Read more

As Years Go By

[14/05/2007] The first ever report to compare the lifestyles of today’s over 50s with their counterparts in 1957 reveals many are enjoying double the retirement period.As Years Go By - Read more

Long Term Care Funding

[14/05/2007] A new survey reveals that three times more people think a person’s need should determine how care services are funded than those who think it should be based on their income or assets, as is currently the case in the UK. Long Term Care Funding - Read more

New Financial Services

[09/05/2007] Help the Aged launches intune, a new financial services company created to help people make the most of finances in later life. New Financial Services - Read more

Missing IT Skills Training

[07/05/2007] Older people are being denied opportunities to learn IT skills in the workplace and in their community.Missing IT Skills Training - Read more

Just Keep Moving, Ladies

[30/04/2007] Women in their 70s who keep active could be dodging painful arthritis symptoms, according to research published in Arthritis Research & Therapy. Just Keep Moving, Ladies - Read more

Calcium to Identify Osteoporosis

[27/04/2007] Measuring a man’s daily calcium intake is an effective way of identifying prostate cancer patients with a higher than average risk of osteoporosis. Calcium to Identify Osteoporosis - Read more

Vision Loss: New Web Site

[20/04/2007] To help families, caregivers and people directly affected by vision loss, the American Foundation for the Blind, New York, launched a new, totally accessible, multimedia web site.Vision Loss: New Web Site - Read more

Claiming Vital Benefits Cash

[18/04/2007] New research reveals that more than a third of people are worried that an older friend or relative is missing out on vital money benefitsClaiming Vital Benefits Cash - Read more

Pain Affecting Two-Thirds of Older People

[18/04/2007] A little-understood medical condition — which affects millions of older people in Britain — is to be studied at The University of Nottingham. Research wants to explore how the pain caused by diverticular disease can be reduced. Pain Affecting Two-Thirds of Older People - Read more

Unnecessary Deaths

[14/03/2007] Leading learning disability charity, Mencap, is calling for an independent inquiry into six deaths. The charity believes people with a learning disability have died unnecessarily due to institutional discrimination within NHS care. Unnecessary Deaths - Read more

Depressed Elderly Risk Early Death

[12/03/2007] Depression in elderly people is causing early mortality, a University of Liverpool study has found.Depressed Elderly Risk Early Death - Read more

Genetic Risk Factors for Alzheimer's Disease

[09/03/2007] Cardiff University researchers have found evidence for new genes involved in the development of Alzheimer's disease. The study tested more than 17,000 gene variants in 4,000 volunteers.Genetic Risk Factors for Alzheimer's Disease - Read more

Post Office Challenge

[02/03/2007] Many major high street banks and building societies are failing to recognise how important accessing cash through the Post Office can be for older customers. The charity is calling on all banks and building societies to make accounts accessible through the Post Office.Post Office Challenge - Read more

New Continuing Care Figures Show Unfairness of System

[28/02/2007] New Department of Health statistics obtained by Age Concern indicate the scale of the postcode lottery for continuing care.New Continuing Care Figures Show Unfairness of System - Read more

A Can of Soup Is Luxury

[21/02/2007] Some of the poorest older people have low expectations of their own lives as a result of decades of hardship before retirement. Half of the groups surveyed did not view contents insurance, regular savings or replacing worn out furniture as a necessity.A Can of Soup Is Luxury - Read more

Disability Among Older Americans Continues to Decline

[16/02/2007] Chronic disability among older Americans has dropped dramatically, and the rate of decline has accelerated during the past two decades, according to a new analysis of data from the National Long-Term Care Survey (NLTCS).Disability Among Older Americans Continues to Decline - Read more

Abuse of Older People

[07/02/2007] 500,000 older people are believed to be neglected or abused at any one time in the UK. Yet over a third of people have not heard of 'elder abuse' before, according to a new survey for Help the Aged. Abuse of Older People - Read more

New European Cancer Figures

[07/02/2007] Experts warn that the ageing population is causing major increase in the cancer burden. Between 2004 and 2006, the number of new cases of cancer each year in Europe has increased by 300,000.New European Cancer Figures - Read more

Spring into Action

[02/02/2007] Help the Aged is calling on everyone to join its new national fundraising event, The Big Spring Walk, which takes place on the weekend of 28th and 29th April 2007. The fundraising walk will see people across the UK organising their own walk with friends and family to raise vital funds.Spring into Action - Read more

Ageist Hypocrisy of Government Department

[31/01/2007] Government hypocrisy over Mandatory Retirement Ages means thousands of older Civil Servants could have to leave work before they are ready, a series of parliamentary questions has revealed.Ageist Hypocrisy of Government Department - Read more

Public Health and Vision Loss

[31/01/2007] The Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness published special issue outlining need for partnership between public health sector and vision loss field.Public Health and Vision Loss - Read more

Beating the Cold

[26/01/2007] To ensure that older people protect themselves from the cold, The British Gas Help the Aged Partnership is providing thousands of free, user-friendly thermometers to older people.Beating the Cold - Read more

Acupressure Reduces Agitated Behaviour in Dementia

[22/01/2007] Acupressure can significantly reduce agitated behaviour in older patients with dementia, according to a study published in the February issue of the UK-based Journal of Clinical Nursing.Acupressure Reduces Agitated Behaviour in Dementia - Read more

Decline of Disability among Older Americans

[17/01/2007] Chronic disability among older Americans has dropped dramatically, and the rate of decline has accelerated during the past two decades, according to a new analysis of data from the National Long-Term Care Survey. Decline of Disability among Older Americans - Read more

Doctors Neglect Insomnia in Older Patients

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[10/01/2007] The sleep problems of older people are often not addressed by their primary care physicians, even though treatment of those sleep disorders could improve their physical and mental health.Doctors Neglect Insomnia in Older Patients - Read more

More Dough or Less Bread

[05/01/2007] Older Bulgarians fear further price hikes now their country has joined the EU. There is concern that they are being left without adequate income or access to appropriate healthcare. More Dough or Less Bread - Read more

Award for Experts behind Project Combating Dementia

[03/01/2007] Scientists performing an extraordinary project spanning 60 years and 1,000 participants have received the prestigious Tenovus (Scotland) Margaret MacLellan Award. The prize is awarded once every two years in recognition of the best scientific research in Scotland. Award for Experts behind Project Combating Dementia - Read more

Buying Christmas Gifts almost Impossible

[20/12/2006] Buying Christmas gifts for grandchildren or friends this year is going to be almost impossible for many of the quarter of a million most deprived people living in care homes. Buying Christmas Gifts almost Impossible - Read more

Gay-Friendly Organisations

[20/12/2006] Age Concern's Opening Doors programme for older lesbians, gay men and bisexuals is having a major impact; a new poll from the Pink Paper has shown.Gay-Friendly Organisations - Read more

Rote Learning Improves Memory

[18/12/2006] Memory loss - it can be as trivial as misplacing the car keys but, as we get older, we all experience lapses more frequently and find it more difficult to learn new things. Rote Learning Improves Memory - Read more

New Personal Savings Accounts

[15/12/2006] The Government's plan to introduce a new system of personal saving accounts is proving popular with women. But the charity is warning that the Government must keep costs down and employer contributions up if the scheme is to be a success.New Personal Savings Accounts - Read more

Student's 'Escape and Evade'

[13/12/2006] Loughborough University students travelled hundreds of miles in a round trip in a single Novem- ber weekend. The journey, in aid of Help the Aged, was completed without a single penny being spent. Student's 'Escape and Evade' - Read more

Pointless Purchases at Christmas

[08/12/2006] Around one in two Britons fritter away money on pointless purchases in the run up to Christmas, according to new research carried out by five of the UK's top charities - however, a quarter say their guilt would be eased if there was a convenient way to give money to charity while on a shopping spree.Pointless Purchases at Christmas - Read more

Lifeline for Isolated Older People

[06/12/2006] Help the Aged research has highlighted that as many as 1.2 million older people in the UK feel trapped in their own homes. For many, the winter months can heighten these feelings of isolation, with colder weather and darker nights making it more difficult to leave the home and get out and about. Lifeline for Isolated Older People - Read more

UK Needs to Rethink Care

[06/12/2006] The Autumn Term Open Lecture Series at the University of Kent's Canterbury campus ends on Friday 8 December with an inaugural lecture from Iain Carpenter.UK Needs to Rethink Care - Read more

More Blind Pakistani Women than Men

[04/12/2006] The odds of a woman in Pakistan being blind are 30 percent higher than for a Pakistani man according to a new survey published in the November 2006 issue of Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science.More Blind Pakistani Women than Men - Read more

Memory Problems Related to Alzheimer's Disease

[01/12/2006] Researchers at Rush University Medical Center found that having complaints about memory problems is associated with changes in the brain related to Alzheimer's disease. They reported their findings in the November 2006 issue of Neurology.Memory Problems Related to Alzheimer's Disease - Read more

Cell Therapy in Diabetes

[27/11/2006] The European JDRF Center for Beta Cell Therapy in Diabetes reports its results on cell transplantation in 22 patients with type 1 diabetes. These patients had a history of failing insulin production.Cell Therapy in Diabetes - Read more

Project Gives Hope to Older Job Seekers

[24/11/2006] The one million people over 50 who want to work can find jobs if given the right assistance, a new Age Concern pilot has shown.Project Gives Hope to Older Job Seekers - Read more

Exercise Helps Elderly Regain Physical Function

[21/11/2006] Regular structured exercise may allow previously sedentary elderly people to attain significant improvements in their physical functioning and reduce the likelihood they will become disabled in the future, according to findings from a multicenter pilot study being presented at the Gerontological Society of America's annual meeting in Dallas.Exercise Helps Elderly Regain Physical Function - Read more

Pensions Crisis Looms for Older Jobseekers

[15/11/2006] Hundreds of thousands of older jobseekers would be saving into an occupational pension if only they could find a job, according to Age Concern. The charity is calling on the Government to act urgently to help older jobseekers back into work so they can boost their quality of life and make essential retirement savings.Pensions Crisis Looms for Older Jobseekers - Read more

Dementia on the Rise in Aging Populations

[13/11/2006] Life expectancy continues to rise in most countries around the world, and in industrialized nations it is not uncommon for people to live well into their 90s. One consequence is that dementia will become much more common.Dementia on the Rise in Aging Populations - Read more

New Strategy for People with Arthritis

[13/11/2006] In a unique collaboration, Arthritis Care has joined the Department of Health in producing a patient's guide to the new Musculoskeletal Services Framework for England.New Strategy for People with Arthritis - Read more

Breast Cancer at Women with Disabilities

[10/11/2006] Among women receiving treatment for early-stage breast cancer, patients with disabilities had higher breast cancer mortality rates and were less likely than other women to receive standard treatment.Breast Cancer at Women with Disabilities - Read more

Carers Need Emotional Support

[08/11/2006] Seeing the funny side of things and realising that other people are worse off than them are the two top coping strategies used by people caring for someone over 75.Carers Need Emotional Support - Read more

Stroke Patients in Europe

[30/10/2006] Preliminary results from the world's most comprehensive global stroke survey are announced by the Stroke Alliance for Europe and AstraZeneca. Stroke Patients in Europe - Read more

Eight older people hourly die during winter

[27/10/2006] Just over eight older people in Britain died every hour last winter. More than 150,000 over 65s have died during the winters of past six years - more than any other age group - figures released today show. Eight older people hourly die during winter - Read more

Sing a Song to End Loneliness this Christmas

[18/10/2006] Help the Aged is calling on church groups across the UK to get into the Christmas spirit by taking part in the Charity's Carol Appeal 2006. Running throughout November and December, the 26th Carol Appeal involves organising carol singing events to raise much-needed funds for Help the Aged to help older people facing loneliness this Christmas and year round.Sing a Song to End Loneliness this Christmas - Read more

Down Syndrome: It's not just the Age Factor

[13/10/2006] Whether or not a pregnant woman will give birth to a child with Down Syndrome is not simply a matter of how old she is. Other factors also play a role.Down Syndrome: It's not just the Age Factor - Read more

Cold winter in Kashmir and Pakistan

[11/10/2006] One year on from the Asian Earthquake, there is concern for older communities facing a second hard winter. The earthquake killed more than 74,000 people. Cold winter in Kashmir and Pakistan - Read more

New information and advice service for older workers in Scotland

[06/10/2006] Older people who have been discriminated against at work or in applying for jobs have a new champion, thanks to a service that has been launched in Scotland to coincide with the first working day of the new age regulations coming into effect.New information and advice service for older workers in Scotland - Read more

Pensioners' "lifeline" under threat

[27/09/2006] Thousands of pensioners fear isolation if rural post offices are forced to close. They risk being cut off from their community unless the Government steps in to rescue rural post offices, warns a new report published by Age Concern.Pensioners' "lifeline" under threat - Read more

Depth of Age Discrimination in the Workplace

[25/09/2006] Nearly a third of respondents intending to work beyond state pension age who have taken part in a new national survey believe that employers won't want to hire older workers, despite new laws designed to prevent age discrimination in the workplace coming into force on 1 October 2006. Depth of Age Discrimination in the Workplace - Read more

Alzheimer 's Disease: Disease Management

[22/09/2006] A pan-European report: ‘Who cares? The state of dementia care in Europe', published by Alzheimer Europe, highlights serious gaps in dementia care. Dementia is a major public health problem. Alzheimer 's Disease: Disease Management - Read more

Insights into the Cause of Alzheimer's Disease

[13/09/2006] Scientists are gaining ever more insight into the causative mechanisms involved in Alzheimer's disease. Thus, they can identify possible attack points for a targeted, causative treatment of this severe brain disorder.Insights into the Cause of Alzheimer's Disease - Read more

Preventing Falls May Be Key to Avoiding Disability

[11/09/2006] Physical inactivity, depression and falls all increase risk of developing a disability in later life. Preventing Falls May Be Key to Avoiding Disability - Read more

Stop Penalising the Poor

[08/09/2006] A call to energy suppliers to stop charging the poor more for gas and electricity is made by consumer champion energywatch with a coalition of charities and consumer organisations.Stop Penalising the Poor - Read more

New minibus for older people

[06/09/2006] North East Flintshire residents are to benefit from a new wheelchair-friendly minibus, thanks to a grant from Help the Aged SeniorMobility, raised by the British Homing World Show of the Year.New minibus for older people - Read more

Hospitals Risk Endangering Older Patients' Health

[01/09/2006] Nine out of ten nurses do not always have time to help patients who need assistance with eating, despite shocking levels of malnutrition in older patients, this reveals a new research from Age Concern. Hospitals Risk Endangering Older Patients' Health - Read more

Genes Cause Age-related Hearing Loss

[30/08/2006] The research, just published in the journal "Human Mutation", could eventually lead to treatments being developed to prevent age-related hearing loss, the charity believes. Genes Cause Age-related Hearing Loss - Read more

A Warm Winter Thanks to Energy Efficiency Scheme

[29/08/2006] Summer may just be upon us, but Finaghy pensioner Hugh Maguire is looking forward to a warm winter thanks to the Help the Aged Energy Efficiency Project. A Warm Winter Thanks to Energy Efficiency Scheme - Read more

Older People in New Fitness Drive

[23/08/2006] The government is to promote sport and active recreation in advance of the 2012 Olympics. Older People in New Fitness Drive - Read more

Fuel Price Rises Will Hit Pensioners Hard

[21/08/2006] Powergen has announced gas price increases of 18.4 per cent and electricity bill rises by 9.7 per cent. Fuel Price Rises Will Hit Pensioners Hard - Read more

Higher Blood Pressure: Possible Reason for Losing Mobility

[17/08/2006] Gait difficulties in older persons may be caused by higher blood pressure, as a research of the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center suggests. Higher Blood Pressure: Possible Reason for Losing Mobility - Read more

Grandparent's Day Card Competition

[09/08/2006] Grandchildren across the UK can show how much they adore their grandparents by designing a special card to mark Grandparent's Day. Grandparent's Day Card Competition - Read more

Women Unite in Parliament for Rheumatoid Arthritis

[07/08/2006] "Women's Insight into RA", a photographic book featuring ten powerful stories about women living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), has been launched.Women Unite in Parliament for Rheumatoid Arthritis - Read more

Over 3 Million Pensioners with Mental Health Problems

[30/06/2006] Unless action is taken to promote good mental health and well-being for older people. Over three million pensioners will experience mental health problems by 2021, a new report reveals. Over 3 Million Pensioners with Mental Health Problems - Read more

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

[16/06/2006] The older person may be subjected to several different kinds of abuse at the same time to a lesser or stronger degree. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day - Read more

Sir Roger Moore Won the Living Legends Awards 2006

[10/05/2006] Living legends from all over the UK were invited to Windsor Castle to receive an award from Her Majesty the Queen at the 17th annual Help the Aged Living Legends awards ceremony. This year's event was one of a series of celebrations to mark the Queen's 80th birthday. Sir Roger Moore Won the Living Legends Awards 2006 - Read more

Classroom Disability Pack

[28/04/2006] A new DVD and teaching pack will be presented at Birmingham Voluntary Services Council on Thursday 18 May at midday. Classroom Disability Pack - Read more

Millions of Pensioners Missing out on Council Tax Benefit

[21/04/2006] Up to two million pensioners are missing out on Council Tax Benefit which could cut their bill by £540 a year, warns charity Age Concern. Millions of Pensioners Missing out on Council Tax Benefit - Read more

Cochlear Implant Opens Up Queens Boy's World

[03/04/2006] Jeremy Michaels is a student at Queens Lutheran School. But Jeremy differs in one way from his classmates, he is profoundly deaf. Thanks to Dr. Simon Parisier of New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, Jeremy doesn't notice the difference-and neither does anyone else. Cochlear Implant Opens Up Queens Boy's World - Read more

Oral History of People with Cerebral Palsy

[03/04/2006] The oral history of a British disability organisation whose focus is people with cerebral palsy is the subject of a new 'Archive Hour' documentary on BBC Radio 4 on Saturday 8 April at 8pm. Oral History of People with Cerebral Palsy - Read more

Poor Neighbourhoods Increase Disability Risk

[10/03/2006] A comparison of residential areas revealed that late middle-aged and older African-Americans who live in rundown neighbourhoods are three times more likely to develop difficulties walking, standing, or lifting than those in better-maintained areas.Poor Neighbourhoods Increase Disability Risk - Read more

Guidelines on Nutrition Support

[22/02/2006] A British organisation called Age Concern's which cares for old people recognised that malnutrition in hospitals and care homes is widespread yet and is clearly not being recognised by many healthcare professionals. Guidelines on Nutrition Support - Read more

Problems with Chip and Pin Cards

[17/02/2006] The National Consumer Council recently estimated that as many as three million elderly and disabled people find it difficult to use chip and pin cards. Problems with Chip and Pin Cards - Read more

Care Sector Fails to Meet Older People's Needs

[23/01/2006] The care sector is still failing to meet older people's needs, according to a new report by the Commission for Social Care Inspection. Care Sector Fails to Meet Older People's Needs - Read more

A Better Eyesight in Older Age

[13/01/2006] Good eyesight is always important. For most people sight tends to change naturally with age. It comes to the point where nearly everyone over 65 needs to wear glasses. A Better Eyesight in Older Age - Read more

Improving Health-Care Access for People with Disabilities

[04/01/2006] Almost 20 percent of Americans and 42 percent of those over age 65 live with a disability. A new book says that despite a multitude of barriers that prevent people with disabilities from obtaining optimal and efficient health care, many can be overcome. Improving Health-Care Access for People with Disabilities - Read more

Set Policies to Ensure People with Age-Related Vision Loss

[19/12/2005] The White House Conference on Aging (WHCoA) got underway as delegates from around the country came together to develop aging policies that will impact Americans over the next decade. Long-term financial security and access to affordable health care top the agenda. Set Policies to Ensure People with Age-Related Vision Loss - Read more

$3.2 Million for Study on Disability and Recovery in Older Persons

[07/12/2005] The National Institute on Aging has awarded Yale School of Medicine researcher Thomas M. Gill, M.D., a $3.2 million MERIT award for outstanding research to continue his "PEP" study to better understand how older persons manage day-to-day activities and remain independent at home. $3.2 Million for Study on Disability and Recovery in Older Persons - Read more

Are Pets Good for You?

[28/11/2005] Owning a pet is linked to health and wellbeing, particularly for older people and patients recovering from major illness. Are Pets Good for You? - Read more

One Drug Minimises Osteoporosis and Tooth Loss

[18/11/2005] Drugs that reverse and prevent bone loss due to osteoporosis also significantly ward off periodontal disease. One Drug Minimises Osteoporosis and Tooth Loss - Read more

Older Brains encode Memories differently

[14/11/2005] Researchers working with rats have found the first solid evidence that still "sharp" older brains store and encode memories differently than younger brains. Older Brains encode Memories differently - Read more

Among African Americans Depression raises the Disability Risk

[26/10/2005] Depressed middle-aged adults are at four times greater risk for being unable to perform everyday tasks than their non-depressed peers, a Northwestern University study found. Among African Americans Depression raises the Disability Risk - Read more

Memory Loss in Older Adults Due to Distractions

[14/09/2005] The short-term memory problems that accompany normal aging are associated with an inability to filter out surrounding distractions, not problems with focusing attention.Memory Loss in Older Adults Due to Distractions - Read more

Smokers Twice as Likely to Lose Their Sight

[07/09/2005] The UK's 13 million smokers are twice as likely as non-smokers to lose their sight in later life according to new research published on RNIB Eye Test Action Day on 7 September.Smokers Twice as Likely to Lose Their Sight - Read more

Cerebral Palsy and Ageing in the Spotlight

[05/09/2005] A review studying the impact of ageing on people with cerebral palsy has been commissioned and published by the disability charity Scope.Cerebral Palsy and Ageing in the Spotlight - Read more

Knee Problems Often Linked to Pain Elsewhere in the Body

[12/08/2005] UK study findings indicate that most people with knee pain also have pain at other sites and these patients tend to have more limited physical function and suffer more from depression and anxiety.Knee Problems Often Linked to Pain Elsewhere in the Body - Read more

Assisted Living and In-Home Care on the Increase in US

[10/08/2005] Even with the U.S. population rapidly aging, a smaller proportion of elderly and disabled people live in nursing homes today compared to 1990. Instead, far more depend on assisted living residences or receive care in their homes.Assisted Living and In-Home Care on the Increase in US - Read more

Obesity Has Effect on Disability for Adults 70+

[05/08/2005] New research shows that obese adults who reach the age of 70 are at no greater risk of dying than their non-obese counterparts, but they do have a much greater probability of spending their remaining years disabled. Obesity Has Effect on Disability for Adults 70+ - Read more

Eyes: Breakthrough Results in AMD Research

[27/07/2005] News of a significant breakthrough in potential age-related macular degeneration (AMD) were reported in Montreal by leading retinal researchers. Eyes: Breakthrough Results in AMD Research - Read more

Employed Caregivers at Risk from Current Canadian Policies

[22/07/2005] Changes to Canada's labour and income security policies could help employed caregivers keep their jobs while still taking care of family and friends with chronic health problems. Employed Caregivers at Risk from Current Canadian Policies - Read more

Exercise Could Protect Older People from Hip Fracture

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[13/07/2005] Again, evidence has emerged that sports and elderly should go hand in hand. Now a study found that certain types of exercise could protect against the steep increase in risk of hip fracture with age.Exercise Could Protect Older People from Hip Fracture - Read more

Exercise and Kypho-Orthosis Improve Balance in Elderly

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[11/07/2005] By wearing a unique weighted back support device and participating in a special exercise program, women over 60 with osteoporosis-caused curvature of the spine improved their balance and experienced diminished back pain.Exercise and Kypho-Orthosis Improve Balance in Elderly - Read more

New Memory Aid May Help Dementia Sufferers Remember

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[15/06/2005] Based on an interactive multimedia computer system and a clearer understanding of how dementia sufferers respond to social situations, the aid aims to stimulate more rewarding conversation between sufferers and those who care for them.New Memory Aid May Help Dementia Sufferers Remember - Read more

Homicide-Suicide in Elders a Growing Concern

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[09/06/2005] Homicide/suicides are rare, but the rate among older persons is increasing as older men in declining health and suffering from depression kill their wives, for whom they are caretakers, and then kill themselves.Homicide-Suicide in Elders a Growing Concern - Read more

Fear Increases Risk of Falling in Elderly

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[09/05/2005] In a study of older adults, primarily African American women, a Temple University researcher found a strong fear of falling, which increases the risk of ultimately suffering a fall.Fear Increases Risk of Falling in Elderly - Read more

Exercise Slows Alzheimer's-like Brain Changes in Mice

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[29/04/2005] Research demonstrated that long-term physical activity enhanced the learning ability of mice and decreased the level of plaque-forming beta-amyloid protein fragments - a hallmark characteristic of Alzheimer's disease (AD) - in their brains.Exercise Slows Alzheimer's-like Brain Changes in Mice - Read more

New Coalition Sets out Standards of Social Care for Government

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[30/03/2005] A new adult social care coalition is calling on the Government to focus on prevention instead of acute need, as it launches 12 principles drafted to shape the Adult Social Care Green Paper.New Coalition Sets out Standards of Social Care for Government - Read more

Inappropriate Drug Use Common among Elderly in Europe

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[23/03/2005] The inappropriate use of medication among elderly is high, but there are substantial differences between several European countries, according to a Czech study.Inappropriate Drug Use Common among Elderly in Europe - Read more

Screening Prevents Hip Fractures in Older Adults

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[04/02/2005] Researchers have determined that screening for osteoporosis in men and women age 65 and older can prevent a large number of hip fractures.Screening Prevents Hip Fractures in Older Adults - Read more

With Acupuncture against Knee Osteoarthritis

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[10/01/2005] Acupuncture provides pain relief and improves function for people with osteoarthritis of the knee and serves as an effective complement to standard care. With Acupuncture against Knee Osteoarthritis - Read more

Investigation to Test Inequalities in Health Care for Disabled People

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[17/12/2004] Disabled people's access to GPs, essential health screening services and healthier lifestyle initiatives is to come under the scrutiny of the Disability Rights Commission's (DRC's) powers of Formal Investigation.Investigation to Test Inequalities in Health Care for Disabled People - Read more

More People with Learning Disabilities in the Future

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[18/11/2004] The population of people with a learning disability in England is predicted to grow and, although Valuing People has successfully raised the profile of people with a learning disability, barriers still exist to prevent people achieving full citizenship. More People with Learning Disabilities in the Future - Read more

Elderly: Hospitalization and Restricted Activity Can Lead to Disability

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[04/11/2004] Illnesses and injuries leading to hospitalization or restricted activity are key sources of disability for independent older persons, regardless of physical frailty, Yale researchers report. Elderly: Hospitalization and Restricted Activity Can Lead to Disability - Read more

RNID Funds Research for a Sound Future

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[02/11/2004] Economic costs and human suffering of hearing loss is great while auditory research is limited. RNID is investing over £600,000 in four research projects at leading universities to help find ways of preventing hearing loss and tinnitus and to improve mathematical skills amongst deaf children.RNID Funds Research for a Sound Future - Read more

Ignorance Threatens Eye Health Says Major Survey

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[15/10/2004] Thirty percent of adults in the UK risk losing their sight by not having an eye test and nearly three million of those most at risk, the over 55s, haven't had their eyes tested in the past two years according to a survey.Ignorance Threatens Eye Health Says Major Survey - Read more

HRH Countess of Wessex as Mencap Patron

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[14/09/2004] HRH the Countess of Wessex is to make her first official visit as a Mencap patron. On 14 September she will visit a project for children with a learning disability in Warrington. HRH Countess of Wessex as Mencap Patron - Read more

Government Urged to End Scandal of Poor Housing for Disabled

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[09/09/2004] The Disability Rights Commission (DRC) is calling for the Housing Bill currently going through Parliament to urgently address the scandal of disabled people being imprisoned in unsuitable accommodation. Government Urged to End Scandal of Poor Housing for Disabled - Read more

Mencap President Launches New Life Saving Carers’ Card

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[09/09/2004] Mencap’s president Lord Rix launched a life saving carers card for parents in Surrey on Tuesday 7 September. The pilot scheme aims to give older parents and carers of people with a learning disability peace of mind. Mencap President Launches New Life Saving Carers’ Card - Read more

How to Improve Care of Older Adults

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[03/09/2004] The American Journal of Nursing (AJN), the official journal of the American Nurses Association, and The Gerontological Society of America (GSA), a national organization of professionals in the field of aging, are teaming up to improve the care of older adults. How to Improve Care of Older Adults - Read more

Speaking For Ourselves

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[28/07/2004] Scope has been awarded funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund for a new oral history of disability. Speaking for Ourselves will describe the experiences of people with cerebral palsy in the 20th Century and take two years to complete.Speaking For Ourselves - Read more

News, Views, and Information - Websites on Amputation and Prosthestics

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[01/07/2004] Our link list provides resources for amputees and people who are using prostheses: get support from peers and advice on rehabilitation, legal and financial issues.News, Views, and Information - Websites on Amputation and Prosthestics - Read more

Care and Nursing Home Databases

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[01/05/2004] Trying to find a the right care or nursing home is difficult, but many online databases offer advice and information on homes in your region. Care and Nursing Home Databases - Read more

Evercare: New Health Programme Trial to Improve Older Patient Care

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[01/05/2004] The NHS is developing new ways to help older people maintain and improve their health and avoid hospital admission under a new healthcare programme being piloted in nine English primary care trusts. Interim results of the pilot sites have been welcomed by the Department of Health.Evercare: New Health Programme Trial to Improve Older Patient Care - Read more

Public Need Warning on Smoking and Blindness Link

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[16/03/2004] The AMD Alliance is calling for a public health campaign to warn of the dangers of smoking to sight. Researchers warned that smokers are up to four times as likely to become blind in later life from age- related macular degeneration (AMD) than non-smokers, but many remain largely unaware of this risk.Public Need Warning on Smoking and Blindness Link - Read more

Public Need Warning on Smoking and Blindness Link

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[12/03/2004] The AMD Alliance is calling for a public health campaign to warn of the dangers of smoking to sight. Researchers warned that smokers are up to four times as likely to become blind in later life from age- related macular degeneration (AMD) than non-smokers, but many remain largely unaware of this risk.Public Need Warning on Smoking and Blindness Link - Read more

Blind and Partially Sighted Pensioners: High Risk of Accidents and Poverty

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[03/03/2004] Thousands of older people are being left to cope alone when their sight fails, and at an increased risk of accidents, poverty and social exclusion because of inadequate state support according to a report published today by British Gas and RNIB.Blind and Partially Sighted Pensioners: High Risk of Accidents and Poverty - Read more

The Costs of Care

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[23/01/2004] Government guidance on fairer charging for home care is not working for many disabled people and their carers, says a report today by an alliance of leading charities.The Costs of Care - Read more

Maryland and EEOCP: More State Jobs for People with Disabilities

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[12/01/2004] In a private meeting at the Maryland State House, Governor Robert L. Ehrlich and U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Chair Cari M. Dominguez signed a resolution aimed at enhancing employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities nationwide in state government.Maryland and EEOCP: More State Jobs for People with Disabilities - Read more

Winner of National Disability Award: Covenant Shores Retirement Community

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[07/11/2003] Covenant Shores Retirement Community has been selected to receive the AAHSA/National Organization on Disability Award from the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging.Winner of National Disability Award: Covenant Shores Retirement Community - Read more